We found Marlene's place was in the perfect location for us - very close to cafes and a short walk into the centre of the city. Communication with Marlene prior to our stay was excellent. The house was very clean. The only down side was that the upstairs area was very hot when we arrived (the weather had been quite warm), and there was no air conditioning upstairs - only downstairs. But with opening the windows and having the fans on it did cool down overnight for a comfortable sleep.