My first trip to Minnesota could have not been better thanks to this apartment! The pictures are exactly how things look, although, the apartment did feel bigger than the pictures. It easily accommodated my husband and I, with room for two other people! The noise wasn't a factor. Just normal city noise, nothing to loose sleep over. I thought this might be an issue coming from the fact that I live in a quiet part of town. Do not hesitate to book this place! It's a wonderful apartment!