I spent a whole week in March 2023 in Gent. Gent is a beautiful town but thankfully not as touristic and crowded as Brugge, so it's perfect for daytrips to places like Brugge, the seacoast (I went to Oostende), Brussels or Antwerp which are all max an hour by train away. And Belgian trains are on time, clean and not expensive. - Sarah and Jan are a very lovely couple, the house is old but okay, the room is more like a small flat. The only thing I was surprised by was there is no floor next to the bed on the other side, you can look down into the kitchen. People afraid of heights might feel uneasy. The flat is within easy reach of tram 4 and bus 9 (latter runs to and from St Pieters train station, very convenient). Bring clothes against the rain, an umbrella might not help against the wind. And then enjoy your stay! Thanks, Sarah and Jan, for a great week in Gent!