Recoleta with History and Elegance (2,200 sq feet) 3 Bedroom* 3.5 Bathrooms*
4.8
Outstanding(60 Reviews)Apartment in Buenos Aires
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this apartment rental
Relive the history of Buenos Aires only 5 blocks from today’s Recoleta village. In 1894, when the country of Argentina was one of the wealthiest in the world with strong European ties, a Frenchman built this elegant residence on Calle Juncal. You can still feel the old world ambiance in the building’s beautiful church-like façade, tall ceilings, and architectural features, but you can also enjoy modern conveniences like a renovated 'American style' kitchen. This large three bedroom apartment (over 200 square meters or 2,200 square feet) has a large master suite with king size bed, walk-in closet and separate bath, shower and toilet areas. There is a second smaller loft bedroom (with 2 deluxe twin beds that can be converted into a super comfy King size on request) with its own bathroom with shower.
Importantly in a noisy bustling city like Buenos Aires, all the bedrooms are at the rear of the apartment facing into a common area courtyard, not the street.
An office/study with desk, broadband internet access and wi-fi connection is tucked into a loft with skylight off the master bedroom. (There is also a very small bedroom (with bed slightly smaller than a twin) and bath in what was formerly the maid’s quarters which could accommodate a 5th person for a brief stay but only on request as it is normally kept locked.) Recently renovated by the same architect who did the Art Hotel, the apartment features 15 foot ceilings in the living and dining areas and master bedroom. The apartment also contains many antiques and features art work by several local artists which we encourage you to discover and enjoy as much as we have. With each trip we make, we add to our collection of Argentine art in the apartment.
The apartment has its own private, elegant entrance with marble stairs up to the second floor (considered the 1st floor in Argentina - but there is NO elevator). World class restaurants, cafes, and gourmet grocery and wine shops are all in the neighborhood and within easy walking distance. Two blocks away you can enjoy the café lined Plaza Mitre for an early morning coffee before setting out into one of the most walkable cities in the world; three blocks in the other direction, you’ll find a Metro stop on Avenida Santa Fe. And with the apartment's central location in the city, everything Buenos Aires has to offer is a short taxi ride away.
Please note on some days when we have a guest checking in and out on the same day, the maid will not always finish the cleaning until 4pm, but you may checkin earlier on this understanding. If your going to arrive overnight between 6pm and 8am you need to have booked the extra night in advance and you will need to pay the concierge a check in fee of us$100 in cash on arrival. The apartment staff all leave normal family lives and this covers their overtime and expense at those hours. You pay out in usd$ cash 100/50 notes on arrival to the concierge who checks you in.
Normal check in Mon thru Friday is 2pm to 6pm and there is no extra charge. Weekends 6pm Friday to 8am Monday or public holidays incur the usd$100 ask out check in fee also.
Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit has been received. For stays of 14 days minimum an interim maid service is included to clean the apartment and change linen (unless otherwise stipulated).
Importantly in a noisy bustling city like Buenos Aires, all the bedrooms are at the rear of the apartment facing into a common area courtyard, not the street.
An office/study with desk, broadband internet access and wi-fi connection is tucked into a loft with skylight off the master bedroom. (There is also a very small bedroom (with bed slightly smaller than a twin) and bath in what was formerly the maid’s quarters which could accommodate a 5th person for a brief stay but only on request as it is normally kept locked.) Recently renovated by the same architect who did the Art Hotel, the apartment features 15 foot ceilings in the living and dining areas and master bedroom. The apartment also contains many antiques and features art work by several local artists which we encourage you to discover and enjoy as much as we have. With each trip we make, we add to our collection of Argentine art in the apartment.
The apartment has its own private, elegant entrance with marble stairs up to the second floor (considered the 1st floor in Argentina - but there is NO elevator). World class restaurants, cafes, and gourmet grocery and wine shops are all in the neighborhood and within easy walking distance. Two blocks away you can enjoy the café lined Plaza Mitre for an early morning coffee before setting out into one of the most walkable cities in the world; three blocks in the other direction, you’ll find a Metro stop on Avenida Santa Fe. And with the apartment's central location in the city, everything Buenos Aires has to offer is a short taxi ride away.
