The apartment is a quick walk to the metro and a super market. It is exactly like the pictures except there is a new couch that makes into a great double bed. I was travelling by myself with my 3 kids and the neighborhood felt safe to walk in both day and night. Another bonus was the park with a playground one block away. The apartment was nice and clean and it was very handy to have a washing machine to wash clothes on the last day of our trip. Phillipe was very prompt replying to our questions and met us at the apartment as planned. overall a great place.