On arrival, Jarmila and Maury waited for us in front of the building to let us in the apartment. A very warm and welcoming couple despite the language barrier (between them they spoke Czech, German and Italian but only a little English), while their son had been very punctual in our pre-stay communications.

The apartment was comfortable and spacious with all the amenities - the washing machine was a plus as it meant I could travel with carry-on luggage only and do a wash half way through our visit. Unfortunately our stay coincided with a heat wave (highs of 30-34 C / 86-93 F), so the lack of AC made for some sweaty nights! Admittedly, as others have mentioned, the 3 flights of stairs are a little tough, but manageable if you're relatively young and fit :)

The location was perfect - just a 5 minute walk North to the Old Square and astronomical clock, and a 5-7 minute walk West to Charles Bridge. Conveniently, at the bottom of the building, there is both a mini market and Venue Bar, which had really friendly staff.
By day, Havelska street is a bustling stall market selling souvenirs, art, fresh fruit and other items. However, none of the above was too noisy, at day or night, even with all the windows wide open.

Overall, a great stay!