Comfortable outdoor patio
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Comfortable outdoor patio
Terrace Daytime
Terrace Nighttime
View from Terrace
Outdoor Patio
Relax Corner
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom
Dinner in Terrace
Toilet
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps2
- 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay
2 nights
5 Reviews of Property 154866 Palermo, Argentina
Charming Apartment with large terrace/sun deck Palermo Soho
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Charming Apartment with large terrace/sun deck Palermo Soho
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p154866
+33 1 142257583
Palermo
Buenos Aires
Very Disappointed!
Submitted: July 2, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
This apartment you have to watch out for the following:
1) Two nights we could not sleep because of a very noisy next neighbor, visitors at
hours of the night.
2) Poorly maintained-
a) Coffee pot that blew up and main breaker was kicked.
b) Mini blind that was broken and could not be closed completely.
c) A broken entry door (more on this later)
3) Checking out -
a) They charged us for the locksmith that had to come out an open the door.
We were lead to believe, from property manager, that he would arrange the
locksmith but we would have to pay and we would get it back at checkout
This was $180.00 Peso.
b) Locksmith advised us that the problem was not with the lock, but with a
faulty door. Which we believe the property manager was aware of. That is
the reason for a slide bolt lock at the base of the door. Locksmith showed
us how to lock door and not have problem again.
c) At final check out, the property manager (per the owner), said we had to
pay for the locksmith. Said we broken the door. Remember this was
$180.00 Peso. Property Manager (again per owner), we had to pay for a
pay for a new lock. which the locksmith said was not the problem. The
Property Manger showed us a receipt for a new lock, which looked old.
He showed us a lock which also looked old. We finally ended paying
$195.00 for the supposed new lock, which was 1/2 the amount he showed
d) So our final checkout was an additional $375.00 Peso. This all felt like a
scam for more money.
All this is for a problem that we did not create. These problems are due to poor
maintenance. Not due to anything we did.
The apartment has a terrific balcony, very roomy and comfortable. We loved the location and how safe we felt is this area. We are planning to go back to BA in February for 3 months, but we will not return to this apartment. For the extra money it would cost you, you can get a nicer place in the same area.
1) Two nights we could not sleep because of a very noisy next neighbor, visitors at
hours of the night.
2) Poorly maintained-
a) Coffee pot that blew up and main breaker was kicked.
b) Mini blind that was broken and could not be closed completely.
c) A broken entry door (more on this later)
3) Checking out -
a) They charged us for the locksmith that had to come out an open the door.
We were lead to believe, from property manager, that he would arrange the
locksmith but we would have to pay and we would get it back at checkout
This was $180.00 Peso.
b) Locksmith advised us that the problem was not with the lock, but with a
faulty door. Which we believe the property manager was aware of. That is
the reason for a slide bolt lock at the base of the door. Locksmith showed
us how to lock door and not have problem again.
c) At final check out, the property manager (per the owner), said we had to
pay for the locksmith. Said we broken the door. Remember this was
$180.00 Peso. Property Manager (again per owner), we had to pay for a
pay for a new lock. which the locksmith said was not the problem. The
Property Manger showed us a receipt for a new lock, which looked old.
He showed us a lock which also looked old. We finally ended paying
$195.00 for the supposed new lock, which was 1/2 the amount he showed
d) So our final checkout was an additional $375.00 Peso. This all felt like a
scam for more money.
All this is for a problem that we did not create. These problems are due to poor
maintenance. Not due to anything we did.
The apartment has a terrific balcony, very roomy and comfortable. We loved the location and how safe we felt is this area. We are planning to go back to BA in February for 3 months, but we will not return to this apartment. For the extra money it would cost you, you can get a nicer place in the same area.
Owner's Response: Dear Harley and Rosaria
I am sorry that you have had a bad experience in my apartment and I am also
sorry that I have been there to handle personally all of the problems that
you say you had in the apartment.
I would like to let you know that is more then 11 years that I have
apartment rentals for tourists one in Buenos Aires and one in Paris and luckily I
have never had any complaints like yours until now.
Possibly you do not know what are the rules when you rent somebody else
property and by paying a rent you may think that everything is allowed, it is
not so. The apartment was handed over to you with the keys and the lock that
were working properly. If they were not working the clients prior to you,
the cleaning lady or the person handling the apartment would have told me and
I would have taken immediate action as in all of these years one thing I
have learned is to resolve in advance all issues before they become a problem.
I confirm to you that nobody had a problem with the lock except you. Isnt
this strange?
Las year in my apartment in Paris the same problem happened twice with
clients so I am aware that this can happen and unfortunately is somewhat common,
you are not the first ones or the last ones.
I ask you a question, you change weekly the lock of your house? Do you
think that when someone rents the apartment weekly needs this type of problems?
