Johan and David are wonderful hosts. They went out of their way to help us check in early, haul 3 heavy bags up the two flights of stairs, email me directions when we arrived, order us a taxi (very affordable) when we left, and made sure the place was very clean and homey, including a bowl of fresh fruit! They have many maps and books for the area and the walk to the magnificent center of Ghent is only 5 minutes, but instantly, they are on a quiet street away from all the touristy sights and sounds.
Extra note for Ghent: must enjoy ice cream at Creamiere Gerard- best in all of Ghent.