We did not meet Maria, although we had a number of communications with her, and she was very flexible when we arrived later than expected. The apartment is right in the heart of town, generally a good thing, although some of the late night revelry on a Friday evening could be heard well into the morning. But the apartment itself is on a courtyard with a beautiful view into another courtyard in the back--very light and airy. The apartment was spotless and comfortable with most needed conveniences including a clothes washer. The small shower in the bathroom requires a certain amount of agility. The only drawback was a lack of closet or drawer space in which to put clothes. Maria also has a cat which is not usually there, but residue dander might present a problem for those who are alergic. All in all a very good experience!