Maria couldn't have been kinder in welcoming us and making us feel at home. And I absolutely loved the aesthetic of the place-- full of Japanese art, bamboo rustling through the dining room windows, the deep blue of the bathroom, the peaceful garden. It was a lovely space and very thoughtfully appointed. As noted by a prior reviewer, the sofa bed in the living room is mush. My kids slept on it but I don't think an adult could manage a single night on it. The bed in the bedroom, however, was terrific! And the neighborhood is delightful to stroll around. We'll definitely be back!