Cruz is an excellent host and she has clearly put a lot of love into the apartment. It was comfortable and quiet. The kitchen was well appointed; the beds were comfortable and the linens were fresh and cleaned. There were a lot of nice little touches such as posters from the 1960s, books, magazines, a CD player, and decorative items. Cruz was available whenever we had questions; she responded quickly. She provided us with maps and suggestions for restaurants in the area. We tried several of her recommendations and we never had a bad meal. (Be sure to try Mediamanga.) The neighborhood was lovely, and we took great pleasure in frequenting the pastry shops in the area for morning coffee. Location was great; it was just a short walk to the metro and shopping of all kinds.