Please note on some days when we have a guest checking in and out on the same day, the maid will not always finish the cleaning until 4pm, but you may checkin earlier on this understanding. If your going to arrive overnight between 6pm and 8am you need to have booked the extra night in advance and you will need to pay the concierge a check in fee of us$100 in cash on arrival. The apartment staff all leave normal family lives and this covers their overtime and expense at those hours. You pay out in usd$ cash 100/50 notes on arrival to the concierge who checks you in.
Normal check in Mon thru Friday is 2pm to 6pm and there is no extra charge. Weekends 6pm Friday to 8am Monday or public holidays incur the usd$100 ask out check in fee also.
Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit has been received. For stays of 14 days minimum an interim maid service is included to clean the apartment and change linen (unless otherwise stipulated).
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Buenos Aires
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(60 Reviews)4.8
We made a great choice of this apartment for our weeklong trip in Buenos Aires. The neighborhood had plenty of great cafes, panaderias, and restaurants, and we always felt safe. Located either walking distance or a quick Uber/cab to just about anything you'd want to do in the city. The property manager, Federico, did a great job making sure we got in okay and took care of any other needs or questions we had. We had a great experience. Highly recommended.
4.8
The apartment is in an older building that shows its age but is commodious, clean and comfortable. Federico the concierge speaks excellent English and is extremely helpful and pleasant. It is a great place for a couple but the second bedroom is up a steep staircase with a low ceiling. Neighborhood feels safe with multiple dining options
4.8
This is a wonderful accommodation right in the heart of Buenos Aires. The location is excellent, very walkable to many of the sights you'll want to experience. The apartment is clean and spacious. The beds were very comfortable, and I loved the neighborhood. The owner is very prompt in answering any questions or concerns one might have. Highly recommend, great value and wonderful place to stay.
4.8
Location could not have been better. Also, we greatly enjoyed all of the room this property had to offer. Would definitely stay here again!!
4.8
We really enjoyed our stay in this property. It’s a gorgeous apartment, and we felt right at home in the neighborhood. We walked all over the city to experience BA authentically and felt very safe. We had quick responses from the property manager when needed any issues addressed. We’d love to stay here again.
4.8
It was our first visit to Buenos Aires and we feel so fortunate to have found such a beautiful property. In a word MAGICAL!
From beginning to end we had a great experience with the owner and the host. So helpful and thorough so there were no surprises during our stay. Federico was there for us to answer all of our questions from the minute we arrived to the time we left.
This gorgeous residence is right next to the most lovely little pastry shop, near coffee shops and quaint little restaurants. It is just around the corner from a supermarket and right where you want to be located if you are exploring the city.
If you are looking at where you want to stay during your visit to the area, we cannot recommend this home enough!!
4.8
Elegant and historic apartment in the heart of the city. Very spacious, full of light, and with french balconies to take the city in! The host and his partners were very available to us during the entire stay, making checking in, checking out, and anything in between seamless.
4.8
We just left from our stay in Buenos Aires and our family of 4 just loved the apartment and this city!! The apartment has great character, in a lovely neighborhood where we could walk to cafes and wonderful restaurants! We have two younger boys—7 and 10–and the amount of space was perfect for our family! We would stay here again in heartbeat. Hamish is a great communicator and we felt perfectly at home in our first time to Argentina! Miss BA already!
4.8
This was an excellent spot. The location was superb, our hosts helpful and communicative (and made us a pizza), and the actual suite beautiful. I would highly recommend this accommodation.
4.8
The apartment was exactly as pictured. It was exquisite, living up to an apartment in the “Paris of South America,” exuding elegance with beautiful high ceilings. We felt we were “living the life!” It was very spacious and filled with all the amenities. Just steps outside were a bakery, a wine shop, a corner market, a fruit store, a grocery store, restaurants and fabulous empanadas!!! Federico, the concierge, is a true treasure. He answered all of our questions & more. We miss him already. Thank you Hamish for all that you provided. Our trip to Argentina was perfect.
4.8
What a splendid apartment in a marvelous neighborhood. The concierge was very attentive, the accommodations could not have been better, and the central location was a blessing - many sights were within walking distance, as were many really fine restaurants and shops. The pastry shop that was literally next store was out of this world.
We'd happily stay here again!
4.8
This space is stunning and beautiful. We can't recommend it highly enough. The owner Hamish and his local manager Federico made us feel right at home. Hamish always had great tips to make our stay more pleasant and recommended some fabulous restaurants we never would have found. The apartment was spotless and in amazing condition for such an historic building. We felt truly welcome.
