Alex is THE most patient host I have ever met on Airbnb and indeed in so many countries I have travelled. He is so kind, helpful, thoughtful and patient. He is a very sweet person with a kind and understanding heart. As a host, he is very responsive and replies always very fast. He is at tentative, and speaks very good English. For people like me who don't speak English, you will know how important it is when you travel around in South America.
I had a problem of getting my mobile online using the new SIM card I bought in Argentina. I just asked for his thoughts, yet he took me around in the city physically and tried all he could to resolve this problem. He took me to the largest mall in the city, helped me getting my money exchanged, then travelled to nearly 10 shops/stops asking for information, being my interpreter, asking questions for me. It took him almost the whole afternoon!! I felt so guilty to take up so much of his time, yet he still wanted to spend more time to show me where to have asado/Argentina's most famous local cuisine, and where supermarkets, tango place, restaurant, coffee shop etc.
Alex said he just wanted to show people around so they would know the neighborhood much better. Can you find any host as helpful and thoughtful as Alex?? HE IS THE BEST!
Speaking of his apartment, it has 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large dinning and lounge area, and a huge balcony. My father and his friend particularly liked the balcony so they spent a lot of time there.
The apartment is located in a very central area, one of the busiest streets in B.A., so lots of shops, groceries, restaurants, cafeterias nearby, seconds of walking distance. Very convenient!
If we visit B.A. again, I surely will contact Alex again and look forward to meeting him (as friend this time). :)
Thank you Alex!