Gerard is a wonderful and accommodating host! I arrived early in the morning and it was no problem for him to let me check in early. His sweet Aunt Patty met me at the tram stop and got me fully situated in the apartment.
Gerard is super thoughtful - he had plenty of food options for breakfast and had the room set up with water, fresh towels, and even a chocolate. You can tell that he's a frequent traveler because of all little details that made my entire stay pleasant, comfortable, and easy.
Gerard called a few days before my trip to provide some details and answer questions. He followed up with a detailed email. And he even sent me daily suggestions of where to eat and what to see based on my interests! He was out of the country for most of my stay but I did get a chance to hang with him the night before he left. He's a super interesting and fun person!
The apartment is about 25 - 30 mins away from the city center but it didn't bother me. His apartment is across the street from the tram station. So super convenient! The tram runs every 5 - 10 minutes depending on the time of day. Despite the room facing the tram station I never had a problem with noise / falling asleep.
I definitely recommend staying with Gerard if his room is available!