This apartment is fabulous and Maria is a great host! Check-in was simple and went smoothly - we even arrived before 4pm and were able to check in without a problem. The location is excellent - located in a quiet neighborhood away from all the tourists, yet the convenience of the metro makes it easy to get anywhere very quickly. The apartment is beautiful and very cozy. We loved returning every day after our outings, and the layout made it easy for us to relax together as well as retreat to our own areas for privacy. The outdoor spaces are exceptional and all of the bedrooms are very comfortable! The shower in the downstairs en suite bedroom is amazing. The apartment was well-equipped, though we had trouble figuring out how to use the clothes dryer. Also, while there were liquid soap dispensers in each bathroom as well as next to the kitchen sink, it would have been nice to have small bars of soap for the showers. In addition, while the photos were generally an accurate portrayal of the apartment itself, there were minor differences, and we didn't see some of the items shown in the photos (there were no televisions in any of the bedrooms - which was okay since we didn't watch at all; no chaise lounge chairs on the terrace off the living room; no basket of personal care supplies in the bathroom; etc.) These are all minor things, though, and we absolutely loved this apartment. We would stay in this apartment again in a heartbeat! One of our only regrets was not having more time to spend there!