Javier's place is gorgeous, incredibly bright, and exceptionally well-located: right in the centre of the city. With that comes city noise—there are restaurants below that tend to get louder as the week goes on, which can be disruptive if you're sleeping with the windows open. (We were there during a heat wave, so it was toasty.) Communication with Javier is easy and swift, and his collection of books is amazing. The giant desk is a lovely place to work, with fast wifi and terrific views.