This is the second time that I stay at one of Carlos and Karen’s properties! Karen is the best host I’ve ever encountered!! She’s kind, knowledgeable and a joy! The location is terrific!! Barrio Italia is an amazing suburb full of restaurants, daily local “mercados” where local art and jewelry is sold. It’s extremely safe to walk and wander around. It’s also a very close to the center as well as to other great locations such as Lastarria, Providencia, Bella Vista and more. I wouldn’t stay any other place while in Santiago!