Ric’s studio was cozy, spotless and comfortable for a brief stay. If we had stayed longer, we likely would have found it a bit too cozy for the two of us. Location was ideal given its close proximity to much of the city–easily walkable and just a few minutes to public transportation. The neighborhood was truly lovely and offered many options nearby for food, coffee, art, green spaces, etc. As for the stairs, the first staircase from street level is your typical set of Dutch stairs. We found the second staircase leading to the apartment extra steep. No shoes permitted on this second set of stairs, so navigating smooth, painted steps with no traction felt a bit precarious. Not ideal for carrying heavy luggage, but Ric helped my husband with luggage on arrival, and we managed just fine during our stay–very carefully =).