Overall we had a good experience to stay at Hugo's place. He lives in the same house on lower level. The area is nice and beautiful, easy access to Horta tram station, big park around the corner - nice to watch Sunset ( Hugo recommended) or have a pick-nick. Lots of good restaurants and markets around. Hugo was very informative and suggested some great places to see and eat and was quick to respond. We had minor issue with check-in due to miscommunication. The flat is gorgeous with lots of space, light and air.
Few things to mention:
-The flat is located on the 3rd floor, one have to use stairs, so it is not for people with limited mobility.
-The kitchenette is nice, the only thing is the shelf with microwave and kettle is located too high - above our heads, and it might be dangerous to use it to get hot plates or cups out of that height. We had to use a chair to access the equipment.
-Internet was down once but Hugo solved it quickly.
-My major issue was the temperature in the flat. If you are sensitive to cold as I am, I would not recommend the place. I developed cold and running nose after first night. The heating radiators were cold and the temperature outside was not warm (we stayed mid-May). Later we found from our host that the temperature in the house is set for +19 C daytime and +18 C at night. It is too cold for our standard of +21 C we got used to. Hugo suggested to use extra blankets, but we were not cold in bed but out of bed, out of shower. It was not comfortable for us.
Though we liked the place, area and Hugo's hospitality we will unlikely stay there again.