We have really enjoyed our 1 BR "Chalet" (lofted apartment) at Pine Valley. The complex is in a nice, tree-covered residential neighborhood off Packard St. The 5A and 5B bus lines run along Packard. It's a bit too far from campus to walk, but the bus runs frequently on weekdays.

Our unit is a bit dated (ugly bathroom, older kitchen appliances) but entirely functional and, rare for an attached rental unit, it has large windows on two opposite sides, so it gets wonderful light. It is carpeted. Probably the biggest downside is that the chalets don't have in-unit laundry -- it's in the basement of another building about 50 feet away, and there's only one washer and dryer for several units. However, some of the other layouts do have in-unit laundry (they just aren't as cool and airy as the chalets). Each unit also has a storage locker in the laundry room that's probably about 3 by 5 feet, as well as a covered parking spot.

We have had good experiences with the leasing office and maintenance so far. The property is very pet-friendly.

The people living here are a mix of students, families, and older adults. It's quiet, but not silent.

This is a very modern, spacious double floor apartment. Everything in the apartment is new and updated. It's a chalet so there are two floors with a balcony looking over the first floor. It's a little far from school, but I take the bus every day and have no problems. It takes me about 10 total minutes to get from my apartment to inside the school (including the walk from the bus stop). There is only one washer and dryer per 5 units so you can use it for a load, but we usually go to the laundromat if we want to do multiple loads. There is a pool for the summers which is nice, and the community is very nice and cozy. Dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, big extra storage locker, covered parking, balconies. Not furnished.