What a wonderful little flat on the top level of a building in Roma Norte! Cloe’s communication leading up to my arrival was quick and clear. The neighbourhood is safe and in general it seems much of the fear-mongering about CDMX, particularly when staying in foreigner-friendly areas like La Roma, is straight up disinformation. Just don’t be oblivious! I particularly enjoyed walking to get coffee and breakfast in the early mornings when the streets are peaceful and glowing and workers are starting their days.
There are lots of amenities nearby: convenience stores, farmacias, parks to cool down, the subway, and toooons of spots to eat and drink. I particularly enjoyed the brew at Cardinal, around the corner, and ended up bringing some of their beans back home. I didn’t use the grocery store but did notice them in the neighbourhood.
The flat itself was lovely - minimalist, calming, and cozy to return to after long days out and about in the busy city. It felt like a home away from home. AirBNB showed me tons of modern condos but I wanted to stay in a place that was comfortable with a bit of local character. I found Cloe’s description of the space to be accurate - if anything the photos don’t do it justice! I’m a light sleeper but had no problem with street noise, which is present (it’s a city!) but definitely quiets down as it gets late. The bed was super comfortable, the shower was great, and the Wifi reliable. I really liked that there was an artist working on the first floor! During my stay he changed out one of the pieces in the hallway, and it was nice to encounter his work coming in and out of the building. I also really loved lounging in the hammock in the evenings! I would recommend bringing house shoes as dust invariably tracks into the space.
Two things to expect: There are detailed and very accurate instructions provided about the locks, but it took me a couple days to figure out the rhythm. Don’t panic, you’ll figure it out. Also the dogs! They are absolutely sweet and friendly, but also curious about people and so I’ll note that they’re on the bigger side which might be intimidating to people who don’t spend time around dogs. They stay on their levels of the building, don’t bark much, and respond immediately to Cloe’s commands. I loved their warm and eager energy!