Kate & I thoroughly enjoyed our time in Val's apartment. It was well located and equipped with just about everything you might need. For a long term stay, we found it worthwhile (although an added cost) to use on a weekly basis the cleaners recommended by Val. Anatalia cleaned the apartment and changed towels and sheets every week. The only thing we found a challenge was the heat generated by the sun coming through the living room windows each day. It meant having the air conditioner running all the time or living in stifling heat. We would encourage Val to put some shades on the living room windows (as in the MB) to help keep the room cool.
The patio was an added benefit on cool evenings and in the early morning it was also very lovely.
Val is very attentive to any need that might arise and offered great suggestions on places to visit and restaurants to enjoy. All in all, enjoyed our five weeks in a nice apartment which lived up to its advance billings.