The proximity to the Pilar and all else was absolutely fantastic!! We're New Yorkers so we walk everywhere, and we did regardless of the hot temperature. Afterward, we relaxed in the living room where the one and only air conditioner resided. The layout is similar to a wagon wheel where the entrance foyer is in the center and all the rooms are the spokes. The living room (one of the spokes) housed the air conditioner, the bedrooms were also positioned off the foyer as was the well-equipped kitchen. In the late evenings, however, the open window invited wonderful cool breezes, small flying bandits (window screens are strongly recommended), and the boisterous merriment of party-goers. At nearly 3am the trash collection truck loudly made its way down our street. Our trip's purpose was to visit family. We spent most of our day hours with them. The latter part of the day was spent in the old town. To the owner's credit, the apartment was spotless and included basic amenities for which we were grateful. The owner was incredibly responsive. When the hot water failed she immediately came with a technician to correct it. She is a wonderful person and we truly appreciated her concern for our comfort. NOTE: I traveled with a 17yo, a 12yo, and two 86year olds. The unit is several 6-step flights up. NOT easy for elderly people. I knew there was no elevator. But, I didn't know the ground floor is half a flight up to Floor#0, then up to Floor #1, then up to Floor #2.