After an accommodation mishap in Palermo I was very relieved to find Mi Casa — a place where I could feel at home during a one month stay in Buenos Aires.

Ignacio and Sara were overseas at the time, and I was hosted by Ignacio's father Juan, who is considerate, helpful and interesting.

Juan raised his family in this house, and renovated it himself (he's an architect). Juan and his wife now live in another neighbourhood, but he visits the house regularly to make sure guests have everything they need.

The house is old and beautiful. I stayed in the large master bedroom at the back of the house. I will miss this room very much! The bed is very comfortable, there's a walk-in-wardrobe, french doors to a patio, and an ensuite bathroom.

I was traveling alone and going out dancing tango every night, so it was nice to have an improvised family of other students and travelers in the house to share meals and wine and stories with.

The house is close to the H subway line, and there are many corner veggie stores and little supermarkets all around.

A wonderful stay. I hope to come back one day!