The unit is close to the city, and very walkable there. The walk back can be tiring after a long day though, as it's then all steeply uphill. The driveway mentioned is about 45 degrees. I'd echo others in saying it's a good place if you plan to be out and about most of the time. I could tell Sue and her partner were being mindful of the noise being upstairs, but you really can hear nearly everything.