Van is a very warm, responsive and accommodating host. The apartment is located about a 30 minute or so walk from the downtown convention center area so Uber (very reasonably priced) is the way to go. It is within walking distance to Brown University through beautiful, historic neighborhoods. The apartment is very spacious, though a bit dated. The kitchen is well-equipped and having a washer and dryer in the place is an added bonus, if you should have the need for one. The beds are extremely comfortable (I slept very well) and the neighborhood feels very safe.