We had been staying at Vera's place for a month and I wish we knew about a couple of things in advance:
Firstly, WIFI - it's not free if you are staying more than for a few days.
In the room you can hear the sound of sewer system loud and clear because it is right outside the window. You can't see anything out the window, even the sky. In winter the room is very dark.
However, Vera's place has a well-furnished kitchen and pretty convenient location.