I highly recommend Maria's apt! It is very spacious and has beautiful decor. The kitchen gets great light in the morning and in the night you can stand on the balcony that overlooks gorgeous views of Brussels. The shelves are full of interesting books and there is comfortable furniture to relax on. The bathroom also has a large window and balcony. The neighborhood is perfect, right by the park, a few blocks away from Wiels Contemporary Art Center, a 15 minute walk to nice bars and restaurants in Saint Gilles. There are several metro stops within a few blocks of the apt so you can get anyplace in the city very fast. Maria's hospitality is exceptionally good, I was greeted by her friend and given the keys, coffee, fresh bread, milk, butter and strawberry jam. Also she was very fast to respond to any questions I had and she gave me tips about sightseeing in the city. Thank you Maria!