This wasn't the first of Roger's properties that I had requested, but since my first choice was taken, he suggested this place. It was a hoot to stay in (looks more like a party pad than what I was looking for, but all good), and the location couldn't have been better.

THE PLUSSES?
1. ROGER, THE HOST. As his reviews suggest, is totally responsive, helpful, easy-going. Loved the detailed email he sent me ahead of time with instructions to give the taxi driver in mandarin. He was going to be a couple minutes late to meet me based on when I landed, but not only showed me the studio, but treated me to dumplings at a hyper local place within a skip of his place in the alley. Amazing start. And we negotiated my request for a later check out. He let me leave my luggage inside while the place got cleaned so I could run around a bit longer, more freely.

2. SPACE TO LOUNGE. As for the place itself, if you like having a giant couch to lounge on, with a great sound system, this place is great. I went to partly see Taipei and friends, and partly start on a personal creative project, so the desk/technology set up was tons better than a hotel that crams a table in a corner with an awkward easy chair tucked at the desk. Just bring your laptop and hdmi connector if you have mac, and you can use a giant flat screen for whatever you want to see. Perfect for having people pop by before heading out...

3. SHOWER. The shower is fully modern and clean, so no concerns there if you have any.
4. LOCATION. As mentioned, you have everything within reach--metro, cabs, food, convenient stores open 24-7, great cafes, shopping. And a quick cab ride to parks or the river if you want to go running outside...(always a good way to see a city).

5. NO KEYS! I wish this was true for most homes... it was such a luxury to have a guard in the lobby who would head nod as you walked in, and then a code you'd punch in at the door itself. No key. No card. No scramble. No getting locked out. Lovely luxury.

6. PRETTY QUIET. I'm not sure how sound sensitive others are, but this was pretty quite given how central the building is in Da'an. You're well off ground level...

TO CONSIDER: No true kitchen here, so street food it is. He does have a small fridge which was just enough to keep some drinks cold/light food. And some glasses and things you can use if needed.
Comforter is on the light side...but I never really got cold.
Overall, it was a good find and Roger's reputation as a host in airbnb holds true.