If I was to say, “what you see is what you get,” or “everything is as advertised,” I’d truly be selling short all that Maria, and her legion of pets, has to offer you. She is a gracious host. Warm and welcoming but also respectful of ones space. If you get the opportunity to be a guest in her home consider yourself lucky. I owe Maria a great debt that goes far beyond what I paid to stay in her home. I personally learned a lot there and will always remember my time there fondly.