The apartment was lovely, also immaculate, comfortable and thoughtfully equipped. The building has a locked entrance - very safe. We loved the neighborhood - full of cafes, interesting shops and beautiful architecture. There was a weekend market a couple of blocks away with vendors selling seemingly everything under the sun. Although the neighborhood was very lively, with three cafes on the same block as the apartment, there was virtually no street noise to be heard in the apartment. Alejandra was great - very helpful and hospitable.

Only two small caveats: The hot water in the showers was a bit cranky, but you learn to work with it. Also, the bedroom off the living room is usually very quiet, but something about the acoustics of the small first floor courtyard right below the window seemed to magnify the voices of people in that apartment. They had a party one night - nothing really loud, but their normal speaking voices could be heard very clearly in the bedroom (with closed window). So bring earplugs just in case. I don't mean to detract for the overall wonderfullness of Alejandra's apartment. We loved it, would recommend it to friends and would return in a heartbeat!