There is lot to like about this apartment. As you can see, the AirBnB photos are very impressive. But there are significant livability issues with the apartment as well. Honestly, it’s a mixed bag, as detailed below:
Positives:
- A spacious stylish third floor walk-up apartment. Huge space and floor plan.
- Gorgeous Art Deco interior. Feels and looks set up for an Architectural Digest photo shoot. Great for Instagram.
- Unique huge plants in apartment.
- Great location. Heart of Condesa.
- Comfortable bed. Down pillows and comforter.
- Reasonable rates for CDMX.
Negatives:
- Does not feel lived in / lacks some standard modern amenities (e.g., kitchen sink only has cold water. No microwave. Stereo in living room is for decor only - doesn’t work).
- Stayed for 2 weeks with GF and for the most part, lived out of our suitcases —> there are no dressers nor any nightstands in the bedroom.
- WiFi is only functional in the bedroom and TV room. We were working remotely and could only work out of these rooms. Wifi barely works at all in the kitchen, dining room and living room.
- Apt gets very cold in the winter. The host gave us a space heater upon our request. Nonetheless, it was so cold that we went out and purchased another heater for our stay.
- Bathroom has an awful smell (like mildew). Toilet has plumbing issues.
- ~3 minute wait for hot water in the shower. Bathing is not pleasant as there is very low water pressure for hot showers.