This apt has lots of positives. The hosts were quick to reply and good with communication. I was greeted by Laura, who cleans the apartment, and she was absolutely wonderful - kind, charming and compassionate. She made a strong impression on me. The apt feels homey because of little touches... the plates and glasses are cute and feel more vintage and quirky than off-the-shelf-ikea wares that I've seen in other Airbnbs. The design of the apartment (kitchen cabinets and bathrooms) is very modern and up to date. It's very spacious and has a washing machine. The kitchen is well-stocked, so if you like cooking to save money, that's a plus.
The main downsides of the apartment were sunlight and location. I was really looking forward to either morning or afternoon sun, but the buildings across the street and diagonal leave the apt fairly shady. This is probably nice in the summer, but as I was there in the Fall, I really was quite bummed out about the lack of sunshine. I was there both in the morning and afternoon and never felt strong sunlight. For the life of me, I could not figure out how to get the apple TV working, even though I am tech savvy. The bedroom faces traffic (it's a corner apartment) and it's definitely louder than I would have liked as I'm a light sleeper. Also, although this is listed as Palermo, it's really on the border and is more likely Colegiales. You walk over a small bridge to get to Palermo. I wasn't comfortable walking alone over the bridge late at night, but the one time I did, there was a police officer stationed there, which made me feel a bit better as a female tourist traveling alone. I really dug Palermo, so I was disappointed that this was on the border and not in the heart of Palermo. I did consider canceling early and moving back to Palermo (where I had stayed in a previous airbnb) but ultimately didn't want to lose money. In the end, the neighborhood really grew on me and the walk into Palermo's center was nice.
I think this is a great apartment for someone who wants a home base that doesn't feel completely sterile. The neighborhood feels very authentic - lots of families, people walking their dogs, great vegetable stands and food shopping. Although I didn't take public transportation (I opted for taxis mainly because of Covid) it is close to buses and subways. It's also close to the Hare Krsna temple and lots of great restaurants if you cross the bridge and head towards the center of Palermo.