Manuela is the perfect host. She was immediately responsive to our many inquiries. Her place is even more spacious than the photos show. The place is immaculate, nicely furnished and very cheerful. The kitchen is well-equipped and supplied - so welcoming. The location is incredibly convenient if you are using train/metro. The walk to the station takes 2 minutes. There are good restaurants in the area. The only drawback - mentioned in other reviews - is that Garibaldi Square is noisy into the night. We had no problem sleeping with the windows closed, however. I cannot say enough good things about Manuela's place!