• Idyllic retreat, but also an ideal base for exploring

  Idyllic retreat, but also an ideal base for exploring

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 02/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  We've rented homes all over the world, and this is our most satisfying experience. It's well located for exploring Merida; but it's also a magnificently comfortable home for the hours, or days, when you just want to perfect your hedonism. The owners have built this rather new home with exceptional architectural and design skills. It looks good. It feels good. It functions well. It works from every perspective. A very satisfying virtue of this listing is that its photographs and video are perfectly accurate, without poetic perspectives. Relative to most comparable Merida properties, it's spacious, on a double lot. The swimming pool is large, with crystal clear cool water. The outside area is pretty and very private, permitting your suits to remain dry. Lovely plantings, inside and outside the house, offer a tasteful green and peaceful touch. We very much appreciated having a washer and dryer, often not available in other properties. The wireless internet connection functioned perfectly, and we often utilized the comfortable, private, and tasteful study. The air conditioning units in the bed rooms are a blessing. We slept better than we do at home! The owners have furnished this home with not only good taste, but with good quality elements: the linens and towels, the refrigerator and stove, the cooking and dining utensils, very adequate electrical outlets for recharging all of our gear. The inside garage is not only secure, but it's handy for loading and unloading. The owners prefer communication by e-mail, and during our one month stay we frequently sent questions or requests. They always replied within minutes, and with good grace and with valid information. We very enthusiastically recommend this home. If the system enables it, we'd be happy to have the owners put prospective renters in touch with us. After a one month stay, we have lots of perspectives and photographs we'd be happy to share.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Fab house in the Historical Colonial Centre.

  Fab house in the Historical Colonial Centre.

  • Guest JB
  • Date of stay 02/09/12
  • Review Submitted 02/25/12
  We stayed @ Mayan Modern for ten days in February 2012. One steps into a quiet, wonderfully modern and completely private oasis complete with gourmet kitchen and rain forest bathroom from busy, bustling Merida. The indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly; the pool invites refreshment (or laps) all hours of the day. Can't imagine a more comfortable setting for our visit. Many thanks to Robert and Emile our gracious and (very) helpful hosts. Jane & Jim Barry, BC, Canada

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

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• Oasis

  Oasis

  • Guest JB
  • Date of stay 02/08/12
  • Review Submitted 02/24/12
  We stayed @ Modern Mayan Masterpiece for ten days in February 2012. Although perfectly situated in the historical centre of busy, bustling Merida one steps into a quiet, wonderfully modern and absolutely private oasis (if you don't count the iguana) complete with gourmet kitchen, spacious master and rain forest bathroom. The indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly in every room; the pool invites refreshment (or laps) all hours of the day; a wonderful setting to base our Yucatan sightseeing from and to come home to. Many thanks to Robert and Emile our gracious, considerate and (very) helpful hosts.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Modern Mayan Masterpiece

  Modern Mayan Masterpiece

  • Guest L. and G.
  • Date of stay 12/11/11
  • Review Submitted 12/21/11
  My husband and I just returned from a week in Merida where we stayed at Modern Mayan Mastepiece. "Masterpiece" is the word: wonderful modernistic architecture, exquisite detail, immaculate, privacy, AND attentive and very helpful hosts. All this comes with bonuses that were important to us. 1) The location couldn't be better. We walked everywhere - to the main market, to local supermarkets, the Parque Santiago (excellent loncherias), galleries, the English Library, the Catherwood Museum, the zoo, bookstores and museums in El Centro. 2) To know you're returning from these busy walks to a serene, beautiful house does wonders for your sense of well being. 3) Very interesting wildlife - fireflies, parrots, doves, mystery mammals (local possums) - can be observed from the patio. 4) To know that your hosts are nearby and only too willing to advise and help is tremendously reassuring; getting to know them is even better. Modern Mayan Masterpiece is an oasis of calm and beauty in the midst of all that's happening in Merida. The house played the leading role in what was a wonderful vacation!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• WOW! The pictures don't do it justice!

  WOW! The pictures don't do it justice!

  • Guest HIYAQT
  • Date of stay 11/21/11
  • Review Submitted 12/02/11
  The plusses: The home was fabulous, the pool private, and large. You can leave your swim suit at home. Hated to leave.Our hosts were very helpful in getting us acclimated & settled in, with lots of tips on the area. Word to the wise; Hardly, anyone speaks English in Merida. It can be very frustrating if you don''t have some basic Spanish. Also, don't come without Pesoes. They Will not take dollars! We learned that the hare way. Robert, Emile. We had a great time. Thank you, bunches! Merry Christmas & Happy NewYear!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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  • Guest Owners
  • Date of stay 10/06/11
  • Review Submitted 10/06/11
  Please note the reviews prior to October 2011 are from our first rental property in Merida, not for this new property. But if you loved our first house you will adore our second one!! Robert and Emile

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• Wonderful, well located home in Centro!

  Wonderful, well located home in Centro!

