Paola’s apartment didn’t quite fit my needs or expectations. I work remotely and was staying in Paola’s apartment for one week. I don’t speak a lot of Spanish so some of these things might have been more convenient had I spoken fluent Spanish. The check in process wasn’t as smooth since Paola hasn’t sent me the apartment number so I needed to message her. Luckily she replied promptly.
In the apartment I found some cookware that hadn’t been properly cleaned. No big deal but annoying. I sat down in one of the chairs in the living room and noticed it was broken off of the leg of the chair which rendered it useless. In the bathroom, the trash can with the foot pedal is broken as well. The apartment needs a thorough clean as I found many areas that could use some dusting. The apartment has decent Wi-Fi speeds which was great since I was taking video calls from the states. The apartment building has amenities such as laundry and a pool. I had to message Paolo about where these things could be. Most Airbnb hosts include a welcome booklet when you enter the home that explains all the amenities and where everything can be accessed. I was surprised not to see this. It would be a lot easier for guests to arrive and not have to message the host consistently. By far one of the most frustrating things about this apartment was that one of the neighbors had a dog that would constantly bark all day long. I suspect the dog has separation anxiety from its owner because in the evening the dog would be quiet. Therefore during the working hours, the constant barking was an annoyance. I know this is slightly out of Paolo’s control but something to note if you’re looking for a quiet space.
If you’re planning to come to Santiago and spend most of your time outside of the apartment, I feel this apartment would be an inexpensive option but if you’re planning to live in this space for an extended time, I recommend other places.