Marika was an amazing host from the get-go. As other guests mentioned, she sends tons of great food/transportation/sight-seeing tips a few weeks before your trip. The apartment was very clean and well equipped. The location was great-in the heart of the Spanish quarter with tons of bars and restaurants within two minutes walking distance. Although the street can be lively, the windows are sealed extremely tight and the apartment itself was very quiet. I would definitely come back.