Thomas was traveling when I arrived, but his business partner Juan Carlos greeted me happily at the door, keys in hand. The house and apartment are exactly as pictured: lush, relaxing, comfortable. Flowers and fruit trees fill the atrium and roof deck, making the place feel more like an oasis than a generic pied-a-terre. Mexico City is like any big metropolis: loud, dirty, and exhausting. I relished the knowledge that I got to come home to the tranquility of this apartment at the end of each day. The neighborhood is FABULOUS. Each DF resident that I met told me what a great location this is. Every block within a 10-15 minute walk is dotted with cool new bars and restaurants, overflowing with young people drinking, eating, and socializing. It's hard not to make at least one new friend a night just by going out and chatting with the people seated near you. Mexico City is undergoing a cultural renaissance, it seems, and Roma/Condesa are right at the heart of it. With this apartment, you're perfectly situated on the border between the two, within a quick walk of Parque Mexico and Parque Espana, as well as a 15 minute walk from the Sevilla or Insurgentes stations on Linea 1 of the subway. I also walked to Chapultepec Park and all its museums more than once - a short and pleasant stroll. But again, Condesa and Roma are so charming that you might want to just spend a few days exploring them on foot. All in all, Mexico City far surpassed all expectations, and this apartment played a huge role in my sense of satisfaction. I guarantee you won't find a nicer, more peaceful place to stay for this price in Roma or Condesa. You'll live like a local, and it'll make your experience in DF infinitely more memorable.