Sandra was a helpful and friendly host, with good suggestions for where to go out and what to see. She even invited us out for a drink at the bar where she works. As others have mentioned, however, the bed in the apartment is very, very hard. And my wife and I like a firm mattress, but this was too hard even for us. Also, the mattress slopes towards the middle, so both of you end up pressed together. Also, while the apartment isn't nearly as mildewy as the staircase, it does have a touch of mildew, especially in the bathroom. Also, the toilet has a tendency to run, which can be annoying in the night, as the bathroom is separated from the bedroom only by a sliding screen. Finally, the shower is very small.