My husband and I were seeking a home in a quieter and more picturesque part of Oaxaca as we would be living/working remotely and studying Spanish while taking in all Oaxaca has to offer. Xochimilco is the perfect place for that.
The walks to market shopping, a small gym, organic food shops, beautiful Jalatlaco, Llano Park, and the Alcala/Santo Domingo area were perfect - each between 15 and 20 minutes. The Zocalo another few minutes further.
The house itself is spacious, clean and modern -- handling our two different sets of guests easily. For anyone wanting to work remotely, the desk spaces/internet speed make it very easy to do so.
The kitchen is well set up for eating breakfast and lunches and cooking a dinner or two (truth is - we went out most evenings to the wide assortment of restaurants - from simple tacos to tasting menus!).
Angela and Eduardo, and their son Santi...are warm, hospitable people and were very responsive to our needs. Angela saved the day by finding our friend an English speaking doctor quickly when she was very sick. For that we will always be very grateful.
We look forward to seeing the family again next year, when we return!