Fred was a wonderful host -- super responsive, and gave us very detailed instructions/insight with regard to the apartment and the nearby environs. The apartment itself was super clean (always a plus in my book), and exactly as pictured in the listing.

The neighborhood is eclectic, as described. It can get slightly seedy depending on the time of day and what part you're in, but wasn't anything unmanageable. In terms of getting around, there's plenty of things within walking distance (mostly restaurants), otherwise pubic transportation and Uber/Lyft are accessible options as well if you're looking to go further out.