We picked the place for location and luxury, based on the photos. Unfortunately the place smelled terribly of mildew -- mainly downstairs, where bedrooms are located (sheets were clean, but very smelly). Hasten to add that we solved this problem eventually by cranking the heat, and, maybe it's worse in the dead of winter, when we stayed there. Suggested to host that heat be turned up high before guest arrival. Overall the place needs a deep clean. Aside from cleanliness, the communication was very good and host did offer to send cleaner and refund cleaning fee, but it was Christmas Day and where were we mean to go? The layout is good for families with younger children: bunk beds and small single in loft; eat-in kitchen has a door that closes off; great room has good working TV (stereo does not work) and lovely natural light (even in winter); everyone can spread out and have privacy. Walking distance to excellent shops is convenient. We traveled from California and expected to spend a lot of time in the apartment after long haul flight and during winter - again, would have expected more comfort and luxury for the price, but one is paying really for the location. Friendly, responsive, well intentioned hosts.