Noel showed me in and I met Tanja the following day. They were both very friendly and hospitable hosts. The rooms were clean, very spacious and with lots to do: cable, exercise equipment, ping-pong! Pool table! Comfortable bed.

Public transportation is very close and that’s the key to the city. Tanja and Noel have a house book with a mind-boggling number of things to do and see in the city. I spent most of my time in the house looking over this expansive binder.

The neighborhood was nice; great for running (Tanja had great suggestions for routes). Most houses looked like they were from the 1940s, well maintained and many decorated in their own quirky style.

Would love to just move in and live here.