Maria was a friendly and hospitable host. She gave us many tips and showed us where to find good food and places to explore. Her apartment was located 25-30 minutes away from the city centre by metra and was very convenient to commute from. The area was very safe and the apartment had security who were friendly and took care of keys. We enjoyed the privacy of our room and private bathroom. Maria also shared with us her kitchen and fridge, allowing us to keep our food.