Ivan was an excellent communicator and we absolutely loved kicking off our trip to Europe with a stay in his flat. As noted by many other reviews, Ivan's properties boast a hotel-style reception desk which made checking in and out a breeze. The "Harlequin" apartment was not available upon our arrival, so we were instead placed in the "Alice" apartment. We found it to be very quaint and comfortable. It was spacious, well appointed, and thoughtfully designed. We particularly loved the windows! The ceiling is slanted in this unit, which could pose a problem to taller individuals (not a problem for us).

As far as location, we loved it. Away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist epicenters, but very accessible to everything you might want to see. We felt safe in the area even when walking around in the evenings. The proximity to I.P. Pavlova is a huge boon, as this really connects you to anywhere you want to go in the city via tram or bus.

This was probably the best value I have ever had for accommodations anywhere. Book with confidence!