Lara's place is in a really wonderful neighbourhood. Great restaurants and shops and everything you need within very close proximity. It is also right beside the metro. As other folks have mentioned - the steps are no small consideration. We thought of it as an alternative to the gym :) The kitchen was small without a lot of counter space but a good set up for cooking. All the appliances worked well. We were there for the month of November. Just during our last week, as we were moving into December, we started to notice the cold. There is heating but some of the windows let in quite a bit of cold air. Recommend bringing slippers to keep your feet warm. (Or go up and down the stairs a couple of times). There were nice homey touches that made Lara's place feel like a welcoming home.