Alex was a great host even though I did not have the opportunity to meet him. Although he was travelling he was still quick to respond to my questions. The apartment is as shown in the pictures. The space has lots of light and it is clean. The kitchen has all the amenities one needs and the wifi is nice and fast. The best thing about Alex's apartment is the location. It is 3 quick stops to the United Nations and a five minute walk to the lake. There is a grocery store down the street and a late night variety just a block away. The key hand off was very easy and Alex provided the contact information for a local contact in case I needed anything. All in all, it was a great place to stay and I would recommend it for anyone in town for a little time at the UN and a little time at the lake.