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  1. #71
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wild Walleye
    Pot.

    Read the previous posts, particularly those by Jackson (he runs this joint and has apartments for rent) who points out three supporters of this site who also provide apartments for rent.

    http://www.apartmentsinba.com

    http://barts.com.ar/barts/a/

    http://www.rentingba.com

    I believe that bairesrent. Com. Ar is also an advertiser on this site.

    Also, check out posts about positive experiences had by MiamiBob and Mbrionzi (among others)

    Many of the senior members here have rented from multiple companies and have a broad understanding and opinion as to who is the best. They will also give you some insight into which groups are most accommodating, taking into account that customer service in Argentina may not be the same as you might find in other locals. You should also look for companies to avoid.
    Hi WW,

    The owner of BARTS a few months ago absconded with a member's reservation deposit and disappeared off the map, and thus he is no longer permitted to promote his rental apartments on AP.

    The owner of rentingBA a few months ago advised me that he is no longer interested in renting to AP members and requested that I remove all posts related to his apartments from the website. As he advised me, he did not believe that his apartments or his customer service practices were being fairly reviewed by the forum members.

    Thanks,

    Jackson

  2. #70
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    Potemkin,

    Just a couple of observations:

    1. In my opinion, $75-$100 USD per day for a 2 bedroom apartment in Recoleta impresses me as a suspiciously low rate for such an apartment, and specifically because...

    2. In a large majority of apartments advertised as having 2 bedrooms, the 2nd bedroom is in fact the apartment's maid's quarters that has been magically "converted" into a 2nd bedroom for marketing purposes. There's nothing inherently wrong with the maid's quarters per se, but they are generally...

    A. Quite small (6ft x 6ft, 5ft x 7 ft, etc.
    B. Accessible only through the back of the kitchen.
    C. Include only a 1/2 bath (no shower)
    D. Furnished with a single bunk bed.

    The point is that all two bedroom apartments are not equal.

    Thanks,

    Jackson

    Quote Originally Posted by Potemkin
    Hello,

    Since I am looking to rent in August (August 10-28) I looked at your posts and actually checked that websire, www.discoverba.com, among some others.

    I am interested in renting a nice 2 bedroom apartment in a good part of Recoleta, preferably with a balcony, quiet, to share with a friend. I see they offer some 2 bedroom's for about US$75-100 a day. Now, I do not know BA prices, but I saw similar offers on the websites barts.com and recoletapartments.com, and others. This particular website www.discoverba.com does not seem out of line in prices, as they all seem to list very similar prices. Now, is this all just a "gringo" scheme, in English-language websites, and Spanish-speakers can rent comparable apartments for 2-3 weeks a lot cheaper? If this is the case, I could stay in a hotel the first night and look for an apartment when in BA. Not that I really want to do that, unless there is no other way. I wonder if I will find something comparable a lot cheaper if I go around looking (and I am not sure how to do that: whom do you contct then?

    Please give us your wisdom here.

  3. #69

    About prices -- is it overpriced?

    Hello,

    Since I am looking to rent in August (August 10-28) I looked at your posts and actually checked that websire, www.discoverba.com, among some others.

    I am interested in renting a nice 2 bedroom apartment in a good part of Recoleta, preferably with a balcony, quiet, to share with a friend. I see they offer some 2 bedroom's for about US$75-100 a day. Now, I do not know BA prices, but I saw similar offers on the websites barts.com and recoletapartments.com, and others. This particular website www.discoverba.com does not seem out of line in prices, as they all seem to list very similar prices. Now, is this all just a "gringo" scheme, in English-language websites, and Spanish-speakers can rent comparable apartments for 2-3 weeks a lot cheaper? If this is the case, I could stay in a hotel the first night and look for an apartment when in BA. Not that I really want to do that, unless there is no other way. I wonder if I will find something comparable a lot cheaper if I go around looking (and I am not sure how to do that: whom do you contct then?

    Please give us your wisdom here.

  4. #68

    Also

    Break out google maps and find the intersections (if a link / map isn't provided for you) While an apt may be in Recoleta, it may not be convenient to some activities. You may also want to orrient yourself with Jackson's cheat sheet and the relevant locations.

    For instance, if you want to spend time in the Recoleta biloches and only have a couple of blocks to walk home with dessert, you might not want an apartment near Patio Bullrich, and so on.

  5. #67

    Read the previous posts

    Pot

    Read the previous posts, particularly those by Jackson (he runs this joint and has apartments for rent) who points out three supporters of this site who also provide apartments for rent.

    http://www.apartmentsinba.com

    http://barts.com.ar/barts/a/

    http://www.rentingba.com

    I believe that bairesrent.com.ar is also an advertiser on this site.

    Also, check out posts about positive experiences had by MiamiBob and Mbrionzi (among others)

    Many of the senior members here have rented from multiple companies and have a broad understanding and opinion as to who is the best. They will also give you some insight into which groups are most accommodating, taking into account that customer service in Argentina may not be the same as you might find in other locals. You should also look for companies to avoid.

  6. #66

    Looking for a nice 2 bedroom August 10-28

    Posting this to get some advice, if possible.

