Boriss is a very nice host, easy to communicate with. I stayed in the apartment for a week. It´s very tiny, but I am small and I was traveling alone, so it was a perfect size for me. I even did cook a couple of times - the electric stove was a big help. Washing dishes was kinda tricky, as the sink in bathroom is very small. If you don´t plan cooking much by yourself, it shouldn´t be a big problem. City center is about 25 mins away with public transport (various options). As for me, the area is nice by itself, if you like walking - just take your time, enjoy Rīga´s authentic streets and in about 40 minutes you are in the center.