The host is very thoughtful and considerate and responsive. His sister, who rushed over to change the sheets that reeked of perfumed softener and provide a lamp-there was no lamp in an apt with two windows (one in the bathroom the other in one bedroom) was super awesome.
It should be noted: next door is the cistern for the building. I was awoken around 6:45/ 7 am by a churning sound that akin to either a hovering UFO or idling truck. In either case, it created the sense that I was under attack. If you're a heavy sleeper, you should be fine.
I had also overlooked the dearth of windows. The kitchen is lovely though.