Amazing experience from the beginning through the end. I wish AirBnB had an option for 6 stars, because this experience was so far beyond any other AirBnB experience I've ever had.
The worries we have when we use AirBnB is 1) the apartment-- what if its not as nice as the photos suggest; 2) the location-- what if I'm stuck in a bad or un fun part of town; 3) the hosts: especially when traveling abroad, how will I know how to get around / where to go without a front desk to ask?
Well, the apartment was even nicer than the photos suggest-- rooftop gym and jacuzzi, outdoor pool, 24 hour security, amazing! The neighborhood is PERFECT. The heart of a fun but quiet area perfect for walking and exploring. And 2 minutes to the subway. But most importantly, Ralf and his team (Marcello and Adriana) were AMAZING. They communicated excellently in English before we arrived, explained all the details of the apartment/neighborhood, provided FANTASTIC restaurant recommendations, even helped us book a tango show and track down a dinner reservation last minute. I have stayed at 5 star hotels that fell far short of the experience Ralf and his team provide. I cannot recommend this apartment enough.
I like to be balanced, so have tried to think of cons of staying here, but the ONLY one I can think of is that I have been thoroughly spoiled and am sure my next AirBnB experience will fall short of this one.