If you're lucky enough to catch a stay at Mariana's, you've hit a jackpot. The accommodation checks all the boxes (central location, comfortable room and bed, impeccably clean yet homey apartment, nice neighborhood) and Mariana as a host goes far beyond what can reasonably be expected. For her, making sure her guests have a good time both at her place and around the city is a labor of love. Every morning started with her signature snack bar and good coffee, and she let me use her bike for an outdoorsy day on the town. She is also incredibly conversational and never seemed to get tired of my endless questions. Also deserving of a shoutout is Watson, the calmest dog I have ever met. Airbnb doesn't get better than this.