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Casita Los Colibris: Right 2/3rds of Top Floor,(Casita Golondrinas, on left) - San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico Rental - Why stay in a Hotel? This beautiful hillside home has two apartments on the top floor. Casita de Las Golondrinas is on the left, behind the balcony and Casita de Los Colibris is on the right. They may each (or both) be rented with La Mariposita, a king-sized bedroom and bath, across the enterance patio from Los Colibris. The one-bedroom apartments, Las Golodrinas and Los Colibris, can be rented separately or together, as there is a connecting door leading to the balcony of Las Golondrinas. Each apartment (and La Mariposita, too) has a separate outside entrance, however. The owners live downstairs, so are always around if you need something. Below is a description of Casita de Los Colibris (The Hummingbirds). A description and availability calendar for Las Golondrinas (the swallows) can be viewed at VRBO #1122. Located just a ten-minute walk to the Jardin (the town center), the Casita Los Colibris has a bird's eye view of San Miguel's church spires, house-studded hills, tile roofs and green valley, masses of purple-flowering jacaranda trees, as well as a broad vista of the distant mountains of Guanajuato. Comfortable furnishings: This snug aerie (about 850 sq.ft.)is perfect for one or two. There's a king-sized bed (or two twins, if you prefer) in the 18-foot-long bedroom that looks out on the green hillside through three south-facing, arched windows. Furnishings are casual, covered in native fabrics; curtains are hand-woven cotton. The living/dining area has exposures on 3 sides with a view, from the dining room table, of the Parroquia Church nestled in the valley below. Couches (one of which is a double hideabed) and chairs, plus a wall of closets behind custom-made wood doors, a gas heater, and TV (cable TV with Enlish-speaking channels) and small stereo complete the furnishings. The compact kitchen has tile counters, custom cabinetry, hand-painted dishes, pots and pans, coffee maker, microwave, the toast-oven and a refrigerator and stove; the bath has a deep-soaking tub (with shower) surrounded by colorful tiled walls, and with punched-tin light fixtures and custom-made wood cabinetry. Ample private terraces: Los Colibris is on the second floor, approached by an outside staircase with a railing. A large entry terrace with umbrella table and chairs provides al fresco dining. Up a short flight of steps is a roof-top terrace with amazing 360-degree views. The upper terrace is furnished with cocktail table and chairs. Be sure to click on "More Photos" icon, below, to see 6 more photos of the place, its views, and terraces. Services: The maid comes twice a week to clean up, and tend to the sheets and towels. She will do laundry in the owner's machine for US$5.00 a load, and ironing for $5.00 an hour. The gardener comes 3 times a week to care for the potted plants. He can also help with outside jobs, if you have any. There is a private phone, as well as a wireless hook-up for the Internet for your laptop. Please check the availability by clicking on the little calendar icon, below. Terrific location: The Botanical Garden (great for an evening stroll beside the lake, an early morning jog on gravel paths, or bird watching) is just a ten-minute walk away. Gigante, a large supermarket is a 35-minute walk (take a taxi back for the equivalent of $2.00). Academia Hispana, a Spanish-language school, is just a five-minute walk, as is a restaurant and hotel. The central Jardin, with restaurants, shops and museums is 10 minutes' walk down (20 minutes' back up--excellent built-in aerobic exercise!). A small spa with swimming pool and exercise room is available a 5 minute walk away. They charge approximately US$70 a month, or $5.00 a day/person. The owners/builders: Judy Arnold and David Hernandez have built their house plus two apartments in a lovely location... Gardens surround their tranquil home. David is a native of San Miguel, while Judy arrived 23 years ago, and still loves it here. Option: The two apartments (check out the other at VRBO #1122) can be rented together, if they are available, for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath place which sleeps up to 4 (or six if you count the hideabed). Or there is now a separate bedroom and bath, La Mariposita, across the back patio (20 steps). Check with the owner for availability and cost. Check availability calendars on the two webpages. Need more room? Check out all the other listings I have by clicking on the link below ("All my rental listings"). I have houses available from $500/wk to $7000/month (the latter sleeps 12). If you don't see one you like on the list, email me... We always have others available.

Casita Los Colibris: Living room windows; Top floor of west side of house - San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico Rental - Why stay in a Hotel? View comments from previous guests. Amenities: All Utilities Furnished (up to $75/month), including Basic Cable TV (CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, A&E, etc. available at extra cost), Gas Heater, Private Phone, Shared Dial-up Internet (between two apartments) provided (Wireless provided), Radio/CD Player, Small but Complete Kitchen, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils, and All Linens provided, Pets NOT allowed, Smoking only outside on the terrace. Activities (on site or nearby): San Miguel, the Crown Jewel of Mexico's Colonial Cities has been voted once again as one of the Top Ten Places to visit in the world. A Center for Artists, Writers, and Musicians, there are also Classes in Jewelry Making, Weaving, Pottery, Photography, and Spanish, among other things, an Active Live Theater Group, Classical Concert Series, Jazz Festival, Flamenco Dancing, Bull Fights, Street Fiestas, Fireworks all year round, Rodeos, Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Exercise Gyms, Horseshoes and Croquet, Fabulous Vegetable and Crafts' Markets, Wildlife Viewing and Bird Watching, Nature Hikes, Horseback Riding, Shopping for Antiques and Folk Art, over 90 Restaurants (Italian, Lebanese, Chinese, Sushi Bar, Spanish, Tex-Mex, and, of course, Gourmet Mexican as well as Taco Stands), Cinemas (foreign art plus current releases from the States), Museums, Sightseeing and Tours to Local Villages, Library with 25,000 volumes in English, Swimming, exercise classes.

Los Colibris only: $550/wk,$900/2wks,$1250/mo(couple+2 occasional guests,hideabed)
Los Colibris + La Mariposita (extra bedroom/bath) $750/wk, $1750/mo.
Los Colibris + Las Golodrinas (2-one BR apartments+ hide-a-bed):$900/wk,$2200/mo.
Los Colibris, Las Golodrinas & La Mariposita: only wkly:  $1450; sleeps 6 - 8.
Gas and electric: up to $35/wk or $100/mo.  Wireless internet included.
6% tax and a phone/damage deposit extra.
Holiday wks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter): Los Colbris: $775/wk
With La Mariposita: $1000/wk; with Las Golodrinas: $1250/wk, all 3: $1850/wk

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Casita de Los Colibris: Stairway to Los Colibris and La Mariposita - San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico Rental - Why stay in a Hotel? Dates available: Year Round Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates. Phone: 1-773-326-2236 or 011-52-415-152-3337 Please say: "I saw your listing #13455 on VRBO" Links to more information: Click Here to see All My Rental Listings Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Date last modified - September 05, 2008