Johan's apartment was in a quiet neighborhood that was still very close to Gent's historical district. It was a perfect location to experience Gentsefeesten. Communication was very good - Johan wasn't there when we arrived but a friend let us in, there were no problems. The two flights of stairs up to the flat were steep and narrow - this wasn't a problem for us as we had backpacks, but something to consider. Other than that, safe, spacious and airy just like the description.