It was a little smaller than it seems in the pictures, but that didn't take away from the overall charm of the space. Though we only stayed for 5 nights, it genuinely felt like home; we were able to settle in very quickly/easily and fell into the routine of spending every morning on the spacious balcony, soaking up the sunlight and taking in the spectacular overview of the city.

For longer visits, I would recommend the listing which includes kitchen access (details provided on Joel's page), but that's just personal preference - I love a home cooked meal! Also, as a vegan, eating out is always that little bit harder no matter where you go.

The neighbourhood is beautiful and welcoming with plenty of options for food, drinks, snacks and just about anything else you might need. There's multiple reasonably priced supermarkets within a 10 minute radius as well as a number of delis and corner shops. I'd recommend trying out Octavias - a cosy restuarant/bar about 5 minutes walk away - the food is delectable, the service is outstanding and it opens very late which is ideal for last minute dinner plans.

Joel is a brilliant and flexible host, he popped by on the first night to say hi and gave us the perfect balance of privacy and support throughout our visit.

I would definitely recommend this space to any traveller who wants to slot into the city like a native rather than a tourist. There's vast array of transport links nearby which makes venturing out into the city a breeze, so it's a great location for tourism too

A true home away from home, finding this listing was a blessing and I give you my thanks for hosting us!

Nade