Enchanting Home in San Miguel/Wguest House Wi Fi

• Great, confortable house

  Great, confortable house

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/05/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  We stayed at Casa Ariel for a weekend only, but enjoyed the premises thoroughly. Beds are confortable, the third room is a fully independent guest house ( kitchen+bathroom), nice garden, and a big open kitchen-dining room ehwer we enjoyes an excellent and Big breakfast ( salsas!) prepared by amada. Near enough to the center, the neughborhood is nice, not great. Will definately think ofg casas Ariel for our next stay in San Miguel Alende.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you Dacio for your very favorable review! Cooking is Amada's passion ! I will let her know how it was appreciated! You were great guests please stay with us again soon! Ariel

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• Casa Ariel - Enchanting and Comfortable

  Casa Ariel - Enchanting and Comfortable

  • Guest Ken & Kay
  • Date of stay 11/01/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  We enjoyed our Casa Ariel stay during our first visit to San Miguel. It fit our needs perfectly - two couples and a single friend. The layout worked well with the kitchen and living room our central gathering area and the bedroom/baths allowing for privacy and that afternoon nap. Everything was well kept and clean. The supplied kitchen would have worked well for a dinner party but we found we enjoyed eating at the many restaurants within walking distance - great variety. Getting around town (and out to the hot springs) was easy with the great taxi network. I enjoyed walking the area and around the plaza. (We were there for Day of the Dead which was more than I could have imagined.) Do bring comfortable walking shoes - the narrow cobble streets require it and you will want to experience the city by foot. We enjoyed the culture, food, history and just the good nature of everyone we met. Ariel was most helpful arranging for our stay and following up. All our travels should be so good.

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

  Owner response: So glad you enjoyed your stay! Festivals occur many times during the year in San Miguel and being there during those times are very special indeed!! You were great guests and I look forward to your return!! Saludos, Ariel

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• Excellent in every way

  Excellent in every way

  • Guest Judy and John
  • Date of stay 02/01/11
  • Review Submitted 03/03/11
  We stayed at the Casa in February 2011 and the property was beautiful; we especially enjoyed cooking in the fully appointed kitchen and waking up to the sounds of cooing doves and church bells. The house and grounds were kept immaculate and we found several charming tiendas nearby for all our needs. We walked to town nearly every day in about 15 leisurely minutes and went to the Escondido Hot Springs 3 times during our stay. A masseuse came to the house and gave each of us hot stone massages (heavenly!) and we entertained friends in the spacious kitchen. Ten Ten Pie on nearby Sterling Dickinson was the site of several memorable meals; charbroiled steaks and excellent guacamole. At no time did we feel unsafe in the city; San Miguel is a precious retreat from worry and this casa was all we'd hoped for.

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

  Owner response: So happy you had such an enjoyable time. San Miguel is so magical and Safe! Casa Ariel gives so many that feeling of peace and grace. Thank you so much for your eloquent words and sentiments. I want the name of your hot stone massage therapist! Thanks again... Ariel

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• Beautiful Casa!

  Beautiful Casa!

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 12/26/10
  • Review Submitted 01/10/11
  My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Casa Ariel! It was very beautiful and met our needs perfectly. The vine covered walkway up to the casa was so inviting. At night, when the walkway was lit softly, it was magical! The casa was so spacious that our family of four didn't need to use the guest casita for sleeping but our son used it as a music practice room. The view of San Miguel from the rooftop terrace was particularly beautiful on New Year's Eve as we watched fireworks and listened to the church bells toll. We also loved the location of the casa. It was close enough to El Centro to walk downtown and enjoy stopping in some of the small shops along the way. Your staff was remarkable. Amada kept the casa very clean and comfortable for us. Additionally, in the words of our daughter, Fernando Ibarra is now like our Mexican uncle--a part of our extended family! He was so much more than a reliable driver. With his extensive knowledge of the history of Mexico, he was informative and made our travels more fun and interesting. We had a fairly complicated schedule with some events to attend associated with a family wedding. Fernando was always there for us when we needed him. All of the suggestions which you provided regarding activities, shopping, restaurants, etc. were also very helpful. On our own, we discovered a local restaurant one block west of the casa--El Rinconcito, at Calle Refugio Norte #7. This family owned restaurant served very good food at reasonable prices. Our family has enjoyed some wonderful vacations but our trip to Mexico will always remain in our memories as one of the most enjoyable. The beauty of Casa Ariel, the charm of San Miguel, and the beauty of central Mexico will never be forgotten!

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

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• Lo Mejor!

  Lo Mejor!

