Coyoacán isn't for party folks – and I love that about this place. There is plenty to see, do, and eat, but it's more laid back and relaxed than other parts of town. This is the location to stroll along cobblestone streets, read on a bench in one of the many beautiful gardens, or grab a coffee or tea at the countless cafés. And, when feeling like something more vivacious, the metro is only a short walk away and Ubers are easy to get.
Ana Luisa is extremely accommodating, taking me to the supermarket and offering to show me around. I was here for the big earthquake and she came immediately over, making sure all of us were ok. The room is bright (a great thing during the day, but I'd suggest an eye mask at night – and earplugs too as the house next door keeps late hours) and spacious, with two twin beds and a double. The beds are a bit harder than American beds, but not uncomfortable. There are two wardrobes and a dresser, plus night stands. The bathroom is shared with one other room, with great water pressure and nice warm water heated by solar panels on the roof (with back up gas water heater for cloudy days). The toilet is extremely close to the wall, making larger bodies like mine have to turn a bit to use it, but that is literally the only complaint I have about the house.
It's a lovely space, with a little garden, cozy living room, well-stocked kitchen, and airy, sunlit dining room. I'm a writer and I came here to work on a book, and the house and its location were absolutely perfect for that.