Danielle was very easy to work with, fast at responding and helpful with details regarding the trip. Check in was easy, I had to contact her for the code to get in the day of when I realized I didn't know how I was going to get in, but Danielle may just have gotten caught up and forgot to send to me. She had been very responsive and communicative leading up to the trip.

I did have issues getting in (didn't understand how to use the passcode door knob) but thankfully Danielle was actually home when we arrived to let us in and confirm how to use the special locking door knob/lock.

Parking was super simple, plenty of on street right along the house. Apartment itself was clean and neat, with minimal items you may need (glasses, plates, some silverware). It was missing a wine bottle opener, but Danielle let us use hers. We didn't cook, but noticed there were minimal pots/pans, etc. Just ask before you go so you know what you'll need to bring or borrow. Just something I missed- having a kitchen hand towel to dry hands. There were paper towels available, but I felt I went through more than I would have had there just been a towel. There wasn't enough provided to borrow from the bathroom stash, otherwise i would have. I also wished there was recycling containers vs 1 trash can. I assume Portland recycles? Lastly, there wasn't any extra toilet paper provided, that I could find anyway? (only the one that was in the bathroom when we arrived). We didn't say anything but we did run out and had to buy a roll ourselves. It was too late to contact Danielle I thought (being respectful of her night hours).

Heat - the apartment is on the cool side (in the basement) but each room/area has wall heaters which work fast. Truly wasn't an issue once the room heated up.

We did have issues with the shower. The water wasn't very warm (my husband who likes cooler showers said it was even too cool for him). I didn't say anything while we were there because we had already showered (fast!) but something to note for the future. Maybe she was doing laundry and that was the cause? Either way, we did leave Danielle a note so she could hopefully fix the water tank. Not sure why shower was cold because otherwise the kitchen and bathroom sinks got hot.

Overall, I would highly recommend staying with Danielle. We weren't in the apartment that much, but when we were, we were comfortable. We felt safe in Danielle's neighborhood and enjoyed our time in Portland.