Maria is a wonderful host, and always available for her guests -- she is clear, communicative, and kind. I stayed at Maria's place for 10 weeks, during which time she went above and beyond expectations to ensure that my stay was pleasant. As other reviews mention, Maria's place is in a beautiful and extremely safe neighborhood, with a variety of nearby amenities. These are conveniently located within walking distance of the house. Her canine co-host, Melo, is simply adorable and makes it his duty to welcome guests as enthusiastically as he can -- which I found really lovely particularly after a long day at work.