Maria is uber-accommodating, knowledgeable about local sites and activities, and loves to chat and interact with her guests. Her apartment is located close to downtown Oslo and serves as an excellent home base. The room was very clean and comfortable, and she has an amazing view of the city from her balcony. On top of that, Maria was constantly offering us coffee, tea, and snacks, and even introduced us to brunost (brown cheese), a local Norwegian favorite. The value was also excellent, which is refreshing in a city as expensive as Oslo. You cannot go wrong staying with Maria, especially if you're looking for suggestions and local knowledge!