Ruy’s place is very comfortable and peaceful. Ruy is responsive and easygoing. Be sure to ask for recommendations in the area. There’s always things going on but you may... read more not know.

  I enjoyed Ruy’s place. The terrace is wonderful. The neighborhood is super walkable and feels very local and authentic.

Pros:
- The terrace
- The neighborhood
- Ruy
-... read more Lots of restaurants and small stores nearby

Cons:
- Can be noisy at night. Loud and late. Most nights it’s fine. And some nights it isn’t.
- 5th-floor walk-up.
- Lots of big furniture makes it feel smaller than it is.

  Ruy is an amazing host one of the most responsive I’ve ever had on Airbnb. The apartment is as advertised, and the balcony on the roof gives an incredible... read more view of the city. The neighborhood is lively, and has everything you need within just a couple blocks. The La Magnolia neighborhood of Envigado is pure Colombian at heart, so if you’re looking for that experience, you won’t be dissapointed

  Bel appartement et superbe vue depuis la terrasse. Le quartier est très sympa et la wifi est parfaite pour travailler

  This stay was perfect. Ruy is amazing and helpful. The apartment is spectacular, spacious, clean and scenic. The rooftop layout and view is unforgettable. The area provides easy accessibility around... read more Medellín. The neighborhood is safe and walkable. Everything you need is within a 4-10minute walk. Just like Ruy, the neighbors in the surrounding area are just as kind and respectful. This place is a gem!

  Amazing stay! 10/10 would recommend and was perfect for my long term visit as a digital nomad.

From the amazing 360 view of Medellin, beautiful kitchen, and comfortable... read more apartment it was all great.

The location was walking distance to some good restaurants, gyms, and grocery stores. Plus Viva Envigado, a huge mall, is nearby.

On top of all that Ruy was a excellent and responsive host that was easy to get along with.

  I stayed for two months, and would consider staying again because of the location, the terrace, and Ruy (the host). It's located in a part of envigado that has lots... read more of shops and restaurants, and the view both from the apartment and the terrace were absolute highlights of the stay. Ruy was communicative, helped with issues, and had good local recommendations for food. Truly a great host.

Things I wish I would have known for any stay longer than one week:
Bedroom: the bed is a futon, not a mattress (and gave my partner a backache), had to put blanket over the blinds to make it dark enough to sleep past 6 am
Kitchen: Oven doesn't work, understocked with cooking equipment, dish rack is rusty
Living room: Couch was a bit stained (Ruy said he will wash it after I leave so should be fixed!)
Noise: As others noted, the apartment has a bar downstairs and I heard music most days 5 pm - 12 am

I really enjoyed my stay, just wanted others to have all the info when making long-term stay decisions

  I stayed at Ruys place for a month, and here are my thoughts:

Pros:
- Very well located. It is in a very walkable neighborhood, everything you need is... read more nearby.
- Safe neighborhood. Envigado is considered one of the safest neighborhoods in Medellin. I felt safe walking alone at all hours.
- Fast internet. I got around 70Mbs.
- Comfortable couch.
- Nice private rooftop.

Cons:
- It was a bit loud. To be fair, I stayed the month of December which is very festive in Medellin. That being said, I would often hear loud music being played outside until the early hours of the morning, and the windows didn't do much to block the noise.

  Had a great stay at Ruy's place. The rooftop view is amazing, the neighborhood is very safe and walkable. 7 min walk to great restaurants and walkable to the mall.... read more Ruy was very helpful during my stay. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. I would for sure stay again!

  Great place in a quiet neighborhood away from the commotion of El Poblado. Envigado is a safe area and the people are friendly.

  Loved my stay at Ruy’s in Envigado! It’s much more of a local feel than the more touristy areas of Medellin and views of the city from his apartment and... read more rooftop are priceless. Was very easy & cheap to Uber over to El Poblado/other areas I wanted to see. Ruy was super accommodating to help get me access to the apartment late at night even though he wasn’t in town and he gave so many useful tips for the neighborhood. This was most appreciated as I was traveling alone and it was my first time in the country. Wish I had more days to spend there - hope to come back to Colombia again very soon!

