The apartment's description and photos are accurate. I only speak English and I booked the apt. because it was pet-friendly and near my school. I am 98% satisfied with the apt. I hope to negotiate with the host to stay another 6 months. The beds are comfortable, the building and neighborhood are totally safe. The apt superintendent (Spanish only) has a great attitude and is very helpful. The cleaning lady (Spanish only) is superb. I negotiated with the host for her to come more often at my expense. My only criticism of the apt is that the kitchen is not well designed for someone to cook most of their meals at home. But the host has made an effort to make it as good as it can be. I have been here already 2 months, so I bought a few things, but only a few. (There's a big Walmart a 15-minute walk away.) I'm not cooking as much as I thought I would. The apt is a 10 minute walk from a metro station which has at least 10 taco stands.
I cannot overemphasize how happy I am in this apartment.
If I could change one thing--I admit that my experience in communicating with the host has been challenging, and I completely accept that it is 80% my fault. I'm not confident that she is receiving all my messages, and I know we have a translation issue as I only speak English and she only speaks Spanish. Plus, I am a lawyer, and everyone knows that dealing with lawyers is difficult.
Did I say I loved this apartment? Not enough!!!
I work at the kitchen table every morning and night. I keep the windows open and aside from a few barking dogs, it is totally quiet. I work at the table and my dog sleeps happily on the sofa. Amazing! If I were going to be in CDMX for 3 years, I'd offer to buy the place from the host. Thanks Maribel.