The location is perfect. It's in a cool part of South East Portland with many restaurants within easy walking distance. Food, beer, ice cream, coffee, and pastries are just minutes away. The Laurelhurst movie theater and Whole Foods are a short walk as well. Check out Franks-A-Lot right next to Whole Foods for amazing meat and vegan hotdogs. Beautiful Laurelhurst Park is nearby. It's a short drive across the river to downtown. It's a quiet neighborhood with fairly small streets where you might find parking in front of the apartment scarce. I never had trouble finding a spot within one block away and several times I scored a space right in front. There is a loading zone in front which will make it easy to load in or out if no spaces are available in front. The best part of course is that Sarah welcomes dogs! Our three little seniors spent our vacation with us.