We were very happy with our stay here... the flat is exactly as pictured: recently renovated, modern conveniences, well-equipped and comfortable. The neighborhood is ideal and centrally located, with good shopping, dining and drinking options all very close by. The Grand Place is approximately a 60-90 second walk from the front door, Central station is ~5 minutes. Even the larger Brussels Midi/Zuid station is walkable, closer to 15-20 minutes.

On the same block were a number of businesses that we patronized regularly: directly underneath the flat on the ground level, there is a
chocolatier that sells a mix of pre-boxed chocolates and better-quality truffles and other treats that they make themselves, right there on-site. It was fun to bring home chocolates labeled with our exact same street address! Immediately across the street are an excellent bakery and friterie, and there are a couple of different waffle windows as well. Beer lovers: lots of choices close by.

We only had one difficult moment during our stay, but it was resolved successfully (there is an outer door to the building which is generally only locked late at night; the first time we needed to use it, our outer key didn't work properly. A kind neighbor was able to let us in, and Carol came by early the next morning to verify the problem, and replace our key with a known-good one.) Carol showed the appropriate level of concern, and we were satisfied with the resolution.

The only small warnings we would make are not surprising: it is a third-floor walk-up (4th floor, if you're in the US). And because it is so centrally located, people can still be out on the street, socializing and making noise late at night (Fridays and Saturdays in particular). Let me emphasize that neither of these things detracted much from our enjoyment of the place... they were far outweighed by the positives!

To sum up: flat is quite modern and comfortable, host is kind and caring, location is ideal. When we return to Brussels, I would absolutely hope to stay here again!