Carlos's place is a cool, open loft overlooking a bustling plaza. The neighborhood is busy, but not congested.
The loft is bright and airy, and gets a wonderful cross-breeze with the windows open. You can sit in the balcony in the evening with a glass of wine and soak up the view. The location is excellent, with dozens of restaurants nearby as well as the river walk, which you can take to the sea. The furnishings are eclectic and creative; the bed is comfortable, with a second bed available as well, and the kitchen and bathroom are extremely well equipped with cooking supplies, pots and pans, soap, etc.
Carlos provided a long list of restaurants and places to visit and spent 30 minutes with us when we arrived discussing these and making sure we were comfortable. He's an excellent host, and his place is very nice--you won't be disappointed.