As others have noted, Scott is a fantastic host. He went out of his way on a couple of occasions to assist us with certain needs and he serves as somewhat of a concierge most of the time.
The apartment is on a higher floor of a very old building. It's spacious, has lots of light and is very clean. It's centrally located within walking distance to all the great shops, restaurants and cafes of the Northern District and also downtown. The train station is only a 7-8 minute walk away. Manchester has a fantastic coffee scene--we can recommend Takk and Idle Hands which are the closest.
Two items to note for those considering this apartment:
1) We told Scott that the mattress was poor quality. It's a box spring that sags and also bounces/shakes whenever one person moves or turns over. Suggest you check with Scott that it's been replaced before booking. This was the only real drawback to the apartment.
2) People sensitive to building and city noise may have an issue. The windows are single pane so you can hear the symphony of Manchester's streets, the good and the bad. On our first night, Manchester City won a major soccer tournament and the celebrations didn't quiet until after midnight. On the other two nights, the street sounds were more mundane and didn't interrupt our sleep. But you're staying in a city and the noise insulation isn't great in this building.
Also, being a very old building, you can hear the neighbor above walking around on the wood floors. We are used to this from our own apartment back home but others may find it a problem.
Would we stay in this apartment again? A solid yes if the mattress were replaced.