Simcha's place was exactly as promised, and my partner, daughter, cat and I had a lovely time. The apartment had a Japanese-and-cat theme, the bathroom was cool and easy to use. Our cat loved all the little cat doors throughout, the only down side is that she is sort of annoyed now that she is back home with regular doors that close completely and are less understanding of cats. The kitchen area is small but cute and enabled us to cook meals without problem - no stove, but a microwave, instant pot, and induction coil stood in well for that.
Parking on the street turned out to be easier than I thought it would be, and there is a Giant grocery store only a few blocks to the north. It was easy to get to the zoo, only a couple of bus stops away or a 20 minute walk.
Communication with our hosts was excellent, and they very kindly pulled out the extra bed in the living room for us so that we were able to have an easy first night. We all slept well, it was quiet and peaceful. We are grateful for having had such a nice place to stay!