  • Guest BFS
  • Date of stay 03/01/10
  • Review Submitted 03/29/10
  Casa Ariel was MORE than promised: beautiful, spacious, quiet, comfortable - we loved it! We were lucky enough to have perfect weather - cool mornings, sunny, breezy, warm-hot afternoons and evenings with an everpresent light breeze. We walked everywhere - to cafes, galleries, restaurants, concerts (fabulous music in SMA), mercados, stores, la biblioteca, etc. We went to Patsy's Place for lunch (highly recommended), la Gruta (delightful thermal baths), Guanajuato and Dolores Hidalgo (we hired Fernando for the day but we'd recommend specifying that you'd like to visit multiple ceramic factories). At first we missed Casa Ariel because we were looking for a terra cotta house. However, from Calle 28 de Abril, one only sees the gate. Once opened the vine covered walkway invites you up to the house which is a surprise: spacious and welcoming and equipped with everything you might need. Amada was wonderful. Pilar was ready to help whenever we needed her (we had some trouble with internet connections initially). There is a big supermarket (Mega) for all major purchases and a little market at the end of the street for extra milk, juice, mangoes, etc. and a couple of mercados for fresh veggies and fruites. The Allende Institute as well as a language institute are close by and the Jardin is a comfortable walk. We spent 3 weeks at Casa Ariel and enjoyed every day. Every street offers intriguing art galleries and great margaritas and good food and helpful people. Everyone is acknowledged in passing with a Buenos Dias or Buenas Noches. So many Americans seem to be concerned about safety issues. We never felt concerned at all. This was a wonderful escape from winter in New England. We have over 200+ pictures!

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

  Owner response: Thank you so much Mary for your generous, comments! I was delighted to hear the casita was used as a music practice room. Casa Ariel always welcomes creativity. I will make sure Amada and Fernando are Aware of your kind words.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/11/06
  • Review Submitted 07/11/06
  We were in heaven!Casa Ariel is even more breathtaking than the pictures. The staff is so kind and helpful. We found everything we needed at the little shopping center at the corner, encluding our gourmet coffee (freshly roasted). The jardin, the shops & the restaurants are just a short walk away. Julian Cartas drove us to & from Mexico city airport. He is such a nice friendly person and absolutely reliable. We went to a music concert and attended a show of flamenco dancers. We took side trips to Dolores Hidalgo & Guanajuato. We even went down to visit the Monarch butterfly reserve. A long day but well worth it.We strongly recommend Casa Ariel to anyone thinking of visiting San Miguel.Helene & Robert SerréGatineau, Canada

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  • Guest Evelyn Topper
  • Date of stay 09/08/05
  • Review Submitted 09/08/05
  The following is an email I received from one of my guests who stayed at my house. Dear Ariel: Allan, Vanessa and I want to let you know how fabulous it was staying at your lovely home in San Miguel de Allende. To say that it was a memorable birthday celebration for me would be a huge understatement. Everything was perfect....your taste is sublime! Thank you so much for arranging for everything so beautifully....your notes were great. We had so many wonderful adventures and superb culinary experiences. Please be sure to give my name to anyone who is considering renting Casa Ariel! Warm regards, Evelyn

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  • Guest Brian Jamieson
  • Date of stay 09/08/05
  • Review Submitted 09/08/05
  The following is an email I received from one of my guests from Toronto, Canada. Ariel, We are back home(unfortunately) after a nice relaxing two weeks in San Miguel. My first task on getting home was to dig out snow that was about 18 inches deep on our driveway. We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Ariel. You have built a lovely house and we found it to be very comfortable. We never turned on the TV the whole time that we were there which tells you something about how relaxing we found our stay. Your housekeeper kept the place nice and clean and looked after us very well! We particularly enjoyed the roof where we could get a great view of the neighborhood which we found most interesting. As you mentioned in your "Welcome Letter" it gives you an appreciation of the Mexican culture. We got quite used to hearing the bells ringing at the beautiful local church. We were quite impressed with the friendliness of the Mexican people and had no concerns about venturing out at night apart from navigating the cobblestones. The location worked out very well, as we found that we could either walk to the centre of town or catch a taxi without any problems. We took day trips to Guanajuato and to Delores Hidalgo using a wonderful guide Luis Avarez (415 152-4008) His English is good and he took great pains to explain the significance and history of the various things that we saw. It made a difference to get someone who is so enthusiastic about helping you to understand his country. For our return to the airport we used a van driven by Julian Cartas (415 152-0079) - he was on time and got to Mexico City without any hassle. Many thanks for allowing us to stay in your beautiful house. Brian and Margaret Jamieson

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  • Guest Diane Gibson
  • Date of stay 09/08/05
  • Review Submitted 09/08/05
  The following is an email I received from Diane Gibson after her stay at my house in San Miguel de Allende. Dear Ariel, We had a wonderful time!! Your housekeeper Amada was terrific. We certainly recommend your lovely home to our friends and hope to return ourselves as soon as possible. Thanks so much, Sincerely, Diane Gibson, Houston, Texas

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Additional information about rental rates

A two week stay is $1600

Fees:

• Property Damage Protection: $49
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