  Great location

  We had a great stay in Ruy's apartment! Really enjoyed the quiet residential neighborhood and amazing penthouse views.

  Ruy’s place in Envigado is simply super! It’s spacious with two balconies. There is roof access where you can lounge in the hammock or sit in one of two chairs.... read more The view is absolutely stunning. As a host, Ruy is both accommodating and he respects one’s privacy. Envigado is a wonderful neighborhood filled with kind people, excellent restaurants, wild flowers and unlimited access to tinto. Thank you Ruy and thank you Envigado!

  All good.

  I had an amazing stay. The place is exactly as advertised. A ton of natural sunlight and fantastic views from both the balconies and the rooftop. The neighborhood was very... read more safe and walkable with many nice restaurants, the metro, the mall and the town center all within walking distance. It's also just near the border of Poblado so only a short Uber or Taxi ride away from the popular tourist areas as well as some nice nature excursions. I love that it's a more local vibe and you can experience the culture much better in this area. I absolutely love Envigado and feel it's the perfect location in the valley to stay. Ruy had great communication and offered a lot of good information, recommendations and tips. I look forward to returning in the future and highly recommend this place.

  I stayed at Ruy's place for 1 month and it was simply wonderful! Ruy is very friendly, punctual, responsible and responsive. Yes, like other reviews mention, during the week he... read more stays at the floor above, but you get all the privacy you need.

This listing's interior design is very unique, and, in my opinion, very stylish. There is a lot of wooden furniture, and some great photography by Ruy's father. The kitchen cabinets are wood too, and a large part of the kitchen has a mosaic, placed tile by tile by Ruy's father. The place feels very warm and authentic. For me this was crucial, as I spent quite a bit of time working from here.

Ordering food to the place is easy via Rappi. You're a 10 minute walk away from Parque Envigado, kind of a square surrounded by many shops and restaurants. The chess players there are easy-going, friendly and invited me for many games.

The area is safe and great to walk around. I walked to Central Mayorista a bunch of times to score the most delicious fruits, including mangosteen and rambutan. The internet is very fast and stable, with only 1 or 2 short drop-outs over the course of a month. I had no problems doing heavy work.

Overall highly recommended!

  My girlfriend and I enjoyed our stay. The place was private, the bed was comfy, it was in a nice neighbourhood and the rooftop view was amazing. Thanks Ruy

  Rudy’s place was very clean, cozy, and well equipped. The apartment has amazing views of Medellin & the natural sunlight was a big plus for us. The terrace was breathtaking... read more especially during sunrise. The host was great, there was smooth
Communication and in the entrance of the kitchen he provides a cork board with lots of excursion options, take out, community events, etc. The only thing that was a hassle was not having the option to buzz in my partner so I would have to go down every time. I did not know the building did not have an elevator as it is mentioned in a random section of the Airbnb description towards the bottom instead of in the beginning. I have sciatica so it was challenging but on a positive note I got some exercise in lol. Aside that, no complaints. The building is very clean and in an awesome location close to everything you need. This was an awesome stay, definitely recommend!

  great host, great place and great location.

I really enjoyed this place and the location was close enough to the main restaurant/bar area but far enough to not... read more hear the noise from them. Even in the main restaurant/bar area, it's not loud like most areas in Poblado and Laureles. Way more peaceful and relaxed feel in Envigado which is ideal for me. If you're looking for a loud party scene, maybe not for you.

Was also nice seeing all the locals hanging out at all the little street bars/shops/stores. Gave me a nice feeling of safety.

The unit itself has a small bedroom which I don't mind as I'm only in my bedroom to sleep. The bathroom is also a bit small but very functional. Living room was a nice size with a big comfortable sofa. Nice full kitchen which is great if you enjoy cooking which I do. The private rooftop patio is beautiful with 360 degree views.

The host Ruy was great at communicating and very responsive to a couple small issues that came up.

There's no elevator which was fine for me as I can use the exercise but that might not be good for some people.

I'd definitely stay here again when and if the opportunity comes up.