Sandra (Eliza) was so warm and welcoming from the beginning, I was staying for more than 2 weeks for eye surgery and had a large suitcase that she helped me with from the train station and upstairs. She even drove me back to the house after the surgery and back to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. She is always interested in her guests and often has more than one. Her family is warm and friendly too, with a theatrical bent and love of the arts. I spent a few evenings just watching TV with the family and enjoyed sharing the drama of waiting for news of high school graduation exam results, and the relief and celebration of success. Lovely, peaceful green neighborhood with geese and ducks quacking along small canals. Nearest shops and a few small restaurants are a 15-20 min. walk, but you can bring some food back and there is a small refrigerator for guest use in the kitchen. I often bought nice ready-meals and salads in the local supermarket because I didn't go downtown every day. There is fast, free wi-fi too.