After staying at Casa Lara for a month with two other friends, we had a great stay though some things could have been a lot better. Major props and kudos to the photographer and photo editors of the pictures advertising the listing because they did an incredible job in enhancing and selling the property compared to what you actually get.
Place is great if you're on a budget or don't want to spend a fortune, the hosts are INCREDIBLYresponsive and accommodating. I had no problems communicating, but my friends I stayed with complained their needs weren't met.
The place is an overall nice attempt at minimalism, which is cool if you're into that - but would I stay there again? Maybeeeeeeeee, idk.
I say if you come with a great group of people who plan to explore CDMX and don't really want to spend a lot of time in the apartment who really only need place to sleep, wash and change your clothes - then yes! If looking for more, then no.
PROS:
-Impeccable Location (truly the best area)
-Nice plants
-Decent Mattresses, no problems sleeping
-Communication, very responsive and timely
-Cleaning Crew & Laundry, they came every Wednesday for us
-Overall great and accommodating
CONS:
-Master bathroom feels very jail-cell like
-Had to request non-crusty towels
-Sink in the shared bathroom sprayed water directly on you as you're washing your hands
-Not very homey, but could be if more effort was put into the place.
- Weaker wifi signal in the master bedroom compared to the others