Awesomely Spacious, Convient, Memorable Casa Esplendida

• You Know How to Treat Your Guests

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  You Know How to Treat Your Guests

  • Guest Pat Sales
  • Date of stay 06/20/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  I hope you got my other message last night. We love your home, Javier and Merida! We have traveled everywhere in Yucatan and by far your place is the best. Will definitely give positive feedback. Thanks for a very beautiful and comfortable place to stay. We had everything we needed; plenty of towels soap lotion fresh water. You know how to treat your guests. Thanks so much. Pat

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• Palatial!

  Palatial!

  • Guest Bootsy
  • Date of stay 03/30/12
  • Review Submitted 04/08/12
  Expansive, gorgeous updated casa located within walking distance to just about everything the city has to offer. Restaurants, museums, tours, you name it, it can be accomplished steps away from the door. This four bedroom casa actually has four master suites, two in the main house and two in the casita. Perfect for privacy and/or just getting away for a while from your family/travel mates. The plunge pool was the perfect size for cooling off throughout the day, and the depth was perfect for everyone (not too shallow/not too deep). Used the AC two nights out of seven, and only when there was no breeze. Perfectly equipped kitchen and plenty of linens and towels for everyone. The washer/dryer was a nice touch as well.... Do not count on GPS to get there initially, as the city has many similarly marked streets (we found 4 calle 66's!!) Get directions directly from the owners, and use them.....! Assertive driving is a must in this city, but once you get the hang of it, it is easy AND fun! The carriage rides are wonderful, but not every carriage driver treats his horse well. Find one who will introduce you to their horse, and bring a carrot for them too!! A little Spanish goes a long way, but we found that waiters would bring us English menus without asking. Prices are VERY inexpensive in Merida, make sure to tip waiters, baggers, drivers, etc. The owners and management were prompt with information and e-mails, and we lacked for nothing while we were there.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Hey Guys, thanks so much for your kind words. We hope folks make memories to last a lifetime when staying at our home and it sounds like you may have done just that. You are so right...So Much to do, See, Taste, Experience, right out the front door, and a quick trip to the beach is a blast as well. Thanks again for choosing Casa Esplendida. We look forward to seeing you again! Dave & Shari

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• Wonderful Home

  Wonderful Home

  • Guest G&M
  • Date of stay 03/13/12
  • Review Submitted 03/29/12
  Thank You to Dave & Shari for sharing this lovely property with us. Enjoyed every minute of our time here. Beautiful home and a good location. The pool was great, a fantastic treat at the end of the day! We loved the back yard and took naps in the hammocks. All the necessities and more. Microwave, gas stove, coffee maker, alarm clock, bottled water, ceiling fans and air conditioning, stereo and some CD’s. The “more” would be a TV, because who would watch TV when there is a pool! Easy walk to more activities then we were able to do, at the same time, a very quiet neighborhood where the home is located. The home & outdoor area are very clean and well maintained. Saturday our towels and bedding were changed and washed. The people involved with this property were fantastic, from Dave & Shari, LeAnn (the property manager), Javier (transportation to/from airport, as well as a liquor store) and Maria. Also a huge thanks to LeAnn for setting up our Uxmal tour with Carlos, hands down the best tour guide we’ve ever had. They made our trip effortless. Bug free. Sure there were a couple here and there while sitting by the pool at dusk, but no problems other then that. I mention it because of another review that said it was full of mosquitos. I slept in the rear of the main house, with all the windows open and the screens functioned fine. We plan to visit Palenque in the future, and, after talking to Carlos, plan to base the trip from Merida. We’d rent Casa Esplendida again in a heart beat. Thanks Again! Tips: Get a city map, maybe from a magazine or they may have one on a table in the entry. It is really easy getting around in Merida. All north/south Calles (streets) seem to be even numbered and the east/west are odd. We felt very safe at all times. Taking cabs are inexpensive and easy. A member of our party loved the walking tour of homer that left from the English Library, literally across the street. Obtain Pesos, you’ll need them. Not a lot of dollars get used here. Check out the local information in the home near the front door, brouchers and such. A little Spanish or a language guide goes a long ways, for example, all menus we encountered were only in Spanish. Thanks for sharing your home, G&M Minneapolis, MN

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Hola Greg. Thanks so much for your kind words. Sorry about the TV, we do have a large flat screen which was unfortunately in for repairs....we do agree however, that very little time is ever spent in front of the tube. Although Javier did bring his personal TV to our home for a period of time, and we are so grateful for that, ours should be back soon. We do feel we have a good team of folks working together that enable our clients to make the memories of a lifetime that they are looking for. Comfort, convince, peacefulness, is all attributed to Casa Esplendidas location, owners, and team. Thanks again for recognizing this and your kind words...they mean so much to us. We hope your family and friends will be visiting again soon. Merida is an excellent hub to take in all the Yucatan has to offer. Take care. Dave & Shari

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• Great Experience

  Great Experience

  • Guest Harkx
  • Date of stay 01/04/12
  • Review Submitted 01/16/12
  As my son and daughter-in-law told us upon arrival, "it's perfect!" and it was for the five of us (including our 9 month old granddaughter. Clean, spacious, great garden and outdoors hanging out area, everything we needed. Wonderful support from rental agent and her support people ( Javier could not hav been more gracious and helpful). Walking distance to parks and restaurants and markets, including the central plaza. Would easily accommodate 8 adults. Highly recommend! Dennis and Jane

