We had a wonderful time staying at Mariana and her mother's place. We took advantage of their airport pick up service; they were waiting for us at the terminal together and whisked us to the apartment. It was very easy.
The apartment is on the edge of a really cool area full of nightlife. While quiet during the day, the neighborhood comes to life as the sun sets and you will find lots of restaurants and bars to enjoy as you stroll around. It's also very centrally located with easy walking access to most of the sites. Other areas are a quick 3-5 Euro Uber away. We were really happy with the location.
The apartment itself is beautiful. It is up two flights of stairs and is very large with three bedrooms and a walk in wardrobe. Having been completely renovated, all the fixtures are new (kitchen, bathroom, furniture, etc.) but the unit still has lots of old world charm with high ceilings, wood floors and a small balcony (which is great for drying your clothes after you use the included washing machine!). Strong air con in all rooms.
Mariana has put a ton of thought into the place, with far more amenities than we typically see in a rental - little things like scissors, first aid kit, coffee, welcome wine, high quality pillows, even a pizza cutter! These details speak to how the hosts want their guests to feel at home. This isn't just an outsourced managed apartment - it is a mother-daughter team that run this together and have a vested interest in it's success.
In short, we recommend this unit and would definitely stay here again.