Mabel's home is the absolute gem of Santiago for business travelers or tourists. The architecture, lay-out and accommodations are stunningly beautiful, practical, light-filled, spacious, and comfortable. Can be configured as three bedroom / three bathroom and can sleep even more. The artwork and overall design blends modern and traditional Chilean themes seamlessly. Mabel herself is a prominent architect and designer, and this shows throughout and also in the pride she takes in her work. Each morning we used the lovely kitchen that opens to a small courtyard you can also use for grilling, relaxing, sipping Chilean wine. The hosts, who live in a lovely home next door - are delightfully welcoming, leaving us with chocolates, wine, and advice. Knowing we were arriving with our teenage kids, Mabel also stocked the fridge for us with water, milk and plenty of fixings for sandwiches. What's more, Mabel's husband picked us up at the airport when we arrived and dropped us off when we departed. This practically offsets the cost of an entire night's stay at most places. Security is superb, with an exterior fence, an alarm, and a safe neighborhood. And location? We used to live in Santiago in a nearby neighborhood, and this home is ideally located. It's a remarkably quiet residential enclave with thick trees and bougainvillea. You'll awake only to the sounds of chirping birds despite being a few minutes' walk from the Metro, scores of cafes, shops, parks, groceries, bike share, and easy access to the main city arteries. This is the ideal place for travelers, whether in Santiago on business or pleasure. The hosts also have someone come and clean the apartment/home each day. This is a boutique loft, and if Araucaria is booked, try one of the owner's other places, they're all very similar and next to one another. We can't say enough good things about this place and the owners. We plan to return to Santiago in the fall and will be back for certain. Again, THE gem of Santiago.