Minerva and Hector are incredibly gracious hosts! They clearly enjoy having guests from all over the world in their five Villas. This is the second time I have stayed with them, and it is as if they are my family in Mexico City now. Their Spanish colonial home in the heart of Coyoacán is spacious, well-equipped, and ideal for short-term or longer-term boarders. The location is second to none, close to the Frida Kahlo house and the central gardens in Coyoacán. The rooms are comforatble, with great bathrooms, and plenty of space for storage. The rooftop patio is also a great place to spend a lazy morning reading, having a refreshment, and talking with fellow guests. Villa Carmen is a great place for a writing retreat or research visit, since it comes with a larger desk and space for bookshelves. The environment and amenities are there to make you feel welcome and at home in a sometimes chaotic, but no less lovely, city. It's a great place to recharge and to call your home base while taking in Mexico City.