The beautiful covered patio is perfect for dining and entertaining
Location: Colonia San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (Close to Jardin...only 0.6 miles...less than 15 minute walk!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
Opening the door to Casa Bella will take your breath away. This is the light-filled home of an artist with a beautiful eye for detail. From the luxurious garden to the art adorning every wall, beauty, comfort and ease of living are the operative words. It is the perfect home for a wonderful, relaxing vacation in magical San Miguel de Allende.
Casa Bella is a charming Mexican-style home on a quiet, bougainvillea-lined street. Daily life centers around the covered dining patio and lovely garden as you are soothed by the sounds of water from the classic cantera fountain. This recently built and newly remodeled home combines the light and colors of San Miguel style with modern comforts of a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, open floor plan with a comfortable living room, large master bedroom suite with ample closets, double sinks, a firm comfortable mattress, and attached office.
The kitchen, dining room and living room all open onto an outdoor dining patio. The living room solarium reveals a lush greenery of fruit trees, flowers, and bamboo. Follow the path around the garden, sit on the bench, and enjoy the sounds of birds, the sights of butterflies and hummingbirds.
A second floor patio provides a private place for reading and relaxing. From the rooftop terrace, you will enjoy views of the Parochia and city skyline with your evening Margarita!
On the roof is a large artist's studio, with ample light (night & day), ventilation and water. Pefect for artists of all types.
A pressurized water system and large hot water tank provide an exhilarating morning shower before facing another wonderful San Miguel day! Three fireplaces give virtually instant heat for cool mornings and evenings, and ceiling fans ventilate the bedrooms and office.
Within an easy walk are the town's main square (Jardin), the Instituto (lovely art school), restaurants, bakeries and the San Juan de Dios market for your daily shopping of fresh produce and flowers.
A special bonus for your Mexican vacation is daily maid service by Mari, our housekeeper. She will wash and iron your clothes, clean the house and kitchen (imagine - no dishes to wash!). She can also shop for you and cook delicious Mexican dishes, such as chicken enchiladas, chile rellenos, sopa de verdures (vegetable soup), frijoles and arroz (rice and beans).
Before deciding on a rental,compare other rentals with Casa Bella...
- Does it have filtered and treated water throughout the house?
• Does it include maid service 5 full days a week?
• Does it have satellite TV with hundreds of stations (including US & Canadian networks,sports, music, etc), DVR, 2 flat screen TV’s, 2 DVD players and dozens of videos?
• Does it have wireless internet and Vonage for free phone calls to the US and Canada?
• Are there 10 telephones (5 local; 5 Vonage), as well as a local cellphone for your use?
• Does it include 3 players to which an iPod can be connected?
• Is the kitchen complete with...
o Good quality sharp knives?
o A dishwasher?
o A Cuisinart, mixer, toaster, microwave, juicer & blender?
o Plenty of quality attractive dishes, glasses and flatware?
o Good kitchen lighting?
• Is there a real garden or just a small courtyard?
• Is there an alarm system and a well lit, secure entrance?
• Is there a washer and dryer?
• Is there a hair dryer in each bathroom & four quilted cotton bathrobes?
• Does the master bathroom have twin sinks?
• Is there a garage?
• Is there seating for 10 in the dining room?
• Is there a private office with 2 workstations (computers not provided)?
• Is there quality artwork and good lighting throughout?
• Are there comfortable, firm king size mattresses? Quality linens?
• Are there reading lights and nightstands at all bedsides?
• Plenty of closets, drawers and storage space?
• Are there 4 separate patios?
• Are there 3 gas fireplaces?
• Are there 3 ½ baths, with great water pressure and plenty of hot water?
• Is there a complete, up to date Renters’ Guidebook for the house, including business cards for you to give to taxi drivers, new friends, etc?
• Is there a safe for your valuables?
Most importantly, check reviews of previous renters. Is the description of the house honest and reliable. Our renters LOVE Casa Bella!
