As Americans considering retiring abroad, we stayed at Maria's place for two weeks to get a feel of "living like locals". We are now spoiled! The place is fantastic, smack in the middle of everything with all the amenities you can ask for (including air conditioning and a washer). What was not in the apartment can be obtained within a few steps. Maria and Jose were extraordinary hosts. In regards to the noise....yes, it can be noisy. But they provide earplugs and honestly, after day two I was sleeping soundly without them. You will not go wrong here.