At such a short time my husband and I met Monsieur De Decker, we felt like we met a kindred spirit. He welcomed us to his home cheerfully and with effectiveness, gave us a wealth of information about his city—plus, his place is marvelous! If you’re tired of generic hotel rooms then this is for you—totally out of the ordinary, full of character, filled with things to muse at and it even includes a personal size garden. The equally charming bedroom with a comfortable bed is decorated with interesting furniture and neo-classical curios—every corner is just begging for photo-op. Located in a not-so-touristy but culturally diverse neighborhood, there’s no shortage of first-rate cafes, ethnic restaurants and interesting historical structures. It’s a place where people live and it is indeed ‘near the center.’ I highly recommend this gem of a place because I wouldn’t mind coming back in the future to see what David adds to his collection and to experience another pleasant stay.