This efficiency apartment is completely adequate, though the "kitchenette" lacks a few basic essentials (stove, oven, real sink). If you don't want to cook "at home," this would not be a problem. Since it was perfect weather during our stay, the lack of a thermostat was not a problem, but serious hot or cold weather could be a major problem for the individual units. Apparently the heat and a/c is centrally controlled for all units. The bathroom is old and small, but serviceable. However, if one is more than five feet tall, the shower head is woefully low. The location of the apartment, however, is superb. It's a lovely, lively, friendly neighborhood close to restaurants and shopping of all kinds. It was easy to drive everywhere we needed to go, usually without even getting on those crowded Dallas freeways. The host was friendly and accessible, responding to our inquiries in a timely manner. We would be pleased to stay in this same unit again in future.