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10/10 Excellent
Sandy A.
Aug 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A taste of Spain in the hills of Surco, Lima, Peru
The building itself is lovely on the exterior. You are greeted by a quaint fenced-in courtyard. Once inside, an beautiful interior fountain is the central focus (although not in operation at the time). The condo unit is up 5 flight of stairs. It has all of the amenities that you would need, and the hot tub was a godsend on those cold, Peruvian winter evenings. The Queen-sized pull-out sofa is really only suitable for one person to sleep on. The other half is based on two ottomans set together, with hard wood in between. If you are there during the winter months as we were, you'll need to dress appropriately, as there is no heat in the unit and the dampness is pervasive.
The unit and the public spaces of the building were neat and tidy, and quiet. We really enjoyed the Spanish style of the building and the unit.
The surrounding area was quite noisy, however. We were kept awake on different nights by Independence Day celebrations (expected, but maybe not expected until 3am), and outdoor karaoke (completely unexpected). We were both kept awake, and then later woken up but various dogs barking and car alarms going off in the nieghbourhood, and also jack-hammering, as there is much housing construction nearby. We remedied this with the purchase of ear-plugs, which I highly recommend. The landscape and architecture are such that sound really carries, and actually seems to amplify.
There are some shops and restaurant within about a 35 minute walk (or short Uber ride). The return trip is essentially all uphill, which is great exercise. There are a couple of small convenience shops within a short walking distance that you can purchase water, snacks, some fruit and other basics from.
The owner as well as the property manager were very kind and helpful, and truly went out of their way to greet us at a rather ungodly hour of the morning. Marcelo provided us with recommendations for grocery shopping, restaurants and some local attractions, which we happily took advantage of.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay. It felt like a safe community, and we had no issues walking around and exploring the area.
Sandy A.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019