my husband and i, age 74 and 70, were a little taken aback by the 5 flights of stairs, no elevator--guess we had not read all the reviews--but actually ended up feeling more fit by the end of the week. the apartment is airy, bright, with delightful furnishings and art work, clean, nice kitchen, good shower. the balcony adds a romantic touch, saw some awesome sunsets. the location couldn't be more convenient. we enjoyed exploring the neighborhood. jon had given us some good suggestions. loved the swiss restaurant nola in the nearby park, an oasis in an otherwise very busy neighborhood. jon was super friendly and helpful. a very pleasant stay! would definitely do it again!