If we used one word to describe our stay it would be "home." From the moment we entered the apartment to three dogs excitedly greeting us at the door to the moment we waved goodbye, we felt as if we were at home staying with family.
Don't be alarmed if a short introductory conversation turns into an intriguing hours-long discussion. Steve and Dan were great conversationalists! And if you're running on a tight schedule, here's a tip: at the very least, sit down to a glass of wine and run your itinerary by them - they'll provided invaluable recommendations on what is worth seeing, which places have the best food, and just general interesting facts and history of the city. Take it from the locals; having lived there for more than ten years, they knew their city well and the various gems it holds.
And what a great part of the city they live in! It's perfectly located a few blocks from the subway or a bus stop and the view from the rooftop pool deck was stunning. Even the view from their patio was worth taking a moment to enjoy.
After having spent the day seeing the city, returning to crash on the queen bed was heaven. With a memory foam topper, it was hard to convince ourselves to leave the bed. The amazing water pressure in the shower was our reward for getting up, though.
Overall, I'd give the experience five stars. Our stay was perfection - even before we left, we were planning when we'd come back!