Mercedes and her apartment were great!! She was an excellent host with a lot of great knowledge that she was more than willing to share. She also made excellent sangria and had breakfast foods and wine available every day we were there.
It is true that there are a lot of stairs up to her place but it is beyond worth it. My friend and I came with quite a bit of luggage as we were rounding out a month trip abroad, but if you are able it is absolutely doable and so worth it!! (Think about it you only have to do it once up and it's never as bad on the way down)
Her dog Stevie was lovely and a great docile and friendly dog who was always there to be pet!
The room itself was great: there were plenty of towels, good air conditioning, and even a fan if we needed it. Mercedes even had a blanket and drawstring bag available if you wanted to go to the beach.
At the beginning of the stay she tells you that she wants you to feel at home and this is something that comes easily in the space. Mercedes made us feel very comfortable and at home from the outset which we valued highly. Overall, we had an excellent stay!! We would be more than happy to come again if she'll have us!! :)