Location: Ojo de Agua, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (walk to Centro in just a few minutes)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 5-6)
Keywords: House, colonial, pool, views
Relax and enjoy your elegant home in San Miguel, a beautiful colonial city in the heart of Mexico. At Casa Colina (the House on the Hill), you will enjoy light and bright open areas, a colonial ambiance and all the modern conveniences. Casa Colina has been featured on the popular House and Garden Tour to benefit the Biblioteca Publica.
Casa Colina is in the Ojo de Agua neighborhood of San Miguel, named for the ancient church and spring. Your old and new friends will clamor (trust us - we know!) to visit you at this lovely home, and both young and young-at-heart will ride the waterslide from the outdoor living area into the pool!
Enter the home through the walled garden and POOL area, and climb the gracious staircase to the airy outdoor living room with a fireplace. Stop, lounge, relax and enjoy the views, or enter the interior of the home. From the outdoor sala, you may enter the kitchen and dining area or the elegant living room featuring a hand-carved cantera fireplace with gas logs.
You are above the town, with the convenience of a garage, but still only a fifteen-minute downhill walk to Centro (less to the Instituto). When you want to go back home, grab a cab for $2, or get a workout and walk home. We also have a SCOOTER available for an additional fee.
At bedtime, you will enjoy the cool bedrooms on the first level. We built the bedrooms on the ground floor to enjoy both cool bedrooms and a better view from the main living areas. You will love the new, comfortable, American-sized Sealy mattresses and the Egyptian cotton sheets on the hand-crafted beds. Each bedroom boasts a unique boveda ceiling romantically lighted from the hand-cast mouldings.
The home has an open floor plan, but still is equipped with separate areas if groups of guests would like some privacy. Find your favorite spot on the rooftop terrace, the main living floor, the outdoor living room or in the cozy "Mexican Modern" television room.
You can enjoy your holiday without everyday cares, as Amalia comes each day to clean the home and do the laundry. We can arrange a cook at a small additional fee
Let's take a moment to talk about WATER. First, there is the pool with its thrilling water slide. Second, all the water in the house is purified, so you can drink without worry. Third, the showers in the house are fabulous Rainfall showerheads, including the outdoor shower. You'll have the best showers of your life. Fourth, there is a Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom.
The bedrooms comfortably sleep five, but trundle beds and a futon in the television room will accommodate occasional overnight guests. Cable television, cable internet, wifi plus a security system complete the modern conveniences in this colonial treasure.
We have a competent and friendly staff. Amalia, the maid, comes daily to keep the house sparkling. Fernando, our gardener, comes three times per week. Best of all Norma, our house manager, is authorized to solve any problems that may arise. You will be carefree, except for balancing all of the marvelous activities available in San Miguel de Allende.
To see more photos, you may visit our link below! The link has been iffy, so if it doesn't work please email me and I will send you the link. For some reason VRBO won't let me put it in this text.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : The daily maid will do your laundry - beautifully!
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage : automatic garage door
- Gas Fireplace (3)
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : The second and third bedrooms have twin beds plus each has a trundle bed.
- Convertible Bed : The couch in the Mexican Modern television room converts to a double bed.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : The master bathroom has a jacuzzi
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : For the young or young-at-heart, enjoy the water slide from the outdoor living area into the SOLAR HEATED POOL!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Dishwashers and garbage disposals are both unusual in San Miguel, but Casa Colina has both. You won't need to use them often, as Amalia clean for you, and a cook is available at a nominal fee.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is equipped for gourmet cooking.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : You won't find a lot of these in San Miguel. Mostly, however, Amalia will do the dishes for you!
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Enjoy the Weber gas grill in the outdoor living area.
- Deck/Patio : You will enjoy an outdoor sala on the main living area, a patio next to the pool in the garden and a rooftop terrace with a "techo" roof.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : Local telephone. Your friends can call you!
- Free Long Distance : We have Magic Jack, which will allow you to use your computer to make and receive telephone calls easily.
- Broadband Internet : Hard-wired Internet connections are available throughout the house.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi connections mean you can work on the Outdoor Sala.
- Other Amenities
- Whole-house Water Purification. Motor Scooter available for rental. Quality cooking and dining utensils. Monitored security system. Daily maid service.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well-behaved, housebroken pets. Your pets may weigh a total of 50 pounds (all together). Tell us about them. Additional security deposit required.
