The deck is the main attraction for this apartment. It is so nice to sit out there in the morning with a cup of coffee and soak in the sun. The flight of stairs is a little intense after a full day of walking around the city but it's manageable. I had some initial issues with the AC and shower but they were fixed the next day (as I checked in on a Sunday night and nobody was around at that time to come check). All in all, the communication was smooth and the apartment was well equipped with all of the basic amenities. I would recommend one more fan to help circulate the air in the apt on those hot summer days.