i have rented apartments in this neighborhood for 10-12 years, so i did not need any assistance from jimena in terms of orientation or adjusting to the local resources, but i am sure that she would be very helpful to any newcomer to buenos aires or to palermo botánico in specific......she is a lovely, lively, and cheerful host, ready to be of assistance with anything....
jimena communicates quickly and responded to any of my requests or concerns very promptly and positively, both when we were negotiating my stay, and after i arrived and had been here for some time.....
when the WIFI was too slow for me to work, she had it upgraded within three days, and when the living room AC broke, she also came herself, with the workmen, to have it fixed immediately (it was high summer, so that was really amazing, considering that the AC contractors were in their busy season, and this is argentina, after all, where this kind of issue can take weeks to fix) -- she takes good care of this apartment, which was her personal home for many years as well.....
the apartment itself is light and airy, with a comfortable floor plan, good bed, plenty of pillows, high quality cotton sheets and towels, enough drawers and hanging space for clothes, and a pull-out sofa couch which also was a good place for me to sleep when i had a guest for two weeks....the kitchen is well-equipped for someone (like me) who likes to cook a lot at home instead of going out to eat....and the balcony is a lovely place to enjoy, alone or with friends, especially on cool summer mornings and in the evening.....
although it is a bit expensive for this neighborhood, i rented this apartment because it is also perfectly situated for my personal interests and purposes -- just down the block from the botanic garden, and an easy walk to the larger parks or into palermo soho, as well as walking distance to several tango venues....and just around the corner from plaza italia, a major transportation hub for both bus and subway, which makes getting anywhere else quite convenient....
i know that jimena also appreciated the way i took care of her apartment as if it was my own, and that she was able to have a some time with few concerns or complaints....
it is my hope that the apartment will be available next summer and that she will rent to me again when i return to buenos aires next year....