Gal is a very nice woman who made sure that the key was available to me for my arrival and provided good communication beforehand. Her apartment is safe and secure.

The apartment is pleasant, although not as clean as I would have preferred. I was only ever in my room and the bathroom because Gal did not show me around or give me permission to be anywhere else. I used the kitchen to fill up my water bottle but felt uncomfortable with that because she had not expressly told me that it was ok.

My room had a mattress/box spring on the floor and was unmade when I arrived. Although there was a pile of sheets and a blanket on the bed. There was a desk top, a lamp, and an upholstered office chair which was covered in layers of lint, hair, and dirt.

The mattress was very uncomfortable. It was uneven, lumpy, and slanted. I hate to give such a negative review - but honestly, I was more comfortable when I visited Kathmandu. At least the floor I slept on was a flat surface covered in a beautiful wool rug.

I think the "take-away" is: The price should be less expensive, and go in knowing that it isn't 'gorgeous'. It is utilitarian, it is definitely safe, and the host is actually a nice person - just not that hospitality minded.