We didn't meet Antoinette however she was clear and honest in her correspondence and it was easy to pick up the keys. She was kind to leave us a welcome pack with much more than the basics.

We found the apartment basic. We experienced it unbearably warm with inadequate ways to cool ourselves down. We needed to keep the windows open which inhibited our privacy. Two of the Windows required both of us to open them by wedging cardboard in either side to keep it open. The water system is old and the water slightly brown the majority of the time, we therefore didn't feel comfortable drinking it or using it for hot drinks but it was ok to wash with.

There is a great public pool, small park and ice-rink 5 minutes walk away. The train station is about 10 minutes walk away with frequent trains. There are mostly Asian shops on the high street so it was great to meet the locals however it is mostly a poorer area so the restaurants were inexpensive but being vegetarian we found it hard to find ones to meet our needs.