- Kid Friendly : Additional security deposit for young children.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Hot Springs, Musical performances, Art, Dance, Yoga, Language, Sports, Language and Art Classes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 01 - Mar 31: $1000/wk : $1800/2 wk : $3000/mo
Jun 01 - Aug 15: $1000/wk : $1800/2 wk : $3000/mo
Christmas season $1200/wk : $2160/2 wk
Other dates: $1500 for 2 weeks : $2800/month. Weekly rentals (if avail) $900.
$600 security deposit. 45 day cancellation notice. 50% of rental to
confirm reservation. Balance due 45 days before arrival. Security deposit
refunded after departure, less any damages or telephone charges.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Ojo de Agua
There is no place like San Miguel de Allende! It is the perfect place for someone who wants to experience Mexico, learn something, live in a magical setting and have a lively social life, all at the same time! The people you meet in San Miguel are interesting and friendly - gringos and Mexicanos alike.
The Unique Benefits of this House
You can enjoy all of the benefits of San Miguel, without the drudgery of day-to-day life. The first time I came my children were 9, 6 and 1.5 years old. My life was a thrilling merry-go-round of meals, picking up, laundry and grocery shopping. When I came to San Miguel I was able to have others do all of those things, while I re-connected with the part of me I liked the best - I could be a good mom and still go and take a language class, or have lunch with my new friends (who are now old friends).
Property Photos
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- dining area and modern kitchen - San Miguel de Allende Rental
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- master bedroom with king-sized bed and boveda ceiling - San Miguel de Allende Rental
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- Living room with hand-carved cantera fireplace, complete with gas logs
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- We use a scooter to get around town - park anywhere!
Traveler Reviews (3)
Casa Colina is worth the price
Guest: Lucy Larcom
(Toronto,Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
We are happily returning to Casa Colina for the third straight winter. After 4 seasons in San Miguel my husband and I found this gem in Ojo de Agua. The main floor living space is lovely and the view is magnificent. We spend many happy hours on the two spacious terraces. On warm nights we eat outside having prepared food in the very well appointed kitchen. Our numerous guests all want to return. The maid is reliable and accommodating and the gardener takes great pride in his work. The house manager is always available if a concern arises with the property. San Miguel can be noisy, but Casa Colina is the quietest place we have rented. Casa Colina is even more attractive than the pictures indicate. Bold art decorates the walls and the quality of the furnishings is first rate. Casa Colina is a visual feast and we never tire of the aesthetics. Located half way up a steep hill, we enjoy the exercise we get going to the center or to the Instituto de Allende. Restaurants in San Antonio are easily accessible as is Mega, the large supermarket. When we do large shopping trips we take an inexpensive taxi. We do not often use the swimming pool and haven't yet braved the water slide, but children of friends love this additional feature of Casa Colina.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
our fav house
Guest: bonita
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 05/27/11
This house has it all; great views, comfortable furniture, fine bedding and mattresses, a warm swimmig pool,and a well stocked kitchen! Everywhere there is attention to detail designed to make the guest comfortable. As this house is also used by the owner, it has the feel of a well stocked luxury vacation home, not just a rental. The staff is amazing, Amalia, the maid ,is efficient and helpful, gardener Fernando, and manager, Norma, complete the professional package. Any problems are dealt with promptly and cheerfully. Alex, the owner, goes out of her way to stay involved and answers Emails promply. This is the best house we're rented in our 12 years of renting in San Miguel, so we'll be back again next year for our fourth time.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Muchas Gracias!!!
Guest: Laurie
(Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11
Review Submitted: 05/24/11
We want to thank you, your staff, and your management team for making our 4 week stay in your beautiful home a total delight! Casa Colina is simply gorgeous, and at the same time, very comfortable and “livable.” Choosing from the array of beautiful environments to relax, eat, or just admire the views was a daily aesthetic adventure. We deeply appreciated all of the personal touches that make your house a true home– replete with books, games, yummy linens, and a “true cook’s” kitchen! …not to mention the beautiful swimming pool and fun slide! All of the special amenities offered are just too many to list. We have rented several homes in San Miguel over the last 7 years or so, and Casa Colina is “hands down” the best choice we’ve ever made. We had such a fun and relaxing time “at home,” we had to drag ourselves out of the the house to go enjoy the town! We will continue to recommend Casa Colina to all of our friends, and we will most definitely be back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
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