Christine's apartment is a full sized basement apartment which is very roomy. It is nicely furnished and perfect for a person staying in Brussels for either a short or medium stay. It was great to have a washing machine and internet. The location is quiet, and it is an easy walk to great areas like Parvis de St-Gilles and Ave Louise; you can get to anywhere in central BRX or the European Quarter with a short metro ride. I felt safe in the area, often walking home during the evening or night after dark. Christine was a very nice host, and was very helpful in giving any guidance to Brussels and the area of Saint-Gilles; and was nice enough to offer any essential items needed during the stay from towels to trash bags. She has two very nice golden retrievers. Bottom line, this is a good location for either someone traveling for a visit to brussels, or someone on medium-term business with one of the european institutions who wants a quiet and safe neighborhood with easy access to most areas of Brussels.