This basement apartment was a great weeklong home base for me and an easy trip to the convention center via the #8 bus (& short walk on either end). Previous reviews mentioning early morning noise from Bina's children were relatively accurate though I found that keeping the bedroom door closed overnight helped greatly. I wasn't particularly bothered, perhaps because I'm used to city noise and close neighbors already. YMMV. The convenience of a full kitchen, washer/dryer, being steps from Whole Foods/coffee shops and quiet space the rest of the time was totally worth it for me.