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Lake Shore is located near the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, established in 1824, which marks the location of the Hudson Bay Company's largest fur trading post west of the Rocky Mountains, considered the most important activity center for the settlement of the entire U.S. west coast. This is the location where American settlers first arrived after traversing the Oregon Trail and received supplies that allowed them to survive their first months in the unfamiliar west.
Lake Shore, Washington is a tiny suburban area covering just 1.6 square miles, but it's located on the northern edge of the city of Vancouver, which has a population of 165,000 and is considered part of the Portland, OR metropolitan statistical area. Lake Shore is a census designated place in the southwest corner of Washington state on the eastern shore of Vancouver Lake. Locals consider Lake Shore to be a neighborhood of Vancouver just like communities to the east, Starcrest and Hazel Dell North. In fact, when you live here you get a Vancouver address. How neat is that? Lake Shore ranks 63rd out of 522 areas of Washington in per-capita income, and you're going to find a lot of newer, larger rental homes options here. Lake Shore lies about five minutes away from the banks of the Columbia River, which if you follow it west will lead you to the Pacific Ocean or to the east up the Columbia River Gorge and some of the most under-rated, breath-taking scenery in all of the U.S. This community also is a little more than an hour's drive away from skiing on Mt. Hood, and about the same distance from hiking, camping, mountain biking, fishing and other outdoor recreational pursuits at Mt. St. Helens. Yes, that Mt. St. Helens. Don't worry it's not supposed to erupt any time soon. At least, not before the lease expires on your new rental home in Lake Shore. See more
Scoring an apartment with hardwood floors can be a big win for Lake Shore renters. They`re typically a beautiful addition to your space. They’re also easier to clean and sweep, particularly if you have pets.
However, there are some downsides. Hardwood floors carry sounds. They can also make your apartment noisy for your roommates and downstairs neighbors.
Ask the landlord or property manager about the hardwood floors before signing a lease. Are they actually hardwood or a popular composite alternative? The latter is probably easier to clean and care for than the real thing.
It’s also important to ask about who’s responsible for any damage to the floors and what that entails. Your security deposit could take a hit from scratches, dents, and other damage.
Consider the type of climate you live in. Hardwood floors typically don’t fare well in damp climates full of moisture. Stains and buckling are common in hardwood floors after rain flooding or excessive moisture.
However, hardwood floors can be ideal for dry climates or sunny areas for renters who love the way they look.