Upekha's apartment was the perfect place to spend some time visiting Hong Kong, due to its great location on Hong Kong Island. For anyone who knows HK you understand that most buildings don't look much from the outside. But once you get past all of that and up the stairs (no elevator, so you will need to carry your bags to 2nd floor), it becomes very different. Contact with Upekha was easy, although not always instant, but she always got back to me within 24 hrs, and given the 14 hour time difference, I was not surprised, as I'm sure at least one of us was asleep at any one time. Checking in was easy and I was able to find the apt from the instructions provided, read them carefully as the information is provided, but it is easy to miss-interpret them when your jet lagged. I came from the Airport using the Airport Express and then using the MTR (subway) to the nearest station, which was then a 3 min walk (all very easy and cheap). Took a couple of mins to locate the right building (more user error then anything else) and was able to quickly access the apt following her instructions. My first time to HK, but I found the size of the apt to be good. It has air conditioning, which was fantastic to have, and I found the apt was very clean and tidy. The bed was made with clean sheets and towels left out for me. Upekha provides Wi-Fi which was great to have, and if it's important to you, there is a TV but no connection, for me not a problem as I was out most of the time seeing HK. The bed was comfortable, the shower was awesome and the apt and area was safe, what more could you want. I only purchased some cereals for breakfast and then ate out for the rest of the day, so I did no cooking in the apt, but there are hot plates and a microwave if you feel the need. There is a grocery store about 200 yards away to the right of the building and up some steps, so that makes shopping easy. I walked a lot of the area at all times of the day and felt totally safe, in fact I've been in some American Cities and felt much less safe. It is worth considering picking up at the Airport an MTR travel pass, which gives you 2 trips on the Airport Express train (from and back to Airport), which also includes 3 days unlimited free travel on the MTR. This is what I used and was able to get around so easily and quickly, and for HK$350 with a HK$50 refund if you turn your card back in at the end, is more than worth it in not having to buy tickets and have change. And with the nearest station a 3 min walk from the apt, it makes sense.
Overall a great apt, great price, great location and great host. I would encourage anyone to consider using this host if you are staying in HK for more than a day or two, I know I will be booking here again if I return.