If the house you are considering renting does not have these advantages, think again, and contact Casa Bella.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Remember that washing and ironing are done daily by the housekeeper.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Luxurious duvets, sheets and plush towels
- Garage : Will garage a small car or SUV
- Gas Fireplace (3)
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : One of the king beds converts to two twin beds. The other king has a comfy pillowtop mattress.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : One of king beds converts to two twin beds.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 2 flat screen TV's (living room and master bedroom). Lots of English language entertainment, including PBS and sports.
- DVD
- Video Library : Dozens of classic videos are available.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Lots of music, with many local and Mexican groups.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also a Cuisinart, and numerous tools to make our kitchen a terrific haven for cooks, whatever your specialties! Local grocery stores and the nearby market provide fresh ingredients for your cooking.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Full "batterie de cuisine". Everything you need to cook what you want, using delicious local ingredients from the market, only 5 minutes away from Casa Bella.
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Contact us for details about catering in the home by a talented young local chef.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Three patios - ground floor (covered); second floor; and rooftop. All have seating. Ground floor and roof have dining tables. Roof also has umbrella and two chaise lounges.
- Balcony : View the courtyard from the bedroom balcony. Or pretend to be Romeo and Juliet
- Lanai : Covered patio off the kitchen/dining room room/living room. You will want to eat most of your meals here!
- View/Location
- Monument View : View of the Jardin (main square) and its spectacular church (Parrochia)
- Communications
- Telephone : Local phones in bedrooms, kitchen and office.
- Free Long Distance : Cordless Vonage phones in both bedrooms, kitchen and office.Call anywhere in the US for free and other countries at modest cost.
- Cell Phone : Local cell phone is left for your use (pay for use)
- Broadband Internet : High speed internet access in office attached to master bedroom. Wireless throughout rest of the house.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless works throughout most of the house.
- Other Amenities
- Large lush garden, fountain. Mood lighting in garden. Rooftop artists studio. Perfect for painters, photographers and other artists. New comfortable living room sofas. Living room seating for up to 12!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small dogs only permitted with permission of owner and extra charge. Sorry, no cats.
- Not Suitable for Children : Not suitable for young children under the age of 12
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Casa Bella is conveniently located on a beautiful street in Colonia San Antonio, a quiet neighborhood in San Miguel de Allende, with a 10-15 minute walk to El Mercado, El Instituto, Bellas Artes and El Jardin; 5 Minute walk to Mercado San Juan de Dios. Music, theater, sightseeing, hot springs, fine dining are all a short walk or $2 cab ride away.
Rate Details (In US, Can, Peso-Paypal)
Low Season ... (May-Jun, Oct-Nov) ...... $ 799/week .. $2499/month.
High Season .. (Jul-Sep, Dec-April) .. $1099/week .. $2999/month.
DAILY RATES ALSO AVAILABLE WITH 3 DAY MINIMUM (low season & last minute only)
COMPARE! - Daily maid service - Purified water throughout
- 2 flat screen Satellite TV's, 2 DVD's, DVR - well equipped kitchen
- Separate private office with 2 workspaces
DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED - BOOK EARLY!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Magical Mexican Casa-Art Filled Cooks Delight-Specials!
Year Purchased: 2004
This is the main square in San Miguel. Clustered around it are restaurants, hotels, ATM machines, and the famous Parrochia, the large church that is a well known symbol of San Miguel
The Instituto is a place where there are art and language classes, and often weekend craft and art sales.
This is a renovated textile mill, now filled with galleries, shops and restaurants
Our local market for fresh fruit, produce, meat, flowers, cheese...you name it!
This building is where you meet for the Sunday house tour. Lots of English books, a cafe and shop. Also movies, concerts and plays held here.
Concerts, plays, music festivals held here, not to mention a lovely building!
Lovely building where art classes and lectures are held. Also galleries and a small cafe...great for coffee or lunch.
