I selected this apartment because Karen is super-host and its good value for money.
Initially I was a little bit sceptical because the google maps images were very old and didn't show the street as it is now. This apartment is located in a new 16 storey building.
When I arrived I collected the key at the security and everything worked smoothly.
I also had security concerns and always felt secure both in the apartment street but also in the parallel streets (Italia) where many restaurants and design stores are present. A very nice aspect of the stay is indeed walking to barrio italia and enjoy a meal and then walk back home feeling safe.
The apartment is exactly as described, with one of the "walls" being a fully glassed veranda.
The apartment has nice touches that you can only enjoy if being explained by a local -- there are typical handmade works from several regions of Chile. Furthermore the dishes are also typical and very nice.
There are pans allowing you to cook at home. Everything is crystal clean. Hot water bath is delicious. Bed is very comfortable. The wifi network is fast.
Karen always answered my requests very quickly.
I fully recommend this apartment.
Tips:
a) there is a garbage collector at the floor to the right of the elevators. Just drop the garbage and that's it.
b) if you enjoy pasta just eat at the Da Noi trattoria or buy it fresh and cook it at home.
c) the ceviche at the gusto peruano is very good.
d) for a tea/coffee - cafe de la candelaria
e) nearest supermarket is ekono.
f) typical chilean restaurant -- dom peyo.