A large, well-appointed apartment with an incredible balcony overlooking Mill Creek — very peaceful evening perch. The neighborhood is convenient to downtown Salem, which served us well but also requires the caveat that the city’s meth heads are just beyond the doorstep (or were on our visit). V normal problem for all of us on the West Coast but I absolutely would not walk to evening outings or meals. We had zero problems, but it’s worth noting that if that kind of thing alarms you, you might want to seek a spot farther from downtown.