This was my second airbnb in Buenos Aires. I stayed for 6.5 weeks and booked the place specifically because of the views and amount of light which didn’t disappoint. The view is beautiful and since I work from home teaching English it was great watching the city wake up outside my window every morning.
The apartment is pretty new, but the construction appeared to be of low quality. My biggest complaint is that the bathroom window doesn’t shut all the way. When I arrived the weather was warm so it didn’t bother me, but by the time I left it was cold at night (and some days) so I would have to sleep with the bathroom door shut and the bathroom was always cold. I didn’t contact Luis about this because by then I didn’t have long left in the airbnb and I didn’t feel like messing with coordinating anyone to look at it. I suggest asking Luis before booking during colder times in Buenos Aires if this has been fixed. I wouldn’t stay again until it is.
Other little things about the apartment to note: if you’re tall (or round) the shower will be a tight squeeze. I got in the habit of having a backup bar of soap available so if I dropped one I didn’t need to retrieve it. I also teach English online and didn’t have any trouble with the internet during my entire stay. The apartment is a little dark before the sun comes up so a secondary light source is helpful. The only lights in the apartment are the built in overhead ones. The apartment would definitely be improved with a lamp.
I also had a couple issues at check-in. There were some things that should have been fixed before I arrived, but weren’t addressed at all. I didn’t realize them and then had to contact Luis (who was very quick to respond) and schedule a time to have a handy man come by the next day which was less than ideal. I suggest thoroughly checking things out at check in.
Luis was a very responsive host. When the heater stopped working entirely, he sent someone over the next day and when it couldn’t be fixed even offered to pay for a nearby hotel for a night. This wasn’t necessary, but I appreciated the offer. Overall I had a good stay at his apartment. I’ll definitely consider staying there again when I’m back in Buenos Aires, but I would also look around at other places before booking.