We spent three nights in Gint's appartment and all in all the experience was great. Sparkling clean and tidy appartment. Gints was excellent in communicating with us and helping with anything we needed. The location is okay, 20 minutes walking to the old city, but since you have to cross a bridge it's not the best experience in winter so better take a tram or bus.
You have to be a bit prepared when you enter the building, as it is not the most welcoming. However, you get used it and Gints' appartment is a nice contrast to how the rest of the building looks.