Mark's place is in a great location just 2 blocks from the bus stop to take one to the historic sites and art museums (and they run frequently). We like to cook and although there is just a 2 burner cooktop, we managed to make a wonderful green chicken curry with rice, vegetables and wine from Trader Joes, just 2 blocks away. We were in apartment 3 and it was quiet. The washer/dryer was a bonus as we have never needed one in all of our travels until this trip.