Mexican Jewel House Ajijic, Jalisco Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 104029

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Location: Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (20 minutes from Guadalajara International Airport)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)

Hola!

Your hosts are Leo & Sheila Gutman who reside in Ajijic.

The Mexican Jewel Home was built only 3 years ago and everything is fresh, fresh, fresh!

This charming Mexican Jewel House is located in the most desirable area of Ajijic- Las Salvias area. Walking distance to EVERYTHING!!!

Set into the hills, with a lake view,why not rent your very own one story Mexican style house?

Are you considering retirement? The Mexican Jewel home will give you a true flavor of life in our village. An excellent getaway to a warm climate and a chance to experience the authentic Mexican life -enjoy the morning church bells, smell the fragrant flowers and be peaceful in the hills of Mexico. Some of the best weather in the world is enjoyed by folks from all over the world! This well designed home is located in a very safe and secure area and you can feel comfortable to walk the village streets in the evening.

The Mexican Jewel home has two spacious bedrooms-styled for comfort and charm with dramatic domed ceilings (cupula)in a large living room dining area. The Terazzas(terrace) provide space for outside dining and the lull of the fountain will make you understand why you are in paradise. Protected from the sun, you can enjoy the terazza all day long and dine out in the evening.

The master bedroom has an American queen size pillow-top bed with built-in spacious closets. We've taken the liberty to have all the rustic furniture hand painted by a well known local artist. This Mexican style room is light, airy and oversized for your comfort with brick ceiling and tropical fan. The master bathroom is steps away with a Mexican tiled sink, dramtic shower with an actual built-in tiled sitting bench and sky lights to show off the hand painted wall mural.

The second bedroom has French doors to a small terrace, a hide-a- bed that sleeps two, as well as an elegant rustic desk to set up your laptop - high speed internet access is already set up for you. Just step outside to another half bathroom with stained glass windows, Mexican tiled sink and all the comforts of home.

Mexican arches and nooks allow for a very open and spacious flow in this jewel of a home. Dramatic lighting sets off the hues and colors used on the walls. The Mexican kitchen was designed for easy living - with its array of bright colors and original tiles- has all modern appliances, large pantry, gas oven and stovetop. There is a triple filtered water system as well as bottled water.

All linens and towels are quality fabrics, understanding the needs of spoiling visitors. The TV, with 600 satellite stations from Canada to United States, includes movies,sports and a host of music stations for your listening pleasure.

For your convenience: there is a US washer and US dryer, a storage room for folks with golf clubs and sports equipment.

We've taken the pleasure to supply you with a list of our favorite restaurants, shops, village outdoor market days and full dayoutings to artistic and historical cities. We enjoy stocking the fridge with a few goodies to get you going the first day you arrive and you can certainly pop down the street for some fill- ins. This home is so well located that many visitors never use their cars. There are a variety of small fruit and vegetable markets 3 streets away, 2 fish markets and a small grocery store. This will give you a chance to stock up on our local produce and enjoy the quality foods.

Only 3 minutes from home,we have our very own baker(Pan). Walk down the cobblestones to the original rustic bakery and buy warm fresh rolls every morning, croissants, sweet rolls (pan dulce) and have an authentic experience with our local baker who speaks English! Once inside this amazing bakery-you can special order: bagels, bagettes whole wheat croissants and cactus bread.

If you are here for affordable plastic surgery, dental work or medical treatments - this home is a perfect place to be peaceful.
With everything on one floor, you can be mobile and enjoy the house.

Remember – location, location, location! Just a short stroll away and you are at the main plaza with over 40 international restaurants, local artist galleries, shops and the true Mexico, at your feet. Walk the cobblestone streets, get caught in the local sights and sounds of the village, and enjoy what over 7,000 North Americans call home.

We would also like to remind you that we have another home, The Mexican Sunrise House (VRBO #143099),that is close by for families and friends that want to enjoy their visits together, but maintain their privacy and comfort. Just ask for both homes if you are considering multi family/friend visits to our village.

Maid and gardener services are included once a week as are gas, electric and local phone calls. There are absolutely no hidden charges!

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• Amenities
  • Washer: American Washer
  • Dryer: American Dryer
  • Linens Provided: American quality linens
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: American Queen size bed
  • Convertible Bed: Quality bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Lake View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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May 1st - November 10th   $400 per week   $1,500 per month
November 11th - Dec 31st  $500 per week.  $1,800 per month
Jan 1st - April 30th      $600 per week   $2,000 per month
any additional guests - $50 per week per person

