We enjoyed our stay at Mariam's house. The location was good at about two miles from the old port. We used the Bixi bikes (google it) to get around so we could avoid the traffic and parking issues. There are Bixi stations within a couple of blocks of the house. For light sleepers, there can be some traffic noise in the early AM due to vehicles stopping for the traffic light at the end of the block. The house was very clean and had the amenites we needed. I do recommend.