The place really grew on me. It was charming in its own way, and the neighbourhood was really diverse and had good food. The furniture was breaking down and major ones need replacing/fixing. Because it's a basement studio, lighting was an issue, and at times the bulbs weren't working or blinking. Etsch was a great host, however. He was very responsive and accommodating. Having a washing machine and dryer in the studio was incredibly helpful, and the kitchen supplies were adequate and clean. I really appreciated that the hot water in the bathroom ran well and was never in short supply. The place is well heated, and Etsch kindly provided a space heater in case the central heating was cut off. Overall, I had a great time staying here!