Katies place was great - sunny terrace leading into an huge open-plan living room with a fully equipped kitchen - it's a great area to relax or work all day. The surrounding areas are on the quiet side, but we loved the pizza joint next door and a grocery store within a stone throw.
There are 2 staircases in the apartment, so it's not great if you have trouble moving around - and the head-room in the bathroom is limited if you are a 2m giant like me - BUT in my mind the benefits above are well worth it.