Mara's apartment is the absolute best thing you can do for your stay in Mexico City. The space itself is in a stunning art deco masterpiece right on the park and close to the best cafes, taquerias, and bars. You can walk or bike everywhere and the neighborhood is quiet, comfortable, and stately.
The apartment itself has a ton of natural light, space, and tastefully respects its classic origins with modern updates. The best shower water pressure I've experienced in Mexico City, a fully stocked kitchen, and a ton of living, working, and relaxing space in addition to two sizable bedrooms round it all out.
I found myself marveling at furniture, art, and finishings, hoping to take a bit of design inspiration back to my own apartment - Mara has an incredible eye for design, and it shows. This does not feel anything like your typical cookiecutter made-for-Airbnb apartment. One delightful feature was a Japanese water filter that made it possible to drink tap water and avoid buying countless disposable water bottles. We also took full advantage of the citrus juicer and coffee maker, juicing fresh orange juice and making our own coffee daily.
Both the large bed in one bedroom and the two smaller beds in the second bedroom were extremely comfortable, and ample linens, comforters, and blankets were provided. The internet was among the fastest I've experienced in Mexico and made work a breeze.
Mara herself was a lovely and responsive host. Our flight arrived near midnight and Mara accommodated our late checkin easily. She was always available and attentive, checking in and answering questions promptly but never intrusively.
My friends and I left our stay at Mara's apartment thinking how we could somehow convince Mara to sell us the apartment, but settling on a commitment to try to stay here every time we return to Mexico City in the future.
If you can, book a stay here. It will truly make you feel at home in Mexico City.