Patricia met us at the apartment, and gave us helpful information/answered questions. All was spotlessly clean, and she had even left some snacks. Very well equipped for light cooking, with small grocery just around the corner. Small cafes and bakeries everywhere. Being on the 5th floor, it was great having the elevator, didn't notice any objectional noise from it. You do need to go up two short flights of rather narrow stairs to the elevator. There is a handrail, so just take your time. Not a big deal.