Excellent communications with the host - clear and very prompt. The apartment is very, very spacious and inviting. The beds in all 3 bedrooms were comfortable. The air conditioning worked well, and it was nice to have an extra half bath/powder room. We were greeted by Viktoriya, who was an absolute sweetheart! She explained everything, including the washer (small), dishwasher, A/C, wifi, keys, etc ... and left us with some water, juice and croissants to get us started (nice touch!). The hosts are clearly well-travelled, and well-read ... tons of books available in their bookcase to browse. The apartment is in a quiet neighborhood (though there was construction close by), but far from the attractions. Unfortunately, we were there during the 2-day taxi strike, so there were no Ubers or taxis to be found. We were able to figure out the public transportation during those 2 days, and experienced the everyday hustle and bustle of commuting. Luckily, our host was responsive to our transportation questions during the strike. We couldn't find any supermarkets nearby (for water and snacks), but there was a fruit vendor 1/2 block away. I wish the shower head was wall-mounted instead of hand-held (minor inconvenience).