Location: Balcones, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (Approximately 1 1/4 hours from Bahia-Leon (BJX) Airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Casa Girasol (The Sunflower House) is a large, contemporary home on a quiet, private cul-de-sac in the upscale hillside neighborhood of Los Balcones. It is a 10-15 minute downhill stroll (and a $2 - $3 cab ride back up) to the Jardin and center of the lovely, historic colonial town of San Miguel de Allende. Our home is a spacious 2-story with Saltillo-tiled floors and soaring boveda (curved brick) ceilings and lots of windows. There are peek-a-boo views of town and the surrounding hills from the windows and balconies.
The lower floor has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths (both with tub/shower combos). El Cuarto Rosa (The Pink Room) has 4 twin beds (bunk beds -- great for the kids), a gas fireplace, DVD player and large closet. El Cuarto Azul (The Blue Room) has 2 twin beds, a gas fireplace, and large closet. There are space heaters and a fan (all rarely needed) for each room and a washer and dryer downstairs.
Upstairs, a vintage carousel horse greets you outside the master bedroom complete with TV, DVD player, Internet connection and Vonage phone. There is an adjacent bathroom with shower. The large and inviting kitchen is well-equipped and out-fitted with a gas 4-burner restaurant stove. There is a CD player in the kitchen so you can Salsa while blending up fresh Margaritas. Talavera cooking and serving pieces, and ceramic ware for 10 are highlights for the casual or gourmet cook.
The large living room and dining area, with a gas fireplace, is filled with vintage folk art, paintings and antiques. The dining table was made from an old carved wood door. The down-filled sofa is wonderful for an afternoon siesta or reading/relaxing and also sleeps 2 people. The armoire contains a TV with cable (and English-speaking TV stations) and a DVD player. There are DVDs and various board games, puzzles, art supplies and books for the whole family. The balcony off the living room has a table and chairs for sipping that Margarita or enjoying the sunsets and San Miguel's wonderfully temperate climate.
San Miguel is a delightful town -- full of history -- with colorful festivals and pageants occuring many times during the year. You can visit the indigenous, outdoor, and crafts markets; Botanical Garden, galleries, shops, spas and restaurants; take any number of art/photo/language/cooking/yoga classes; horseback ride, hike, swim, golf or RELAX. Outlying towns such as Guanajuanto (famous for its leather goods), Dolores Hildalgo (known for its Talavera ceramics and tiles), and Xote (a hot springs/swimming park) make for wonderful day trips. While San Miguel is almost 500 years old, nearby are modern amenities such as two new grocery stores and movie theaters. Our housekeeper, Marcela, will help you settle in and assist you if you need a cook or driver during your stay. HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: In home.
- Dryer: In home.
- Linens Provided: All linens, towels and swimming towels provided,
- Garage: One-car garage.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking: Driveway outside of garage.
- Gas Fireplace: Fireplaces are in the living/dining room area and all 3 bedrooms.
- Beds
- King Bed: Eastern King size bed in the Master Bedroom upstairs.
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds in the Blue Room downstairs.
- Bunk Bed: Two sets of bunkbeds (twin size) in the Pink Room downstairs.
- Convertible Bed: Down-filled sofa in the living room sleeps two.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: DVD players in the living room, master bedroom and Pink Room. There are approximately 25 DVDs.
- CD Player
- Music Library: Located in the kitchen.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full kitchen with professional gas stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and grinder, blender, hand mixer, etc. There are dishes and cutlery for 10 people.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Pots, pans and bakeware provided.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Kept in the kitchen for use on the outside patio.
- Deck/Patio: Located off the kitchen.
- Balcony: Located off the living room. Complete with visiting falcon!
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: There is a Mexican landline for local calls and Vonage for incoming/outgoing long distance calls to the U.S.
- Free Long Distance: Vonage.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Bottled water, space heaters and fans, hair dryers, iron and ironing board.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Most pets are allowed. The yard area is quite small but there are many places nearby to walk a dog and San Miguel is very dog friendly.
- Kid Friendly: Kids are welcome.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$750-$1050/Week including taxes & end-of-stay cleaning. Fall Specials Available!
A 50% Deposit is due when reserving the home.
The Remaining Balance is due 30 days prior to the Rental Date.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
- Casa Girasol -- on a quiet, private cul-de-sac... - San Miguel de Allende Lodging
- A rooftop view of San Miguel de Allende. - San Miguel de Allende Lodging
- Master bedroom with fireplace (and TV/DVD player). - San Miguel de Allende Lodging
- A view of the living and dining areas.
- The large kitchen with its commercial gas stove.
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