Kristin's apartment was the perfect place for our stay in Portland. It was very private, super clean, and beautifully decorated. It had a modern, contemporary feel due to the solid construction and Kristin's eye for colors and textiles. We only heard one brief water pipe sound, but unless I had been told in advance, I don't think I would have even noticed it. Otherwise - silence! The apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including a nicely stocked kitchen with full sized appliances. We rented a car for this leg of our trip, so we didn't need to use public transportation. Street parking was available and easy, though. We did walk to the Russel Street area a few times to eat, and felt comfortable doing so. The location made it very easy to get to the freeway, shopping, and dining east of the river. I would definitely recommend Kristin as a host, and I would choose to stay in this apartment again on a future trip to Portland!