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Comment by MichelleA_ on March 28, 2014 at 3:20pm

Britt,thank you! I wrote you a comment a while back on your page, asking a few more questions if you don't mind :) idk if you've gotten a chance to read it.

Comment by Britt<3Corpsman Wife on March 20, 2014 at 9:44am

MichelleA- we are from Cali and moved here about a year ago. Many of the areas in and around Portsmouth are very hit or miss. One street can be very nice and safe and the next block is not. My suggestion... find somewhere decently priced that has a 6 month lease option. Move here and then go exploring and find what is right for your family


We live in Stanley Court Military housing. Right now they are offering a 6 month lease for $895/month plus electric, water, gas and trash are included. This is for the 2 bedroom 1 bath townhomes. Before we moved here people talked down on the area, but its really not bad at all. If I feel comfortable enough to take my infant son for walks during the day by myself it can't be that bad.

We have been driving around a lot looking at the different areas because we are thinking about buying a house and the churchland area of portsmouth is the same. Very hit or miss in my opinion. If your husband is being stationed at the Naval Hospital you should also look in North Suffolk. The drive is a little further than Churchland, but only by a few minutes.

Let me know if you have any more questions. Like I said we have been here for a year and get out and explore a lot. So I think I have a good feel for the area. I also am part of a Moms Club and a lot of those girls are Military spouses as well (Coast guard, Navy and Army). I may be able to get an answer from them. Most of them have lived in this area longer than me.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 19, 2014 at 1:02am

My son lived at The Myrtles for about four years, and I visited a few times :)   Don't know much about the Churchland area.  If you're looking at apartments vs single family homes, I still like the Myrtles - plus you can sleep later LOL

Comment by MichelleA_ on March 19, 2014 at 12:55am

Fabulous :) thank you! So I'm assuming you have live or previously lived there? I was also looking at apartments in the churchland area. Heard anything about that area? Haha maybe I should just message u. :) lol

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 18, 2014 at 11:11pm

Here's a link with info about Olde Towne Portsmouth - http://www.visitportsva.com

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 18, 2014 at 11:10pm

ps a lot of Navy people live at The Myrtles, Coast Guard too.  You can also lease optional single car garage space.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 18, 2014 at 11:08pm

Olde Towne Portsmouth, which is just outside the hospital and between Effingham Street and the Elizabeth River is considered a good area, and the homes are historic and lovely (even a cobblestone street!).  The Myrtles is probably the safest place in fact because it is beside the guarded front entry to the hospital with all the security :)  When I was visiting there I asked a cop his opinion and he laughed and said "we call it the Green Zone," so I was reassured.  You can walk a few minutes to a great restaurant in the marina with fantastic views, or over to High Street for restaurants, coffee, even the landing for the $1.50 ferry to Norfolk's Waterside and walk up to the MacArthur Mall (Nordstom, H&M, movie theater etc etc).  

Comment by MichelleA_ on March 18, 2014 at 10:56pm

Marcy! Thank you so much! I just now saw your comment! I really appreciate it :) I heard the area around the base is not so safe?? This place looks really nice though! :)

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 13, 2014 at 2:10am

Something I just came across - Navy New Spouse Orientation Course.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 12, 2014 at 7:52pm

MichelleA_, here's the contact info - The Myrtles at Olde Towne, 850 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth 23704, phone 757-397-2000.  

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