The house is walking distance to a major street and just blocks from Calle Ocho, but there is no traffic noise. It's on a quiet block (until the roosters wake-up call!) Spacious, clean house. The back garden is inspiring, a mellow spot for your morning exercises or breakfast. I love the ingenious planter/irrigation system for the bromeliads. Modern kitchen appliances. We had problems with the lock and coffeemaker, but everything else exceeded expectations. The host replied promptly. We would return.