We felt totally welcome. Brad was enthusiastic and helpful. The apartment was in a perfect location, and we loved staying up above the street on the 4th floor (3rd in US language). The elevator was small but worked well. Brad's recommendations for restaurants and activities were fabulous. He left us fruit, snacks, and drinks, and even earplugs. There are traffic noises, but that is true in every city. He knows his city and loves it. We had a car, against his recommendations, but once we got it parked and took a taxi in to his apartment, we didn't need it again until we departed. We definitely highly recommend staying in his place.