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)
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 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 slide 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
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (2)
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath: The master bathroom has a jacuzzi
- 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
- Free Long Distance: You can use the Internet and the provided speakerphone to make ALMOST free calls to the US using Skype.
- Broadband Internet: Hard-wired Internet connections are available throught 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 (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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
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
- dining area and modern kitchen - San Miguel de Allende Rental
- exterior of home - garage, door to garden and 2nd floor outdoor living - San Miguel de Allende Rental
- master bedroom with king-sized bed and boveda ceiling - San Miguel de Allende Rental
- Living room with hand-carved cantera fireplace, complete with gas logs
- relax on the outdoor "sala," or living room with a gas fireplace and great views
- The garden boasts a pool - and a waterslide!
- We use a scooter to get around town - park anywhere!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #127739
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