Alix's apartment was spacious, well appointed and clean. As mentioned by the host, the accommodations are modest, so don't expect luxury, but expect to feel comfortable in the space. We found everything we needed for cooking for a month, and there were plenty of all natural cleaning supplies and toiletries. The neighborhood was safe, with several laundromats within a five block radius. The closest grocery was awful, but a moderately good one could be found about a mile away. There were plenty of restaurants, banks, pharmacies, etc within walking distance and the subway was about six blocks away. Three streets downhill was a great park. Overall, it was exactly what we wanted.