The apartment was very clean and quaint. The location is an excellent way to be close to everything, but still have a very quiet retreat. We used the washing machine and large drying rack. Having the opportunity to wash mid-travels is so helpful. The stairs are a challenge, but we were aware of that thanks to the reviews. I would like to suggest replacing the burned out light bulbs, which made the kitchen and bedroom quite dark. There was just one trash bag, so an extra would have been good since we shop with cloth bags and did not have plastic bags to use for trash. We brought laundry soap, shampoo, and conditioner. It has been our experience that these are not provided in apartments. Again, the location is the key- you can't beat it for the convenience. Overall, we loved the experience!