Mary Carmen could not have been a nicer hostess.
The Cuauhtémoc neighborhood is extremely convenient. The exact location where Mary Carmen lives is more deserted than some nearby streets, but cops make rounds on foot and the atmosphere feels safe, everyone I saw and ran into seemed friendly and cool.
The building inside and out is dingy but for the price I expected this, and the building is clean and secure.
The apartment is a walk-up. The apartment finishings are not shiny new (again: for the price I did not expect them to be), but the place has warmth and character: high ceilngs, wood floors. It is simply but tastefully decorated, with antiques, crafts, and art work on the walls. The bed and bedding are comfortable.
I detected a slight smell of cigarette smoke. I should have checked on this in advance, I blame no one.