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/05/09
  Positive Rating
  Joyce & Pete Petersons , Agoura Hills, CA. USA
  • This colorful and clean casita in easy walking distance to Ajijic is indeed a "jewel". Our week's stay was relaxing and comfortable with all the amenities we could wish for. Leo is a gracious and helpful host; he was always there for help and advice.
• 03/05/09
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  Linda Lehman , Palatine IL
  • 2008 The Jewel House is aptly named! It is a beautiful home in a setting we loved. The house is decorated beautifully and the garden is lovely. The location – on a typical Mexican street – was wonderful! We enjoyed our Mexican neighbors, and being able to walk to everything was great! Having the house next door available for our friends created a perfect situation for all of us. After being there a month, we cannot say enough about our hosts, Sheila and Leo. They sent detailed and very useful information before we arrived and they were available for whatever we needed while still respecting our privacy. They helped make our month in Ajijic extra special. 2009 We just returned from our second month’s stay at the Jewel House – returning a second year was like coming home. We enjoy this house and neighborhood very much! It was fun to come back to things that were familiar (the fresh-squeezed juice on the corner and hot bolillos at the bakery) and to see the many changes (new restaurants and shops). Our friends didn’t come to stay next door this year, but we met great new neighbors, so we still had margarita friends if we wanted to enjoy the garden in the evening. The house is convenient to the town – within walking distance of everything. We love this Mexican neighborhood where we can be a part of everyday life, go behind our doors and have all the privacy we want, or launch sightseeing tours of nearby areas. Leo is a great host with good advice and help with whatever is needed. The Jewel House is definitely a jewel!
• 10/28/08
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  Kate & Louis , Arizona, USA
  • A fantastic experience! The Mexican Jewel House is the perfect location from which to explore Ajijic on foot. Go down the alley off of Juarez, just up from the carretera and enjoy fantastic bread from the local baker! The roast chicken on the corner of Juarez and the carretera is also great! Leo is the perfect host, and willing to provide as little or as mutch information as you might need. And Bogart loves to visit if you allow. What a great dog! Come, let your hair down and enjoy!
• 08/19/08
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  Jennifer Zeck , Minneapolis, MN
  • We stayed in the Jewel House from 8/2/08 through 8/9/08 and had a wonderful time. The home is very comfortable and beautiful! The gardens are gorgeous and the terrace is great for morning coffee or happy hour. It was difficult to leave the property as it felt so good to be there, however, with Leo's expert advice we did explore, ate at wonderful restaurants, etc. leo is a great and knowledgable host. I highly recommend the Jewel House.
• 08/18/08
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  Jeff and Heather Lawlor , Boston, Mass
  • Ajijic was truly memorable, way off the beaten path. The Jewel House was the perfect place to relax and get away, complete with true Mexican charm. Leo was the perfect host offering an insiders guide to the local food, culture and attractions. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone.
• 08/09/08
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  Kathy and Gene Jongsma , Doha, Qatar, and Bradenton, Fl
  • This house is indeed a jewel! We loved the ambiance--the beautiful stained glass windows, the tasteful Mexican tiles in the kitchen and baths, the wonderful art and sculpture throughout the house and especially the gorgeous gardens and fountain. What a great place for a little R and R! Leo is a terrific host, answering questions, offering insights, and suggesting great places to visit and to wine and dine. We had a terrific time and will recommend this beautiful house to others considering a Chapala experience.
• 07/25/08
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  Laurie & Chip Larson , Lake Tahoe, California
  • What a wonderful experience we had in Ajijic! The Jewel house is perfect, not only with it's wonderful colors and gentle gardens but for the total experience of Mexico. We were able to buy produce right off a truck that drove by every day, and were reminded every morning that the trash man was coming. How fun! We loved being able to walk out our door and pick up wonderful sweet rolls on our way to the town and all it had to offer. Ajijic is magical and the jewel house was part of the magic. We will be back!!! Thanks for going above and beyond to make our stay more than we hoped for.
• 07/13/08
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  Larry Spicer , Queensland, Australia
  • We have just returned from a very pleasant two week stay in the Mexican Jewel House. It is very nicely decorated in a Mexican style without going "over the top", and is well located in relation to the village center. We can certainly recommend staying at this casita!
• 10/19/07
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  Dave Hinman , Park City Utah
  • I brought a client to Ajijic to sample property searches to invest, and if this house was for sale, he would buy it! This house is in a perfect location to restaurants,shops,village, mountain hiking out the backdoor! The house has all the charm of the village. The owners are very helpful for recommendations! You can do nothing and read, or be gone all day! You will feel very safe here. I will stay here again. Dave Hinman Realtor Park City Utah
• 04/18/07
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  Nick , Lake Tapps, WA
  • We've visited Mexico several times over the last 10 years and have finally found a place that allows a person to experience what Mexico is all about. If you are tired of the tourist traps and want to get to know the friendly locals this is the place for you. Or if you have time to visit the 2nd largest city in Mexico you won't be disappointed. Most importantly the hospitality of your hosts is as hands on or off as you like. Either way you'll be presented with lovely home with touches that you just don't find at a hotel.

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