We never met Rodrigo, but his mother was very welcoming. We stayed for 2.5 months, and the apartment came well-equipped with cooking and cleaning supplies. Rodrigo's mother showed us around the area when we arrived, and it was very nice. There are 3 grocery stores within a 10 minute walk, plus a few corner stores. Parque Bustamante is very nice! The roof of the apartment building is also available for rental, and it's a great place with a grill, a nice view, and room for plenty of people. Rodrigo checked in with us every now and then to make sure things were going well. Overall, this was a pretty great experience.