this is a lovely place to stay, in a room that provides everything one could need, a comfortable bed, a desk, shelves, and drawers if you wish to take clothes out of your suitcase. the entrance, living room and dining room are beautiful and the bathroom seemed to have been remodeled with interesting stone-like coverings of the shower floor. water pressure was great. everything kept clean. there is a convenient elevator to take you up to her apartment. the door has a window with plenty of fresh air and enough light. i was amazed they don't need screens as no insects fly in or out. there is a little walk from the subway and i had to ask passersby several times how to get there, but once there, it was easier to find my way back and forth the following days. the downstairs door must be pushed very hard to enter and after one has pressed the code. i panicked a few times when her special key didn't work and my cell phone battery was used up. fortunately, someone walked out soon after and i was able to enter. Marielle admitted it sometimes doesn't work for her either. i think it would be good to have a way to communicate or for that to be included in the email she sends with the address and transportation info, a week or so before you actually come. i needed to leave an hour after her 9 am check out time and she was fine with that. all in all, i am so very thankful for marielle's kindnesses and my very pleasant stay there