Nothing better to us than arising early and reading in our Sala Grande!
Location: Centro Historico, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (80-90 minutes from Leon, ~MX~; Fly to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Elegant home
See our calendar link on this site for winter and spring availability. Also, WE HAVE A VIDEO LINK tour of our home clickable on this site! You will find the link below. A plethora of new restaurants and businesses have been established.
Our lovely home was designed by famed Mexican architect Xavier Barbosa and is built in a style which encourages comfort, relaxation, activities, socializing, bird-watching, and evening activities. This is a peaceful neighborhood which contains many foreign owners of homes and very friendly neighbors.
During our stay in February I was very impressed with the multitude of new activities at the Biblioteca (library) here in SMA. Americans and Canadians have sponsored and organized many new programs. We saw lectures, a terrific Flamenco performance, a guitar/harp concert by artist-musician Sergio Basurto, a play at the library theater, and many others. I took painting lessons from my friend Keith Keller, and actually got into oils this year!
Languages (Warren Hardy, photography, art, drawing, music, walking and and shopping are some of our favorite activities. And while the city is indeed growing a little, it is an old colonial area in which all changes must be approved and are carefully regulated. The town is now not only a Mexican Historical Site, but is on the UNESCO list of Historic Masterpieces. Our house, behind our walled compound, is the leading home in the whole area. It is near the central garden of the town and the main church, a very easy walk to el centro and all the best sights and restaurants, language instruction, the Instituto, and shopping.
One added note: The master bedroom has one large double bed and each of the other two bedrooms contains 2 twin beds (a total of 4 twin-sized beds).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable and wifi work very well!
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- House manager lives on site in our casita. Skilled in providing information/directions on SMA, native speaker and superb fluency with English.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1000/week .. $3800/month
$300 deposit refundable when the telephone bill is checked and verified
covering the time period of your rental. ABSOLUTELY NO SUBLEASING IS PERMITTED
and such activity will result in forfeiture of deposit. All checks for payment in
full for the rental period must arrive our address (428 Fayette Park, Lexington,
KY 40508 c/o Linda Bark) at least one month in advance of rental period.
Signed rental contract must be in our hands prior to occupying your rental.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1989
Why the Owner Chose Centro Historico
Fell in love with SMA and its people on second visit and found it such an oasis of culture and languages that we just had to purchase our home. Holidays and fiestas here are incomparable.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Safety, security and tender loving care are the hallmarks of our home. Many guests (we have donated time on many occasions to benefit various charities) have returned, and some have even asked for longer stays! You may contact our House Manager (lives in the separate staff quarters on the property), Miguel, to arrange transportation from the airport to our home and vice versa on your departure.
Owner's Map of Centro Historico
Dermatologist, private practice in Lexington, Kentucky. Instructor in Dermatologic Photography, motorcycle safety avocation, traveler, artist, writer, and Rotarian. Love SMA for its arts, music, photographic, linguistic opportunities, and take many pictures there. Active Rotarian (Past District Governor) and love to attend the meetings of the two Rotary Clubs in SMA.
Property Photos
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- Nothing better to us than arising early and reading in our Sala Grande! - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Vacation House in Centro Historico near National Arts Center
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- View of the main Formal Garden from our private terrace! - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Vacation House in Centro Historico near National Arts Center
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- Another scene from the Sala Grande toward the breezeway to the Master Bedroom. - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Vacation House in Centro Historico near National Arts Center
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- The Main Garden from our Breezeway. This is Peace Personified!
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- Main garden from the central fountain. Background entrance is the Secret Garden
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- Casita
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- Lower Terrace from Main Formal Garden
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- Kitchen
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- Long view, including lower terrace but not master bedroom suite.
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- Painting and drawing lessons, as well as many languages plentiful in SMA!
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- This is the Upper Sala, one of my favorite places to write and draw.
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- Upper Sala fireplace.
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- One of the guest bedrooms
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- Our Lavender Hill placard on the front outside door
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- Guest Bedroom sitting area. Beds off to the right.
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- Many wonderful and gratifying volunteer opportunities!!
Traveler Reviews (3)
Gene (Beaumont, Texas)
Guest: Gene
(Beaumont, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
This house and its grounds are magnificent. Spacious and elegant with utmost tranquil surroundings. Neighborhood is quiet and convenient to the center of town. The setting here gives the house guests the real sense of colonial San Miguel. The house manager, Miguel, may be the real "jewel" of Lavender Hill. He is perfectly fluent in English and most knowledgeable of SMA and local area. If there is any downside, the mattresses could be updated but nothing you can't get past. I highly recommend this rental and we will be back.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
My favorite San Miguel Vacation
Guest: Lissa
(Beaumont. Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
Can't tell you how much I loved the house- The gardens were beautiful and the house and location were perfect. Miguel and family were delightful. Can't wait to go back this winter.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+.
Lavender Hill
Guest: Jennifer
(Nicholasville, KY)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10
Review Submitted: 11/13/10
This is an amazing property! From the Fortress-type wooden gates that feel like they are out of another century, to the immaculate gardens and warm, elegant interior, this home is perfect in every way! I found myself opting out of activities so as to be in this beautiful space as much as possible! The owners have created an elegant, yet comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that attends to every need. The bedrooms are separated and very roomy for maximum privacy. The gathering spaces are wonderfully welcoming, such as the rooftop terrace and the beautiful living room. The gardens are lovely and give a sense of long-ago luxury. The resident family couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. There are so many cultural and shopping opportunities here. We visited a pottery factory, a Hot springs pool, a spa; did horseback riding, dance lessons, and lots of walking and exploring the lovely city. I will return to this Magical place at every opportunity!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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