A friendly welcome as we lugged the suitcase up the sidewalk was the first indication that the stay was going to be good. We looked over the apartment, and decided where each family was going to sleep. Grandma and Grandpa on the futon and the bedroom to Mom, Dad and the two kids. Very soon came the knock on the door with the offer of window air conditioners which were quickly installed.
Elegant - no, but clean and efficiently stocked with the essentials like dishes, towels, sheets and well working appliances. A code to unlock the door meant everybody had a "key" . The multiple sheet instructions gave you guidance on everything from the tv to travel hints. The rules stated were common sense - just what you would do in your own house.

The neighborhood is a middle class with brick houses and is inhabited with a very diverse population. Granddaughter Jane (6 months) and I greeted them all as they walked to work or the bus stop. Streets are clean with plenty of parking. In walking distance is a corner grocery store, a supermarket and a wonderful Italian bakery the likes I have not seen since I lived in Utica. Do not go to this bakery hungry as I did.

With my daughter's graduation festivities, we did a lot of coming and going, plenty of showers and baths and this apartment just fit us well. We have no complaints, only complements.