My friend and I stayed with Brian for 7 nights and it was a great experience. Brian was a great host; hospitable, easy going, generous, he even tracked down an extra bike for us to use while we were there. The location is great for exploring small hole in the wall coffee shops with delicious vegetarian food, but also for accessing the bus line that can take you all over the city. The neighbors are a definite plus as well, can't beat bbq chicken at 1 am when you get home from the bars. I would definitely recommend staying with Brian to anyone looking to explore the city outside of the standard tourist destinations.