I never really cared for the starting town in Pokemon. I usually find them boring and even a little... depressing.
New Bark town is the only one that truly makes me think at home. I don't know if it's the wooden floor of the house
The fact your mom seems to actually care about you
The pines
Or the music
It's probably the music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pck2z1V0zU8