In any case in spite of everything we have been fair with you and have paid
half of the damage that you made. We cannot be responsible for everything
and that is the reason why there is a Security Deposit. I sorry about what
happened but I suggest that next time you handle other people property more
carefully.
I am sorry that you have had a bad experience in my apartment and I am also
sorry that I have been there to handle personally all of the problems that
you say you had in the apartment.
I would like to let you know that is more then 11 years that I have
apartment rentals for tourists one in Buenos Aires and one in Paris and luckily I
have never had any complaints like yours until now.
Possibly you do not know what are the rules when you rent somebody else
property and by paying a rent you may think that everything is allowed, it is
not so. The apartment was handed over to you with the keys and the lock that
were working properly. If they were not working the clients prior to you,
the cleaning lady or the person handling the apartment would have told me and
I would have taken immediate action as in all of these years one thing I
have learned is to resolve in advance all issues before they become a problem.
I confirm to you that nobody had a problem with the lock except you. Isnt
this strange?
Las year in my apartment in Paris the same problem happened twice with
clients so I am aware that this can happen and unfortunately is somewhat common,
you are not the first ones or the last ones.
I ask you a question, you change weekly the lock of your house? Do you
think that when someone rents the apartment weekly needs this type of problems?
In any case in spite of everything we have been fair with you and have paid
half of the damage that you made. We cannot be responsible for everything
and that is the reason why there is a Security Deposit. I sorry about what
happened but I suggest that next time you handle other people property more
carefully.
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Charming Apartment with large terrace/sun deck Palermo Soho
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p154866
+33 1 142257583
Palermo
Buenos Aires
Excellent location, great balcony, well furnished
Submitted: January 5, 2011
Stayed: November 2010
The pictures and description of this apartment are accurate. We enjoyed the neighborhood, and we also explored BA from this apartment. The Plaza Italia subway (SUBTE) is just a few blocks away - and your gateway to the rest of the city. But Palermo Soho offers so much - we walked to the gardens, the zoo, the grocery store, ATM, and visited the wonderful restaraunts as well. The patio is so welcome - for coffee in the morning and drinks and dinner in the evening while watching the sunset. And the bedroom windows open to this terrace as well. The apartment is well equiped and all appliances were in good order. The washer was most welcome, as was internet service. Our driver was very nice, even when coming to fetch us at 2:00 a.m. local time for our flight out of EZE.
People in the neighborhood generally just ignored us - how nice - as we wandered around, yet shop keepers were accomodating of our questions as well.
People in the neighborhood generally just ignored us - how nice - as we wandered around, yet shop keepers were accomodating of our questions as well.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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Charming Apartment with large terrace/sun deck Palermo Soho
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p154866
+33 1 142257583
Palermo
Buenos Aires
Charmed
Submitted: November 24, 2009
Stayed: November 2009
The terrace is absolutely amazing! So pleasant to sit out there with a morning coffee or a cool drink in the late afternoon. The rest of the apartment is just right for a couple, plenty of storage space, a fully equipped kitchen (although you'd be crazy not to try as many of the local restaurants as possible) and, an often overlooked issue: great water pressure, so you're not trying to shower in a little drizzle!
With all the shopping and restaurants options in the area, plus the parks, you could easily spend 3-4 days just exploring Palermo from here, but the fact that it's close to the Plaza Italia subte is another added bonus.
The owners were super-easy to work with, even arranging for a driver to pick us up given our very late incoming international flight. Even the building super was nice---answering our poorly phrased Spanish questions about the neighborhood.
Highly recommend!
With all the shopping and restaurants options in the area, plus the parks, you could easily spend 3-4 days just exploring Palermo from here, but the fact that it's close to the Plaza Italia subte is another added bonus.
The owners were super-easy to work with, even arranging for a driver to pick us up given our very late incoming international flight. Even the building super was nice---answering our poorly phrased Spanish questions about the neighborhood.
Highly recommend!
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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Charming Apartment with large terrace/sun deck Palermo Soho
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p154866
+33 1 142257583
Palermo
Buenos Aires
Comfortable, convenient BA retreat
Submitted: June 9, 2009
Stayed: June 2009
Great location, excellent view from balcony. Well furnished apartment and convenient location. Very accomodating owner who accomodated our arrival and departure times. Would love to spend a longer time there on future visit.
Recommended for:
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/7
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Charming Apartment with large terrace/sun deck Palermo Soho
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p154866
+33 1 142257583
Palermo
Buenos Aires
Fantastic Buenos Aires Apartment!!
Submitted: February 19, 2009
Stayed: February 2009
What an ideal location for your vacation in Buenos Aires. Just a few blocks away from lots of bars, shops and fantastic restaurants in Palermo Soho. The apartment itself is lovely, nicely remodeled with all the amenities you would need. The biggest asset though is the amazing patio which overlooks the city. Some of our best moments were late at night, coming home after dinner/drinks to relax on the lounge chairs under the Argentinian stars. I highly recommend this apartment!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 10/11
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