Nicolas's apartment is sparkling clean, practical, simple, and efficient, with wonderful plumbing. The neighborhood is very quiet, and yet the center of Oslo is only 12 minutes away by tram 17, which comes by every 10 minutes, and is a mere 3 minute walk from the apartment. Only 2 minutes from the apartment, on the way to or from the tram, is the Bunnpris, a little supermarket with all the basics--extremely convenient. The apartment is fairly small, with tiny bedrooms, but they are adequate, and the kitchen/dining/living is roomy enough and appointed with everything you might need, including candles for cozy dinners. For two people in need of separate rooms, we found the place quite satisfactory, and the kitchen and bathroom have plentiful water pressure and modern fixtures. Nicolas keeps everything perfectly clean. He went out of the way to wait for us even though our plane was delayed, and he proved to be an excellent host. We were lucky enough to be in Oslo for the Chamber Music Festival, and so we attended 6 delightful concerts in various venues, each of them lovely; they afforded us an insider's view of this relaxed and pedestrian-friendly city.