Helen is a great host and responds quickly to messages. The apartment is in a great location, however it’s fair to say the walk to, and specially from, Balmoral beach is closer to 10 to 15 minutes. It's a good value given the location. It's worth noting that the building is old and not well maintained. Although the laundry is not inside the apartment, it’s located in a private small room in the end of corridor in the basement.