Maija's place was beautiful. It was an absolute gem, surrounded by trees, in the middle of the city. Maija was a lovely host and always responded to messages quickly. The interior space of her home is even more gorgeous than her photos, with an updated kitchen and washroom. It is so special to know that some of the artwork in the home is her own. The nearest bus stop is about a 5 minute walk. Transit runs downtown every 15 minutes for most of the day. I would definitely recommend this over driving and trying to park downtown. Parking around Maija's is available fairly easily during the day, but finding nearby street parking in the evening is tough and can easily leave you a 10 minute walk, uphill, away. (They were doing some roadwork while we were there, which may have contributed to reduced parking spots because residents from neighbouring streets would have been looking for parking.) Overall, though, if you're happy to have a little evening stroll, Maija's home is well worth the walk for her fabulous location, incredibly comfortable bed, and the little nook of paradise in a big city.