Our host recommended the bus we could take to get in from the airport & also a nearby breakfast spot that was terrific. His kind, friendly housekeeper was there when we arrived, and helped us stash our luggage, as it was before the normal check-in time. There were several places next door to buy food and supplies for our stay. The apartment is bright and airy, so is very pleasant during the day. Not being city-folks, we found it impossible to sleep at night, what with the noise and light from the busy streets below. I think fans and radios in the bedrooms would help with that. We loved being able to walk 1-2 miles to get to the parks, downtown, the train station, etc.