My wife and I are American Latvians and have been to Riga many times before and stayed at various locations around town. The location of this apartment can not be beat! It is directly across from the Opera, it has its own private entrance from the street (with two doors for extra security) and you can see the Brivibas Piemineklis (freedom monument) when you walk out the door. It's located just outside of Vecriga (the old town), which makes very accessible, and close to other interesting shops and restaurants Northeast of Vecriga. You can usually find street parking near by, and if street parking isnt available you can park at the Music Academy that is a block away (for 2.50 EUR/hr). Overnight parking on the streets if free.
The apartment itself is very spacious and beautifully decorated. Everything you might need as far as dishes, extra blankets, soap, shampoo, hair dryer, washer/dryer and detergent was provided. Small notes and labels are placed throughout the apartment to help with any things that may not be immediately clear. Make sure you read Tereze's family's history with the apartment (located in the black journal on the big coffee table). Super easy check-in and out as well!
We will definitely be staying here when we visit again next year. Thanks so much for the great experience Tereze!