My stay in the home of Luis and Leo was a lovely experience. Their home is full, beyond full, of wonderful souvenirs of their own travels, together with beautiful pieces from their life in Mexico City, and it is all quite charming. One could spend a day just touring their sitting rooms.
My own room, at the top of three flights of stairs was clean and lightly decorated, with plenty of storage, TV, AC, a fridge a coffee maker, and a silent ceiling fan. The bed is firm and super comfy. Unless you intend to stay in your room the whole time, it’s plenty spacious for two. But why would you? This room opens onto a rooftop garden with flowers and fruit, and lots of seating, shaded or sun drenched.
The bathroom is small, but sparkling, with lots of high-pressure hot water.
Throughout the house, all is cool and comfortable.
If you are as forgetful as I am, those three flights will give you a workout, but it’s totally worth it for the private world this rooftop affords. I think other guests are allowed the garden, but none of the other nice guests ever appeared there.
Luis picked me up (at 5:30 am!) and told city stories as we drove to his home. He gave me a quick tour, introduced me to the ferocious (not) chihuahuas, laid down a very few rules, and left me to rest up.
A fully furnished kitchen is available for you and the other guests to share. It would be comfortable and easy to prepare your own meals.
During my too short stay, Luis was ever present via text, rarely encountered even when he was home. This review will tell you that I text, a lot!!, but Luis responded with cheerful and helpful information to each and every message.
Luis offers guided tours, carefully orchestrated, but also completely customizable. I’m not a “tour guy” - I thought, but my guide Rene and driver, Luis Angel, whisked me quickly and efficiently to places it’d have taken hours to arrange and get to on my own. Rene took me places and brought things to my attention that I could never have found without his help. In particular, the one day visit to Teotihuacan and the Basilica of our Lady of Guadeloupe, among other stops, was magical and full of marvels, all presented without a hint of lecture. The tours are a bargain, and really a major time saver!
A little note about Angie, the lady who maintains this home. There are so many treasures, and not a speck of dust to be found! Let her do your laundry while you’re out exploring. She speaks almost no English (and I, no Spanish); she is tireless, and has an award winning smile!
Do stay with Luis and Leo! And Angie!
-Doug Wells