Location: Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (In Zona Centro in Guanajuato)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: house in historic city center
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 with performers and artists from across the world.
This beautifully renovated house is 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 Festival Cervantino venues - the heart of the best Colonial Highland town in Mexico - two blocks from the "Callejon del Beso" (alley of the kiss) above Plaza de los Angeles, and on one of few streets accessible by car in the Zona Centro (but we discourage driving large vehicles - Suburbans or big SUVs - down our narrow one-way street).
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.
Complete kitchen with all appliances - 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 next to kitchen and first floor bathroom and shower.
SECOND FLOOR:
2 bedrooms - a master suite with king bed and bath en suite, with 3 French doors opening onto small balconies overlooking Callejon San Cristobal; and a second bedrooom with double bed and casement windows opening onto 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 baths while affording privacy and security.
ROOFTOP TERRACES:
the entire roof of the house is made up of two terrazas with seating and tables for 6 on lower terrace and large pavilion with table and seating for 4 on upper terrace; breath-taking views of Zona Centro and most of the city and surrounding mountains.
MISCELLANEOUS:
tankless hot water heater supplies entire household without problems. 3 baths have gorgeous talavera sinks and tiling (as does the kitchen). Linens and towels supplied.
SAN CRISTOBAL 49
Localizacion: Guanajuato, Gto. En el centro de Mexico. Ubicada en la zona centro de la ciudad de Guanajuato).
Alojamiento: 3 recamaras, sala, comedor, cocina, 3 bajos y dos terrazas. Alberga de 6 a 8 personas.
GUANAJUATO: Joya de la corona de las ciudades Coloniales espanolas, Localizada en las regiones montanosas de Mexico! Fundada alrededor del ano 1550. La ciudad se parece mas a pueblos en Espana del sur, Italia, o Portugal que la mayoria en America Latina. Con clima excepcionalmente bueno, a 2,000 m sobre el nivel del mar. En la ciudad conviven las artes increablemente diversas y cosmopolitas. El Festival Cervantino, cada mes de Octubre ofrece la actuacion de artistas de todo el mundo: teatro, danza, musica, artes visuales, opera, 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 interas en el centro; como: el Mercado Hidalgo, el Jardin del la Reforma, la Plazuela de San Fernando, la Alhondiga de Granaditas, la Catedral, el Jardin Principal (Jardin de la Union) el Teatro Juarez y la mayoria de los sitios atractivos. Localizada a unas cuantas casas del "Callejon del beso" sobre la Plazuela del los Angeles, es posible el acceso en automovil.
PLANTA BAJA:
Sala y recamara con techos altos de vigas de madera y losas de terracota. Ambos espacios cuentan con postigos de madera en las ventanas, las cuales est?n enmarcadas en piedra calc?rea y tienen alf?izar que da a la calle. La recamara de la planta baja cuenta con cama matrimonial (doble) armario, tocador sill?n 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 esta completamente provista con todos los aparatos: estufa de gas, lavavajillas, refrigerador, horno de gas, horno de microondas. Bateria de cocina completa y vajilla Talavera, con cristaleria, para seis personas. Area de lavandera con lavadora y secadora de gas.
PLANTA ALTA:
2 Recamaras, la principal con amplio bajo. Amueblada con cama King size, tocador, buroes y butacas. Amplio closet. Cuenta con tres puertas francesas que abren hacia balcones, a la calle San Cristobal. La segunda recamara tiene cama matrimonial (doble) tocador, closet y ventanas de la ventana de abren sobre la escalera interior. Tiene un bajo grande adyacente. El area de lectura, con ventana corrediza grande y balcon 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 recamara y el vestibulo, permitiandose el lujo de retiro y seguridad.
LA TERRAZA:
En la parte superior, hay dos terrazas, con sillas y mesas. La parte mas alta tiene un pabellon abierto, con sillas y mesa para cuatro personas. Goza de una vista espectacular, hacia el centro de la ciudad y las montanas circundantes.
VARIOS:
El calentador de agua, proporciona agua caliente proporciona simult?neamente, sin problema. Cada uno de los tres ba?os est? bellamente decorado con azulejo Talavera, al igual que la cocina. Se proporcionan blancos (toallas y s?banas).
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 : one European-style love seat that opens out into a large twin bed in reading room (second floor)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- 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 (3) : 3 small balconies on streetside 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
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- within walking distance of most Festival Cervantino venues
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$400/3 nights .. $700/week .. $2400/month (6 guests)
A fee of $10/night per person for more then 6 guests to a maximum 8 guests.
