I stayed 13 days/nights in Peter’s house while attending the Ghent film festival 2018. For my purpose, the location was excellent at 10 to 15 minutes on foot from movie theaters Kinepolis and Skoop, both being important venues in this festival. The third festival venue Sphinx is easily reachable by public transport in similar times, say 10 to 15 minutes, and also nearby in practice. So, minimal time is wasted by travelling back and forth between screenings. The rest of the city, be it for sightseeing or shopping, is within reach via tram/bus stop Vijfwindenstraat at 3 to 4 minutes on foot, or the more extensive Station Zuid at 10 minutes on foot. #####

Even so important for me, as a self-catering traveler by choice, is the kitchen, that I found very complete with ample pots/pans, dishes and cutlery. Several supermarkets can be found nearby, again 10 to 15 minutes on foot, and you have another reason to avoid wasting time. Rather than waiting in restaurants, just prepare your own meals instead, like you are used to do at home. Evidently from the above, I very much prefer Airbnb apartments and houses in comparison with hotels, when more than 1 or 2 days underway. I consider myself an experienced Airbnb user with 10 trips per year on average. #####

The neighborhood is quiet, no audible street noise. Peter’s house has a unique design, as the photos on the Airbnb website clearly show. Some things need a bit of time to get used to, like the lights, but pose no problem anymore after the first day. I missed handrails on the stairs, but Peter explained that these are already planned, needing lead time due to being custom-made. The WiFi Internet connection was more than sufficient, something not always the case with other Airbnb rentals. The extension of the kitchen desktop can be used as a working position, yet the bar stools won’t sustain long laptop sessions. A better place to work can be found on the 2nd floor, yet Peter needs to install an office chair there, something that is also foreseen, which plans will include a printer that can come in handy to print tickets and the like. #####

All in all, I have problems to find anything negative to report. Some improvements that I suggested, are already in the making and can be ready at the time a next guest books this house. In case such things are essential, just ask Peter about it. He usually is very prompt with his replies, very helpful when preparing the trip, as well as while living there when there are questions about the house.