Gloria and Sergio were very welcoming. We mainly spoke Spanish but their English is good enough that it would not be a problem staying here for a non-Spanish speaker. The room is very clean (there is a cleaner who visits 3 times a week). Space is on the small side in the room itself (no desk so it's not ideal for studying / working), but there is plenty of space in the lounge to make up for this. The single bed is comfortable and I slept well here.

I cooked some meals while I was there and the kitchen was fine for this, and Gloria made some space for me in the fridge. The apartment is very well located for anyone studying in Providencia, and there are plenty of bakeries, restaurants, bars etc within walking distance. The apartment is also very close to the metro system and buses, and within easy access of the city centre and the main shopping mall.

Gloria and Sergio sometimes had gatherings / dinner parties on weekends, and if I was around in the apartment I was always made welcome at these, which was a good way to learn more about Chilean culture and meet people.

There is a very friendly and energetic cat in the apartment - I love cats so this was great for me, but do bear this in mind!