We didn't see Maria much since she was so busy but we were let in by her daughter, and then met her husband. We didn't get the room as advertised, in fact we got a bigger and more spacious room! :) Maria's family is so so kind! I highly recommend! Her husband didn't speak much English but he definitely tried his best to communicate with us, and get to know us (his daughter translated). If there were more things to do in the city, we would have definitely stayed longer! & the dogs were so laid back! I am actually allergic to dogs and a very sensitive sleeper but had absolutely no problems :)