Barbara is a great host with a beautiful apartment. The space is perfect for a single traveler or a couple traveling together. The kitchen was fully equipped and the showers were hot. The furniture was OK - think IKEA - and could have been a little more comfy. Note that this is a walkup so be prepared to lug your bags up a few flights of stairs. There are lots of rules here, but we had no issue with them. The star of this place is the neighborhood. This is not a touristy part of town. It is slightly off the beaten path but with public transport, shops and restaurants all near by. You will be with locals. There is a park across the street where children play and people walking around going about their everyday lives. This is something you won't experience in a hotel. My wife and I highly recommend Barbara and her apartment!