  • Guest Robert W.
  • Date of stay 12/21/10
  • Review Submitted 01/12/11
  We had the wonderful experience of living in this home for two weeks over the Holidays. It felt like OUR home! The privacy, the comfortable furnishings... excellently appointed, contemporary decor .... private courtyard where local birds visited every morning! The kitchen was perfect... we love to cook and we had all the utensils that we would have at home ... Did we say we loved the Bar-B-Q ! The location of this home is absolutely ideal. We did not need a car at all....walked everywhere; it is minutes to the Gran Plaza, but on the edge of Centro so we were in a residential neighborhood and did not step out of the front door every day into the hustle-bustle of a shopping district. Santiago market is just a couple of blocks one direction and an excellent supermarket is a couple of blocks the other way... and the lovely Paseo Montejo area is just a few blocks north. When we did not feel like venturing out, a chill day at home was great!!!!! And, we can say that the owners are wonderful hosts! Every detail was attended to; we were given their invaluable restaurant recommendations!; they were available to help in any way... even with a surprise ride home one overly fun evening that we spent in town!!! ;) We recommend this home to anyone wanting their personal home experience in Merida... it is a wonderful way to have a true experience of this wonderful city!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks Bob and Konnie, As I said before, you two were just wonderful to host. The two weeks you spent here just flew by. I enjoyed the great conversations and good food. You two are most welcome any time and I look forward to your next visit.Thanks for the thoughtful review! Cheers, Emile.

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• Great Place

  Great Place

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 09/14/10
  • Review Submitted 09/23/10
  This is the best VRBO property we have stayed in and we have stayed in quite a few all over the USA and Mexico. The owner is a designer so, with this said, the place is exquisite taste and very comfortable. The kitchen is a full kitchen and you have everything you need to cook even a gourmet dinner. The pool was very enjoyable and totally private. We really can't say more about this place except I wish Robert owned a VRBO property in all destinations.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+.

  Owner response: Wow Sue, that's some compliment! So glad you liked our place, even during the rainy season! And we too wished we owned a property in all destinations!! Hope to see you again next time you are in Merida.

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• I highly recommend this 2 bedroom in Merida!

  I highly recommend this 2 bedroom in Merida!

  • Guest mexican traveller
  • Date of stay 07/03/10
  • Review Submitted 08/17/10
  If you are looking for a modern feel crossed with all the mexican pleasures while on vacation, staying here is a must! This home is immaculate, yet comfortable, and the pool/garden area is magnificent! I could have spent all my timing lounging on the terrace, enjoying the pool and garden. I love how the windows and glass doors, bring the outdoors in, while still offering all the privacy we desired. And the casita! Oh, so great! For two couples, this offers lots of privacy for everyone. The location is great also! We were able to walk to dinner every night, to the night markets, the Plaza Grande, Santiago Park, the zoo, the galleries. If you prefer to stay at home and enjoy the house, the modern supermarket (and pharmacy) were only minutes away. It was great to be able to enjoy breakfast (and some lunches) at home, before leaving on our daily adventures. We walked just a few minutes to pick up a tour bus to visit Uxmal (an absolute must, by the way), and a local cenote (gorgeous underground ponds, also a must!) If you want minimal or no driving at all, this is it! And the owners of the house are fantastic!!! They were very helpful with directions, and what to see and do while staying in Merida. And did I mention the house was spotless? Spotless! This was my first visit to Merida, and I loved it! And when I go back, I'll definately stay at this house again! Trust me, you won't be disappointed! Enjoy your vacation!

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

  Owner response: Hey Mexican Traveller! Geez, can we hire you to write our marketing brochures??! So glad you had such a great time here, we had a great time getting to know you. Looking forward to your next visit!

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• Wow!

  Wow!

  • Guest lorwal
  • Date of stay 07/22/10
  • Review Submitted 07/30/10
  We were lucky enough to stay here for a week. We'd been in Playa del Carmen, and came after. It was easy to get bus tickets for a comfortable 3 hour ride. The house is gorgeous: spotless, and impeccably decorated. It was like staying in a show home. The huge bedrooms are at opposite ends of the house, so you have complete privacy at night. There's a wonderful outside area with pool, lounging furniture and eating area. We did cook a bit, and it was very convenient, as it's a complete kitchen, not a little hotplate affair. But there are also scads of lovely, reasonably priced restaurants nearby. We walked most days, down to the centre of town, over to the square for the night(I think it's Tuesday) when there's dancing. In the opposite direction, there's a zoo and park, as well as a food store with a very good selection. Everything is within easy walking distance. You can easily set up tours to outlying attractions, and the hotel right around the corner is a pick up point for most of the commercial tours. Merida is a wonderful city, and the colonial buildings are amazing. We spent a lot of time just walking and looking at the buildings. The owners are great resources and can give you lots of tourist tips for Merida and the surrounding areas. The price is a bargain, especially if you have 4 people. Definitely a great place to stay, whether you're relaxing or sightseeing, or even going for business.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for your review Lorwal!! It's nice to know that what we have done with the house is appreciated...and it was great helping to make your Merida experience such a success. Hope to see you again soon!

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February 15, 2012 - April 14, 2012  $1100/wk   $185/nt   3 nt min
Apr 15, 2012 - October 31, 2012 $975/wk   $165/nt   3 nt min
Nov 1, 2012 - Apr 14, 2013  $1300/wk   $215/nt   3 nt min
Dec 16, 2012 - Jan 5, 2013   $1500/wk   $250/nt   5 nt min
Prices based on 2 people, $20/nt or $100/wk extra for 3 or 4 people
50% deposit due at reservation, 50% remainder plus $350 US security deposit due
2 weeks prior to arrival (security deposit refunded 72 hours after departure)

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

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