Maria's apartment was beautifully appointed with an eclectic sense of style. I think her mom has a great eye for unique design! The space has an old-world charm to its layout and architecture with huge windows that let in gorgeous light. It is very centrally located to many of the attractions and places we wanted to explore; between a 2 to 12 minute walk! Great location for nightlife and restaurants and therefore can be a bit noisy in the early mornings with fun-loving folks heading home after a long night out, but perfect for stumbling home with ease. We had a little hiccup in finding the place, as the apartments do not have numbers on them, but Maria was there to save the day. Keep in mind the apartment is in an older building without a lift and the stairways beckon you to use the handrails. Be sure to ask for a quick tutorial on turning off the hot water in the shower too, just in case the repair person hasn't shown up yet. Otherwise our experience in Maria's place was amazing and we would definitely recommend staying here!