Maria was a very good host. She always responded promptly to our inquiries. The apartment was very spacious and would easily accommodate a small family. We appreciated how the curtains would totally block out the street lights as we slept at night. And, the bed was big enough for two and very comfortable. On the surface level, the apartment was very clean. However, it could use a little deep cleaning (base boards, under the bed, etc.) It was great having the kitchen and cooking supplies for easy meals. Unfortunately, there was not a dish towel provided, so we had to purchase paper towels ourselves. Also, having the washing machine was very handy. The listing states a clothes dryer. However, there was a drying rack large enough for a load of laundry as well as an electrical drying rack in the bathroom that helped speed up the drying process. We enjoyed the updated bathroom facilities, too. The location of the neighborhood was fabulous, very close to restaurants, food markets, clothes shopping and metro. All in all, we were happy with our stay at Maria's apartment. However, one situation that made our stay unpleasant was the reception we received from Maria's associate. We were late upon our arrival due to flight changes and rail strikes that were beyond our control. Without having access to WiFi, we could not contact Maria of our late arrival. Her associate was not pleasant at all. We paid 15 extra Euros for her time, which we understand. However, Maria should consider an arrival window (ie. 3:00 - 5:00 pm) versus an EXACT time. Maria did provide a very thorough brochure with transportation to and from airports and train stations, as well as restaurants and shopping. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this listing.