The apartment space was very close to what I had expected. Maria was very helpful and knowledgeable. She met me at the apartment during check-in and was very helpful, giving me a brief guide to the city, metro systems, and even offering suggestions for dining. Although Maria was a very accommodating host, there were a couple of problems during my stay. When I arrived at the apartment for the agreed check-in time, the previous guests were still at the location. I had to wait outside the apartment for about 15 minutes until they left and Maria arrived. Once Maria arrived, the cleaning began. The other problem is that the apartment has a significant problem with cockroaches. I noticed cockroaches in the kitchen area within hours of my arrival. There seemed to be more every day although, I tried to kill them when I saw them. Maria was helpful when I brought this to her attention. She sent someone to spray a chemical that is toxic to the cockroaches. I can verify that this chemical helped reduce the number of cockroaches in the kitchen area but it did not eliminate them. During my remaining days there seemed to be more cockroaches in the bathroom as well as near the sleeping area. I noticed one on my luggage and even on the headboard of the bed. I appreciate Maria’s kindness and effort in addressing this problem, but I would not recommend this apartment.