confortable, safe place in a perfect location

Guest: alice (boston, ma)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

We stayed in the upper casita Jan 14th through 30th, 2012 and couldn't be happier with our stay. The casita is as pictured and, unlike alot of rentals online, the basics are really there - good water pressure/ample hot water; comfortable beds with down comforters, plenty of towels, comfortable furniture in the large living/dining area and WIFI that really works. Melissa, the owner, is gracious, friendly and goes the extra mile. She is a wealth of information about SMA, dropped by one morning with fresh empanadas and on our only day of rain thoughtfully brought us an umbrella. The roof terrace is a joy - loaded with flowers and great views. Location is perfect - easy walk to Jardin, restaurants, all the places you want to go in walking distance. Maid service by Larena was great and unobtrusive - she anticipated our every need. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend it highly.

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

New Years Eve weekend 2011/12

Guest: dm-Los Angeles (12/29/11)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

This was my first visit to San Miguel and Casa de Las Divas was referred to me by some friends who highly recommend I stay there, as well as by the owner/chef of one of San Miguel's premier restaurants. I'm glad they all did and it made for a memorable and enjoyable first visit to San Miguel and I will make Casa de Las Divas a primary location to stay for all my future visits. It's located in a great spot just a few blocks from the town square (Jardin) and the rooftop patio offers a relaxing environment with a great city view for a morning coffee or nightcap. The property manager greeted me upon my arrival and ensured I understood how everything worked and how to communicate with them incase I needed anything. The accommodations are clean, nice and comfortable and offer a comfortable and relaxing stay. I felt safe, secure and relaxed inside the villa and in town and can't wait to go back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

What a great week!

Guest: Wayne (Willow Park)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/02/11

I had wanted to go to San Miguel for many years. I talked to a friend about going. She had been to San Miguel many times since the early 70’s. She recommended Casa de las Divas. The owner is a friend of hers. She did not stir me wrong. What a great week. We stayed in the upper casita. It was a lovely two bedroom two bath apartment (casita). I loved the fireplace on the cool morning. It was very comfortable and I felt very much at home. Safety was never an issue from the start to the finish. We flew into the Querétaro airport. Melissa the owner suggested the shuttle to take. It was a pleasant 55 min ride in a new suburban. The shuttle took us right to the front door. We walked everywhere after that. It is a great location only minutes from the Jardin. There were many wonderful restaurants, shops, small sidewalk cafes and cantinas all within a few minutes’ walk. Melissa was a gracious host and made us feel welcome. I highly recommend Casa De Las Divas. I hope to go back and spend more time.

Owner response:Wayne and Cynthia were wonderful guests. I feel like we have made new friends and look forward to their next visit!!!

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

Location, Location, Location

Guest: Judy (Green Valley)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 10/30/11

This was our second visit to SMA...this was the best location for great restaurants. Melissa made us fee right at home. The lower Casita worked great for two couples. The roof top balcony gave a lovely feeling of the outdoors and a beautiful view of the city.

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Amazing Week @ Casa de Las Divas

Guest: Pam (Puerto Vallarta Mexico)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

We were absolutely thrilled with the upper apt. in Casa de las Divas. Melissa the owner thought ahead about meeting our needs. The two bedroom two bath apt. was roomy and very comfortable-- not always the case with Mexican furniture. We loved living in the middle of so many wonderful pieces of Mexican art--very tastefully decorated. Location could not be better--in the center of town in the middle of everything. We plan to come back next years with two friends who will take the first floor apartment. My thanks to the Divas. We wanted to take Lorena, the maid or house goddess, back to Puerto Vallarta with us. She was wonderful.

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

Centro Historico

Guest: None (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

I enjoyed every minute staying in this beautifully furnished and spotless Casita. The location to everything was perfect. I walked everywhere within a few minutes! The photos and listing were very accurate. There were no surprises. I can't wait to return again.

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

Guest: Patty (-)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

My friend and I knew we wanted more a home feel, not a bed and breakfast or hotel. We wanted to be within walking distance of everything. We wanted all the conveniences of home and we got it all. The owner and her staff are very friendly and helpful as well. I highly recommend Casa De Las Divas and plan to make it my next stay in San Miguel.

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Four Thumbs Up

Guest: msnevada (Nevada)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

I am half a pair of reasonably active septuagenarians who had the pleasure of staying at Casa de Las Divas in April. A profusiion of plants, brilliantly colored flowers, and little framed paintings lead the way to our lower casita and continued to the inside. Divas has purified drinking water as well as a complete kitchen with full-size refrigerator. Each of the two bedrooms has its own bath, and there is a little private patio just off the dining area. Without being intrusive, owner Melissa, daughter Clair, and housekeeper Lorena made sure we were comfortable at all times. Divas is about a 15-minute walk from the center of town where, among other things, you will find a bank, post office, places to eat, and the Mercado de Artesanias with its stalls of authentic but inexpensive jewelry and clothing. Melissa is very knowledgeable about San Miguel and when asked about galleries away from the town center, suggested Fabrica La Aurora, a former textile mill turned design and art center. Well worth visiting. One evening it rained and, not wanting to walk to town for dinner, we headed for the little store across the street for a feast of snack foods. Mellissa met us and suggested a restaurant on the same street and telephoned to see if they accepted Visa. They did, and she left her umbrella for us to use. Bugambilia, the restaurant, is like an indoor garden. The food was delicious (try something unfamiliar), the service excellent, and the prices unexpectedly reasonable. A guitar trio performed that evening. I recommend Casa de Las Divas for its location, comfort, beauty, and attention to detail. Our vacation was all we wanted it to be.

Owner response:Delightful guests and hope they return soon!!

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

Nothing But Praises For The Divas!

Guest: Emm (Seattle area)
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

The Divas exceeded our expectations in every respect. Three of us fit very comfortably into this beautiful two bedroom casita. The photos provided to us were surpassed by the place itself, and the lovely garden within the premises. Everything we needed was provided, including books, wifi and an informative binder guiding us to many scrumptious local restaurants. Housekeeping- immaculate and unobtrusive. Hostess- delightful, informative, very gracious. Location- centrally located, no need to climb uphill or down- but there is one flight of stairs to climb. Also quiet and peaceful. When traveling, we often miss our own comfortable bed, but not in this case. The only problem with this place? You feel so much at home, and lack for nothing- it's just too hard to go home. We would not hesitate to return!

Owner response:Wonderful guests, their date of stay was actually October and November 2010!

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

Artists heaven!!!

Guest: artist-jeweler (odessa Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

As you enter the door way of Casa De Las Divas you view a long beautiful hallway, filled with plants, sculpture and art. At the end you will see a patio and the entrance to one of the casitas. this is the one where I have stayed several times. It is lovely and colorful, just like San Miguel!! The apartment has everything I needed...especially a coffee pot. there are two bedrooms,two baths, phone, TV, kitchen with everything you need to cook. The whole property is quite and restful. The owner lives on the property and that is a real plus. She knows all the best places to eat and what is going on in town. It also is a comfort to have someone near in case you need help as I was traveling alone. On the practical side, the place is spotlessly clean and and is kept that way. I have been visiting San Miguel for 40 years and love,love love, the town. I know the town well and can say that Casa De Las Divas is a perfect place to stay. It is in easy walking distance of the jardin which is the center plaza of town. This is a great place for artists as it is esthetically pleasing. Nothing left to say except, what are you waiting for?

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