Additional $10/night/person (for any length of stay) during Cervantino Festival
Must get owners' approval for more than six guests.
Credit cards currently accepted through PayPal only.
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 spent 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 - great weather year 'round and particularly in the winter (the dry seaon in the Colonial Highlands)....
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
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- view of city and rooftop terraza - Guanajuato Vacation Home with a Roof Top Terrace.
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- La sala - living room - Guanajuato Vacation Home with a Roof Top Terrace.
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- dining area and stairs to second floor - Guanajuato Vacation Home with a Roof Top Terrace.
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- kitchen with full refrigerator, dishwasher, range, double sink
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- master bedroom with 2 French doors opening onto 2nd floor balconies
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- facade of house on San Cristobal
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- upper terraza pavillion
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- reading room on second floor off stairwell
Traveler Reviews (5)
The Place to Stay in Guanajuato
Guest: steve
(Lawrence Kansas)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
This house is the perfect place to stay in Guanajuato, and Guanajuato is one of the very finest places to visit in Mexico! The location is incredible, with major attractions and shopping options a short walk away. The house is lovely, well equipped, and very comfortable. The views from the reading room and the roof terrace are spectacular. The beds are excellent, and the layout of the house, with three bedrooms and three baths, makes for a comfortable and relaxed visit even with a large group. I recommend the house without reservations--we will definitely be back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Cervantino at Casa San Cristobal
Guest: wittywhit211
(San Antonio, Texas, United States)
Date of Stay: 10/20/10
Review Submitted: 11/01/10
Wow! We had an amazing trip at the end of October 2010. The house is absolutely perfect. The view was spectacular! The owner's description about the house was spot on as were the pictures. I am so grateful that we found this house and were able to stay here. The house was clean and organized with more than anything we could ever need. The internet worked great much to our surprise as we are used to only using internet cafes. Never needed a heater or a fan for the most part. The house was very close to Callejon del Beso so we could hear the singers in the evening. Definitely not a hike uphill which was really nice. Also, very close to our favorite chicken place to eat, La Carreta. The owners were very helpful in providing lots of information about the house and the town. There was a caretaker who helped us with any issues while we were there. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone that is visiting Guanajuato, whether it's your first time or you're returning. It's great for families, couples, young people and old people alike. I really hope we get to stay there again soon!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Wonderful Gto Home Base
Guest: MxLiz
(Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10
Review Submitted: 04/04/10
If you want to fully enjoy the historic center of Guanajuato, it would be hard to find a better home base than Casa San Cristobal. We followed recommendations not to bring a car (glad we did!) and found everything we wanted to see and do within a short walking distance of the house. We didn't spend a lot of time in the house and didn't cook in the well-appointed kitchen, because we were making the most of our hours to be out and about in Guanajuato, but we enjoyed every minute we were "home." Casa San Cristobal is as good as it looks in the photos; immaculately clean and well cared for. Plenty of hot water, fluffy towels, and very comfortable beds. We enjoyed the views of the city from the reading room and the rooftop mirador. The house is very close to San Fernando plaza, a center of city life lined with small restaurants, where we ate most of our meals. Don't miss restaurant La Pirinola. Their menu del dia gives you four yummy local cuisine courses and an agua fresca, featuring what's fresh and in season each day. Owner Cesar makes you feel like family and gives helpful hints about Guanajuato. Prior to our trip, house owner Jeff was especially responsive and helpful. Once we were there, the house manager assisted us as needed--she even set up our departure taxi. We're already talking about our next stay in Guanajuato and Casa San Cristobal, and are recommending it to our friends.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Guest: Katherine15
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09
Review Submitted: 12/01/09
Great house with absolutely wonderful location – close to everything (within walking distance) in downtown Guanajuato. The rooms were spacious and I especially loved the reading nook with the view overlooking the city. We would come back in a heartbeat and stay at this property.
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Guest: erik6
(sacramento, california)
Date of Stay: 03/30/09
Review Submitted: 03/30/09
This house was absolutely amazing! the terrace view is stunning, overlooking the whole city of guanajuato. The location of the house is central to gunajuato's center and within a one minute walk to the famous callejon del beso. The property managers were helpful and spoke both spanish and english, and the house itself was gorgeous, immaculately clean, safe and up to date. All in all, my fiancee and I had an absolutely wonderful and welcoming experience and would highly recommend this house to anyone visiting the area.
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