There is a wonderful view of Centro and mountains surrounding Cuenca from the terrace. However, there are some practical problems with the apartment. One was that the terrace grill was so filthy that it could not be used. Also, we did not want to spend the time it would take to clean it. (It should have been cleaned after previous renters' use.) So, we could not enjoy the grill. (Aside from the grill, the rest of the apt was very clean.) Also re food prep/cooking, the water pressure in the kitchen was so low, and the hot water so tepid, it was difficult to really wash dishes. Water pressure and temperature were fine in the bathroom. So, we do not know why the kitchen was such a problem. For those who like to read in bed, bring a headlamp. The apt's ceiling lighting fixtures were made for two bulbs, but one has been removed from all of them, presumably to save electricity. This makes the bedrooms' lighting unsuitable for reading. Also, in the bedroom with the largest bed, there are no end tables and no other light source except for the one-bulb ceiling fixture. Finally, the entrance to the apt is on the 5th floor but there is a flight of stairs from the entrance to the apt itself which is on the 6th floor. This fact is not mentioned in the VRBO description but should be. Aside from these issues, we enjoyed our stay here. The bakery/tienda on the ground floor was handy. Also, I had a serious computer problem, so the ground floor computer service shop was great. Pizza place within a block was the best we had in Cuenca; and the nearby Uruguayan restaurant specializing in grilled meats was terrific and very reasonably priced. Anywhere we wanted to go in Centro was within a $2 cab ride.