Irina's place is quaint. The abundance of free street parking is a big deal in this area (very nice). We used the apartment for a business meeting so we did not stay the night, however, as her post states, it is located next to the freeway. When the doors/windows were closed the sound was not intrusive but it's quite loud if you are looking for fresh air. We did not use the backyard, but it looked gorgeous. We did not cook there, we had food delivered, so I cannot speak to the cook/dishware. There was some tea in the cabinet but if you're a coffee drinker make sure you bring the basics (coffee, sugar, creamer). Check-in/out was very easy, the neighborhood is nice and the price was very fair.