b-day party trip

Guest: lisa (denver, co)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

the most generous hosts a person could wish for and a truly magical experience. property is spectacular and the area is rich in history. friendly people, great food, and yummy tequila - what more could a person ask for!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The Dream lingers

Guest: artana (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

After our experience visiting Hacienda Sac Chic, the magical memories still linger with color images in my mind. It was a fabulous mix of activity, architectural history, cultural diversity, epicurean surprises and days that flowed with no sense of time. Relaxing by the pool, dining with large groups of friends, candles flickering in the warm gentle evenings while the music filled the air. The attention to detail, the warmth of the owners and the gracious hospitality was not to be exceeded in all my years of experienced as a well seasoned traveler. Would I return? Yes, however, only with my closest friends and family to share yet again this unsurpassed experience, inhale the local fragrances and feast my eyes on the tropical paradise. It is beyond a five star experience. They have established a new higher standard. Go and enjoy your dream memories.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Chuck16 (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/15/10

I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed my stay at Hacienda Sac Chich. It was absolutely amazing…the gardens, the buildings, the roof top sunsets, the staff, all you great directions….everything was so fantastic. I can’t wait to go back. Sophie was a great addition to the hacienda. She was really fun to have around. Bartola and Soco were great and perceptive as you had said. I really enjoyed the proximity to so much fun stuff: Merida, Acanceh, Izamal, the tres cenotes in Cuzama, Hacienda San Jose. And there were so many places we did not make it to: Mayapan, Hacienda Teya, more of Merida, all the famous taco places.I loved the home-made popsicles, the pedi-cab rides, the village setting and so much more …it’s just great! Thank you both so much for opening up your lovely and oh so special home to us. We feel privileged to have been able to enjoy it and hope so much to return. With such fond memories.

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Guest: Jennifer299 (Saint Paul, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/15/10

As you drive the five miles or so off the main road from Merida or Cancun (HWY 180) passing through a few small yucatacan villages, you immediately start to relax. You see the simple way people live, the children running around playing, the school children in uniform gathered around a store during a break, and lots of women walking about on their daily missions. The countryside seems a million miles from the traditional, hectic US life. And that is just what we were after. As you enter the tiny town of Sac Chich you arrive at the Hacienda through iron gates and into a tropical paradise. Soco and Bartola, the domestic help, are there with shy smiles and fresh tortillas, guacamole, and other traditional snacks waiting for us. But where to go to eat them??? Shall we go to the roof top and listen to the birds and catch some sun? Or should we go to the pool, or sit by the water gardens or in the loggia? Or stay right in the kitchen, cooled by soaring ceilings and cool breezes through the French window? These are the types of dilemmas you are up against. And at every meal!! The hacienda itself is an amazing estate…the gardens, the interior with its high ceilings and antique henequen machine equipment, the bedrooms with lovely linens, the pool, the loggia, the indoor sitting area, the roof top lounge for viewing the sun set…it’s all so great. Cyndy and Howard have thought of everything and were so helpful with maps, rides from the airport, local information and arranging for meals to be prepared in house. Another thing we love about Hacienda Sac Chich is its proximity to so many great places to visit. There is a ton to do/explore if you wish. There is a great little town about a mile away called Acanceh, population about 4,000, that has great taco stands, a morning market, a clinic, home-made coconut ice-cream (that alone I would travel thousands of miles for)…just about anything you need. We walked into town in the cool of the morning and took a “pedi-cab” back to the hacienda with our market wares. So fun and so charming. Our kids loved it. The other thing I would travel thousands of miles to see again were the hundreds of lightning bugs that lit up the grasses and trees right after it got dark. If you walk through the loggia gate looking towards casa sisal (a super cool, modern house on the property) and let your eyes adjust to the immense dark a few seconds you will see them! And then soon the frogs come out to sing/scream! And the sta

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Guest: Joanna22 (Denver)
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

