Staying at Emmanuel's apartment in Etterbeek was an absolutely amazing. Not only was the cozy little loft clean, well-equipped, and the perfect size for three college students on a weekend JYA trip, but Emmanuel was a perfect host. He was very accommodating about our late arrival time and late check out time, but he also provided a wide variety of information regarding the city and public transportation that was very helpful and made us feel right at home in a city we knew nearly nothing about and where we did not speak the language—not to mention the bottle of wine he greeted us with and the fact that he instantly offered and insisted on carrying our bags up the stairs for us! Moreover, the fact that he encouraged us to just hop downstairs and knock on his apartment door right below us if we had any questions or issues made us feel very welcome and secure. Etterbeek is a residential neighborhood, with quick and easy access to the city center and many cultural attractions via public transport and numerous local supermarkets and little shops where you can purchase anything you need for your stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, especially our sleepy Sunday morning French-themed brunch complete with a rainy view of the entire city and Edith Piaf humming in the background!