Owner's Map of Colonia San Antonio
We purchased our Mexican dream home in 2004. Linda is an internationally known artist, and Carlos is a retired businessman. We live half the year in Bloomfield HIlls, Michigan.
We are knowledgeable about San Miguel as well as other Mexican travel destinations. We will be happy to help you planning your trip to San Miguel.
We enjoy good food, travel, photography, art and making new friends! We look forward to meeting you!
Linda and Carlos
Property Photos
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- The beautiful covered patio is perfect for dining and entertaining - San Miguel de Allende Rental
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- It's a pleasure to cook gourmet meals in the yellow tiled well equipped kitchen - San Miguel de Allende Rental
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- Relax to the sound of running water in the cantera stone fountain - San Miguel de Allende Rental
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- The art-filled dining room make for easy entertaining - seating for 10!
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- Living room and solarium with view of lush garden
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- One of two master bedrooms - large closets, fireplace and hand-crafted bed
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- A view of the quiet, bougainville-lined street.. Calle Vergel
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- The plaque at the entrance gives an inkling of what lies within!
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- Mariachis entertain at a party at Casa Bella
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- Your hosts - Linda and Carlos Soberman - can arrange airport transportation
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- A cooking class at Casa Bella - one of the many possible activities
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- On most days we breakfast and lunch on the patio adjacent to the kitchen
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- Looking down to the second floor patio- perfect for lazy day reading or a siesta
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- Luxurious quilted cotton Casa Bella bathrobes await you
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- Ample closets, drawers and cabinets in both bedrooms for your stay
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- Mari, your housekeeper, caters daily to your needs
Traveler Reviews (19)
Resplendent Sanctuary--Casa Bella
Guest: Gail Gagnon O'Donnell
Date of Stay: 08/31/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
My husband and I stayed at Casa Bella for the month of September. We arrived around 7o'clock in the evening, just in time to catch the amber glow of the twilight in the lovely foyer and courtyard. Mari, the gracious housekeeper, was there to greet us, show us around the spacious quarters, and make us feel so very welcome. It's a wonderfully serene place to stay, super amenities, including daily maid service, weekly gardeners, North American telephone connection and internet included, and even filtered water-- services you don't expect to have in the heart of Mexico. The house, like San Miguel itself, has such interesting revelations that surprise and delight, like the book collection, the Mexican Art and artifacts, and the old tree that serves as a canopy on the top terrace. Every time we walked in the garden we discovered something magical. It's always a risk to rent without first visiting. Charles' description is accurate even modest.The architecture and feel of the place is authentically Mexican but with the luxuries of a high-end Boutique Hotel. You can count on this owner to give you all the information you need to make your stay memorable. He knows everything about San Miguel. We recommend this lovely home without reservation. It was our first visit to San Miguel and Casa Bella but certainly not our last. Gail and George--Montreal
Owner response:We want our guests to enjoy and love San Miguel and Casa Bella as much as we do. We believe that if our home is comfortable for us, it will be comfortable for our guests.
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A Great Stay at a Great Casa!
Guest: Nadim
(California)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
This past August, my wife, daughter, mother-in-law, and I stayed at Casa Bella for the month. We had a great time and found the home very comfortable. Carlos was wonderful and helped us with our airport pick-up and travel. He also helped with other great recommendations regarding restaurants and entertainment. Mari (the housekeeper) was fabulous. She is very thoughtful and kind. We miss her a great deal. Overall, I would rate our experience as five star. We would definitely return. N
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
A Special Stay at a Special Home
Guest: Cordell
(Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
I live in Dallas. Two friends have second homes in San Miguel and I have wanted to go for a long time. I had coffee with a friend who told me he was going back the next day. Knowing it would be over 100 in the Big D over the 4th of July, I decided to make a last minute trip. I found Casa Bella and sent an email to see if it was still available. While at lunch Charles Soberman tracked me down and called me. We quickly reached an agreement for four nights over the 4th of July weekend. Once we had an agreement, Charles began giving me information to make our trip special. He arranged transportation with Pascual from the airport. He made sure the housekeeper Mari would meet us when we arrived. He sent us a lengthly document to help us prepare for our trip. In the evening of our first night, Charles called just to see if everything was ok and to answer any questions we might have. Bella Casa is all that is represented here and more. It is spacious. It is comfortable. The furnishings are upscale. It was like our own home. There are several very nice hotels in San Miguel, but having a spacious two bedroom, three bath house was ever so much better. I was so pleased by our stay that I wrote a blog about it encouraging my readers to stay at Bella Casa. My wife and I have rented many wonderful places on VRBO, but none of the other owners have taken as much time to ensure our trip was special as Charles and Linda did.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Wonderful home to use as a base to explore San Miguel de Allende, and surrounding area.