4.8
To begin, I'll say that we have been staying in similar places (40+ places) in many countries for the last 3 years and have not left 1 bad review until now.
The price of this stay for 1 month was close to what the price of staying in a 5 star hotel (for a foreigner paying in cash) in the city would be, so it is not cheap.
The apartment resembles the pictures, but upon closer inspection the quality does not live up to the grandeur of the place in photos.
Pros:
The bed is very comfortable, the apartment is spacious, great location to move around BA, good water pressure, nicely decorated for the most part, Fede the property manager was very responsive and helpful.
Cons:
There were many (~15) broken or malfunctioning parts of the home.
- broken blinds (in the main bedroom so light came in every morning - these had been broken by a previous guest)
- very dusty and dirty (including dead cockroaches, greasy pots and pans and 1 inch tall stacks of dust on the fans and window ledges)
- sinks with no functioning hot water in the master bedroom
- internet unusable in most of the house despite being told there were 15 mbps - we ended up having to use SIM cards for much of our data
-broken refrigerator shelf (it had been glued back together with a plastic ruler - we received a new fridge upon letting the property manager know)
- etc...
Some of these were fixed during our time there once we pointed them out, but it felt as though we were managing years worth of unmaintained things as guests, while working our day jobs. It seemed as though there had not been a thorough inspection of the apartment done before we arrived.
When we reached out to Hamish requesting a partial refund for the laundry list of maintenance we put time into, we received a very nasty email back where he decided he needed to chastise us. This email stated things such as "do your worst" (on the review), called us Peronists, mocked us for requesting some compromise when the services listed were not delivered and finally told us good luck screwing another company that you use in the future, as if to say we are terrible people.
Despite that, we are trying to leave a truthful and balanced review. Overall, I'd say if the apartment has many of these things fixed, it would be a lovely stay. Unfortunately, that was not our experience and the host's response was the worst part. Unnecessary, unprofessional and blatantly rude.
4.8
The apartment is magnificent. We are a family of 4 and it was perfect for us.
4.8
our stay in BA
our first time using Home Away. the apartment is very well located, charming and a very reasonable value. the BA host Ezequiel was really helpful and kind, providing many useful recommendations during our stay. i would definitely recommend this property.
4.8
A really stunning architectural apartment, full of art and culture. We loved it!
4.8
Fabulous!
A really stunning architectural apartment, full of art and culture. We loved it!
4.8
Perfect apartment in perfect, upscale location
Excellent service and property! All amenities as listed. Hamish and Ezequiel are perfect hosts. If looking for a safe and ideal location, close to major points of interest and easy access to transportation, you can’t ask for anything better! The apartment is so large and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, glassware and utensils. Very comfortable stay. Will probably book again in the future.
4.8
This is a fantastic apartment in an historic building, located in the Barrio Norte/ Recoleta area, in a very safe walkable neighborhood.
This apartment oozes charm from the front door to the living room. There are very high ceilings, an amazing master bedroom with adjoining master bath with a shower, and a loft with a TV/washer.
There are two additional bedrooms, and as a party of three, we had access to the upstairs loft/bedroom, which also has an adjoining bathroom and somewhat low ceilings, and a very low threshold. Great for children, but it can be difficult for a tall adult. (The third bedroom was on the main level and was locked.)
The sitting room was beautiful, as was the adjacent dining room. The kitchen is somewhat funky, and the quality of the kitchen supplies, cookware, and dinnerware do not live up to the high standard of the beautiful decorative touches throughout the apartment. This was not a problem for us because we preferred to dine out.
Ezekiel, who manages the apartment, was lovely and extremely helpful. He met us upon our arrival, explained the apartment to us, and was more than helpful in getting us started on our Argentine adventure.
4.8
Charm from the front door to the living room.
This is a fantastic apartment in an historic building, located in the Barrio Norte/ Recoleta area, in a very safe walkable neighborhood.
This apartment oozes charm from the front door to the living room. There are very high ceilings, an amazing master bedroom with adjoining master bath with a shower, and a loft with a TV/washer.
There are two additional bedrooms, and as a party of three, we had access to the upstairs loft/bedroom, which also has an adjoining bathroom and somewhat low ceilings, and a very low threshold. Great for children, but it can be difficult for a tall adult. (The third bedroom was on the main level and was locked.)
