Kate & Nat's place is a cozy, convenient apartment. We parked our car in the alley, walked everywhere morning and night, and always felt safe. I appreciate the motion-activated lights by the garage in the alley and in the backyard, so I didn't fumble around getting in at night. Despite the busy neighborhood, we had no issues with noise. I always travel with a small fan for white noise at night, but the window box AC did the trick for me. (I spotted another small fan in the closet as well as a space heater.) That said, if you need total quiet to sleep, this is probably not the rental for you- we did hear occasional TV sounds or muffled talking from other occupants, a few barks from the neighbor dog, a few car honks- nothing out of the ordinary for an in-city rental.
The apartment is small and can get a little stuffy, especially if you do a lot of cooking. Also note that kitchen supplies, while sufficient for our needs, are limited. Don't plan on making anything that requires a mixing bowl, for example. There is not a dedicated eating area, or even a table big enough for two. There is a small desk where one person could eat; 1 large tray that could be used to eat in bed, or perhaps balanced in one's lap. Otherwise, be prepared to eat standing up.
The super squishy memory foam mattress is softer than I normally prefer, but I slept great on the soft sheets.
I appreciated the other thoughtful touches like abundant clothes hangers, USB plugs on some of the outlets, the Brita water pitcher, and the full-size shower supplies.
Kate & Nat provide excellent communication throughout the whole process, complete with helpful photos for where to park and how to enter the rental. Photos provided with the listing are very accurate.