The apartment space, location, the hosts, and little details are outstanding. With the windows open the noise level is pretty high, but once the windows are closed, it's shockingly quiet. The walls and ceilings are thin so you will hear your neighbors though. Thats the only reason this didn't get a 5. Eugenia and Teresa are absolutely wonderful and we really enjoyed all our conversations with them! There are little touches throughout that really make the apartment enjoyable.... the port they leave for you, the bread each morning if you choose, hand/body lotion, the tips (and map) they offer, coffee, tea, and even scented plug-ins. Thank you again.