Emily's house was quiet, clean, and adorable. Most importantly, it was just as described on her listing. The house is not far at all from Downtown Portland, if that's where you're looking to spend your time. We wanted to explore all of Portland's great little neighborhoods and this was a prime location for that. We had a rental car and never drove more than 15 minutes in whichever direction within Portland. One reason for choosing this listing was its proximity to the Columbia River Gorge - only a 20-30 minute drive to the falls! Great if you want to get there early to beat the crowds. Emily left us a thoughtful handwritten note about the recycling rules, but also included her cell number for easy communication. We never met in person, but check in was a breeze. She left plenty of maps and magazines out for us to search for restaurants, etc. We actually had three in our group so I got the couch and was very comfy there. The weather was great, but if it warmed up we turned on the AC unit and used the fans. We even used the washer/dryer after a particularly rough hike. I especially appreciated the tranquil neighborhood - walking distance to Safeway. Overall, we had a really comfy stay and would definitely come back!