Michele was warm and welcoming when he greeted us at the door to his apartment. He offered to carry my luggage up the stairs. He took care to gave us a full tour of the apartment, explained how to operate the stove, washer, etc., and went over the provided map and his recommendations for nearby places to eat, shop, and so on. All really useful information for us! Michele is an excellent host. He definitely made us feel very at home. He also lives in the apartment next door so he is ready to respond to any issues quickly and in person.

The apartment itself is nicely decorated and has an artsy feel. Quirky details like the different levels of each room make it interesting (although maybe a bit dangerous if you've had a few drinks!). It's spacious enough to feel comfortable in for an extended stay. It doesn't really have a comfortable place to "lounge" (apart from on the bed), but it does have a nice dining area instead, which we really enjoyed on the days when we cooked our own meals.

The street the apartment is on is fairly quiet, but still quite close to the main tourist attractions; we had no problems walking everywhere. There are restaurants very nearby, and a grocery store just a block or two away.

We would definitely stay at Michele's apartment again!