Karina was there to meet us on arrival and gave us a warm welcome and information about the area. We were so glad to have hired a taxi- we would have struggled to find the apartment otherwise. It’s location is superb in the heart of the Barrio Santa Cruz - a maze of narrow winding streets which are not car friendly but tremendously atmospheric. The entrance to the apartment block is breathtaking. An intricate lattice Gate leads into a large foyer complete with fountain and plants, marble floor and elegant staircase. A lift took us to the first floor duplex apartment The apartment is spacious with a comfortable lounge , modern well equipped kitchen and a downstairs toilet. On the second level is a small seating area , bathroom with shower over bath, bedroom with lots of hanging space. The bed seemed small compared to our king size, but was comfortable and the air con was very welcome. The shared terrace is very accessible but does not have chairs etc to encourage you to linger. This is a unique property with an air of faded grandeur. It would be truly luxurious if some time and a small investment was made to put some pictures on the walls ( rather than empty frames) and some books etc on the shelves in the lounge area. We loved staying here as it was so different than the usual Airbnb’s and the location was superb. We would certainly stay here again.