Location: Balcones, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (Guanajuato, Central Mexico, 1.5 hours from Leon Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Townhouse, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
This stunning town home lies on a terraced hillside with a spectacular view of the spires and domes of the charming Colonial town of San Miguel. Step off the cobblestone street and through the gates into a lush and secluded garden paradise, complete with pool and spa. The two upstairs bedrooms each have a private terrace, and the master suite with king size bed has a traditional boveda (domed brick) ceiling.
The guest suite has a queen size bed. With four guests, the downstairs bedroom with two twin day beds doubles as a den. All three bedrooms have full baths (including hair dryers) and dressing areas. The guest and downstairs suites each have fireplaces. The kitchen is fully equipped with new cookware. To add to your enjoyment, the home is decorated in traditional colors, hand woven rugs and Mexican folk art.
Situated in the Cruz de San Jose townhouse complex (14 individually owned homes) the house is in the perfect location. From the Lower Balcones neighborhood, on the edge of Centro Historico, you'll have a short 10 minute walk to the jardin, the bustling hub of the city, yet the neighborhood is quiet and serene. An on-site manager is available to answer any questions, and offer help. Maid service three days per week is included. Children are welcome.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Stack set washer and dryer conveniently located inside the home.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Luxury linnens throughout.
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace: Guest suite and den/optional third bedroom have lovely fireplaces
- Beds
- King Bed: King bed has memory foam pad for a comfortable and restful night.
- Queen Bed: Queen sized bed in guest suite is hand carved and hand painted in local folk style. Lovely!
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin day beds in den double as sofas for evenings watching movies and television
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Choose from nearly 80 channels in both English and Spanish.
- DVD
- Video Library: DVD library on site. There are also books, cards and games for you to enjoy.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Choose from many styles of music for your enjoyment.
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas range and oven, microwave, toaster oven, blender for your sunset margaritas, a walk-in pantry, dishwasher, and everything you need to prepare and serve gourmet meals prepared with produce from the farmers' market just 2 blocks away.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: Three balconies, two upstairs and one downstairs, all with lovely views.
- Communications
- Telephone: Long distance service is available. Please use your own calling card.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless internet service is provided
- Other Amenities
- Blender, toaster oven, hair dryers in all baths, lending library of books, games, puzzles, cards, even an umbrella for those rare desert rains.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Walk to San Miguel's beautiful botanical gardens!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Dec .. $800/week .. $1500/2 weeks .. $2000/month
One week minimum stay.
Rates for Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Christmas weeks.. $900
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Luxurious Hillside Townhome
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Balcones
San Miguel is quite simply a magical town whose unique location in the country insured that it would remain unspoiled by development. (It was away from the silver mines and their transportation routes.) The center of town is a gathering place for both tourists and residents. Walking mariachi bands serenade, children run and laugh and little old men sit and read the newspaper or just watch people. Many people prefer to live in the heart of the action, but we found that a short walk up the hill brings both proximity to the center and the peacefull quiet that we craved. The location is perfect!
The Unique Benefits at this Townhouse
While you relax and enjoy your vacation, our maid, Ana, will tend to your needs and keep the house clean. Maribel the manager is on duty during the day in case of any urgent needs, and at night, you can rest easy knowing that the night watchman, Francisco is there. Our house is steps away from the pool and hot tub, and the large common area patio. After a full day of sight seeing, gallery hopping, and exploring, you can come home, make a margarita and sit on the terrace outside of your bedroom and watch the always spectacular sunset. You'll enjoy great views of the churches and the lake beyond.
Here you'll find block after block of local artisans selling everything from dishes to rugs and everything in between. Be sure to check out the sections dedicated to rugs and silver. Right next door
Walk to the beautiful botanical garden and see thousands of native plants.
Jardin is the Spanish word for garden, but this is so much more. It's really the hub of the town and the starting point for all sorts of adventures.
Here you'll find several out of the way galleries which have authentic folk art. There are always beautiful things for great prices.
This is the largest English language library in all of Latin America. Here is where you will go to take the fabulous house tour every Sunday. You will be shown through 2 or 3 of the best homes in Sa
Owner's Map of Balcones
Tom and I live in the San Francisco Bay area, and love it here, but we had always thought about retiring in Mexico to experience the slow life. We had always thought about beach towns, but after our neighbor returned from a visit to San Miguelin the colonial heartland of Mexico, we decided to take a vacation there to see what all the fuss was about. We packed our bags and with our then 11 year old son went to spend two weeks. To say we fell in love with San Miguel is an understatement. The sky is an amazing blue, the townspeople are warm and welcoming, and the weather is always mild. But best of all San Miguel has been largely untouched by development. In fact the nearly 500 year old center of town has recently been declared a World Heritage Site. By the time our vacation was over we knew we had found our second home.
Property Photos
- Dining Room - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Vacation Rental
- Table with Oaxacan Rug - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Vacation Rental
- Living room with ceremonial masks - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Vacation Rental
- Kitchen
- Powder room with pounded copper basin
- Stairs to master and guest suites
- Master bedroom with boveda ceiling
- Master suite reading area
- Master bath
- Guest suite with hand carved folk art headboard
- Guest suite reading area
- Aaah! Great place to relax with a good book!
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Loved your place and the city of SMA...El charco del Ingenio (The Botanical Garden is worth the short walk up Montitlan. Our suitcases are heavier and I'm afraid so am I--signs of a good vacation!
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Your house is great! The colors are so warm, cozy and inviting. The views are spectacular! It is so centrally located you can walk to all the festivities that go on in this great town. San Miguel is so full of life and charm, it's hard to leave. Every day there is something going on. Oh yes...I'll be back without a doubt.
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Thank you for sharing this incredible place with us! It's more or less my first time in Mexico, and it was truly a magical experience. For Jose it was more familiar, but he pays San Miguel a complement in saying he felt that he was at home here. We took day trips to Guanajuato and Dolores Hidalbo, but the best part was always coming back to Carol's place on "La Cuesta". I now own two pairs of San Miguel shoes. Your kitchen is the best in which to cook. We ate here a lot--can't say why, but it feels like a second home after one stay. We look forward to coming back soon.
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Hola! I really enjoyed staying here because: 1. you have a great view, 2. the TV is awesome!, 3. it is a very short walk down town. I had a very good time and hope I can come back. I really enjoy the Parroquia at night.
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San Miguel de Allende is truly a magical place--the culture, the serenity, the relaxed pace, the wonderful people here, all combine to make it so very special. What better time could there be than Semana Santa to eperience the life and devotion of the San Miguel people! Thanks so much for the opportunity of enjoying the charm of your home for two weeks.
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Russ , San Diego, CA
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edmond drucker , great neck ny 11023
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Priscilla Essert , Piedmont, CA
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Welcome to our home! We really enjoy San Miguel--it's a magical place filled with music, art, and old world charm. We can feel ourselves breathing easier the minute we open the gate into the courtyard. We hope you enjoy your stay and will come back often. If you do, please tell your friends. If there was something wrong, please tell us so we can correct the problem. We want everyone to have a pleasant and memorable stay.