I can't imagine a more authentic and inspiring way to experience Portland. We booked this trip completely last minute, with zero research, after getting tickets to a Trailblazers game. We completely scored because we had no idea what a fantastic location this is on Alberta Street--so much fun exploring all the fantastic shops and eats. We had drinks at Radio Room, coffee at Case Study, brunch at Tin Roof, ice cream from Salt & Straw, croissants and macaroons from the french restaurant, ate on a decked-out school bus at the Grilled Cheese Grill, had sushi from the great place literally around the corner, and sipped wine in the cave as Las Cavas (sp?!) And the house was so full of surprises too--fun design and sense of whimsy too. Was perfect for our family. Appreciated the hosts left local chocolates, coffee beans and cookies, and got a kick out of the little toy vignette they had out their egress windows. Even though its a basement unit, it has high ceilings and full of light so it doesn't feel like it. Totally recommend and want to visit it again. We travel a lot and rarely say that about rentals.