Rob was an excellent host, and his apartment is exactly as described: private, expansive, and beautiful. He was very quick to accept my request to stay and responded to my messages regarding travel and check-in immediately. Upon arrival, Rob showed me around his place, provided a visitors handbook with a wealth of pertinent city, travel, apartment, and health information, and was kind enough to walk me through the local bus and subway systems. The private room I stayed in was large and the bed was very comfortable. Finally, the neighborhood was charming and centrally located. There are a bevy of highly-rated restaurants and cafes just a few blocks away. I would strongly recommend staying with Rob in his apartment.