Maria was a great host and had a homemade pastry waiting for us upon arrival. ALthough Maria doesn't speak much English she did have someone with her at check in to translate and had her son Thomas on standby for any messages throughout our stay so that was not an issue. The house was a bit farther away from town than expected and in the country of a small village. Taxis didn't seem too happy to go in there due to the small laneways and dirt road to get to the house. We would recommend renting a car before your arrival to avoid any issues - make sure to get directions beforehand as it is easy to get turned around in those small streets! Maria and Thomas were very responsive and when the wifi went down they ensured they got it up and running as soon as they could. The house was cozy with one bedroom on each level and a kitchen/shared living area. The front porch was great as was the back terrace where we watched the sunset. We would recommend Maria's villa for those wanting something away from the craziness of the tourist areas!