    I will be in BA from August 10 through 28-th, and a friend of mine will join me for 10 days of that time. He and I decisded to share a 2-bedroom apartment, so that we can invite girls to it, etc. I see some possibilities in Recoleta on a 'luxury" apartments website http://www.recoletapartments.com/bue...-2bedroom.html. They will cost us about US$110-120 a day, but it looks very nice, about 100 square meters, with balconies, in a nice area of Recoleta, allegedly quiet. But the website is in English, which makes me a bit suspicios that this is a "gringo" price (although in many countries this would be a very resonable price for such an apartment) Please tell me: is it reasonable and fair, or should I do something else?

    In principle, I could come to BA, stay one night in a hotel, and see these and other places for myself. Of course this will be more hussle, and I would essentially lose the day out of my trip, and I guess it is possible that some of the nicer apartments are easier to get ahead of time rather than on the last moment.

    Any advie along these lines will be highly appreciated.

  7. #65

    What are You sleeping on?

    It is funny that in the U. S. we are not allowed to resell our old Mattresses, but in Argentina they can.

  8. #64

    2 month stay

    I am planning to stay in BA for the months of Sept. And October. I will be traveling with the GF so the rental is for 2 people. My priorities are a nice clean and secure apt, in good location with internet and voip if possible.

    I guess Recoletta and Palermo are the in places to stay but would actually prefer downtown as the GF has spent a few weeks with me at Hotel Plaza and feels comfortable with the area. Since I have to work while in BA having the GF not be bored stiff would be nice. I am also open to staying in other areas if the apt is to my liking, heck it would be nice to get to know another neighborhood etc.

    Would prefer to pay by credit debit card as my employer will be footing the bill and I am not sure they could figure out paying cash etc. I guess I could always pay cash and expense it.

    I'd say budget would be up to 2,000 per month. I am sure there are options for much less than that as well.

  9. #63
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    I call bulllshit


  10. #62
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quick78
    Yes, I have looked at those sites, but its been hard to find apartments the days that I'm heading down there. March 12-21st. Is there something going on in Buenos Aires that week that I should be aware of? I've been searching since mid Feb. And that week seems very popular.
    Hi Quick78,

    My large, 1,000 SF one bedroom apartment on the corner of Callao and Alvear, in a very upscale building one block from Black and Shampoo, is available for those dates, and I can rent it to you for only $60 USD per night.

    You can use your credit card to guarantee your reservation and to act as your damage security deposit.

    http://www.apartmentsinba.com/callao1/index.html

    Thanks,

    Jackson

  11. #61
    Quote Originally Posted by Jackson
    Hi Quick78,

    Did you consider my apartments or any of the apartments offered by the guys who actually support this forum with both their advertising dollars and with their contributions?

    http://www.apartmentsinba.com

    http://barts.com.ar/barts/a/

    http://www.rentingba.com

    I don't know how the other guys, but when renting my apartments you can use your credit card as your security deposit in the same way as when you rent a car, so you don't need to bring the extra cash.

    Thanks,

    Jackson
    Yes, I have looked at those sites, but its been hard to find apartments the days that I'm heading down there. March 12-21st. Is there something going on in Buenos Aires that week that I should be aware of? I've been searching since mid Feb. And that week seems very popular.

  12. #60
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quick78
    It will be my first time down in Argentina. I've looked at sites like BAHabitat, apartmentsba. Com, and found one called friendlyrentals. Com. They seem to have good deals and aren't asking for an $800 deposit, like apartmentsba is. I wanted to know if anyone has used them.

    Thanks.

    Q
    Hi Quick78,

    Did you consider my apartments or any of the apartments offered by the guys who actually support this forum with both their advertising dollars and with their contributions?

    http://www.apartmentsinba.com

    http://barts.com.ar/barts/a/

    http://www.rentingba.com

    I don't know how the other guys, but when renting my apartments you can use your credit card as your security deposit in the same way as when you rent a car, so you don't need to bring the extra cash.

    Thanks,

    Jackson

  13. #59

    apartment for sublet for short term

    If anybody coming to town end of this month and does not have arrangements made or stuck for apartment for shortterm (Mar 31-April 7) I will be going fishing for that week and would sublet my apartment for a very reasonable rate - under $30usd / night. It is not big, but is in great area (ayacucho / pena) very quiet (room does not face street) has wifi, good tv, etc.

  14. #58
    I used BAhabitat on a previous trip. I negotiated a zero deposit over the phone. I had a nice place in an older building with foot thick walls that was so quiet you could have had a firing squad at Nueve De Julio and I could have slept through it at Cerrito and Libertad.

    I would have stayed in the same place this time if it was available.

    There is a metric shit ton of available apartments in this town. Tourism is way down, and its the end of the peak season. I would negotiate the listed price and deposit and get an apartment not facing the street.

    I would shy away from a newer building on a busy street. The newer buildings have a big noise problem with the buses going by. They are built really thin. Its not only the outside walls, the ceilings are thin. I feel bad for the people below me in the apartment I am in now.

  15. #57

    Anyone use Friendlyrentals. Com?

    It will be my first time down in Argentina. I've looked at sites like BAHabitat, apartmentsba.com, and found one called friendlyrentals.com. They seem to have good deals and aren't asking for an $800 deposit, like apartmentsba is. I wanted to know if anyone has used them.

    Thanks

    Q

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