Esther was an absolute delight, as was her home! I was admittedly a bit flustered when I first arrived because I wasn't aware that she didn't have a doorbell, and I didn't have a SIM card for Spain so I had no way to get in touch with her or get inside the building. Especially with my Italian temper, I was not the most gracious guest on arrival, and I know Esther was a little frustrated, too. I have to say, though, that Esther went out of her way to smooth over the situation, have a wonderful conversation with me, and make sure I was as comfortable as could be for my stay. She's obviously a very kind and artistic soul, and that shows in both her hosting capacities and in her home; every corner of the (tiny and adorable!) space shows evidence of her creative touch. Fair warning: It's difficult to navigate and it's up a LOT of stairs, so if you have any issues with mobility, this might not be the best solution. Esther does also smoke (though, if you asked, she'd probably refrain!), but the neat thing is that the room where you stay is a separate little structure on the rooftop terrace, so you can really hole up as much as you want or need. The breezes in the evening are delightful (though I'm pretty sure I got some mosquito bites...oops...), the views are just stunning, and the building itself is like something out of a movie. Everything was spotless and comfortable, and Esther has done a wonderful job of taking advantage of the admittedly close quarters in her unique little apartment; maybe some people would be annoyed by the tiny bathroom, but I found it absolutely charming and completely manageable. Esther is bright and charming, and though--as I recall--she did not speak English fluently, she was very supportive and willing to work through my limited Spanish and her knowledge of English to engage in some pretty deep philosophical discussions about my research. I was also lucky enough to be treated to her amazing cooking, which was an absolute delight. The location was wonderful, and I found it easy to get to her place and to use it as a central spot from which to explore. I'd love to go back and visit Esther in her beautiful tower again, and I highly recommend you take the opportunity to do so, too!