Esther is truly an amazing host! She welcomed us with a big hug and a bottle of water (it was nearly 95 degrees out when we arrived). Although my Spanish is not perfect she found ways to communicate with my friend and I effectively (even using Google translator when necessary). She shared tips on using public transportation and site seeing in the city and even had maps printed out for us. The room was spotless! She had a refrigerator full of snacks and breakfast items for us as well as coffee and tea. The only downfall is the apartment is about a 40min bus ride into the city center and the buses can be a bit difficult to navigate at night. But overall a wonderful stay!!