I stay in MaryJo's apartment for 2 months, and came to love it very much. To be fair, I liked it from the beginning. MaryJo works in sourthern Mexico, so her father met me at the entrance to the apartment. Although Luis doesn't speak much English, and my Spanish was terrible, we got along perfectly. He demonstrated how to operate everything that I might need to know. I didn't experience any problems throughout that whole period, but when I was unable to figure out how to re-light the gas heater I called Luis and he arrived within minutes and showed me how to do it.

The area itself is wonderful - safe, friendly, and populated with wonderful food and drink. They're a cute park at the end of the block, and two much larger ones minutes away. Here too are beautiful places to run, if you like to exercise. Most things are available at the local market a block or two away, and there's a couple of supermarkets within walking distance.

I would recommend MaryJo's apartment to people looking for either a short or long term stay in Mexico city. It's perfectly cited if you just want to see the sights, but quiet and unique enough for those who want to relax and explore the city. The fact that MaryJo and Luis were perfect hosts is just a bonus. Highly Recommended!