The sitting room was beautiful, as was the adjacent dining room. The kitchen is somewhat funky, and the quality of the kitchen supplies, cookware, and dinnerware do not live up to the high standard of the beautiful decorative touches throughout the apartment. This was not a problem for us because we preferred to dine out.
Ezekiel, who manages the apartment, was lovely and extremely helpful. He met us upon our arrival, explained the apartment to us, and was more than helpful in getting us started on our Argentine adventure.
4.8
Great Home!
We had a wonderful time staying in Recoleta. The home was set-up wonderfully. They thought of everything a traveler might need. Beautifully spacious and no street noise. Beautiful and historic. Close to all the places you want to see. Subt is a few blocks aways, grocery store around the corner and great cafes abound. Hamish was a wonderful and thoughtful host. Best place to stay!!!!
4.8
I liked the location and large rooms but did not like the street noise in front of the house and the toilet seats in the bathrooms. The owner can contact me for further feedback.
4.8
The apartment was perfect for our family. Plenty of room. Plenty of bathrooms. Great location. Easy access to the entire city by taxi, bus, or subway. We used a taxi the most since they are so plentiful and affordable. The majority of the taxi rides were under 100 pesos which is about $5. We would definitely come back and my mother who lives in Buenos Aires will be recommending this to all of her out of town guests.
4.8
The apartment was perfect for our family. Plenty of room. Plenty of bathrooms. Great location. Easy access to the entire city by taxi, bus, or subway. We used a taxi the most since they are so plentiful and affordable. The majority of the taxi rides were under 100 pesos which is about $5. We would definitely come back and my mother who lives in Buenos Aires will be recommending this to all of her out of town guests.
4.8
Great Location, Huge Apartment, Very Comfortable.
The apartment was perfect for our family. Plenty of room. Plenty of bathrooms. Great location. Easy access to the entire city by taxi, bus, or subway. We used a taxi the most since they are so plentiful and affordable. The majority of the taxi rides were under 100 pesos which is about $5. We would definitely come back and my mother who lives in Buenos Aires will be recommending this to all of her out of town guests.
4.8
We enjoyed our stay here. The home is very nice, and had everything we needed. The location was good and allowed walking everywhere. There are restaurants, shopping, grocery stores within easy walking.
Our only challenge was with the internet, and since we were on a working vacation, we rely on good, relatively fast internet connection. Some days I had to walk down to Starbucks to get work done. Otherwise, this was a great place to stay during our short visit to Buenos Aires.
4.8
Wonderful Home
Hamish's home is beautiful and the Recoleta is a great neighborhood from which to explore the city. BA City Apartments was great - they provided transportation to the airport and gave us an introduction to the apartment on the first day.
4.8
Good location, spacious home
We enjoyed our stay here. The home is very nice, and had everything we needed. The location was good and allowed walking everywhere. There are restaurants, shopping, grocery stores within easy walking.
Our only challenge was with the internet, and since we were on a working vacation, we rely on good, relatively fast internet connection. Some days I had to walk down to Starbucks to get work done. Otherwise, this was a great place to stay during our short visit to Buenos Aires.
4.8
Perfect Loction!
Great location to all the sights and very large apartment to rent. Hamish made the vacation easy and stress free! Large supermarket nearby / wine stores / restaurants / all made for a once in a lifetime vacation for us!
4.8
A little bit of Paris in the heart of Buenos Aires
Once in a while, you have the good fortune to come across a really exceptional apartment. This is one of them. Centrally located in beautiful Recoleta, this sophisticated rental boasted 20 foot ceilings, French doors onto a balcony, a large master bedroom and a chic and comfortable decor. Super friendly staff serviced the apartment and the neighborhood was packed with wonderful shops and specialty food stores. (Plus the owners leave you lists of all their favorite restaurants and vendors. )Will definitely rent again when we return to Buenos Aires!
4.8
Comfortable and spacious
Hamish is super friendly and prompt to reply to inquiries, questions and or concerns. The apartment is much larger than I had anticipated, the space is accentuated by high ceilings and proper lighting. It really sets the mood for a wonderful Buenos Aires visit. It would be hard to find such spectacular space with a central location for the price, take it from me (I have lived in Buenos Aires twice). I'd recommend this apartment to anyone and will make sure to book it in time for my next visit.
Thank you Hamish!
