Tania's apartment is large and clean and once inside it was a tranquil setting for the most part. Next door is a music school and the young students' playing was a joy to hear. I also enjoyed watering Tania's plants because it's something I like to do. There's a grocery store less than a minute walk away. There were a couple of times in which people outside were talking through the night near our windows. The apartment is on the second floor and the noise was coming from street level. Still, it was unsettling and made it more difficult to sleep (the neighborhood is a little gritty). Overall, we enjoyed staying there for nearly a month!