The house is in a great location, close to restaurants, shops and public transit. It's very well situated for accessing all that Portland has to offer. If you don't mind walking, you can walk to many of the great Portland sights, like Forest Park, Pittock Mansion, the Rose Garden, Japanese garden, downtown and the waterfront. The streetcar or bus is only a block away, and the MAX is about 10 blocks.
The guest house is a separate building with a private entrance. It is behind a locked gate, so it's safe and very private.