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Hey guy's, thanks so much for your kind words. Glad we could be part of your lifetime memories. Casa Esplendida and Merida are a wonderful combination for a family get away and it sounds like you would agree. It is so nice to hear when others appreciate all our home and its location have to offer. We looked at many properties before deciding on this, and you are right its location is key to enjoying the great city of Merida. Keep in touch, we hope you visit again. Dave&Shari Berna/owners

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• Our Colleagues were Jealous

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  Our Colleagues were Jealous

  • Guest Todd
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  HI David. We absolutely loved your property. It fitted perfectly with our needs at the conference. We could definitely tell that our other colleagues that stayed in the hotel were jealous! Also, just having the ability to go food shopping and having a house to come home to after each day was very relaxing. And, it was so close to the restuarants.

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• Our Colleagues were Jealous

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  Our Colleagues were Jealous

  • Guest Todd
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  Hi David. We absolutely loved your property. It fitted perfectly with our needs at the conference. We could definitely tell that our other colleagues that stayed in the hotel were jealous! Also, just having the ability to go food shopping and having a house to come home to after each day was very relaxing. And, it was so close to the restuarants.

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• Lovely "casa" in Merida!

  Lovely "casa" in Merida!

  • Guest Espana
  • Date of stay 03/25/11
  • Review Submitted 04/04/11
  This is a lovely house to come home to after a day of exploring Merida and the Yucatan. It is spotless and has many lovely touches such as authentic Mexican tiles throughout, a great lay-out, comfortable beds, a well-appointed entertaining kitchen, and a spacious outdoor area for enjoying the cooler Mexican evenings. The English library across the street is great for getting information and meeting people. The property manager, Lee Ann, is also a great source of information about the area. Forget the news you've heard about the dangers of Mexico. The Yucatan is a place apart and we did not have one instance of worrying about our safety during our stay. The Yucatecans are hard-working and honest people who delight in showing off their city of Merida and telling you about the surrounding sites. This would be a perfect place for a family or four couples or a "girls' get-a-way."

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Hola Mary Nell and friends. Gracias for your great reply! We are so glad you had such a fun experience here in Merida and the Yucatan. We look forward to your next visit, and for you to enjoy Casa Esplendida and all that Merida has to offer.

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  • Guest Jim & Helene
  • Date of stay 02/19/11
  • Review Submitted 03/30/11
  Great Rental Value Review submitted: March 11, 2011 Date of arrival: February 19, 2011 Hello again from - 2 degrees celcius in Canada! Quite a shock returning after enjoying the weather in Merida. We did alot and very much enjoyed your house. The location was great. Spacious rooms/bedrooms, quality linens and towels, kitchen dishes and cooking apparatus and plenty of them, Wireless access, the pool, the lounging areas, the hammocks & of course, the cleanliness! We have rented many places around the world and Casa Esplendida is definately in the top. We even appreciated the few condiments and spices left to get us started and were happy to contribute for the next renter. And, we felt secure. Certainly the Yucateneos are a friendly bunch too, which we really enjoyed. We certainly will recommend Casa Esplendida as a great rental value. The five of us had a very comfortable stay. Thanks again. Best wishes. Hélène & Jim

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  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 02/09/11
  • Review Submitted 03/30/11
  We are in Awe!! Review submitted: February 27, 2011 Date of arrival: February 9, 2011 Thank you. Your casa is stunning!!!! We are in awe! We are having fun discovering all the great things about it. We loved waking to the birds singing. We are going to wonder the town in just a bit. We can't wait to see Merida! Mary and Dan We are so excited to be searching for a home in Merida! We only wish we could be there now. LeAnn is so awesome to help us. We really trust in her judgement. Your home is beautiful and we had a wonderful time!! We hope to run into you one of these days! Mary

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  • Guest Rob
  • Date of stay 01/06/11
  • Review Submitted 03/30/11
  WOW Great House Review submitted: January 15, 2011 Date of arrival: January 6, 2011 Dave and Shari, I just got home a couple of hours ago and after slogging through the 430 (no exaggeration)new emails in my inbox wanted to drop you a line to say WOW! Great house, great location, GREAT Kitchen (although we cooked a grand total of zero meals in it, we spent a lot of time sitting at the bar and chatting). Your home and this mini break gave us a chance to reconnect with our kids and was much appreciated. In reading your welcome book (incidentally, it was the best one I have ever seen) I look at and sell vacation rentals in Playa and I can tell you that this is one of the nicest homes that I have EVER seen. Thanks for all of the care you have given to the place. My daughter has her 1st big equestrian tournament at the end of March and she has already told me that she expects me to rent your house again for the long weekend when we are there. Needless to say, she will not have to twist my arm too hard to get me to book with you again. I look forward to my next trip back to your home! Best Regards, Rob Owner/Broker

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Low Season:    Apr 01-Sept. 30 .. $235/Night (3 Night Min.) $1400/week
High Season:   Oct.01- April 30  ................................ $1800/Week
Holiday Rates: (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) .. $2100/Week
Rates are for 1 to 4 people  ( additional costs $40 to $50 per person, per night)
Monthly Rentals Also Available  Please inquire for long or short term stays
Rates do not include electricity, meter will be read at time of check-in and out.
Deposit required for reservation. 50% of rent

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.