Martin is a friendly, multilingual super responsive host available, by e-mail or text from the US or by phone or Whats App (if you didn't buy a roaming plan) when in BA. We never met but were in touch before and during my stay and he was always cheerful, helpful and got right back to me. His studio apartment is perfectly located in Palermo Hollywood on a quiet tree lined street with great cafes, several markets and decent laundry service close by---a wonderful place to come home to at the end of the day. Within walking distance of the more trendy, touristy lively Palermo Soho. The amenities are basic, a couple of plates and glasses, a bath towel and a key to share---if you need more let Martin know. We appreciated the outlet strip which accommodates all types of plugs---for anything that heats (hair dryer, flat iron, iron) you'll need a convertor and an adapter. I bought and left a good blow dryer for the next guest(s) to use, enjoy.
The bed is a bit past its prime but comfortable and no bedbugs :-) There are four flat, well used pillows as shown in the picture, a sheet and a pretty heavy synthetic comforter.
There are cupboards but no closet for hanging clothes, but there are three hooks adjacent to the front door. The apartment is clean and easy to maintain (broom, cleaning supplies under the sink) trash goes in the container in the stairwell. It has a small balcony lovely in mild weather, do wear bug repellent if you are out there in the evening. There are blackout drapes and great AC (we were there for Christmas) so when you get home at 5am close the balcony door, the drapes and it is quiet/dark/cool and you can sleep in!
There is a small pool and deck on the top floor. The pool is clean, unheated and about chest deep---perfect for a cool off. The deck is painted wood and is a bit too uneven and has prominent nail heads for a lay down and there are no chairs---but the view is lovely, sit at the edge of the pool and dangle your legs in the water while you gaze at the view :-) it closes at sun down so plan accordingly.
This rental offers a friendly, responsive, multilingual host, a clean, quiet, spartan, well located studio for a reasonable price. I would absolutely stay here again!