This is was an AirBnB experience that I really thought I was going to enjoy, but I don't think it was the right choice for a long-term stay (I was supposed to stay months and ended up cutting short after 2). I'll explain why:
PROS
- super-fast communication
- great, non-touristy location within walking distance of a massive produce/fruit/meat/fish market
- beautiful view (27th floor)
- right by the subway
- 24-hour concierge
- nice decor
- walk-in closet
- astounding water pressure
- small supermarket downstairs
- lots of direct sunlight
CONS
- it does NOT have a washer and drier in unit, which the posting leads you to believe. The posting is very misleading. There's a laundromat on the top floor with coin- or app-operated machines. Note that you cannot use foreign credit cards for the app, and coins are VERY hard to come by in Chile; no one in Chile will break up money for you
- the upstairs neighbors were ATROCIOUS. They would drag furniture and stomp around in their apartment every day at any time of day or night, they would pour dirty water from their balcony every other day, shake their dirty broom off their balcony (I ended up with trash and debris in my balcony 3 times), have weekly parties with loud music and talking until 3am. I had to knock on their door or complain downstairs at least 2x a week, and after almost 2 months I finally lost my patience and Borealis moved me to another (much better) apartment a few blocks away
- the neighbors down the hall sometimes would have karaoke sessions past midnight even in the middle of the week
- the water temperature in the shower was unstable, continuously switching from hot to lukewarm and vice-verse
- no desk or work chair to work from
- very uncomfortable couch
- insanely noisy door which will announce your comings and goings to everyone on your floor
- no blackout curtains, so you will need a sleep mask. It's always extremely bright in the room, esp. in the morning.
Needless to say, this was not a positive experience for me. I think this would be a fine option for a short stay (1-2 weeks) but if you're staying longer and need to work/concentrate, stay elsewhere.