Jan is a great host; communication was great throughout and he was very accommodating regarding my late check out. I was his first guest and was so lucky to stay at his newly renovated/ furnished apartment! The apartment is exactly as pictured, and actually better (e.g. there is also a balcony). The street is indeed very quiet, and I had the best sleep in the comfortable bed. There is an elevator in the building, which is extremely rare in Belgium and the neighbors were exceptionally nice. The neighborhood (St Gilles) is the best in town! I really enjoyed my stay and in fact wish I had more time there...