I really appreciated that Israel met up with my brother in-law before my flight got in. It helped even more than I originally expected, when my flight was delayed. I was travelling with my three boys and was able to use the inflatable mattress for my youngest and it worked out great.

I loved their neighborhood too, as it's only a few blocks away from my family, as well as being close to lots of great places to eat and discover.

We didn't do much of any cooking (used the toaster oven for an amazing bagel!), but it was very helpful to have the kitchen (fridge and dishes) for the few times we had leftovers. My boys appreciated cable TV each night while we wound down from a full day of all the things. The neighborhood was quiet and we felt safe there.