Location: Centro Historico, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (AIRPORTS Leon BJX or Mexico City)
Accommodations: Suite, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-2)
Colour is everywhere in Mexico, streets and markets, food and flowers, homes and gardens. Our casita is no exception, and it clearly reflects the exuberance of rich colours freely combined in the unique Mexican way. This Mexican relationship to colour is alive in our light-filled one bedroom casita, recently converted from a wing of our antique colonial home in the historical centre of San Miguel. The main room with gas fireplace combines living/dining area, and kitchen with full sized fridge and stove. Sunshine beams in through skylights and two glass panelled double doors open out to your own private patio, the perfect place to enjoy meals alfresco. The bright sun filled bedroom with queen size bed has skylights for star gazing and a window facing the courtyard's fountain and flowers. The ensuite bathroom is decorated with a colourful hand painted ceramic sink. Casa Mandu is a large walled garden property containing the Casita, the owner's home, a historic adobe hacienda, a two bedroom Garden Villa listed at vrbo #181940. As well, a guest suit in the main house with queen sized bed and attached bathroom is available for short term rentals for guests of our Casita or Garden Villa. The lush walled garden behind the main house is a quiet retreat for all. Our bubbling fountains will soothe away your cares as you read or relax in the shade of our 100 year old mesquite tree. Pomegranate, avocado, orange and lime trees also compliment the garden and butterflies and hummingbirds visit daily.
Maid service is provided daily and is included in the rental price.
Located in the Historic Center of San Miguel, a 3 block, level walk finds you in the main square. (El Jardin). Colonial architecture, historical landmarks, fine restaurants, cinemas, pharmacies, artisan markets, art galleries and supermarkets are all within easy walking distance.
The Canadian owner lives on site and can advise you on dining out, places to visit and arranging transportation to and from any of the area airports.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: full size fridge and stove
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low season $975.00
High season $1250 U.S. (Dec 15-Apr 15 + July & Aug.)
weekly rates on request
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
After travelling the world and living in many countries - Canada, England, France, Italy, India and Brazil, I discovered San Miguel de Allende in Mexico in 2006 and decided to unpack my suitcases and settle down. The Spanish colonial architecture delights my eyes as I walk the cobblestone streets. The sun shines daily and the climate suits me to a T. There is an incredible expat community in this town, many are travellers like myself, artists and writers. I enjoy the banquet of cultural activities the town has to offer, live theatre, music festivals and art openings. And San Miguel has one of the largest English libraries in Latin America. As an avid reader this is a big bonus for me. It took two years to convert my old adobe house with large garden into a guest house with three units. Renovating and decorating is my passion and I have built and remodelled homes in Canada, England, and France. The main house, which is my home, is an adobe hacienda style house. The villa is newly constructed using part of an old construction in the garden and the casita has been converted from a wing of the original house. You can see more details of the rental properties at www.vrbo.com/181940 for the villa and www.vrbo.com/181896 for the casita.
Why the Owner Chose Centro Historico
Our property is located in the heart of the historic center a few minutes walk to everything, yet the garden provides a quiet welcome oasis in which to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the lush vegetation. I wanted to be in the center of town, close to everything.
The Unique Benefits of this Suite
Right in the historical heart of San Miguel, I can be in the Jardin in a few minutes. There is no need to have a car since everything is close by. Walking the quiet cobblestone streets, lined with bouganvillia, on the way to my favorite cafe reminds me always to be grateful that I chose San Miguel as home. Magic happens here on a daily basis, and at Casa Mandu I am right in the center of it all, but our garden oasis is the perfect place to relax with a book or just sit and watch the butterflies flit from flower to flower.
Property Photos
- living room - Charming Centro Historico Vacation Rental Suite
- kitchen - Charming Centro Historico Vacation Rental Suite
- bedroom - Charming Centro Historico Vacation Rental Suite
- bathroom
- casita patio
- garden
- courtyard
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