I cannot recommend the house and Gabriel too highly! It's a bright and airy apartment in the middle of a lovely neighborhood. The bed was super comfortable, the tables were great to work on, and even though I didn't do any cooking, the kitchen was stocked well enough that I could have. The only thing to note, if elevators are absolute essential for you, is that the apartment is on the 2nd floor and there are two short flights of stairs on the way. What I loved was that there are subway lines practically next door, and great restaurants, parks, and bookshops at short walking distance.

Gabriel was kind and helpful and available to answer my questions, and best of of all, completely let me be. I met him the day I arrived - he even helped me carry my bags upstairs - and the rest of the time we communicated by phone. I stayed at this house for 8 eight days, and had a wonderful time!