Rick is a very good host. He allowed us to check-in earlier and allowed us to deposit our luggage before check-in time. He is very accommodating to our check-in and check-out time. He also recommended some nice food and cheap places to buy things in the area. As for the apartment, it is very new and clean. Looks exactly the same in the photos shown. Furnishings are all nicely done. Basic essentials were provided. Security is very good as well as you need to have the access key in order to enter the building and also to activate the lift. The apartment is just a few mins away from metro station and is very near to Xi Men Ding. We really enjoyed our stay in Rick's apartment.