This comfortable flat is extremely well-situated; a 20-30 minute walk takes you to the Hollywood district in NE Portland. A 15-minute walk in the opposite direction takes you to the active SE Hawthorne community. The old houses of the Laurelhust neighborhood are beautiful, with their big front porches and lovely gardens.
The flat itself is sparkling clean and well-organized. Two skylights bring in natural light and the views out the windows overlook the surrounding yards and houses.
Whole Foods grocery store is only two blocks away. While I’m sure there are many great restaurants nearby, I preferred to select from the delicious prepared selections at Whole Foods and eat my boxed dinner on the front porch, watching the squirrels playing in the trees, and cyclists and pedestrians coming home from work.
Be aware that the stairs are steep, but of course you expect stairs if you rent a flat on the third floor. There are very sturdy handrails, so it’s no problem really. The owners are particularly careful in regards to safety, with detailed instructions on what to do in case of fire, including an emergency fire ladder, and excellent illustrated instructions on how to use it.
The memory foam mattress is super-comfy, and the house itself is very quiet. I slept better here than in my own home! I highly recommend this flat.