Location: Centro Historico, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (6 blocks from El Jardin) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5+ Baths (Sleeps 10)
Come share the colors, sights, sounds, charm, excitement, and classes in this artist town maintained as a historic, colonial landmark in Mexico with a large population of both visiting and residential Americans.
Four Bedrooms, study with a sofa bed, den with an inside table and cable TV in English and cable internet, outside dining room with a fountain, corner garden with a card table, rooftop garden with a view of the neighborhood, and a spectacular rooftop terrace.
Sleeps ten (five couples).
Five full baths, two half baths.
There are four bedrooms on different levels for privacy, each with screened windows, ceiling fans, dark curtains for summer, and heaters for winter, as well as American-sized beds with down pillows.
The inside den has cable internet, cable TV, American DVD player, VCR, fireplace, table for breakfast and games, and Sony music system.
Next to that is the picturesque outside covered dining room with fireplace, fountain, and garden of its own.
Up a short stair is the corner garden with a card table. Above that is the rooftop garden with mandarin and orange trees, roses and other flowers you can pick to grace your table, and places to sit, walk, and dream. The corner garden especially attracts hummingbirds.
Finally, via a conch-shell spiral staircase from the corner garden, and with a private entrance to the master bedroom, there is a study with doors opening onto the corner and rooftop gardens and a view of La Parroquia Church. A great place for reading and writing. There is a sound system in this room as well as the sofa bed and a large shower.
The uppermost rooftop terrace, up the second section of the spiral staircase, has one of the most spectacular views of San Miguel, La Parroquia Church, surrounding plains and mountains. Great location to watch the sunset. Has a table for evening meals and high chairs to kick back and watch the sun set.
Maria, the housekeeper, has worked for American families for 20 years and is much loved by the regular visitors. She manages the assisting housekeeper and gardener and is available M-F and 1/2 day on Saturday. Clothes can be washed daily, except Sundays.
Maria loves to cook and will provide breakfast and lunch, with enough food for the evening, if desired (you provide the funds for food, Maria will shop on her own or even take you along to see the markets). There is a Spanish-English cookbook, with the same recipes in each language, should you like. There are also classes on gourmet and Mexican cooking at the San Miguel schools.
The kitchen was recently remodeled with marble countertops, dishwasher, garbage disposal, gas oven and range, microwave, blender, and juicer. We have many appliances not available in other homes such as the pressurized water system, new water heater, and clothes washer and dryer.
The House is a five minute walk from El Jardin (the center of town for all the San Miguel activities) and is situated on a quiet residential street so you do not have to put up with late night revelers (bars do not close in San Miguel at night). While in San Miguel de Allende, you can go to the Tuesday market to see a Mexican bazaar, attend wine receptions in art galleries, take art classes at the Instituto or Belles Artes, hear classical music in the historic Angela Peralta Theatre, or go on the Famous Home Tour on Sunday mornings from the Biblioteca library to help other Americans raise funds for medical care for impoverished ranch children. People come from around the world for the art classes. There are also 8-9 Spanish language schools.
Or just stay in Casa DeMarco and read and relax. Restaurants in town are excellent, silver jewelry costs one-third less than in the United States, and getting a pair of the San Miguel women shoes is a must!
The in-town manager, Dotty Vidargas, has lived in San Miguel since the 1950's and knows much that can be helpful. She can be reached by emial or phone 011-52-415-152-0286.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Celing fans in every bedroom, so screens on windows.
- Washer: NEW Washer for the residence, with washing provided by the housekeeper.
- Dryer: NEW Dryer for the residence.
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Room for one car.
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace: One in the den and one in the outside dining room.
- Beds
- King Bed: In the Master bedroom.
- Queen Bed: In the second bedroom.
- Double Bed: In a downstairs bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds in the upstairs kids room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Which includes cable internet.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: May also bring your own or rent at the downtown Blockbuster.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Again, with a housekeeper in daytime hours, who loves to cook. Evenings can be arranged with her for small additional cost.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: One of the few in the city.
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: One beautiful, rooftop flower garden, with a second higher roof with a view for 20 miles.
- Balcony: A spectacular view
- View/Location
- Monument View: Fantastic views of La Parroquia from the upstairs study and rooftop garden.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Art schools, art galleries, language schools, near historic town square, chamber orchestra music.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rates .. $1400/week .. $3800/month.
Extra Charge for Long Distance.
Maid/Cook Service Included.
Extra Help Needs to Be Hired If More Than 5 Individuals Staying.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Stunning Rooftop View and Garden, Quiet Street, Beloved Staff
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Centro Historico
The casa was purchased as our vacation home.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The personal attention you will get and the modern conveniences add to the wonderful experience one will have in San Miguel.
Owner's Map of Centro Historico
We are a Dallas couple that have enjoyed our time off and treasure being able to visit areas that offer historical as well as cultural events.
Property Photos
- Front of the house and street. - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Rental Home
- Fountain in the outside dining room - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Rental Home
- Stairs ascending to the corner garden and rooftop terrace. - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Rental Home
- The Master Bedroom
- The Rose Room.
- The niños pequeños tye dye room
- The Upstairs Study
- Maria, the housekeeper.
- The view from the roof
- Courtyard Dining
- Azotea Jardín
- Sunset from our roof
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...thank you for a lovely time in San Miguel. Your home there is lovely, and Dottie, I cannot imagine anyone being more welcoming and helpful throughout our time with you. You are the best. Thank you so much for our special time there. Yours, Bobbie M Wimberly, TX
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Carlos Sole , Houston, Texas
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Our first experience in San Miguel and we have fallen in love. In love with the beautiful city, this delightful home, the fabulous, breath taking susets with friends and great wine. Maria's beautiful spirit and delicious cooking and her attentiveness to our need....
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...all of it added up to an unforgetable experience that we would love to duplicate again at your beautiful home...
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...our second trip here and it was just as wonderful. We so love Maria, this house and San Miguel. Thank you for the opportunity...
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What a wonderful time we have had. We brought 2 sets of friends and all enjoyed your beautiful home...
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What a great week spent with friends . . . have enjoyed many new experiences - the culture , history sights, sounds and smells here in Mexico....
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Casa Demarco is medicine for the soul. Why have we waited so long to visit San Miguel? These few days have been just what we needed to unwind. A magical place to spend time alone, together.
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Have rented home for 7 years, but not through VRBO. Extensive guestbooks on property.