Christine is a very welcoming, thoughtful, generous, and gracious hostess. Her place was exactly as pictured; I was pleased to discover that she has sweet pet cats! The room was private and comfortable, with an adjacent bathroom that was set aside just for my use. There is a flight of stairs to climb in order to get up to the apartment. Public transportation is a short walk away. As a solo traveler, I felt safe in this neighborhood. Breakfast was a lovely touch! I enjoyed conversations with Christine and her son; they are both quite intelligent and kind. I would definitely recommend Christine's place!