I really enjoyed the hospitality of Christiane and Gretchen. The place was beautifully furnished and in a very nice neighborhood stocked with coffee shops and restaurants to try. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was that since the apartment was in the basement, the noise coming from above was very loud and pretty consistent (Christiane runs a salon in house, so the noise was understandable, but not expected). Additionally the bed was very firm, which, in combination with the noise, made getting decent sleep difficult. However, the amenities provided, the location, and the hospitality made this stay worth its value.