Guest: Richard
(Stratford, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
This is a wonderful home to rent in a surprisingly flat and quiet part of San Miguel de Allende, with little or no traffic buzzing about. One can walk to many attractions within 5 to 8 minutes, no problem. The property is fully equipped with everything one needs to have fun, relax, and enjoy Mexican culture in a comfortable context. Charles will help you plan your week(s) in San Miguel right down to perfection, and his attention to trip planning details were greatly appreciated by us. Have no idea which airlines fly to Leon, Mexico City, or another airport nearby San Miguel? No worries, ask for Charles’ expert travel advice, as he knows all the best options available to you. Need a reliable taxi to transfer you to and from, say, Leon airport to the property in San Miguel? Charles will get you connected with a reliable driver, with a nice car. Want to see the best galleries in and around San Miguel? Charles knows many unique gallery owners and folk art collectors, and can introduce you to these interesting characters, helping set-up appointments that are not easily granted. Want to dine out most of the time? Just ask Charles, and he'll get you a well varied list of favourite restaurants for you to experience the best restaurant gastronomy in the city and surrounding area. Prefer to prepare your own meals in home? Charles knows where all the best markets and street vendors are located, as well as grocery stores and so on. Need an in-house massage, or, maybe attend a personal fitness class with a trainer during your sojourn? Easily, Charles can get you connected with local professionals, and help you accomplish your goals during your trip to further enhance your stay. Looking to take a cooking class or two? Again, Charles will recommend local Mexican chefs and classes for you to learn new recipes and cooking skills in no time. (These are just a handful of questions Charles quickly helped us solve!) Efficiently, Charles helped us plan most of our San Miguel getaway through email correspondence. This level of detailed personalized service went far and beyond what is the norm when renting a vacation property in a country such as Mexico. Charles is an enlightened host, and extremely enthusiastic about sharing his abundant knowledge of San Miguel and Mexico with his guests. Mari is a wonderful housekeeper and Mexican cook. She prepared and cooked for us one day, creating a very healthy luncheon we totally enjoyed!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Casa Bella for 10 days
Guest: sondi
(denver)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 10/02/10
we absolutely loved Casa Bella - the house is beautiful - very spacious feeling - open to the garden - to the small and large decks - 15 minute walk to the Jardin which is perfect - far enough from the "noise" in town, near enough to walk easily....paintings, photos, works of art - fantastically beautiful and comfortable bed...very quiet and lovely little street...great DVD/Etc. setups..of course San Miguel is a special place, magical - attracting creative, interesting people...we rarely saw Mari, the housekeeper who was lovely - and so it was very private.....for us, it was the perfect holiday....we'll be back.... Sondi and Hal Wakefield Denver Colorado Sept 10-19th 2010
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Everything You'd Ever Want!!!
