Thanks to Jere's advice to download Portland's TriMet public transportation app on my phone, I spent three days looking like a native as I easily explored the entire city with convenient bus stop access a few blocks in either direction of my new home. Nearby, I loved being able to walk to restaurants, enjoying the architecture of the homes and their lovely gardens, and even a wonderful little book store (Black Hat Books) or, if I was short for time after a meeting, I could pop a freezer meal in the microwave and relax on the secluded private deck. This little place is truly the best of all worlds and Jere has done her best to make it that way. My last two days, I rented a car to head up to the seaside and over to Mt. Hood and had no trouble finding street parking. An easy hop to the airport.