The Unit – The unit is about 40 “ping” which translates to about 1,400 square feet and has an open floor plan. The modern appliances all work nicely and there are a number of nice touches like keyless entry, nice windows that open and robust heating / cooling units and robust plumbing, including those Japanese bidet units. The unit has windows on both “ends” although view is limited given the densely populated neighborhood (the front balcony does have a view of the street). All in, this is a great place for an extended stay.
The Location – The immediate neighborhood is full of full service restaurants, cafes and places to get drinks, plus a grocery store, fruit stands and all kinds of service businesses (hair salons, shoe repair, etc.). This is more of a residential district, so there isn’t a lot of night life or “big box” shopping. It’s a nice area to experience local life in Taipei. The unit is very convenient to the MRT brown line and to a city bus stop, so getting around from here is easy, but be prepared for some transfers on the MRT. Get a map of the MRT in advance.
The Building – Is quiet and seems decently maintained. Garbage pick-up takes place in the building, so you don’t have to take your trash or recycling out to meet the truck, which is the usual practice in Taiwan. There is a traditional Chinese restaurant right next door that we did not try (but it looks good for groups).
The Host – We had very positive interactions with the host; he was very responsive to our requests and questions. We would highly recommend.