Mariana was a really cool host and her apartment, for the most part, lived up to expectations!
Pros:
- Really well located in Recoleta, within walking distance of anything you'll need.
- Very stylish space with a well equipped kitchen for daily cooking
- PVR set up with HBO, Netflix, etc
- Host was responsive
Cons:
- Beware if you're visiting in winter - with the heat all the way up the apartment was still really cold, especially at night. We also lacked enough blankets. This wouldn't be a problem for summer visits, but was a significant issue for the 2 weeks we were there.
- The elevator got disabled by the building staff for our floor for the majority of the time we were there. The rest of the building is commercial and had some kind of dispute with the owners over the elevator. We had to use the winding stairs for the duration of our stay. We advised the host about this issue a couple of times. She was great for communication otherwise, but never got this problem sorted.
- Internet kept disconnecting in and out, meaning we couldn't complete a movie without waiting 15-20 minutes for it to re-connect each time. Really not the host's fault but unfortunate nonetheless.
Overall an AirBnB I'd recommend in summertime. Would probably look for a different option if visiting in winter.