The location of this apartment is spectacular. It is about 20 feet from the shores of the lake, without anything but a sidewalk between you and the water. If you open the windows at night (no screens though) you can hear the waves lapping at the shore. The apartment is huge, and it was more than enough room for our family of four. Parking was a little tricky. Directly in front of the apartment are spots that are good for two hours from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. This worked fine for us. We woke up at 7:00 am; put 2.40 fr in the meter (for two hours); then made sure to leave for sightseeing by 9:00. We would then return around 5:00 pm; throw another 2.40 fr in the meter (to get us to 7:00); and leave the car in the spot overnight. Rinse. Repeat. There were also several garages close by. There is a washer and dryer in the basement (three floors down) that works well.