As many here said, photos do not really do justice to Ilona's place. It is much better than in the pictures!
And Ilona is a very responsible host, she helped us even with some ridiculous requests (like when we needed gate lock code at 1am).
Also, the place is located just minutes away from old city center, but the area is somewhat more appealing - there is a lot of Modernist buildings, as well as public transit that would take you anywhere, including seaside, lighthouses, and airport.
Finally, the place is located on the second floor, which is really great, as buildings in Riga center have really high ceilings and almost never have elevators, and you might not enjoy climbing to the higher floor, really.
Definitely recommend - great value for affordable price.
Protip: pack lightly, there's a great washer, so you can have fresh clothes every morning.