Maria is one of the best communicators I have ever had in a host. She was so responsive and thoughtful!
The apartment is in a perfect location for shopping and sightseeing and was ideal for dropping in and out to leave off all of our purchases. The first night we arrived there was some noise from the downstairs flat, which is actually a lovely wine bar, and our initial thought was "uh oh." Our concerns ended up being unfounded, because they close at a very reasonable hour, and quite frankly weren't so loud that it would have been an issue anyway.
The unit is the upper unit in a three story building and has a loft for the sleeping area. The street it is on is very quiet, despite being in the heart of everything. Because it is the third floor, with a circular staircase to the bedroom, you should be prepared for some stair climbs. Certainly not unreasonable, our uncommon, for European accommodations, I just make mention of it in case someone has mobility issues.
The place was super clean and had wonderful local touches. It was completely cozy and we were thrilled to call it home for the four days we were in town. The bed was a super comfortable sleep, the kitchen fully functional and the shower worked perfectly.
Don't pass Maria's place up if it's available. You're going to love it.