My wife and I had a great experience with Mercedes and her cats, Kitty and Tutti-Frutti. If you don't like shared accommodation, then this isn't for you! However, the other two sets of couples were quiet and unobtrusive and it just added to our holiday. The apartment does have 108 steps to get to, so best you get fit! However the view at night, enjoying a homemade Mercedes Sangria overlooking the Plaza Riena is fantastic and makes up for the exercise!! A couple of points a) curfew is at 10-00 on the dot - don't say you weren't warned :) b) do your own dishes c) listen to advice and tips Mercedes gives you, as the meal we had on the last night was fab and the best waitress in my life served us! We'll be back one day soon (hopefully!!)