Location: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Central Mexico, Mexico (Ideally Situated In Mexico City)
Accommodations: Condominium (Small House), 2 Bedrooms + Library, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
A splendid early 20th Century flat, resembling more a small elegant house, with an independent entrance through a gated private pedestrian street, full of gardens. It is situated in Mexico City's first building to house apartments, the historical Edificio del Buen Tono (also known as La Mascota).
The ideal place for an unforgettable stay in Mexico, either on holidays or for a longer period. It is an oasis in the middle of a very busy city. A place where you can relax, enjoy it and rest, and at the same time will offer you all the amenities and interest of one of the biggest cities in the world.
The flat has all the original features, has two bedrooms, living room, a beautiful dining room, a superb traditional kitchen, a charming patio and rustically-furnished cellars where you can enjoy a bit of cool in the hot spring and summer.
Located almost in the exact centre of Mexico City, within walking distance of the Historic Centre, the famous Zona Rosa neighbourhood, just south of the most beautiful avenue in the City, the Paseo de la Reforma. It is an ideal place for culture (the National Library, main Craft market, and Palace of Fine Arts are all nearby) and night life (with cafes, restaurants, discos and the gay quarter over in the Zona Rosa).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : A Sofa Bed and 2 very comfortable folding mattresses each of individual size for extra guests
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Maid service three times a week
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
1 Person .... $100/night .. $ 550/week
1 Couple .... $150/night .. $ 750/week
3 Persons .... $200/night .. $950/week
4 Persons $250/night $1000/week
5-6 People .. $300/night .. $1200/week
Monthly ................................ $2000
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Dining Room - Mexico City, Mexico Accommodation
- Library - Mexico City, Mexico Accommodation
- Main Bedroom - Mexico City, Mexico Accommodation
- Kitchen
- Patio
Guest Comments (4)
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(I am posting the first part of a beautiful comment from one of our guests:) "I have told the story of my stay in Casa Gardenia countless times and yet I am only beginning to know it. With each telling I find lacing through my words new threads of memory I must follow back to their source. Casa Gardenia is a living place. You will not find it, like so many lodgings, merely a location to set your bags in. It will become part of your destination. You will want to explore it just as you would any street in the heart of Mexico City. Perhaps, like us, you will stroll slowly through the rooms and along the terrace stopping often to touch, to open, and to admire. Or, you might be walking from one room to another and suddenly find your progress halted by some previously unnoticed object caught by the corner of your eye. You will contemplate many layers of Gardenia’s history while there, then after you return home uncover others you hadn’t even considered, ones that reveal themselves only through the echoes of rumination. That is what happened to each of us." (Please read the second part in a different comment)
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(Here is the Second Part of the comment:) "But I am digressing from the task at hand. Juan asked me to write a testimonial and I am beginning a short story. Besides, you will discover your own stories to tell, certainly ones as interesting as mine. So in this space let me touch the tips of your most pressing concerns. From the first correspondence Juan was a most gracious host. The transactions were simple and Juan was helpful throughout. Graciela, the attentive and gracious caretaker, was waiting at Gardenia for our call when we arrived into the city just as planned. The directions, too, were spot on. When Graciela guided us through the house, pointing out the particulars and the peculiarities of certain switches, it was all we could do to contain ourselves. As she turned to open doors and cupboards our eyes volleyed back and forth between us, silently communicating to one another the luck of arriving at such a splendid place. The kitchen was a sensualist’s dream; a combination of quaint tradition and modern technology with seemingly every tool and utensil in the culinary trade from then to now right at your fingertips. Oh, the moles we made! The garden was a favorite spot for morning and afternoon coffee. How was it, in the middle of a city drumming with 20 million people, we could sit in tranquility with only the birds and our cups clinking back into their saucers to distract our thoughts? There was a very large market with local vendors and a Metro station only one block away. The Centro Historico and Merced were short and easy Metro rides from the house. The Metro, by the way, was shockingly inexpensive and very fast. If a question arose while staying there it was answered by the well-detailed notes Juan leaves for his guests on one of the writing desks or, whenever in doubt, a simple phone call to Graciela. If one should be perplexed by more existential wonderings, well then wander down the terrace to the library which belongs, for an all too brief time, only to you. Finally, we always felt safe and secure in Casa Gardenia. We will, as often as we are able, return to her. The rest of the story, future guests and fellow travelers, is yours to write. Salud, R.E.Dooley Virginia, USA Guest, January, 2009"
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