4.8
Perfect apartment in the heart of Buenos Aires
This beautifully renovated apartment is the perfect stay in BA. The main bedroom is spacious and light filled with a super comfortable king bed, ensuite and upstairs lounge. My friend stayed in the second bedroom which has two beds and an ensuite. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal and the main dining area is a great space to entertain and enjoy dinner.
The apartment is centrally located. Walking distance to all major museums, Recoleta Cemetery, botanical gardens, bars, restaurants, a liquor store, deli and a huge supermarket.
I used the nearby subway to get to Palermo, San Telmo and other parts of BA, but taxis are everywhere and cheap.
Do yourself a favor and book this apartment!
4.8
A Wonderful Stay
Our family of four visited Buenos Aires in June and loved our stay in this wonderful apartment. The location was superb, the apartment lovely and Hamish was responsive and helpful. We especially appreciated all of the recommendations and maps that were available to us in the apartment. The apartment is spacious and the kitchen well-stocked. We loved our time there!
4.8
Old School Buenos Aires
I spent two months in this lovely apartment in the heart of Recoleta. Charming, spacious and well appointed I was able to host several dinner parties with all the wine glasses, plates and service items needed.
Comfortable master bed and ensuite as well as an additional bedroom for my daughters when they came to visit.
The neighbourhood is friendly and there are good nearby restaurants. My favourite was Honorio. A few minutes walk to the subway and taxis always handy on the main street a half a block away. I would definitely recommend and hope to return myself.
4.8
Experienced Traveler
This apartment is extremely comfortable, attractive and convenient. The property managers and owner were very responsive. I have traveled all over the world and this is among the very best places I have stayed. I recommend it without reservation!!
4.8
Magnificent Apartment
Everything was fine we enjoyed the city the surrounding neighborhood was quaint and easy to quickly become acquainted with went shopping enjoyed new places like Puerto Madero, a tango show had delicious bifes at La Estancia, as well as chivito, in all a vibrant, young, and beautiful city, thank you for allowing us to use your magnificent apartment.
4.8
Convenient Location; Very Comfortable; Great Landlord
Centrally located in a neat Recoleta neighborhood. Very clean well kept place w/lots of character. Can't say enough about how accommodating the landlord is, and just how knowledgeable they are about area - which really helped. If you are coming from afar, this is a very nice place to stay and lowers the "unknown barrier" to nothing.
4.8
Recoleta apartment for a family of four
Overall, we were pleased with this apartment. The location is central, and there is a grocery nearby, as well as laundromat (no machine in apt.) It is comfortable and stylish, and quiet because the bedrooms are face an inner courtyard. One evening we lost power, and were waiting for an electrician, but I realized it was only our apt. and managed to track down someone who knew where the breakers for the building were located. My only issue is the additional cash fee charged by the BA City staff when we checked out. He came at 8 am Friday morning, and apparently this qualifies as an "early checkout". I think their time window for a "normal" checkout is too narrow and unfair. This has nothing to do with the owner , Hamish, who was prompt and professional to deal with, and refunded our deposit within days.
4.8
great location and space
perfect location at recoleta and barrio norte -- easy to walk many places. lots of space for two. attentive point of contact. comfortable furnishings.
Transactions with owner were quick, easy and simple -- Hamish was terrific.
possible extra perk for guests; though difficult, may be helpful to help find international guests somewhere to store luggage if they arrive before checkin etc....
4.8
Great time in Buenos Aries
My wife and I stayed in this beautiful apartment for five nights . We where blown away with the way the home was decorated. Fantastic ... The location was perfect, you could walk to all the hot spots in Recoleta. The owner Hamish was so helpful with all our needs. We have stayed in homes all around the world and this was one of the best. We highly recommend this and we will be back again.. Thanks for sharing your home with us...
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Buenos Aires?
The average price for a rental in Buenos Aires is $59 per night. This rental is $130 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Recoleta with History and Elegance (2,200 sq feet) 3 Bedroom* 3.5 Bathrooms*. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Recoleta with History and Elegance (2,200 sq feet) 3 Bedroom* 3.5 Bathrooms*. Enjoy the water!
Is Recoleta with History and Elegance (2,200 sq feet) 3 Bedroom* 3.5 Bathrooms* pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Recoleta with History and Elegance (2,200 sq feet) 3 Bedroom* 3.5 Bathrooms*?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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