I stayed in the new loft at Samir's house- it was very comfortable and cosy and the sky window faced the east so you could watch the clouds roll by as you fall asleep and wake up to the sunshine. The closest metro stop was around twenty minutes walk, but very easy to go back and forth as you just follow the main road each way, impossible to get lost. I didn't actually meet Samir but I did meet his wife and she was very hospitable and friendly. Place was very clean, bed was comfortable and the bathroom was a good size and very neat also. Would definitely stay again