I spent three months at Laura's apartment and found it hard to leave, as I was so comfortable in the space and the neighborhood, not to mention the wonderful host.
Laura is one of the friendliest hosts I've ever met — genuine, worldly, interesting to speak with, and always prompt to help, like that time I needed to see a doctor.
The location (just at the border between the neighborhoods of Almagro and Villa Crespo) was perfect for me. It is authentic (I didn't hear English spoken on the streets even once, the opposite of Palermo) and full of charm, whether you stroll in the direction of Caballito or Villa Crespo. Not once did I feel unsafe, even when walking near the park (a big plus) after midnight. Self-catering is easy, with two supermarket options (Vea and Jumbo), a ton of health food stores (love the Italian guys at Nocciole), and an endless array of fruit-and-veggie shops.
The apartment is huge and, for one person, absolutely luxurious. The master bedroom is huge, the second bedroom more intimate — I ended up using it a lot.
The kitchen had everything I needed — an ample fridge-freezer, and cooking with gas is always a bonus. But the jewel is the living room with its lovely wooden flooring. It was larger on the photo, and gives you all the space you might need for your yoga and more.
If you're looking for a place to stay a while in Buenos Aires, don't think twice: Laura's place is perfect.