Our plane was late arriving from Amsterdam, but Manuel welcomed us warmly, took us through the ABC's of living in the apartment, and sent us to just the right place across the street for refreshment. The neighborhood is full of high-rise apartment buildings and it is easy to become disoriented, but Manuel did his best to get us pointed in the right direction to the right bus every time we needed his guidance.
At one point, he made an effort to find us an airbnb spot in another city -- he is ready to assist in any way. He is not only helpful but warm, and very patient with non-Spanish speakers. (He understands a lot of English even though he is not comfortable speaking it.) The room was comfortable, the balcony was a great place to unwind and chat with other guests, and the apartment was always clean. Manuel knows how to be a helpful and efficient host. We hope he visits us in the US some day so we can return his hospitality.