Location: Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (In Zona Centro in Guanajuato)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
GUANAJUATO: the crown jewel of Spanish Colonial cities in the Mexico highlands! Settled in the 1550's, the city looks more like towns in southern Spain, Italy, or Portugal than most in Latin America. Exceptionally mild climate at 6600 ft above sea level; amazingly diverse and cosmopolitan arts. Annual Festival Cervantino runs through most of October and brings performers and artists from across the world.
This is a beautifully renovated house in the center of Guanajuato, within minutes' walk of the Mercado Hidalgo, Jardin de la Reforma, Plazuela de San Fernando, Alhondiga, cathedral, Jardin Union, Teatro Juarez, and most Festival Cervantino venues - the heart of the best Colonial Highland town in Mexico - just two blocks from the "Callejon del Beso" (alley of the kiss) above Plazuela de los Angeles, located on one of the few streets accessible by car close to the Zona Centro.
FIRST FLOOR:
Tall Colonial-style wood beam ceilings in living room and one bedroom - both with shuttered window embrasures facing street. Bedroom has double bed, closet, and full set of Colonial-style furniture.
Double keystone arches separate large living room from dining room with formal dining table. A loveseat couch in the living room opens into a large twin bed.
Completely equipped kitchen with all appliances - including gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave - and a complete set of cookware and colorful tableware for six from Talavera Vasquez in Dolores Hidalgo. Washer and gas dryer in utility area adjacent to kitchen and first floor bathroom and shower.
SECOND FLOOR:
2 bedrooms - a master suite with king bed and large bath en suite, with 3 French doors opening onto small balconies overlooking Callejon San Cristobal; and a second bedrooom with a double bed and casement windows opening into the interior stairwell, and large bath adjacent. A reading room on second floor - with a huge sliding window wall and balcony facing the city center - has a loveseat that folds out into a large twin bed. Glass block skylights flood natural light into stairwell, second bedroom, hallway, and bathrooms while affording privacy and security.
ROOFTOP TERRACES:
the entire roof of the house is made up of two terrazas with seating and tables for six on lower terrace and large open pavilion with table and seating for 4 on upper terrace; breath-taking views of entire Zona Centro as well as most of the city and surrounding mountains.
MISCELLANEOUS:
tankless hot water heater supplies entire household simultaneously without problems. 3 baths each have gorgeous talavera sinks and tiling (as does the kitchen). Linens and towels supplied.
SAN CRISTOBAL 49
Localización: Guanajuato, Gto. En el centro de México. Ubicada en la zona centro de la ciudad de Guanajuato).
Alojamiento: 3 recámaras, sala, comedor, cocina, 3 baños y dos terrazas. Alberga de 6 a 8 personas.
GUANAJUATO: ¡Joya de la corona de las ciudades Coloniales españolas, Localizada en las regiones montañosas de México! Fundada alrededor del año 1550. La ciudad se parece más a pueblos en España del sur, Italia, o Portugal que la mayoría en América Latina. Con clima excepcionalmente bueno, a 2,000 m sobre el nivel del mar. En la ciudad conviven las artes increíblemente diversas y cosmopolitas. El Festival Cervantino, cada mes de Octubre ofrece la actuación de artistas de todo el mundo: teatro, danza, música, artes visuales, ópera, etc.
Es una casa bellamente renovada, en el centro de Guanajuato. Funcional y confortable. A una distancia de pocos minutos, caminando, de los puntos de interés en el centro; como: el Mercado Hidalgo, el Jardín del la Reforma, la Plazuela de San Fernando, la Alhóndiga de Granaditas, la Catedral, el Jardín Principal (Jardín de la Unión) el Teatro Juárez y la mayoría de los sitios atractivos. Localizada a unas cuantas casas del "Callejón del beso" sobre la Plazuela del los Ángeles, es posible el acceso en automóvil.
PLANTA BAJA:
Sala y recámara con techos altos de vigas de madera y losas de terracota. Ambos espacios cuentan con postigos de madera en las ventanas, las cuales están enmarcadas en piedra calcárea y tienen alféizar que da a la calle. La recámara de la planta baja cuenta con cama matrimonial (doble) armario, tocador sillón estilo Colonial.
