Angela's place was priced well considering the upward trend for lodging in Portland. We did rent a car, but could've tried to get around on foot as well. The neighborhood is lovely with beautiful Irving Park and the Irvington neighborhood just a few blocks away. The apartment itself worked well for my mom and me because there was room in the living room for the air mattress. While we didn't use the kitchen to cook, it was fully stocked and brand new. The bathroom is huge, and I really appreciated the nice touches Angela added with every toiletry one might need if left behind at home. There is a brand new stackable washer and dryer, which came in handy considering I was working out every day. The apartment does not have air conditioning, which I didn't realize until arriving on a 95 degree day. Not to worry, and I mean this sincerely- the apartment stayed cool because it is on the ground floor (with full windows). It ended up working great.
I was especially appreciative of Angela and her husband's effort to credit me $50 for the night I returned to the apartment after a a very rigorous Hood To Coast running race in the mountains. When I returned for much needed sleep, there was a very loud band playing at their block party until 10pm that they did not expect. When I shared my concern for sleep with her husband, my account was partially credited to reflect the inconvenience.
My brother lives in the city and I will definitely stay with Angela again!
Lori