Our stay at Lydia's apartment was great. She made an effort to be there to greet us and show us where everything is. The apartment was slightly bigger than I expected from the photos. The washing machine and small touches like the labels she has put around the house were a real help. Convenience wise we were very happy. There is a 24 hour convenience store downstairs. Local restaurants with good food, and of course the MTR right on the doorstep. A great place to experience Taipei from.