Dos arcos de cantera, separan la sala del comedor, el cual tiene una mesa para cena formal. El loveseat en la sala, se convierte en cama individual (amplia).
La bella y funcional cocina está completamente provista con todos los aparatos: estufa de gas, lavavajillas, refrigerador, horno de gas, horno de microondas. Batería de cocina completa y vajilla Talavera, con cristalería, para seis personas. Área de lavandería con lavadora y secadora de gas. Baño completo.
PLANTA ALTA:
2 Recámaras, la principal con amplio baño. Amueblada con cama King size, tocador, buroes y butacas. Amplio closet. Cuenta con tres puertas francesas que abren hacia balcones, a la calle San Cristóbal. La segunda recámara tiene cama matrimonial (doble) tocador, closet y ventanas de la ventana de abren sobre la escalera interior. Tiene un baño grande adyacente. El área de lectura, con ventana corrediza grande y balcón hacia el centro de la ciudad. Cuenta con un loveseat que se convierte en cama individual amplia. Los tragaluces inundan de luz natural la alegre escalera, la segunda recámara y el vestíbulo, permitiéndose el lujo de retiro y seguridad.
LA TERRAZA:
En la parte superior, hay dos terrazas, con sillas y mesas. La parte más alta tiene un pabellón abierto, con sillas y mesa para cuatro personas. Goza de una vista espectacular, hacia el centro de la ciudad y las montañas circundantes.
VARIOS:
El calentador de agua, proporciona agua caliente proporciona simultáneamente, sin problema. Cada uno de los tres baños está bellamente decorado con azulejo Talavera, al igual que la cocina. Se proporcionan blancos (toallas y sábanas).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer: gas dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed: one master bedroom suite with king bed
- Double Bed (2) : two bedrooms with double beds - one upstairs and one on street level
- Convertible Bed (2) : two European-style love seats that open out into large twin beds - one in living room (ground floor) and one in reading room (second floor)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library (3)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: two rooftop terrazas with knock-out view of city center; tables and seating for 6 on lower terrace; large gabezo/pavilion with seating and table for 4 on upper terrace
- Balcony (4) : 3 small balconies on streetside and one on back of house on second floor
- Gazebo: large pavilion on upper rooftop terrace with lighting, tiled floor, terracotta roof, and artisan tiled table
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View: views of the Mercado Hildalgo, El Pipila, Alhondiga, cathedrals
- Communications
- Telephone: local and incoming calls
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- within walking distance of most Festival Cervantino venues
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer (June, July, August)...... $300/3 nights .. $500/week .. $2000/month.
Fall/winter/Spring .. $400/3 nights .. $600/week .. $2200/month (6 guests)
A fee of $10/night per person for more then 6 guests to a maximum 10 guests.
Additional $10/night/person (for any length of stay) during Cervantino Festival
Must get owners' approval for more than six guests.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We quite accidentally spend a week in Guanajuato during the brief time between the Festival Cervantino and la Dia de los Muertos and were swept away by the visual and musical beauty of the city.
Just go - you will not regret it!
Why the Owner Chose Guanajuato
more public entertainment and music, more accessible art and culture than any city of like population that we've ever seen....
The Unique Benefits of this House
within 3 minutes' walk of main public market (Mercado Hidalgo), accessible by car, and within 10 minutes' walk of almost all public performance venues in town.
Property Photos
- view of city and rooftop terraza - Guanajuato Vacation Home with a Roof Top Terrace.
- La sala - living room - Guanajuato Vacation Home with a Roof Top Terrace.
- dining area and stairs to second floor - Guanajuato Vacation Home with a Roof Top Terrace.
- kitchen with full refrigerator, dishwasher, range, double sink
- master bedroom with 2 French doors opening onto 2nd floor balconies
- facade of house on San Cristobal
- upper terraza pavillion
- reading room on second floor off stairwell
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