Although Mariana was very responsive and helpful, there were a number of issues with the flat and really it is not up to renting standard.
The mattresses were extremely, extremely hard, so much so that we actually had to buy our own at IKEA and put them on top of the ones provided otherwise nobody could sleep and we all awoke in pain.
One bedroom door wouldn’t close and would swing open and shut all through the day and night with loud bangs.
The ensuite bathroom in the main bedroom is absolutely tiny, the size of a cupboard, and the toilet in it wouldn’t flush. It was fixed once and a few days later stopped working again.
The chest of drawers also were impossible to open and close. We tried many ways, and had different people try, but it was very difficult.
Be aware the flat is also in an incredibly noisy area. We all wore wax ear plugs to be able to sleep, and they helped, but without them the noise level is incredibly high at all hours of the night.
Saying this, the kitchen was in good working order (although the fridge wasn’t very cold at all), and had all the crockery and cutlery needed. The lounge is spacious and the TV and fans all work well.
I wouldn’t recommend this flat in the condition it is currently in. The stay wasn’t comfortable and we considered moving, however thank you to Mariana for the hospitality and for trying to help us with all the problems we were having.