Let me begin this review by saying we have already booked Dom's apartment for next December. That's how terrific it was. Everything about our stay was perfect. Catherine (who we can't quite believe is old enough to be his mother) both communicated before hand and was there to greet us when we arrived quite late in the evening. During our stay she responded immediately to our questions. Her business is close by. She was exceedingly warm and welcoming (leaving us gifts every time she came). She made the whole experience problem free. The studio apartment is modern and spotlessly clean. The space is carefully thought out to give maximum useablity. The use of mirrors makes it feel larger than it actually is. The sleeping loft was fine for us as we are on the short side. Anyone taller would have to remember to duck to avoid hitting their head. Given the length of our stay (three weeks) I'd say the place is perfect for two adults and perhaps a child. Three or more adults would be a squeeze. The building itself is spotlessly maintained. We only heard our neighbors once and at a totally appropriate time of day. The building has some pretty intense security systems for entry and exiting. It was a little like entering a bank vault which was a suprise given how safe the neighborhood is (we stayed out quite late and never had any concerns walking home from the subway). The neighborhood is in a quiet corner of this large, bustling city. It is full of lovely shops and places to eat as well as an astonishing number of beauty salons. There are two major department stores within a few blocks. I took my grand daughter to Catherine's salon where she was treated like a princess. The apartment faces a sweet park and from the window by the bed you can watch people gathering early in the morning for ti chi. The spacious bathroom was modern and pretty luxurious as well. There is a washing machine that came in very handy as we were there for an extended stay.
The fact that the place is one block away from both the MRT and a City Bike station was a huge plus. The subway system is incredibly easy to use and the bikes are a great way to get around the city. The side walks are wide and bike riding is permitted on them. I'm delighted that we were lucky enough to find Dom's listing. We look forward to our return visit next year.