Location: Colonia Caracol, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (SMA is 1 1/4 Hour Shuttle from the Leon Airport (BJX))
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
This house was a family home. Our children grew up here. We have built a new house for the two of us next door now that are the kids are grown up and have moved. This is the first year we are renting the house. We live and work in San Miguel and I was born here. So we know the area very well and can help you with whatever information you need to make your stay more enjoyable.
The house is very comfortable and cool in the summertime. Because they are so many windows it is easy to get a cross draft going. In the winter, there is the fireplace which is in the sitting area of the living room - private and a great place to curl up and read a book. Because there is a bathroom downstairs it would be possible for someone that had a limited disability to stay here as long as they can maneuver up two sets of stairs to the bedrooms. It's also a big plus not to have to bring the groceries up a long flight of stairs!
The view from the rooftop terrace is beautiful. At night the sunsets are spectacular - each one is different in some way. The garden is beautifully decorated and you can catch the morning sun here or go up to the terrace and watch the sun as it comes up over the Parroquia.
The little tienda a half a block from the house carries water and limited supplies. It's an easy 10 minute downhill walk to the Institute Allende where you'll find language classes, cafes and tours. There's a corner store nearby the Institute for supplies and a fresh fruit and veggie stand in front. You can continue on to the center of town, El Jardin, which is 20-25minutes walk directly from Casa Colibris. Don't worry - you can taxi back to the house for a mere $25 pesos or $2.50US.
We are very happy to share our home with you. San Miguel de Allende is a World Heritage site and we know you'll see why once you are here. You will feel welcome here - not just by us but also by the towns' people. And just to make sure that you don't have to do anything, the house will be cleaned once a week.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Secured area for parking a small car.
- Wood Fireplace: Cozy wood burning fireplace in the sitting room. A wonderful place to curl up and read on those cooler winter evenings.
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds in their own bedrooms.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Small TV - 80 Channels with standard cablevision
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Brand new stove and refrigerator in this beautiful newly painted kitchen. All cooking supplies so you can relax at home for breakfast and plan how you want to spend your day.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: A full complement of cooking utensils and cutlery. Please visit the owners if you need something and it's not in the kitchen.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Lovely deck area just outside the front door. Beautiful garden and fountain make this a relaxing spot to read a book.
- Balcony: The beautiful rooftop terrace is the perfect place to drink a margarita and watch the sunset. You can see the Parroquia and get a 180 degree view.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: SMA is located in Central Mexico, surrounded by mountains. You can see the mountain range off in the distance and it is responsible for some of the unusual cloud patterns that can appear around sunset.
- Monument View: La Parroquia is visible from the rooftop terrace. It's a beautiful scene at night with all lights on. It is definitely the jewel of San Miguel.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless access to the internet is provided.
- Other Amenities
- There is a beautiful garden outside where you can lounge and enjoy the morning sun. There's a lovely fountain there and it's a very peaceful place.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dogs only. The owners have a small dog of their own.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Must be able to walk up 2 sets of stairs to get to the bedrooms. Otherwise everything is located on the main floor including a bathroom. However, San Miguel is quite hilly so people with a walking disability should be prepared to take taxis or have have a car at their disposal.
- Kid Friendly: Children are welcome. This is a family friendly area.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be over 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking is permitted inside the house and is reason for eviction.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Great birdwatching from the garden.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$100/night
*Opening Special* $1000/month (NORMAL RENT=$1500/month)
*Opening Special* $ 350/week (NORMAL RENT=$475/week)
Rates are from $100/night-$1000/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1975
We lived in this house while our three girls were growing up. Everything in the house is cared for with love and you can still hear the laughter echoing in the rooms.
The location is very quiet and we built out new house right next door. We are able to help you with information about San Miguel de Allende and the surrounding area. I (Raul) speak English having spent some time in the US when I was younger. Guadelupe is from a village near SMA and understands a lot of English but speaks Spanish.
Both of us are teachers. I teach English and Guadelupe teaches Spanish. We love San Miguel and we love our house. It is a great honor to be able to share that with you now. We will do whatever we can to make your stay a memorable vacation and we hope you will return again some day.
Why the Owner Chose Colonia Caracol
Colonia Caracol is a classic Mexican neighborhood. It is filled with hard working people. We have a neighborhood church very close by and there are often family activities going on there on the weekends. The children thrive in San Miguel. It is not unusual to see kids out at midnight with their parents watching the fireworks. The family is all important in Mexico. And on Mothers' Day you can hear the groups of young women going around singing about how much they love their mothers - going from door to door. That is the kind of neighborhood that we live in and why we stay here.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The private house and garden are unique. The house is a traditional Mexican casa and there is a wood burning fireplace in the sitting area. All of the rooms have windows and the house keeps cool in the hot summers. The house is furnished with traditional Mexican furniture and is extremely comfortable. There is wireless internet in the house and Colonia Caracol is a typical Mexican neighborhood. It is a nice 20 minute downhill walk to El Jardin, the center of town. You can take a taxi back to the house for a mere $25 pesos ($2.50). There is a bus 2 blocks from the house as well ($0.50). And a half a block away is a little store where you can buy water and a few groceries. We love going to El Jardin on Sunday afternoons to watch the tango and salsa dancing.
Property Photos
- Listing #257087 - New House in Colonia Caracol - Colonia Caracol House with Lake & Mountain View
- The Kitchen - Colonia Caracol House with Lake & Mountain View
- Living Room (partial) looking into the Dining Room - Colonia Caracol House with Lake & Mountain View
- Sitting Area with Fireplace
- The Rooftop Terrace
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