Casa Pina, Elegant Colonial,1/2 Block from the Historic Plaza Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 6149

Casa Pina: Street Door opens to pretty entrance

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Location: Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (150 mi NW of Mexico City, 1-1/2 hrs from Leon (BJX) Airport)

Accommodations:  House + Casita 1bdrm apt, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

Truly one of San Miguel's finest homes, Casa Pina is an authentic old colonial furnished in original antiques. Though just 1/2 block from the center of town, convenient to everything, it is quiet and peaceful. The south-facing outdoor living/dining room combination, filled with winter sunlight yet shady in summer, is popular with everyone who stays here. In the summer the area is cool and breezy, as the sun is further north in the sky and doesn't shine into the sitting area. For al fresco dining, there's also an outside table in the rear patio.

This outstanding colonial residence will give you a taste of luxury living, San Miguel style. Pass through the foliage-framed entryway, cross the flagstoned patio, and into the main floor dining room. Step down into the formal living room with high ceilings and walls lined with colonial Mexican paintings. The warm glow of antique furnishings and a wood-burning fireplace welcome you, and you'll understand the name of this home, Casa Pina, is appropriate, as the pina (pineapple) is symbolic of hospitality!

The three widely-separated bedrooms provide privacy and restful sleeping areas. Over the living/dining room, the master bedroom has a boveda ceiling, with king-sized bed, two walk-in closets and two bathrooms (one with shower and one with tub and separate shower and private outdoor terrace) provide the guests with total comfort and space. A bank of south facing windows keep the room toasty warm in the winter months.

The second bedroom, in a separate building, has twin beds, fireplace, bath with shower, and French doors giving out onto the rear patio. The third bedroom, upstairs over the second bedroom, has a double bed and bath with shower, and a small terrace overlooking the main central patio.

The spacious, but comfortable home is staffed by a daily full-time COOK to shop and prepare local delicacies for you, aswell as a daily
HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRESS. A gardener comes in a couple of times a week to tend the banks of flowering plants and vines that grace the patios, outside sitting areas, and terraces. In addition, there is a professional, English-speaking manager to call in case anything goes wrong. Everything is provided to enable you and your family or friends to enjoy a pampered vacation.

This lovely home is only half a block from the "Jardin" (historical plaza) and steps from dozens of wonderful restaurants and interesting shops. Church bells and the splashing of the antique fountain in the courtyard are all you'll hear from the covered open-air living/dining room, everybody's favorite location. Wood-fireplaces are found in front of comfortable couches both inside and outside, as well as gas-fireplaces in the master and second bedrooms for the occasional winter cold snap.
There is a powerful gas heater in the indoor living/diningroom for cool mornings.





A separate apartment (only for rent in conjunction with the main house, if you need more space) contains a tiny living/dining/kitchen area with a half bath. at the entry level, a bedroom with double bed, and bath with shower at the second level. Off the stairway is a terrace with magnificent views of the downtown church, La Parroquia. The apartment is entered from the entry hall, separated from the main house by a wrought iron gate that can be locked. It is not rented separately from the main house, however, used from time to time by the owner.

Come experience perfect regal living at its best!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: MARI, the daily cook is available to cater parties for an extra fee.
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: each bedroom had its own private patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai: called the indoor/outdoor living/dining room (see photo)
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
  • Monument View: direct view of the Paroguilla
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance: renters are invited to use the Vonage phone for free long- distance calls at "the Conexion" across the street.
  • Computer: renters are invited to use the computers at no cost at "the Conexion" across the street
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): $30.00 per 2 weeks min, $60.00 per month.
• Other Amenities
  • A smooth & easy walk to the Jardin. Original Antique Furnishings, Orientalrugs, Indoor and Outdoor Living Room/Dining Room, Stone Fountain, Tile Floors, Tiled Baths, Master Suite has a boveda ceiling with 2 Separate Bathrooms, 2 walk-in closets, 2 wood fireplaces, (firewood to be replaced by tenant) & 3 gas fireplaces, Cable internet (extra charge), Full Kitchen, Blender, Toaster, Cooking Utensils, Dishes, Silverplate Flatware & Table Linens provided, Washer&Dryer, a great COOK, Mari, 6 days a week, a housekeeper/laundress, Teresa, 6 days per week, a gardiner, Albano, 2x per week, Large Indoor Garage. Separate Casita with its own kitchen, sml. living room, 3 pc. bathroom, dbl. bed., terrace and mirador.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: no children under 14 yrs old
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Welcome to Mexico's Artistic And Cultural Center! selected by Money Magazine's list of 10 most popular places to retire in the world! A small, compact, cosmopolitan city, you can walk to everywhere, Art and Language Schools, Lectures, Live Music, Jazz & Chamber Music Festivals, Dance Recitals, Art Galleries, Painting & Pottery Lessons, Wonderful Antique Shopping, Sightseeing In Neighboring Indian Villages, Historical Sites & Churches, Glorious Weather All Year Round, 90+ different Restaurants with cuisine from around the world, Croquet, Bird Watching, Botanical Garden,play bridge all day

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3 Bedroom House, $2000/week .. $6000/month  + add 6% Mex. hotel tax
Incl. Apartment with extra Bedroom $2250/week $7000/month + add 6% Mex. hotel tax
Cable internet: $30/2weeks. min, $60 month
X'mas '08 4 bedroom house @ $3,000.00 per week ONLY
Rates include COOK, HOUSE-KEEPER/LAUNDRESS, GARDINER  & all utilities
Long-term (6 months+ from Aug. 15th 2006) $5,000/month excl. Apt.
COOK, HOUSEKEEPER & gardener included - utilities, extra (approx. $250/month)

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

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• 08/17/08
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  Mimi B. , Rochester NY USA
  • Comment Text: We have been coming to San Miguel since 1991, and five years ago found ourselves in Casa Pina. What luck! A spacious house, comfortable and beautifully appointed, it is in a superb location - a 3-minute walk to Centro, the heart of this lovely town. The staff includes an accomplished cook and a cheerful maid, both eager to please, and a laconic but very skillful gardener who talks only to the flowers. It all adds up to excellent service - we feel they are part of our family. Casa Pina affords the highest level of comfort and convenience, and we intend to keep returning!
• 05/10/04
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  Dennis Low , Austin, Texas
  • My family and I have stayed in Casa Pina twice in the last few years; the house and the location are remarkable. We have stayed in other homes in San Miguel but the house on Aldama has been the best, it makes the SMA experience even more memorable.
• 08/04/02
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    I'm the leasing agent for this exceptional property... It is only on very rare occasions that the property is available to rent... in fact it is only available for October OR November of 2002, being rented straight through until Dec. 1 of 2003 already. What's so remarkable about this home? Three things: The location is unbelievable, the help (including a full time maid and a full time cook) are very attentive, and the home is furnished with valuable antiques and has a wonderful feel to it, especially the outside, south-facing living/dining room...everyone's favorite room. Hope you can come for one of the two months that it's still available. Judy

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