Carmen was an amazing host. She was gracious, welcoming and very kind. The apartment was wonderful as well. Excellent location (within 10 min walk of two metro stations), beautifully decorated, with everything necessary for cooking and relaxing. The outdoor patio and the air conditioning were both very welcome as well! We really enjoyed our time there. As a note, the second bedroom has very low ceilings - two members of our party (four adults) were unable to stand up. However, the living/dining room was spacious and comfortable enough that they only slept in the bedroom, and relaxed in the common area. Overall, I highly recommend both Carmen and the apartment!