Rick was a great host. I never actually met him but he arranged for his friend to be there to give me keys and show me around. The apartment and room were spotless and have a nice high view including a balcony. The location is quiet and pleasant in a tree-filled park, and it's an easy direct bike ride of only 10-15 minutes into the city center area.

Rick also provided complimentary breakfast, a bike for me to rent, and laundry machines in the apartment I could use for a fee. He even had a museum card I borrowed to go to museums for free, which more than offset the cost of the bike and laundry! I was very happy with the stay and couldn't have asked for anything more.