Our host's husband was there to meet us when we arrived from the airport. The location is fantastic, in Palermo Soho, only a few blocks from both Plaza Serrano and Plaza Armenia with lots of great restaurants, bars, shops, and tango dancing near by. Also is 5 blocks from the subte D line which gets you everywhere as well as all the buses from Plaza Italia. Gisela's suggestion getting from the airport via Manuel Tierra Leon bus was easy. The apartment could use a facelift. Balcony is a nice to have. Apt is a bit noisy but that is expected in a busy nightlife neighborhood. It isnt really a 1BR - it is actually a loft with the sleeping area upstais open to the tiny living room (with sofa bed) below. So if you want privacy this is not the best apartment for that. AC unit in apartment was helpful but wasnt really able to cool the upper loft so well. All in all and great place to stay for the price and a very nice and helpful host.