This is the entry to Cinco Flores, our gated compound in Centro, San Miguel
Location: Centro Historico, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (Walking Distance to Everything - Restaurants, Shopping, Etc.) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment ("Casita"), 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Enjoy the magic of San Miguel in romantic, light-filled Casita Lirio ("Iris") with open plan living spaces, gas fireplace, loft office, wireless internet access, heater in bathroom and gorgeous private terrace with eating and seating areas. Located in Cinco Flores, our secure, walled Colonial compound with fountains and plants in the heart of the historical center, you can walk everywhere. Furnishings are modern, elegant, with warm Mexican colors and many examples of Mexican arts and crafts.
Maid service included. Additional support services are available on request (airport pick-up and drop-off, cooking as needed, cooking classes): Let us know what you need to make your time in San Miguel the perfect vacation!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Exclusive to the Casita.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: High quality, high thread-count.
- Gas Fireplace: Flip a switch to turn off and on.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Custom, comfortable mattress.
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai: Tiled terrace with great views.
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Secure compound on cobblestone street in heart of Centro, fountains and plant-filled entry, newly remodeled modern kitchen and appliances, elegant and comfortable furniture, art, crafts and antiques (with a special emphasis on Mexican artisans), IPod-ready speakers, maid service.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Hot Springs, Cooking lessons, Bird-watching, Home tours, Walking tours, Musical events, Local crafts and artisans.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$840/week($120 per night) .. $2100/month($70 per night)
$630/week($90 per night) ... $1575/month($51 per night) Low season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Centro Historico
San Miguel is magical - a well-deserved UNESCO World Heritage site with cobblestone streets and the occasional donkey side by side with modern restaurants and art galleries in a perfect year-round moderate climate. A Mexican friend of ours calls San Miguel "2nd world" - that is, a combination of the 3rd and 1st worlds. And that seems about right. Our house and our apartments are in the best possible location in San Miguel. Many other rental possibilities will tell you that they are some number of minutes (10, 15 sometimes 20 minues) walking distance to the Centro - but that often translates into how long it takes to get to the outskirts of the Centro. Here is why we bought where we did -- we are 1 level block from the Jardin. Period. Could hardly be closer...
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment ("Casita")
Because the weather here is mild year round, we enjoy being outdoors daily on our patios and roof terraces. Just breathing in the air, listening to the fountains and enjoying a cup of coffee outside seems to create a peaceful beginning to every day. We enjoy walking to the Jardin, sitting on the park benches and "people-watching." For more sophisticated pleasures, there are hot springs for swimming, 1st class restaurants to walk to, shops, museums, artisan markets or hiking in the nearby hills. Maybe Spanish classes. At the end of the day, back to the terrace to watch the sun go down over the valley -- perhaps with a glass of wine or a margarita. What could be better?
Owner's Map of Centro Historico
Robert and I have always loved Mexico -- so, no surpise when we visited San Miguel we knew immediately that this was the place we wanted to be! We had owned and developed many other properties in the US, but that did not necessarily prepare us for the construction process in Mexico. But, when all was said and done, we managed to take a small run-down residential compound in the heart of the historic center of town and make it an oasis of calm and beauty, where we love to be and where we love to greet others coming to San Miguel. Whether you are tourist or are considering moving to Mexico, we would love to have you as our guests. Move the view of the map to HYBID view to see where we are!
Property Photos
- This is the entry to Cinco Flores, our gated compound in Centro, San Miguel - San Miguel de Allende Vacation Apartment with Wireless Internet, Private Terrace and Mountain View
- Our cobblestone street, our door on the right and a view of the main church - San Miguel de Allende Vacation Apartment with Wireless Internet, Private Terrace and Mountain View
- Another view of the entryway to "Cinco Flores" with folk art "The 3 Frida's" - San Miguel de Allende Vacation Apartment with Wireless Internet, Private Terrace and Mountain View
- Beautiful hand carved baptismal fountain outside of the Casita Lirio entry
- Entryway to Casita on the left
- Living Room with skylight, gas fireplace, filled with Mexican arts and crafts
- View of gas fireplace - instant warmth on cool mornings or evenings
- Kitchen with gas stove, hand-painted artesan tile, new appliances
- The office loft with seating has wireless internet connection and computer desk
- Another view of loft
- Lirio 2nd Bedroom
- Master BR with built in closets, cable television and reading nook
- Reading/Computer nook in Master Bedroom
- Seating area on private covered terrace
- Another view of private terrace
- View from the private Roof Terrace - a perfect spot to watch the sunset!
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