This apartment is spacious, spotless, bright, comfortable, modern, and nicely furnished. It has some great amenities, including an easy-to-use washer/dryer, fantastic showers, and a Nespresso coffee maker—all of which reflect the thoughtfulness with which Mariana has created this space. Having a doorman was a bonus.
While we didn’t find the neighborhood all that charming, there are plenty of restaurants and coffee shops nearby, and it’s a central location for exploring the city.
Mariana is an exceptional host. Her communications before and during our stay were quick and detailed. She met us when we arrived pretty late at night to show us the apartment, and she had already made a dinner reservation at a restaurant on the same block. During our stay she checked in repeatedly by text, took care of a couple of things immediately, and recommended various things to do and see.
Since we are somewhat sensitive to sound, we found the building to be quite noisy much of the time. There seems to be no soundproofing or insulation, so we heard neighbors (especially the family upstairs) a lot, and a dog somewhere in the building barked almost constantly during the day. However, the apartment was usually quiet at night when we were sleeping. The noise was the only negative aspect of our stay.