This was mine and my wife's first experience using Airbnb. Naturally, there was some trepidation doing it internationally for the first time. We had been to Buenos Aires 3 times previously and were familiar with the layout of the main neighborhoods. We wanted an apartment in Palermo Hollywood. Claudine's ad had intriguing photos and the location was perfect. Trust me, the apartment was better than the photographs. Claudine was more of a concierge than an apartment owner. She made reservations for us for transportation from the airport to the apartment with a company which had the lowest rates. Her orientation at the apartment included restaurant recommendations (ate at one called Local for three nights of our ten night night stay). From the apartment you are within a five minute walk to dozens of quality restaurants in Hollywood. Hollywood is BA's foodie area. Within 10 minutes walk you cover all the restaurants in Palermo Soho too. The apartment is only 1 year old and tastefully decorated including a dreamy comfortable bed.
Claudine gives you her home and cell phone if you need to communicate with her. After two days she called the apartment to give us the heads up that the banks just went out on strike and given New Years, the ATM's might not get refilled for 4-5 days. So we had a chance to stock up on pesos before they ran dry. One thing she didn't mention in her ad is that the apartment has a security safe. Thanks again Claudine!! Hope to see you again soon. Tom and Celeste Brodehl