Location, location, location is a mantra in the real estate world that definite applies to Daesha's apartment. Great location to the very best of Central Santiago. For that, it gets five stars. On the flip side, the location of the apartment is only a handful of blocks from the civil unrest the city is currently undergoing. While not in the middle of the protests, it's on the fringes, so anyone visiting should be aware that Fridays can be a little noisy. We stayed for a month and had no direct issues with the civil conflict save for the noise that accompanied protesters on weekend evenings. The only way to encounter the protests is to physically move toward them. While staying here, you can avoid them completely and never have an issue. The location of the apartment is ideal for using the Metro to navigate the city in all directions. We used the Metro daily, and it is an efficient way to see Santiago while avoiding traffic. The building has 24-hour security, so it's very safe, and the tenants in the building are very friendly, always saying "buenos dias" or "caio" when entering or leaving the elevator. Very pleasant! There are two grocery stores right outside the front of the building, which makes shopping super easy. The Plaza de Armas is two blocks away and there are shopping and dining options within a few blocks of the apartment. The apartment itself is basic and has everything you need for a comfortable stay with one exception: no air conditioning. We knew that going in, but we happened to visit during an extremely hot month by Santiago standards, so the apartment was toasty in the afternoons. Comfortable temperatures at night and in the mornings, so if you're out and about during the day, it's really not much of an issue. The water is hot and the pressure is great! Comfy beds and a well-equipped kitchen make the apartment a great place to launch your visits throughout Santiago. Daesha met us upon arrival and was in constant contact whenever we had questions. She was a great resource for things to do, too!