To be clear, this 5 star review is based on the price I paid. It was very affordable and affordability comes with concessions. Perfection can not be expected. So, for the price , this unit had all I needed: a bed, a toilet, a shower. It was conveniently located to Brussels Noord station or a 15-20 minute walk to the grand place. It felt quite private because the hosts had their living space behind a closed door. That said the kitchen, toilet, and shower are shared but I never saw anyone. The hosts were very communicative about how to get access and were responsive to inquiries. There was a smell of cooking spices but I got used to it