My stay at Elena's was just great. The space is so lovely and feels like home immediately. The kitchen is well-stocked with the basics for cooking. There is no toaster or microwave - but this wasn't a problem for me.
The new mattress is massively comfortable and the space is super spacious. TV and internet are great! The location is fabulous and very close to Trader Joe's (great for me!).
The only issue I experienced was that, because it's an old building, the electrics aren't great. You can't have too much stuff going on at once - and, for example, if like me you enjoy watching TV and making a cup of tea whilst the dishwasher is on and your phone is charging, you might be in trouble. The electric will trip out and you need to go switch the fuse. Again, though, this is an old building - so understandable - but just be aware that you could be plunged into the dark!