Rick's place was astoundingly clean and tidy. The decoration is elegant and minimal and everything (the furniture, linens, the cooking utensils, flatware, wine glasses etc.) is conspicuously brand new, giving a feeling somewhat closer to a hotel than a lived-in apartment. The easy checkin, instant email replies from Rick, and complimentary snacks/sparkling water also give this impression, which I personally prefer to the sensation of staying in someone else's house, using their things. As such, I find it an outstanding value and would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.