Two other friends and myself were on vacation for winter break, and we wanted to explore Mexico. Our primary goals were to pick a central location to the top tourist spots we dreamed of visiting, and secure a safe environment and neighborhood. Enrique’s home in the heart of Coyoacan was exactly this.

Our experience was more than what we could have imagined. The house was splendid, from its antique décor to the wonderful service that greeted us upon arrival. We were first introduced to Martin, who gave us a tour of the entire house, and assured us that should we need anything, we need only ask. The home is equipped with it’s own wine cellar, underground cantina, indoor pool, and a gorgeous front and backyard lawn. Martin shared with us the history of the house; he was personable, kind, and very funny! We really enjoyed his help during our stay, from our first welcome cocktail drink upon arrival, to coffee in the mornings, breakfast to our room, and room cleaning services each day that we returned from activities and excursions. This was far more than what we could have expected from any AirBnB. Martin provided us with keys, his cell phone number, and assured us that he was only a call away and available at any hour of the day. Indeed, he provided us two extra mirrors, bathrobes, towels, and extension cords. In fact, all of Enrique’s service staff was very kind and hospitable. We had the flexibility of entering and leaving whenever we needed, which was perfect for our excursions all over the city.

Enrique runs events at the house, like romantic dinners, string quartets for couples, and fireworks displays. Nevertheless, in spite of the behind-the-scene arrangements, the staff never made us feel burdensome during the events; everyone was polite, welcoming, and respectful. We stayed for 6 days, and we were able to witness some of these magical events.

Enrique was really the best host. We were invited to his very own family holiday party that weekend, and were lucky enough to be greeted like family guests. This was certainly not an ordinary AirBnB. In spite of our own tourist itinerary, it was wonderful to come home to Coyoacan, and be greeted by familiar faces like Martin, David, Arturo, and the rest of Enrique’s staff. Enrique was courteous and welcoming; he invited us to all of his home parties, and always made sure we had a drink in hand. He is unbelievably detailed-oriented. What’s more, in spite of hosting many of his own family and friends, Enrique always took the time out of his busy day to greet us and chat with us during the evening. I’ve never felt like a more important AirBnB-guest before! This was a cherry on top, because having never before visited Mexico City, we really enjoyed getting a local’s Coyoacan-welcome. Thank you so much for a magical experience!
Shout out to Martin! We will definitely be recommending this AirBnB, and plan to come back!