CASA ARIEL RENTAL CONTRACT Casa Ariel Rental Contract San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Please read, sign and return by email or fax RENTAL RESIDENTIAL LEASE This lease is made the day of by and between Ariel Abramsky, Owner of the premises rented and . The Owner, hereby agrees to lease the furnished real property described as Casa Ariel, San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. This lease shall be for a term of nights beginning through This lease shall be in U. S. Dollars in the amount of $ USD for the specified length of stay and a refundable $500USD Security/Phone Deposit. The full amount is due 90 days prior to arrival. If the reservation is made after the three month deadline, the full amount is due immediately. 50% of the entire amount is NON-REFUNDABLE.There is a 30 day cancellation policy for any refund. The Owner will not consider the lease binding until the payment has been received and a copy of the signed lease has been received. TOTAL DUE NOW $ USD This includes a $500USD security/phone deposit refunded 90 days after arrival home. SECURITY DEPOSIT A separate deposit of USD $500 will be given and held by the Owner as telephone/damage deposit. It is not considered as rent and will be returned to the renter upon compliance with the following conditions; no long distance phone calls charged to the property, payment of all rent due, the premises left in a clean, habitable condition, the return of all keys, and removal of abandoned articles. Deductions from the deposit shall be made for any damage done to the property (normal wear and tear excepted) including scratches, burns, stains, holes in walls, as well as damage of personal property of Owner. Also there will be a $50USD charge for each key not returned. After the above conditions have been satisfied and excluded by the Owner, the balance of full amount of the deposit will be returned to Renter. This occurs 90 days after agreement ends to allow for the arrival of phone bills that come every 75 days in Mexico. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Renter accepts the premises in their present condition and agrees to take good care of said premises. This care includes not making alterations, additions, repairs or improvements and/or any removal of the Owners personal property from the premises without the approval of the Owner. The Renter also agrees to accept the liability of any negligence caused by a family member or guest of the Renter who would not live up to the above conditions of this rental contract. The Renter agrees to contact Owner and the Owner’s Property Manager at once if an infraction of the lease occurs with regard to damage and pay to the Owner or Property Manager immediately the cost of repairs or the solution to the problem incurred. Renter will pay reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs if any, incurred by the Property Manager or Owner in enforcing this contract in court or otherwise to recover costs of damages. CONDITIONS OF RENT Any complaints which the Renter may have concerning the premises shall be directed to the Owner’s Property Manager., Pilar Morales, tel 152-5546 hm 0444151035491 cell hogarpm@yahoo.com.mx email . The Property Manager will attempt to take care of any concerns or emergencies. A complaint may be resolved immediately, or require some time. The Property Manager and Owner have no control over conditions outside the rented home. This would include Church Bells, Celebrations, Parades, Fireworks, Construction, roosters, or any other condition that would exist outside the rented house. The Owner and the Property Manager have no control over acts of nature that would affect the rental home or environment, Whichever the case, this does not alter the contract. Renter shall use the premises solely for residential purposes. The premises shall not be occupied by no more than 6 people. There will be a charge in the amount of USD $200 per week for each person over the amount specified without prior permission of the Owner. Pets are not allowed. The Property Manager will have the right to show the premises to prospective clients with 24hour notice to Renter at the Renter’s convenience. The Property Manager has the right to inspect the premises at anytime if the Manager has reasonable cause to believe the Renter or any other person is misusing or damaging the premises or furnishings therein. This lease may be amended only by a written agreement executed by Owner and Renter. All discussions, understandings, and agreements whether written or verbal between the parties, shall be governed and interpreted under the laws of the Republic of Mexico. The jurisdiction to which the Renter and Owner and Manager submit themselves to in the Republic of Mexico will have jurisdiction over any other court wherever located. If for any reason the Owner cannot deliver the property for the specified time, the Manager and Owner will try to find a comparable property to the satisfaction of the Renter. If the Renter cannot be satisfied, the Owner will refund the money collected for the time rented and not provided. Manager or Owner will assume no personal liability, with respect to the Renter, Family of Renter Or Visitor of Renter. In no event shall the Owner be liable to Renter for any consequential or indirect damages, injury, or for pain and suffering incurred by Renter in connection with this lease of the specified premises. The Owner will assume no personal liability for the use of drugs or alcohol by Renter, Family of Renter or Visitor of Renter No illegal drugs are allowed on the premises. The Manager and Owner will not be responsible for any loss or theft of possessions with regard to the Renter, Family of Renter or Visitor to the premises. The use of stairways, balconies, and rooftops as well as gas and electric appliances are at the Renter, Family of Renter or Visitor’s own risk. By affixing his (her) name to this lease, it is understood that the Renter has read and agreed to all the above terms and conditions. Signature of Renter___________________________________________________Date__________ Signature of Owner___________________________________________________Date__________ Renter’s Name _____________________________________________________________ Street Address _____________________________________________________________________ City_____________________State_________________________________________________ Zip Code___________________ ____________________Country_________________________________________ EMail________________________________Tel:_______________ ________Fax_________ EMAIL OR FAX SIGNED LEASE TO: ARIEL ABRAMSKY 57 W. 88th St Apt.1 New York, NY 10024 ArielAbramsky@comcast.net

100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.