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!)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 4)
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 include maid service 5 full days a week?
• Does it have satellite TV with hundreds of stations (including all US networks,sports, etc), DVR, Sirius radio (on satellite TV), 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?
• 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 computer workstations?
• 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?
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
- 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). Sirius satellite radio! Lots of English language entertainment, including National Public Radio and sports.
- DVD (2)
- Video Library: Dozens of classic videos are available.
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- 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.
- Refrigerator
- 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. NEW! Rooftop artists studio. Perfect for painters, photographers, printmakers and other artists.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small dogs only permitted with permission of owner and extra charge. Sorry, no cats (allergies).
- Kid Friendly: Only children over 12; occupancy of any children subject to permission of owner.
- Not Suitable for Children: Not suitable for young children under the age of 12
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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, Sep) ...... $ 945/week .. $2950/month.
High Season .. (Jul-Aug, Oct-April) .. $1260/week .. $3600/month.
JUNE & JULY 2009 SPECIAL - CONTACT ME FOR SPECIAL RATES!
DAILY RATES ALSO AVAILABLE WITH 3 DAY MINIMUM
COMPARE! - Daily maid service (9-3 M-F)
- Satellite TV - 2 flat screen TV's, 2 DVD's, 2 DVR's
- 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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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Property Photos
- The beautiful covered patio is perfect for dining and entertaining - San Miguel de Allende Rental
- It's a pleasure to cook gourmet meals in the yellow tiled well equipped kitchen - San Miguel de Allende Rental
- Relax to the sound of running water in the cantera stone fountain - San Miguel de Allende Rental
- The art-filled dining room make for easy entertaining - seating for 10!
- Living room and solarium with view of lush garden
- One of two master bedrooms - large closets, fireplace and hand-crafted bed
- A view of the quiet, bougainville-lined street.. Calle Vergel
- The plaque at the entrance gives an inkling of what lies within!
- Mariachis entertain at a party at Casa Bella
- Your hosts - Linda and Carlos Soberman
- A cooking class at Casa Bella - one of the many possible activities
- On most days we breakfast and lunch on the patio adjacent to the kitchen
- Looking down to the second floor patio- perfect for lazy day reading or a siesta
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