What a success! Claudia's apartment was just what we were hoping for, both in terms of its amenities and in terms of what it was close to: Metro, all manner of shops, great areas for walking, and more. The key hand-off was flawless, and Claudia even helped carry my (really heavy) suitcase up the stairs. The only caveat: this fourth-floor walk-up does require a certain level of stamina.