Maria and her husband Enrique are AMAZING people and really make you feel welcome and a part of their family! They showed me places nearby, lent me their umbrella when it was raining, and shared empanadas one evening. As a female traveling alone, it was excellent because I always felt safe and was also able to meet other travelers staying at the house. The house itself is so lovely and comfortable, a real gem! The neighborhood is safe. You are about a 20 min. walk away from the Recoleta Cemetary, and a 20 min. walk along Santa Fe to the El Ateneno (bookstore from a converted theater), right next to the subway stop (Aguero, on the green/D line) and a bus station (152 takes you directly to La Boca). I would highly recommend staying here!