Maria's house was a pleasure to stay in. The neighborhood is wonderful. The house is blocks away from the best bars and restaurants for expats and travelers. Walking towards Palermo Soho, the streets are cobblestone and tree-lined, and traffic is lighter than in much of the city. There are many outdoor cafes and bookstores. The area is like an oasis within the busy city. Since it is on a main street, there are many buses nearby, and it is safe to walk home at night. The room was spacious and had plenty of storage. The best part of the house is the large, beautiful rooftop terrace. Most of the other guests were long-term travelers or expats working and living in the city. They were all very friendly and welcoming. I only met Maria once, although she emailed me to see if I needed anything several times. A woman comes to clean every weekday and she also provides towels and things. The only issues with this place are that some things are old or broken in the kitchen (like kitchen utensils), and I had a broken chair in my room for the first week, but it was replaced when I asked about it. Also, there is a lot of noise from the other nearby apartments. The apartment is in the middle of a block of units, including a school for children with special needs. There is a nightclub that shares a wall with one of the room downstairs that sometimes keeps those guests up on weekend nights. Overall, it was a very nice place to stay.

Era un placer quedar en la casa de Maria. Es en un barrio muy lindo, con muchos restaurantes, bares, y cafes muy cerca. El barrio es mas tranquilo de otros partes de la ciudad, con mas arboles y menos ruido. Hay muchos buses muy cerca y el calle es grande y seguro para caminar en la noche. El depto es muy comoda. El mejor es la terraza en el techo. Es grande y muy bueno para sentando y tomando sol. Los otros viajeros son gente viajando mucho tiempo, viviendo, estudiando, o trabajando en la ciudad. Son muy amables y sociables. Solo conocí Maria una vez, pero hay una mujer que limpia la casa todos los dias. Las cosas menos buenos son el ruido de los otros deptos ( esta en el centro de un bloque de apartamentos y solo hay un pared de vidrio colorado separando los lugares.) Tambien, algunas cosas en la cocina son rotos o muy viejos. Pero en total, era una experiencia muy buena queda en la casa de Maria.