Valda was an amazing host and her communication was the best I've ever encountered, she responded to messages so promptly and was always happy to help. I appreciated how easy the self check-in was and the apartment was perfect for a solo traveller, it's about 30 minute walk from the Old Town but there's plenty of buses and trams that will take you there in a few minutes. The location was great because there were mini buses close by that can take you to locations like Turaida castle or Jurmala beach. Please note that the apartment is on a busy road and while the windows do a great job of keeping sound out, I would recommend bringing earbuds and an eyemask if you're sensitive to noise and light. All round a great place to stay in Riga!