I had a wonderful time spending the week at Santos' place; I could honestly write an essay on how much I enjoyed my stay. I'm even looking to come back and stay here for an entire month in the future! Some highlights include:
- Location: Palermo is one of Buenos Aires' most vibrant and lively neighborhoods, and this Airbnb is right in the thick of it. There are numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and coffee shops within walking distance (special shoutout to Cuervo, which has fantastic coffee and is only a block away), and other neighborhoods are a short taxi away (Recoleta is a ~15 minute drive, for example).
- Aesthetic: From the tasteful decorations, to the giant floor-to-ceiling window that lets in a TON of natural light, Santos' loft is incredibly charming; the whole place is just objectively cool.
- Hospitality: Santos personally greeted me at check-in and gave me a tour of the loft. Additionally, he made himself available all throughout my stay (I had a couple small issues during my stay, and he responded to my texts immediately to help resolve them), and even curated me a list of suggestions of things to do and places to check out in my free time. Genuinely one of the best hosts I've booked with.
- Projector: The loft has a projector (there's an HDMI cable on the desk that hooks directly to it), and the window shade for the aforementioned giant, street-facing window doubles as a projector screen. I really enjoyed being able to have low-key movie nights with friends on days that we were too tired to continue exploring.
- Patio: The back patio is an awesome place to work, have a morning coffee, or have some drinks with friends.
The following things aren't cons (at least in my opinion), but are definitely worth considering when booking:
- Noise: This didn't bother me, but on weekends and weeknights there is a lot of activity in the surrounding area. The living room is well soundproofed when the windows are closed, but if you have windows open, you will likely hear the happenings of Palermo well into the night! Additionally, the back patio is situated above a cafe, so sound tends to travel up during the day when hanging out.
- Bed: The bed was comfortable for me, but it's on a the firmer side.