Guest: "Cali"
(California)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10
Review Submitted: 09/08/10
We took our sixteen year old granddaughter and her friend with us and this house was as much a delight to them as to us! We all enjoyed the color, gardens, artwork (particularly Linda's unique photographic art) and the cozy corners for reading. Every amenity was provided and Carlos was so attentive to our every need. Mari showed us how to make chile rellenos one day which were delicious!! The casa was located perfectly for walking if we chose to do so. We'd come back in a heartbeat!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
The Right Choice
Guest: Miguel
(Santa Fe NM)
Date of Stay: 07/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/14/10
Carlos and Linda, I spent a good deal of time looking through all the rental home listings for San Miguel and I could not have made a better choice for our "home" away from home. The four of us loved our stay in San Miguel at Casa Bella. Upon our arrival, we spent the first 30 minutes with our mouths wide open as we explored your beautiful home. Beauty for the eye at every turn, every amenity we could think of to soothe the body after a long day of experiencing the city and surrounds and Mari, who we found delightful, efficient and knowledgable. Thanks for all your help and suggestions and for checking in with us throughout our stay. We truly felt at home and were sad to leave. We will definately recommend your home to others as THE place to stay in SMA. Mike, Martina, Manuel and Teresa
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Wonderfully Complete House in a Great Neighborhood
Guest: Ruth
(Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/13/10
We have stayed in San Miguel in 3 other houses over the years and Casa Bella ranks at Numero Uno in price, location and ambiance. It is in North San Antonio, very close to Centro. The owners have all the amenities you need to have a divine stay. We shared this rental with another couple and were pleased at how well it worked out. Both master suites have King beds and ensuite bathrooms. The flow of the downstairs rooms, inside and out, is just perfect; anyone who wanted to find a little niche for themselves to read or relax, could do so. We stayed for 3 nights and wish we had stayed longer. The housekeeper, Mari, is delightful, helpful and cheerful. I would recommend this house to friends, family and anyone who wants a taste of living in San Miguel.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
San Miguel Experience
Guest: Susan
(Memphis, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/11/10
Words cannot describe how pleased and excited we were to see Casa Bella for the first time. The photos online were inviting, but it was a wonderful surprise to enter a home which was much larger, prettier, and filled with such personality! We loved San Miguel mostly because of the helpful "insider" information from Carlos, the owner. He and his wife have a wealth of information about the entire area and always want to make sure that visitors are taken care of. Based on the Sobermans' recommendations we saw beautiful art galleries, ate in great restaurants, enjoyed the varied faces of the Jardin, and saw other areas in Guanajuato state.On one day we enjoyed having a local chef come to the house for cooking lessons in the large, comfortable kitchen. Mari, the housekeeper, is a lovely person and helps make your stay special. We have all agreed to return to San Miguel and know that we would like to stay at Casa Bella again-for more than 7 days next time!
Owner response:Thank you for the kind review. Linda and I are happy that you were able to truly enjoy not only Casa Bella, but also San Miguel. It was our pleasure to open our home to you, and we are so pleased that you also love this special place.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
The Only Place to Stay in San Miguel de Allende
Guest: SMAlover
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10
Review Submitted: 06/08/10
Being our first time to San Miguel, Casa Bella was more than we could have ever imagined. Carlos ( the owner) knows all the great places to eat, places to go, transportation questions etc, The Casa is amazing, decorated beautifully, and is so comfortable. We travelled with a large group of friends (everyone staying at different places) and the group voted Casa Bella hands down as the place to stay for their next visit. We had a great dinner party for 12 one night and it was the highlight of our trip. Mari - the housekeeper is a sweetheart and will make your stay perfect ( after travelling on the red eye - we arrived in San Miguel at 8:00 am to fresh fruit, salsa, chips and yogurt - fresh flowers - it was the perfect start to our vacation. All the details really make this house stand above the rest. Location could not have been better - easy walking to the Jardin - and the local neighborhood stores and neighbors themselves are so friendly and helpful.
Owner response:Thank you for the kind review. It points out clearly how houses which look almost the same on rental websites can vary widely. At Casa Bella we try to offer our renters something extra.... It is our house, and we try to make it our renters' home during their stay in San Miguel.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
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