The best AirBnB we have ever stayed. We love AirBnB for many different reasons. First it was the places are much nicer than hotels when you travel, as I do. But I have evolved in my thoughts about looking for "nicer" and "cheaper". I love the experience of staying someplace where I have a memorable experience. I want clean but not necessarily new. The people and the history of the location are now more important to me than the bed and shower.
Much of Maria's hacienda is over 100 years old. This is a real home. While it is old and full of patina, the place is kept immaculate by the onsite staff. They live in what used to be the servants quarters, but they are not servants, Esperanza and her son Efrain are wonderful people who love to help you have a very memorable stay.
Don't expect to cook or use the kitchen here. Esperanza is an amazing chef. We had the best breakfasts every morning and several nights we had dinner parties where Esperanza made a gourmet Mexican meal that rivals anything we have had at the best restaurants in the world. Don't miss the opportunity to have dinner there!
Every days the beds are made up and fresh filtered water is in the room. There is a buzzer in each room to let staff know you need something.
This is a 100 plus year home of a wonderful family who originally came from Cornwall, England in the late 1800's when the tin mines gave out. The pictures of family starting from the 1800's made us feel like we were part of the family.
The back yard is literally a secret garden, with all kinds of flowers, 200 year old giant trees and fruit. A wonderful treat and respite from the big city.
The stay here is not a place to sleep like a hotel. The beds are very comfortable and are made every day and the bathrooms are cleaned every day like a hotel, but this home and stay will be experiential if you let it.
Maria is a wonderful host. I cannot say to many nice things about her and her wonderful home. Do not miss the chance to know Maria, she is a psychologist and a Montessori teacher who is doing some amazing work with children.
This will be our new home every time we return to Mexico City.
Thank you so much, Maria, Esperanza and Efrain for your wonderful home, food, hospitality but most of all your friendship.