Line's apartment is cozy with a comfortable bed and an excellent location. Washing machine works well (use #7 for quick wash). Since the weather was chilly we kept the double-glazed windows closed. Totally silent at night for a good night's sleep (I am a very light sleeper, so this is important to me). We were close to everything- metro, nice shops and eateries. There is a fabulous little square just up the street, too. If you like street art, the graffiti in the area is really cool and artistic. A convenient grocery is just downstairs and there's a good bakery across the street with a crazy bakery who makes excellent bread, pastries, mini-quiches, and phallic shaped cookies (funny and delicious). The view from Line's apartment is breathtaking. NOTE: this apartment is on the 7th floor. There are 129 steps to the top and it's an old stone spiral staircase. It's actually cool because there are old numbers carved into the stone from hundreds of years ago. The view is worth the climb, but if you have any trouble walking or suffer from knee problems this is not the place for you. Also, if you are elderly, you may have difficulty with this tub- it's rather high and slippery. My husband and I are fit, and we liked all the steps. We'd go out 2 or 3 times a day. We could eat what we wanted and not gain any weight (my bum and legs are firm). If you stay in Line's apartment, it's as if you are getting a free gym membership ;-)

ABOUT LINE: she is very nice, helpful and accommodating. She gave excellent directions and there was a nice welcome note waiting for us when we arrived. Very thoughtful.