The apartment was functional though not without a number of significant drawbacks. Upon arriving we found that it smelled musty and immediately opened the windows to air it out. We soon discovered that due to poor drainage around the sink, there seemed to be a vigorous infestation of black mold in the wooden countertop (of which we are willing to submit photos). Furthermore, the apartment is rather poorly located some distance from the city center in a bland residential neighborhood with nothing do in its proximity. Though there is parking (and you will need a car to escape the neighborhood) it is shared with another tenant thus making it difficult to enter and exit the driveway without calling for the neighbor to move her car. Another thing that may bother more modest guests is a line of transparent glass blocks in the kitchen that permits a distorted view of whomever is using the toilet. Despite these flaws, the property has a lovely small garden. We never met the owner whose communication via text message and email was always curt and businesslike and who provided no written information about caring for the apartment or things to do nearby. Based upon our experience (and depending upon your sensitivity to mold and the modesty of your toilet habits), I would suggest you avoid this rental and look for something closer to the heart of this vibrant, beautiful city.