This apartment has great energy and is spacious and beautifully decorated - great for a solo traveler or couple who wants a few rooms to spread out in, or a group of 2-3 friends. There are updates to the furniture that add a nice touch of color (couch is now yellow, dining chairs now green). The beds are comfortable and linens are new and nice. The kitchen is small and some of the cooking equipment needs updating, but it is functional. And it was really nice to have a washer/dryer in the apartment.
The apartment is also super well located. I stayed here for almost 3 months during the Covid quarantine and so most everything was closed, but this is a very prime area of the city with some of the best restaurants, bakeries, art galleries, coffee shops, parks, theaters and outdoor spaces just a few blocks away in every direction.
The famous rubber tree outside the windows that so many write about in their reviews was cut down, but what is there now is a fantastic view of the street and the action below. The apartment is on a corner, and it was nice to people watch and have ample windows to the world while quarantined. Also, the apartment gets light on both sides and so it’s beautifully lit throughout the day. It has a light and airy, welcoming vibe.
One thing to note is that it is not a quiet building or corner. The walls and floors are thin, you can easily hear footsteps and voices from neighbors. There is also an elderly woman on the first floor who yells at parrots on a daily basis. During quarantine her screams became more frequent and loud, disrupting everyone’s peace. The street noise is also loud and pretty constant - mobile vendors selling on loud speaker, cars, sirens, etc.
All of that said, this is a lovely apartment in a super well located area. The host, Hernando, is responsive, accommodating and kind. I truly felt safe and welcomed here during Covid and a time of much uncertainty in the world.
If you want to be in the mix of things and aren’t too sensitive to noise and movement, I highly recommend this place. It’s definitely a favorite of all the Airbnbs I’ve stayed in here in the city...