We had a lovely stay! The apartment met all of our needs-- it was very clean, and accommodating to our family of 4. The apartment was well stocked with basic necessities, and of lot of thoughtful little extras for more specific needs. You are below a family with a dog, you can hear them shuffling around above you -- and I am sure they can hear you shuffling around below them. It was not "loud" by any means and it was not a disturbance to us at all, as we are also a family with children. We had a couple questions upon checking in to the rental -- Heather and Aaron we very quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again!