Erika and J.C’s place is located in one of the best spots in Polanco! It’s close to a large grocery store and mall and across from that is another large mall and tons of restaurants. It’s about a 15 minute walk to Ave. Presidential Masaryk (not sure of spelling) which is the street where a lot of higher end shops and restaurants are located. It’s absolutely beautiful and the overall area is super safe and close to some great museums.
Overall communication and response was great as well!
The apartment is very safe and the doormen were fantastic. They didn’t speak much English but my translation app came in handy and they were wonderful. Elevator is small but perfect.
The apartment itself was really nice and spacious. Unfortunately, the bathroom floors and floors in general didn’t appear to be as clean as they should have otherwise been. No portable heater and it did get a little chilly. If you’d like one, make sure they have it available before arriving. I had asked about one initially and was told there was one available only to find that it wasn’t. They did offer to get one once I inquired about it a second time but by then we only had another day left so not worth it. Also, oven was difficult to figure out and didn’t see a manual, also a very small oven, bought a standard smaller baking sheet and it still didn’t fit. No big deal but if you like to cook you may find it a little frustrating. It’s a gas stove if you like gas.
I did purchase several spices and cooking oils so whoever stays there next you’ll have it for your disposal unless thrown out. There is a washer and a drying rack, no dryer which was fine and worked well but the washer is loud so don’t do laundry overnight or while sleeping. We didn’t mind it much but others might.
The showers and the double bed were our least favorite of the flat. The first 5-7 minutes of your shower is the best and then the hot water goes and so does the water pressure. The bed was not overly comfortable. By the time we left (we stayed a week) our backs were aching. Maybe adding a foam pad might help.
Overall, not a bad stay and would stay again if a shorter visit.