Tyra was great! She let us check in early having come in on an early flight, and she let us check out late as well. She had some cherries and a bottle of cider waiting for us in the fridge, which was much appreciated. The place was pretty much as advertised, clean, and the view from the porch is wonderful.
In terms of location, there isn't much going on in the immediate neighborhood, though there is a nice brunch/pizza place a few minutes walk away, and if you're willing to walk a little further, N Williams is a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood with plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants. In the opposite direction, the pearl district with all it has to offer is also about a 20 mins walk.