An excellent place to stay!
This was our first VRBO experience and it turned out to be a very good one.
The apartment is exactly as pictured. It was clean, well maintained and roomy enough for both my husband and me. We were able to unpack and not have to live out of a suitcase, and not have to worry about strange people coming into your room everyday.
Security lets you into the building downstairs, so that made us feel safe, Leo was especially helpful, suggesting places to eat and markets to stock up on supplies.
The bedroom was large enough to be comfortable and has a window, the closet is adequate.
The bathroom was especially appreciated by my husband as it allowed him to adjust the height of the shower so that he could fit under it (he's over 6 feet).
It was really nice to be able to come back to a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a washer an dryer right there in the apartment.
The kitchen is supplied with high end appliances and utensils, a Jcloth, dish soap, dish towel and a full sized fridge and stove.
It was also good to be able to open the porch door to allow fresh air to come into the apartment, little things like that that a hotel room does not allow makes an enormous difference in making your stay comfortable.
The porch allows views of the mountains on both sides, and the building directly in front.
Five to ten minutes walk from the apartment in every direction are restaurants, sodas or cafes, pharmacies, supermarkets, fruit markets, American fast-food chains and even a covid testing clinic (check Google Maps)
We did not go out too late at night because the area gets quiet and dark early. We may be on vacation but we are always aware of our personal safety wherever we go.
Five minutes walk away is the Paseo Colon, a major business and shopping area which leads right up to the Avenida One pedestrian shopping area, Museums and the Mercado Central where you can get some good food and souvenirs at the best prices. It's a 25 minute walk up to the Avenida but you can easily grab a taxi or bus.
Communicating with Elena the property owner was easy and prompt, Elena was willing to address any concerns or questions that we had, she is indeed a premier host.
After this experience, we may never stay at a hotel again. We may not have daily housekeeping and you take out your own garbage, but that's a small compromise for the amenities you get to enjoy and the price that you get it at.
We would definitely recommend this property!