We truly enjoyed staying in Karen's place. We really liked that the apartment is lived in by the diaspora owner when she's in-country. Its not just rented as a business. So it has great spirit. The apartment has a nice mix of historical and modern. The brick work on some walls and ceilings is really pretty, as are the antique furniture and interesting paintings, but the kitchen is very modern and functional. The pictures often don't show how special the details are in this stylish space. The bathroom is also nicely modern, with a strong shower, soft towels, and lot of exotic and natural soaps, shampoos and bath oils and salts. We liked all the little touches, such as the candles everywhere, extensive food and condiments, and music center with CDs from the Grateful Dead to Mozart and Taylor Swift. The french press and tea selection-loose and bagged-made morning caffeine intake a pleasure. The TV and Internet worked well. The apartment also is in a fantastic location having elements of both urban and nature nearby. It backs onto Kampa Island and the Vltava River-great river strolls-but is also close to Mala Strana, Charles Bridge and the Castle. It is located just off Ujezd Street, directly across from the Legia Bridge that leads to the Old Town. There are several good tram connections just around the corner. The Ujezd area is full of good restaurants, cafes, and pubs, but isn't hugely touristy. The apartment is on a side street, so its quite quiet despite the busy neighborhood. Don't miss the gelato shop. There is also a nice shop that sells fresh fish and seafood, which we cooked in the well-equipped kitchen. There is no big supermarket nearby, but many mini-marts to choose from. We had a wonderful time in Karen's place and highly recommend it. As avid Airbnb users, this was one of our best stays ever.