Hacienda Sac Chich was one of the most amazing places I have ever stayed! The rooms were all comparable to top notch hotels. The room I stayed in had a very comfortable king sized bed with plush white linens. The building itself is incredible because of the historical significance and yet, it still maintains a modern feeling. The property provides a very relaxing atmosphere. I really enjoyed walking the grounds and taking pictures of all the beautiful flowers and lush shrubbery. We went during the summer (July) and while during the day it was hot, the infinity pool was never far away. The town itself is close enough to feel like your not alone. To my recollection there was a really delicious restaurant by the town square and a great place to grab beers and sodas. The hacienda is also distant enough to feel like you are in your own private world. We took side trips to the pyramids and cenotes (underground pools) on the weekend and everything was close enough that getting to attractions was not a problem. I highly advise anyone who is looking for a place to rent to pick Sac Chich! The experience I had was one of a kind and unforgettable to say the least.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/10/10 Review Submitted: 02/10/10

Hda Sac Chich is the perfect antidote to cookie-cutter vacation resorts. This property is one of a kind--absolutely unique and breathtakingly beautiful. You'll be living in the hacienda culture that dominated the Yucatan more than a century ago, but you'll have contemporary comfort and design blended into the architecture of the industrial revolution. There are too many unique places and spaces to describe--the pool, the rooftop, the sunken lounge in the master suite, the bocce court, the loft, and the utterly spectacular guest rooms in the new building. If you can drag yourself away from the hacienda, there are plenty of fascinating side trips to cenotes, Mayan ruins and colonial cities such as Merida and Valladolid. But whether you explore the region or stay on the grounds, this will be one vacation you'll never forget.

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Guest: Kit2 (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

You enter into a tropical garden paradise. The atmosphere of Sac Chich makes you feel more as though you are in a castle than a transformed, historic factory. Architecturally it is very unique.Candle light fills the indoor and outdoor spaces at night creating a very romantic scene. Our bedrooms were very large and clean. The owners have elegant taste and have decorated the whole compound with lovely furnishings. We stayed quite cool within these high, stone walls despite the heat outside. The staff is very friendly and did the things for us that brought Sac Chich beyond just renting a house for vacation. Without the intrusion of a hotel staff we felt like we were hacienda owners! There is a large grass area where we played soccer and frisbee, we toured nearby Mayan ruins,we rode the bikes through Mayan villages, we trampolined, we swam in cenotes and the pool. There was more to do than our time allowed. And who wants to leave the lure of this place? The beautiful pool area is where we had the most fun playing water volleyball and then relaxing on lounges under the shade of the pergola, listening to the many varieties of song birds. The owners were very knowledgeable of the Merida area, directing us to historic ruins, cenotes, and local festivals. Pictures cannot capture how grand Sac Chich is. Our Sac Chich stay was a wonderful and unique vacation experience that this family of 4 totally enjoyed and we look forward to our return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

For anyone who is looking for a unique vacation - far from your typical Hyatt Resort - look no farther. Experience the real Mexico in an exquisite environment that blends traditional architecture with modern amenities. From the moment you arrive you understand that you have been transported to a very special world. We just returned from the hacienda where our group of 5 friends enjoyed a "ladies only" birthday vacation. We each had our own bedroom and bath but spent most of our time poolside with margaritas in hand - made with the freshly squeezed lime juice that the staff has prepared each day. But the hacienda owners also guided us to a host of memorable experiences throughout the region including exploring Mayan ruins, cooling off in a Mexican cenote, and visiting the lively city of Merida. This is a wonderful place for any occasion but a very special place for a special occasion.

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Guest: J & J Stratis (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/03/08 Review Submitted: 10/03/08

What bliss! We had a truly unforgettable 30th wedding anniversary celebration at Sac Chich! Exquisite style and attention to detail make this beautiful home a luxurious destination. We look forward to returning again soon to relax at this lavish refuge and to explore more of the fascinating Yucatan.

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Guest: Katherine Dines (-)
Date of Stay: 09/17/08 Review Submitted: 09/17/08

This hacienda is a treasure that is perfect for ANY group or event. My husband and I spent one magical Christmas there and over the past five years, have celebrated several other happy occasions including a May birthday and Valentine's Day. Sac Chic is as private as it gets, yet also conveniently located near many of the lesser- known Yucatan attractions. It has the original adobe charm that many remodeled haciendas lack. The designer/architects and owners have created a comfortable sanctuary as well as a marvelous historical estate with all the creature comforts. Some of our favorite Sac Chic moments include: candlelit dinners on the open-air platform; lolling by the pool while sipping a margarita; marveling at an electrical storm from the gardens; and taking a nap in a hammock listening to birds call at sunset. Once you go there, Sac Chic will become etched in your mind and soul and you will want to return again and again.

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