Before I get to all the advantages of this wonderful studio, the most important thing to note -- if you are elderly, have a physical disability, have a lot of heavy luggage, or are dealing with kids and/or strollers -- is the stairs. There are basically two flights of stairs to get from the street level to the front door, and even though there is a small elevator in the building, it actually stops between the floors, so there are a few steps to go up to your floor. The stairs kept me in good shape, but might be a problem for some.
While at first I was concerned about the walking distance from this studio to the Bellevue area, which is where I wanted to be, I quickly realized how convenient it was to be a 3 minute walk to two trolley lines and the train. At any given moment, you can hop on a trolley or train and be anywhere you want to go in a matter of minutes. A walk along the lake toward town center brings you to the wonderful Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen bathing facility, great for families. The COOP supermarket is also a 5 minute walk, or 1 stop on the trolley. When I was trying to decide between this studio and another of Chris's properties, Chris had wisely recommended that having a balcony is a big plus in the summer for increased air circulation. The studio is comfortably furnished and has all the basics you would need to prepare simple meals. There is ample storage space for clothes -- a books case, a chest of drawers and a closet. The building is quiet, as is the neighborhood. And you can't beat the price.