First the positive: The location is fabulous. Walking distance to a variety of restaurants and stores and the beautiful City Park and Zoo. The view from the deck is even more fabulous – across to the 1920’s high school and down to the fields where kids are playing soccer and La Crosse. The apartment is so full of light and the angles of the ceiling make it a very special place.

Downsides: Noise Level: This is an urban location on a very busy street. Even with the windows closed, you hear a lot of traffic noise. There is a loud hum in the entrance and bathroom. (I think the fridge is resonating somehow). Also, they are constructing a large building across the street right now. So noise level during the day is very high for people sensitive to this.

Stairs: The stairs are very steep and narrow up to the third floor. Dragging suitcases up these stairs can be a problem people with knee, hip or shoulder issues like me – a 66-year-old with a bad rotator cuff. (I tried to be quiet, but I wasn’t very successful!)

Parking during the day can be a problem. I finally had to drop my bags off, temporarily parking behind someone at the healing center and then park my car about five blocks away. It would be really nice if they designated the parking space right by the door for guests when they have them! Evening parking is not as bad.

The living room really needs a sofa. The two little living room chairs are cute, but not exactly made for conversation. There is nowhere for three people to sit except at the dining room table.

Something to cook on: There is only a toaster oven to cook on/in – so nowhere to warm up soup, etc. If the Healing Center is opposed to microwaves, how about a small one burner electric stove – anything to be able to warm soup up on!