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)
Keywords: House
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 in the State of Guanjuanto. 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. There is a tankless water heater that can be adjusted for either a small or large group.
Upstairs, a vintage carousel horse greets you outside of a master bedroom complete with TV, DVD player, wireless Internet connection and a Vonage phone. There is an adjacent bathroom with shower. The large and inviting kitchen is well-equipped and out-fitted with an on-sink water filter, high output gas 4-burner restaurant stove and a Kitchen-Aid stand mixer. There's also a CD player in the kitchen so you can Salsa while blending up fresh Margaritas. Talavera cooking/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 three bedrooms.
- Beds
- King Bed : Eastern King size bed in the Master Bedroom upstairs.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin beds in the Blue Room downstairs.
- Bunk Bed (2) : Two sets of bunkbeds (twin size) in the Pink Room downstairs (sleeps 4).
- Convertible Bed : Down-filled sofa in the living room sleeps two.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : With English language and Spanish stations plus HBO.
- 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. There are approximately 10 music CDs.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full kitchen with on-sink water filter, professional gas stove, Kitchen-Aid stand mixer, microwave, toaster oven, outdoor charcoal BBQ, coffee maker and grinder, blender, hand mixer, etc. There are dishes and cutlery for 10 people.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Stainless steel 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 : Has a table and chairs and is located off the living room. Complete with the occasional 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.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Filtered water (in the kitchen), tankless/on demand water heater, Kitchen-Aid mixer, 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.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years of age please.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates are $750-$1250/week w/ a 1 week minimum. Stays of 2+ weeks are discounted
20%. A 50% deposit is due upon reserving w/ the balance due 30 days
before the stay. The rates include all taxes and end-of-stay cleaning.
A deposit for 1st time renters may be required but will be refunded upon departure
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
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- Casa Girasol -- on a quiet, private cul-de-sac... - San Miguel de Allende Lodging
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- A rooftop view of San Miguel de Allende. - San Miguel de Allende Lodging
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- Master bedroom with fireplace (and TV/DVD player). - San Miguel de Allende Lodging
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- A view of the living and dining areas.
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- The large kitchen with its commercial gas stove.
Traveler Reviews (4)
Guest: Rose14
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10
Review Submitted: 02/22/10
We adore San Miguel and have stayed in this lovely home twice: Once with my husband and once with our kids and grandkids. This is a great house for a couple -- quiet and spacious. It's even more perfect for a family -- lots and lots of room and things to do; minutes away but just far enough from the bustle of town. The house is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Marcela is just as helpful as can be. The rates are very reasonable when compared to the town's hotels. We definitely recommend Casa Girasol if you are visiting San Miguel.
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Guest: Maryann & Rod
(Mazatlan,Sinaloa,MX)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09
Review Submitted: 10/14/09
We recently enjoyed a two week stay here. The house and location was great, fully equiped kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Wireless internet, movies, books and a very unique bonus, a falcon that visited several times a day. The view is good, easy walk to downtown and very economical cab ride back to the house again. We definitely would consider this location if we visit SMA again next year.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/14/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/09
My kids and I had a great time in San Miguel and really liked this house. Our Lab stayed cool on the tile floors. There was plenty of room and the house is really comfortable and well equipped -- lots of movies, games and books plus internet. Can't wait to go back!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/24/08
Review Submitted: 09/24/08
This sunflower house is located in a quiet, attractive neighborhood not far from the botanical gardens and within walking distance of downtown. The house is light, comfortable, and easily accommodates a couple or a large family. It is a colorful home with artifacts and books that welcome you to the Mexican culture. SMA itself is a town you may fall in love with. It is a great place to visit, and this house is a wonderful place to stay!
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