PROS: Maria is very nice. Her place is a safe, no frills place to store your luggage and rest your head. Convenient to public transportation. The neighborhood feels safe.
AND NEED TO KNOWS: This is not a place for travelers that want a more involved, "in the know" host. Nor is it for someone who wants a little more high-end accommodations (the house is lovely and clean in and of itself). There is a very steep set of stairs, but fortunately, Maria does have a luggage lift. In terms of restaurants and stores there were not too many right around the corner (per se), but there are choices within a 10-15 minute walk.