Fantastic stay! We left Michigan to find warm weather. We also found the warmest people you could imagine. We felt like family shortly after arrival. Even the 2 cats befriended us. Mirey was a wonderful and charming hostess. Her house is spotless and filled with interesting knick knacks from around the world. The pool was a welcome relief after spending our days exploring Santiago. Mirey helped us navigate the transportation system and made phone calls for us to get information or make reservations. Gonzalo(Mirey's son) became a good friend. He gave us tips on things to do and see in the area. We had some stimulating political discussions and he makes a "killer" Pisco sour.
The neighborhood is safe and quiet...a few dogs bark during the day, but never at night. Main bus line is 3 blocks away and the metro is about a 12 minute walk. We found some nice restaurants near by, including Alvero's home made Italian gelato stand, Roma pizzeria, and Lafuente del Cesar sandwich shop. We also ate at Lafinestra 3 times. It is a new Italian restaurant in the Plaza Nunoa area which is 5-10 minutes away by bus. The food is fantastic and the young owners are warm and friendly.
All in all, a great time for our first AirBNB stay.