Mat’s guesthouse is an idyllic setting to be found in a city… The description is accurate in regard to the lovely (!) enclosed garden… I was traveling alone, and particularly appreciated the true sense of security and comfort. I was able to sleep with windows open without a second thought as to my safety. The entire property is walled from the street, & the casita has a gated (barred?) door that can be locked in addition to the entry door. All windows look out into the garden, which receives a good amount of sun during the day. As previously noted by others, the location is very close to all transportation. The purpose of my visit was to stay at home, rather than go sightseeing, so consider that perspective. The casita is well designed w/small skylights throughout which give an open feel… bright bathroom w/roomy shower & good hot water; I found the bed very comfortable (had to force myself to get up!) & there is plenty of storage. The downstairs room houses the ‘cooking’ space & seating area with tv…It’s an inviting & comfortable (albeit small), which is fine for relaxing after a day out. It might not be the place for someone (as in my case) who plans on preparing meals & staying in: There's a small refrigerator & large microwave, yet obviously have limitations. It’s more a setup for those who may have food delivered, as there are no real kitchen tools to enable one to make something in other than a cereal size bowl. There's a water cooker, & no coffee maker.
I was welcomed (as opposed to just being greeted!) by Paulina, Cristóbal, & an enchanting small dog (in my opinion, all three added value to the place!) The humans are lovely, & Paulina lives in the big house… she could not have been nicer or helpful. Cristóbal is a friend of the owner who happened to be away with her family while I was there, & he made a point of emphasizing his availability for anything or information that I might need. FYI, he speaks french, italian and english in addition to spanish. I feel confident in assuming that had I planned a longer stay (unfortunately I was too slow to book more days!), that I would have been accommodated with my kitchen needs. The downstairs is a bit on the dark side, something that is less likely to be an issue with those planning on going out, & does have a table on which to work,… Casita is situated between Coyoacan & San Angel, both particularly appealing charming parts of the city, w/much to see, home of Cineteca Nacional, very walkable w/great local markets, beautiful squares & parks which are highly used. The loveliness of the casita & caretakers cannot be overstated! ¡Gracias!