I'm envious too, but I know what I'm missing. I used a rental for a "sewing house" for about a year and a half. I did have to get in the car and drive a few blocks to get there, but my best friend lives across the street and I know all the neighbors. I lived in this house for 8 years when I first got married, and not only I, but also my mother, were raised in the house across the street. I actually fell into a great renter, so I'm here at home again.