Ruben's is one of the best Airbnbs in the city--we know because we've stayed in a lot of them! We come to the city 2-3 times per year for times ranging from a week to a month to see our family. Santa Maria is a beautiful, friendly, safe, and central family neighborhood. Thankfully, it's not as touristy as the Roma or Condesa, so you get a sense of the "real" CDMX and it's a cheaper and more meaningful stay. The center of the neighborhood is the beautiful Kiosko Morisco, a stunning park where everyone goes to walk their dogs, take a coffee, and chat with friends. Less than a three minute walk away, there is also the Forum Buenavista, a sort of mall that is well connected by every sort of transportation--metro/subway, metrobus/minibus, and trains (going into the state of Mexico). It's SO easy to get to the center, but nice to return to a calmer neighborhood at night to relax after a long day. Thus if you didn't want to walk to many sites (you could if you wanted), there are various forms of transportation from which to choose. The neighborhood food is unparalleled! There are delicious tortas (sandwiches) from ShangriLa 30 seconds away from the apt. In under a five minute walk away there is the Casa di Toño (a very affordable local chain serving amazing pozole and good antojitos), the Russian place (people love their empanadas), Las Ramonas (amazing tacos and awesome fresh juices), and about a hundred good coffee places (we like Huma, in the park, and there's a newish cute place in Calle Santa Maria called El pan de Maria that is adorable!) The apartment itself is perfect--it's impeccably clean and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. We've stayed here twice now, and we notice that he's always making little changes to make things even better and more comfortable--it's clear he really cares about his home and his guests. Ruben has decorated the place with lovely typical handicrafts and is always SO kind and available (we don't usually need anything because our family lives nearby, but we are so grateful to know that Ruben is available if we need anything.) Anyway, to sum it up: STAY HERE! And have a great trip to this beautiful city. :)