First off, I cannot say enough about Maria. She's a great person, greets you warmly and gives you all the info you need about the house and the neighborhood, and continues to be a super host throughout your stay. The room is fantastic with its own balcony overlooking the street, the bed is super comfortable, and the house is quiet. One bathroom for all may present a problem for some, but didn't for me. You'll be staying with Maria and her other 4 tenants, all of whom are fantastic and interesting people. This old house is a classic, situated over a small supermarket where you can easily pick up fresh water and other needs.

Palermo is THE neighborhood you want to be in. I could walk anywhere safely and there are great cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, bars, and shopping within this great barrio. Public transportation (the #39 bus will take you everywhere on it's three routes) is abundant so you want to get a Sube card right away. For 100 pesos (= $7 blue dollar) you'll get about 30 trips on the bus or subway.

That's it .... go for it!