Vibes: Instantly reminded me of an artist's warehouse. Overall spacious and fairly open-plan, with a stylish but very eclectic choice of furniture. It has an authentic feel - the stairwell leading up to the flat has a little urban grit... odd, doodled angels follow you on the walls.
Location: Fantastic transport connections. So handy to have the tram stop right at the door. Lots of small supermarkets nearby stay open very late, and there's a great place to get fruit that is pretty much next door. Also, there is a LIDL less than 5 minutes away and a launderette across the road. It's not a bourgeois or gentrified neighbourhood with pretty cafés (the walk from Bruxelles Nord at night surprised me), but very practical.
Host: So kind and so trustworthy. Offered to find me a bike for the duration of my stay :)
Room: Actually quite spacious for me: enough space for my morning warm up and loooooots of storage space - so handy - even drawers under the bed.
Facilities: Wonderful. The kitchen has hand blenders, coffee kit, plenty of pots, pans, plates, as well as all the pantry delights previous tenants had left behind. There was no need for me to buy herbs, spices, soy sauce, oil, even pasta. The living room is spacious with plenty of seating - a nice place to hang out.
Cleanliness: Clean in every way you need it to be. Onlu eould have appreciated more cloths and bins to clean up after myself when needed.