I am a Broker who lives in Interlaken and I specialize in Interlaken and the communities surrounding the lake, Lake Innisfree a.k.a. Lake Isle.

We have 525 families in Interlaken. The parking on the street is free and unassigned as they are public streets. We have eight groups of garages available for rent and you can apply for one after closing for an additional monthly fee. The wait list varies from very short to months, depending on the group. You can usually get on a short wait list if you are willing to walk a bit. We also have outdoor reserved parking spaces for rent.

You didn't mention what time at night you drove by. Between 5:30 and 7:00 pm you may have to walk from a space. This is because when people come home and find a space near their door, they don't put the car in the garage. You will always know when a big storm is coming, tons of parking. Between 7:00 and 10:00 pm spaces open up. After 7:00 AM and ALL DAY parking is not a problem. I would be happy to give you suggestions on where you can park close to your apartment. When you close, ask about the various wait list times for a garage. You may be pleasantly surprised.

About the parking spot you can ask to bid on that parking spot if everyone has parking.Go talk to the owner and give them a starting bid.Now if this parking spot is yours simple call a tow company and tell them your parking # and tell them they want move,and they will impound it with fees and the owner of the car will have fees to pay.So the next time someone parks that does not belong just do the same because people don't want to be wrong so let them find there car and the fees.each time it may take a few times but never tell anyone.and you'll get your parking spot back...knowone will park there beleave me.I get people that rent from me all night long of wrong cars parking in there driveway and I have the tow companys number,it will be gone and people don't care so i don't care...people have to get up for work and have to be blocked in by a car that does not belong or does not run motor stops and say they will come back but never return this burns me up..........just make it fun!

Have you contacted the management of the building? Maybe you could reserve one for the next day or next month once you close.