Maria's place is interesting and quirky- which is why we chose to stay there. However, we found our stay to be a mixed bag.
We enjoyed how close it is to the water and some spectacular pizza. The bed is comfortable and everthing was impeccably clean. Breakfast was satisfactory. Not a bad place to stay for a couple of nights.
This said, we found it quite difficult to settle in due to the intensive set of rules that were constantly thrown at us through email, signs and a note with the keys. Also note that the place is slightly stingy - Maria charges for everything from clean towels (which are hand towels and not adult sized), use of the washing machine and body wash. Even the hand soap was watered down. If you stay here, consider packing your own. This all made me consider the value for money aspect but the location won me over in the end.
I did not meet Maria however my partner said she was kind and welcoming and not quite as militant as the messages suggested. But we probably wouldn't stay again.