One of the nicest places I have stayed. The apartment is in a perfect location (I used to live in Ghent, so I feel comfortable saying that.) It is a very quiet street (mostly bike traffic), right on a canal, next to shops and cafes, just a few steps from several tram stops, and only several streets away from the very center of town. It was immaculately clean, and gorgeously decorated. I could not get enough of the contemporary light fixtures, the soft sheets, the natural light, and the view. It seemed like every comfort had been considered and everything was of the finest quality... The giant bed, the bed linens and towels, the custom blackout drapes, the snacks and coffee, cable tv, Bluetooth radio, hardwood floors, and the dishes and glassware. My family and I felt completely at home. The hosts were incredibly kind, accommodating, and very quick to respond to questions. They have clearly put so much time and thought into this place. It has been recently renovated, and they managed to keep so much character from the original antique elements (including elaborate woodwork, detailed ceilings, the porcelain sinks in the bathroom, the fireplace mantle.) My toddler slept comfortably on the foldout bed and Marieke and Thomas also provided a travel cot and high chair for our youngest. Having lived and stayed in several places in Ghent, I know that sometimes apartments have an odor of sewer gas due to older plumbing, but this apartment always smelled fresh and clean. We never heard the neighbors, although sound carries within the apartment due to the open ceilings (something that didn't effect our stay, but worth noting if you will have loud travel companions.) I can't wait to stay here again next time we visit, and plan to share my recommendation with our friends and colleagues in Ghent that might need accommodations for their future guests.