Chirpy and cheery, Paolo was always available whether over messages or simply for a drink. Whenever something was amiss, he would do his best to ensure that everything would fall back into place.
The flat will be shared with other visitors. During my monthlong stay, the visitors I managed to meet were very interesting and bright individuals who have found themselves in Brussels for various reasons, from Colombian researchers and Egyptian cardiologists to Italian civil servants and Hungarian interpreters. Never was there a moment short of stimulating discussions. It was refreshing to meet others after having been boxed up in the office during the day.
The flat comprises of all the essentials - fully furnished bedrooms (with enough hangers for 1-2 weeks' worth of clothes), bathrooms, a living room and a fully-fitted kitchen with a washing machine, drying racks, cleaning utensils aplenty, and so forth. At the turn of a corner, there is a bank branch, a number of shops and amenities, bars and restaurants, and transport links. This family-friendly location is suitable for exploring Brussels (or Belgium) on both foot and transport.
While there is an element of self-service as Paolo is unable to be physically present at all times, I had no issues with this as this is akin to staying in shared accommodation and when issues do arise he will have someone to address the matter on his behalf. My stay was moreover extended by a day after my current landlord had altered the move-in date on a very short notice. All in all, the flat met my needs and I was overall satisfied with my stay.