Just got home after a wonderful week in CDMX. Was in town with my wife and (now) one year old son, to celebrate his birthday and explore a new city. Alex's apartment was the most perfect vantage point for doing, seeing, and eating everything we planned!
The neighborhood was awesome. Walkable, safe anytime of day or night. There's a tiny corner store in the building downstairs and a shopping center with a bank and clean Superama market a couple blocks away; if you care about speciality coffee, an amazing coffee shop equally close called Centro; several choices for good tacos; a 7-11, you name it. If the weather permits and you enjoy walking as much as we do, you can stroll to the neighborhoods of La Condesa or Roma in 20-30 min, or 10 min by Uber; also by Uber you can be in Frida Khalo's quaint neighborhood Coyoacan in 15-20 min; 15 min to Chapultepec Park (castle, zoo, etc.). Needless to say, Uber is the way to go in CDMX. We never waited more than 5 min for a ride from right outside the apartment.
The unit itself is cozy. Alex was kind enough to leave us a hand-written instructions note and keys with the security downstairs. We also found some groceries in the kitchen: bread and tortillas, some fruits, eggs. Each of the two bedrooms were spacious. The wi-fi was fast and consistent, and the TV was new. We found some toiletries by the sink. And best off: the water in the shower got hot quickly! We also enjoyed sitting on the balcony late at night chatting and planning the next day.
Knowing we were traveling with a baby, Alex set up for us a portable crib in one of the bedrooms as well as a swing gate and play mats, even moving the cactus plants out of the way. She came with her husband and son the morning after our arrival, and came just as we were leaving to say goodbye and wish us safe travels. Such kind and generous people.
I HIGHLY recommend booking Alex's place! In my couple years using AirBnB, this was one of the best experiences with regards to security, cleanliness, location, and overall value.
We already miss CDMX and our cozy apartment in Nápoles!