We loved our stay in Mariana's unit (she actually lives in the unit across the hall, hence the reason why she greets you) Tabaclera was a wonderful area to be based: a bit gritty, full of culture, and close to public transit options yet walkable to many places. The unit itself is on the ground floor with living room and kitchen windows facing an inner courtyard (it's true, there's not much privacy if that concerns you.) The bedroom windows are obscured and face the street, so there can be some noise, but for the most part it was quiet, and earplugs help anyway. There is hot water on demand so plenty to speak of, as long as the propane doesn't run out. It did for us, but this was quickly remedied by Mariana by switching tanks on the roof. Speaking of roof top, you have access with a key, and this a great place to enjoy a beer and lay down (there are no chairs unfortunately), as well as a place to hang your clothes to dry (the place comes with a washing machine.)