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Home away from home…That was the feeling my partner and I had while staying here for 6 weeks.
Everything about the listing is accurate, from the beautiful description of the apartment to the long list of wonderful amenities.
The hosts, Sofia and Juan, met us with smiles at our arrival and even helped us with all of our luggage to the apartment. They gave us a full tour of not only the apartment but the complex, answering any questions we had and making sure we were comfortable before they left. I greatly appreciated that it was so easy to communicate with them before, during, and even after our stay.
TLDR: In short, I would highly recommend staying here and look forward to returning next time I am in Argentina.
Here are some details about our experience….
The building itself is beautiful and well kept. It’s located in a lovely neighborhood with clean streets full of friendly people. I always felt safe both in and around the complex. Whether on foot or by car the building was easily accessible as a tenant but kept secure thanks to the wonderful security personnel.
THE APARTMENT:
Walking into the apartment we were greeted by floor to ceiling windows showcasing the entrancing cityscape. The view was perfection at any time of day, especially from the balconies. No matter what the weather was, the covered balcony off of the kitchen was the ideal place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, afternoon tea, or a glass of wine at night.
The apartment was bright and spacious with furnishings that were all stylish, clean, and inviting. I appreciated that the furniture was not only pleasing to look at, but also comfortable enough to lounge on while curled up on the couch watching tv.
The bedroom fit our needs perfectly with a huge bed, large built-in desk, decent sized tv (32inches, just like the one in the living room), plenty of closet space for an extended stay, and 2 full sized bathrooms.
Just a side note, while it was nice to have the extra bathrooms I would not plan on using both showers at the same time. Considering you are in a large apartment building in a city it is not surprising that using multiple water sources within the apartment at once will affect the water temperature. This is not a complaint by any means, just a tip for future tenants to keep in mind during their stay.
The bedroom also housed a full wall of windows / sliding glass doors that lead to the upper balcony. As a bonus, they are covered by lovely thick curtains for extra privacy and to block out any unwanted sunlight in the mornings.
Because the apartment is located in the middle of a city there was some general noise. The nearby train can be heard often as well as normal things like traffic and animals but overall none of it felt loud. We used a white noise machine at night and that covered almost all of it.
The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with all of the basics when we arrived. Had our stay been a short one just about everything we needed was already provided other than food. Due to the length of our trip there were various things we purchased to fit our needs but almost everything was easy to find locally.
After a long day of walking the lovely neighborhood and exploring the many parks, shops & restaurants in the area, the apartment was the perfect place to return to and just relax.
THE COMPLEX AMENITIES:
The laundry room is located in the basement which is also one of the garage levels and where you can find the gym. It was well lit and clean with 2 washers and 2 dryers. While it does serve the entire complex we rarely found all of the machines in use at once. As a tip though, if you plan on doing laundry there during your stay you should request the required coins from the front desk as soon as you get there. It may take a few days before they are available. You’ll need one per use of each machine and the machines are not very large so make sure you ask for enough.
Our stay was during the winter and the weather was pretty chilly so we did not use any of the outdoor amenities but they seemed like they would be perfect during warmer months.
However, the gym was temperature controlled, clean, and had a variety of equipment that served well for whatever we needed.
Random tip, I would recommend not missing a trip up to the 21st floor. It is a large gathering space for use by any tenants with panoramic views of the city on the opposite side of the building from the apartment. Seeing the city all lit up at night and stretching for miles is definitely worth the 30 second elevator ride.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Whatever you need, you are likely within a few safe and easily walkable blocks from getting it.
There was always some place nearby that served food for just about any craving we had. Within just a couple of minutes you have access to a variety of restaurants, bakeries, and ice cream shops. Each one is worth trying and generally open (even late into the night).
If you prefer to cook, the apartment is also within a short walk of multiple options to purchase groceries of all types including an amazing fresh produce store and butcher.
There are pharmacies, nail salons, barbers, florists, dry cleaners, Western Unions, and many other types of shops accessible within minutes. Another tip, many of these shops close a bit earlier than most restaurants so it may be a good idea to check store hours in advance.
If you happen to need something a bit farther away, using apps for services like Uber (for