The apartment is on street that is closed to through traffic, so it is a bit quieter than some of the adjacent streets. The location is great and you can find just about anything within a few blocks. The bed was comfy, and the shower was nice and hot. Although it is described as a basement apartment, it is just a few steps down from the street and there is plenty of light coming in. There are people, including kids, upstairs but they were very quiet and we only heard them during normal, daytime hours. Great spot!