We needed a basic inexpensive place to sleep for a couple of weeks near our new grandchild, with an easy walk to kosher food, shops and public transportation. The flat met all those needs, and being a block from the beach was an added plus! Given all that, it was pretty basic, like a US motel room with kitchenette and small bathroom--probably more suitable for a younger beach-going couple. There was even a dryer. There was no elevator, but we knew that ahead of time from our correspondence with Lauren who was very accommodating with our other needs. Although the flat is near the night life, we found that it wasn't noisy at all. Most important of all, the bed was extremely comfortable!