Location: Centro Historico, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (1.5hrs Leon Airport, 1 Hr Guanajuato, 3.5 Hours Mexico City) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 3 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Casa Joya (or "jewel house"), offers you The Best of Both Worlds -- The History of Colonial San Miguel and the Vibrancy of Contemporary Mexico.
- A beautiful, newly constructed home (completed in 2007)
- Designed by internationally renowned San Miguel resident architects House + House
- A showcase of the amazing architecture of Mexico today
- Contemporary styling with walls of glass and high ceilings
- Sunny and full of light, a rare feature in many San Miguel houses.
- Warm, soothing colors
- Stylishly and comfortably furnished
- Regional art throughout
- Wonderful views from inside and out
- Featured in the book, Houses in the Sun
- Selected to be on the SMA House and Garden Tour
Casa Joya is in a wonderful location of the Centro:
- Close to all you’d want to see and do but on a quiet residential walkway, away from traffic noise
- Just 2 blocks from the main Mercado (offering an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, meat and poultry)
- Just 2 blocks from the wonderful, must-see Artisan Market
- An easy 10-minute (or less) walk to the Jardin (the Central Plaza)
Details of the House:
- Three (3) floors and 2500 square ft. offer both a feeling of space and privacy
- Master bedroom on first floor with king bed and en-suite bathroom
- Well equipped kitchen for those who love to cook -- set up for ease and convenience.
- A patio off the kitchen features a dramatic two-story water wall sculpture studded with cobblestones
- Two bedrooms on the 2nd floor: one with a queen bed and the other with two twins. The twin beds can also be converted into a second king bed
- 2nd bathroom has striking tile work and polished concrete details (see photo).
- Family room on the 3rd floor views, TV and hidden wet bar. Also has a pull out couch for additional sleeping arrangement.
- Inviting and comfortable roof terrace with wonderful vistas of the historic town center. Partially covered so it is perfect for day or evening. Ideal for quiet reading, cocktails, conversation, and watching twilight and evening fall over San Miguel's historic skyline
- A second terrace has unparalleled views of five of San Miguel's major churches and the western mountain sunsets
- Maid service 3x weekly. Cleaning, laundry, and shopping (if requested). Light cooking (breakfast or an occasional comida) is offered for an extra fee
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Regional art, plant filled patios, 3rd fl wet bar
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 12 years old minimum age please
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Galleries, Well Known Art Schools, Highly Regarded Spanish Language Schools, Hot Springs, Sight-Seeing, Regional Festivals
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1250/weekly
$3000/monthly
Plus 6% for Mexican taxes and administrative fees
*Credit cards accepted via PayPal - our rental agency will help you sort this out.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Centro Historico
Centro Historic is the epicenter of San Miguel's vibrant life. This area is not only beautiful and historic, but where you will find most of the town's restaurants, cultural events (music, film and lectures), galleries, shopping and it's numerous and not to be missed regional and religious festivals. As San Miguel is truly a walking town, living in and around Centro Historico gives you easy access to all the best of what SMA has to offer and
Casa Joya is perfectly located to reach any the town's best attractions easily by foot.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
We built Casa Joya to be a home away from home, making sure it was comfortable and functional as well as a delight to the eye.
Casa Joya is:
- a beautiful art-filled contemporary Mexican modern home, complete with all the amenities one would want for an extended stay
- in the heart of the historic center but in very quiet neighborhood
- perfectly located to reach any the town's best attractions by foot. San Miguel is a walking town
- only a few blocks from the famed covered market and artisan shopping district.
- just blocks from main square or "Jardin"
- easy walking distance to numerous restaurants, shopping, antiquing and the epicenter of all regional and artistic festivals
One of the town's most popular covered markets, this intriguing market is filled with crafts from local artisans and meanders down several streets and stairways. Charming and a real treat to wander t
One of the towns best produce markets, this large covered market is filled with fresh fruit and vegetables and flowers. They also have excellent meat and poultry. It is just around the corner from Ca
Casa Joya is an easy 10 minute walk to the Jardin, the heart of San Miguel. This central plaza is a vibrant gathering place for town locals and visitors alike. It is the epicenter of the town's activ
A 10 minute walk from Casa Joya, this theater has an wonderful concerts and live performances. Well-known artists from around the globe perform here.
This lovely park is a 15 minute walk from Casa Joya Situated in San Miguel's most exclusive neighborhood, it is a wonderful place to sit or stroll and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Owner's Map of Centro Historico
My husband and I have traveled the globe for fun and work our entire 20+ years together. We have homes in San Francisco where we are originally from and now New York where we chose to move because business allowed. When we first saw San Miguel de Allende, it was introduced to us by the architects who remodeled our home in San Francisco in 1999. They own and build many homes there and were raving about this absolutely magical 450-year old colonial town in Mexico. We fell under it's spell the first time we visited with our children, bought a piece of land in the historic center, and with these same architects built a dream vacation home for ourselves. We love all things cultural, hence our delight in living outside of NYC, and historical, but wanted a more relaxed environment to get away to. San Miguel fits all of these characteristics like a charm!
Property Photos
- Dining Room, Kitchen and Courtyard - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Mountain View Vacation Home
- Living Room - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Mountain View Vacation Home
- Night view into Living Room from Courtyard - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Mountain View Vacation Home
- Bird's Eye View of Entry Courtyard
- Kitchen with Patio and Two-Story "Waterfall"
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bath
- Sculpted Staircase Leading to the Second Floor
- 2nd Floor Bedroom Overlooking Inner Courtyard and Two-Story "Waterfall"
- Mosaic Detail of 2nd Floor Bath
- Roof Top Patio and View of Historic Centro
- Stairway to Roof Top Patio
- Bird's Eye View of San Miguel de Allende
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #264485
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