Such an excellent stay at Laura & Steve's place. Super responsive owners and a huge place in a great location.
For the long story-- I spent 6 weeks at the house having the time of my life walking around Alberta and the neighborhood. It has just about everything within walking distance and being from LA (talking to my fellow Angelenos here), you can get just about anywhere in Portland in 15-20 minutes from where this house is located. You can't even get from Sunset to Mulholland via Laurel in that amount of time.
I stayed during the rainy season, but it didn't matter since you're so close to Alberta, you might as well be on it. Some other things about the area:
-Surprisingly quiet even though you are very close to Alberta
-Alberta Park is 2 blocks away off Killingsworth
-There's Thai, Mexican, French, Chinese, Mediterranean, Vegan Deli and any number of top notch gastropub options that are within walking distance.
-I recommend checking our Alberta Studios with it's collection of boutiques like Twin Star Astrology & Planty McPlanterface (yes that's it's actual name)
-New Seasons & Wholes Foods are close but expensive, so I went to TJs or Fred Meyer for groceries
-The Original Salt & Straw-- that is all.
I was alone, but still wished there was a larger couch or in the living room.
And be careful backing out of the driveway, it's kind of a blind spot where the fence is!
This was not my first long term stay in another city, so here's a little breakdown of