Gerard's place is great. The pictures are completely accurate. It is spotless, well-designed (replete with modern furniture), comfortable and spacious. There are a ton of amenities he offered (espresso pods and so on) which we didn't even take advantage of, as we spent most of our time exploring the city.

Gerard himself is extremely accommodating, knowledgable about his city, and helpful.

The area is quiet and feels safe. Most of your main attractions are a few miles away, so it might be less central than some might prefer. But you are within striking distance of the city's biggest train station. We ended up walking nearly everywhere. The only time the location was an issue was getting back to the apartment to shower/change and go to dinner, which required a bit more of a detour from the downtown area. Also, the bathroom affords less privacy than some couples may prefer, so prepare to be comfortable with one another.

Overall, we were very pleased with the space. I also highly recommend taking Gerard up on his offer to utilize his driver to-and-from the airport. Very convenient, and cheaper than taking a cab.