My husband and I stayed for a week. We had minor issues checking in, so I would ensure you receive check-in instructions prior to arrival. Mariana's home is as described and shown in photos. Her home is clean and Mariana was very helpful throughout our stay. She has put a lot of thought into the living room and patio. It was very easy to spend the days in the living room, though it was too cold to enjoy the patio. Currently, the towels, linens, and pillows are very old and essentially non-functional (towels do not absorb, pillows are completely flat, and linens are simply sheets). We had to layer all of the sheets and even then wore jackets, long pants, and socks each night, as the only small heater is in the living room. The apartment is next to a nightclub that is open Thurs-Sun and open till 3 or 4am. The music was so loud in the house, living room and bedroom, that the walls shook. Somehow we managed to sleep through most nights and didn't purchase any earbuds. The location is amazing and was a perfect starting point for all of our needs