You really cannot beat this location. Great area, lots of shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walking distance. Aj was speedy with responses and a welcoming host.
Apartment itself is way smaller in person than in the photos. Ceiling is extremely low and walls are quite thin. Most alarming though was the heater which I did bring up with the host and he was extremely accommodating and speedy with the response; however, the heating situation was incredulous. Dead of winter there is only one plug in heater for the entire apartment. There were heaters in the bed but good luck making it from the shower and into your clothes without almost getting hypothermia. Apartment also did not seem to have as much natural lighting than in the pictures and I really do not think eight people can fit in there as we were struggling with three. Not sure if it was worth almost $400. All in all though, the host was quite accommodating and I guess if you are really into shopping then this is the best place to be.