Location: Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (An easy 30 minute drive from Guadalajara (GDL) Airport.)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Single Family Home
Are you considering a move to the area? Casa Tecolote is the perfect place to experience what your realistic, everyday life can be like in Mexico. It's an actual house, in a real neighborhood, so you can "preview" a longer term lifestyle. More than half of our guests have relocated permanently to Ajijic after their stay with us. Read on to find out more.
Nestled on the mountain side of Ajijic, La Floresta is the first and largest gated community of prestigious single family homes to be built lakeside. On a corner lot in this congenial mix of Mexican and English-speaking homeowners is your surprisingly affordable vacation villa: Casa Tecolote.
Enter through your own personal gate, and prepare to be enchanted by your lovely garden. Wander from the royal-lemon tree to the avocado tree to the mandarinas (tangerines). Stand captivated by your gentle cantera fountain, or stroll back to the charming St. Francis grotto.
Inside your all-on-one-floor house, both bedrooms have a double bed, full closet, and en suite bathroom with shower. A fully equiped kitchen is essential for longer stays, and you'll be especially pleased with the pass-through window that lets you serve to the patio if you choose. An entertainment center completes the living room ... but with 360 days of sunshine here in Ajijic, you'll do most of your living out of doors.
Wake each morning to the sounds of birds, and sip your coffee on the full covered terrazza, which runs the length of the house. Perhaps you admire the bird of paradise blooming beside your table, or savor the juice from your own orange tree (did I forget to mention the orange tree above?).
You can walk to all the wonderful restaurants, shops, and stores in Ajijic and San Antonio. Perhaps you would rather hire a driver for a day in Tlaquepaque, shopping for crafts amidst the historic Spanish casones. Or how about a day trip to the spa in San Juan Cosala, where you can soak in any one of seven mineral pools; or a horseback ride along the lakeside in Ajijic?
There is no need to worry about the house; your maid Paty comes three days weekly, and she will do your laundry if you like. The gardener Rodrigo and his nephew Chavo take care of the grounds for you. Of course, their wages are included in your rent, as are all utilities (gas, electric, satellite TV, high speed internet, and local phone calls).
You're sure to make friends easily in Ajijic; just stop in the Lake Chapala Society, the official gathering place for newcomers and the ex-pats who have settled here. And when you're invited to join your new acquaintances for dinner, why not treat them to cocktails on your veranda first?
Just don't turn in too early; you might miss the wonderful clear stars shining just for you under the soft southern sky, and the distant sound of a horse heading homeward on a centuries-old cobblestone street.
It is a tough life (sigh), but I know you can force yourself to live it. Welcome to your own little piece of Paradise!
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer : Toshiba Pentium laptop
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Satellite TV in English, CD Player with CD collection, High Speed internet hook-up, Maid will do your laundry
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : 1 small pet allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly Rates .. From $ 550/week .. Weekly Rentals Not Available December-March.
HIGH SEASON ........ $1400/month .. December-March.
LOW SEASON ........ $ 1045/month .. April-July.
SHOULDER SEASON .... $ 1145/month .. August-November.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Idyllic garden with fountain and grotto at Casa Tecolote - Ajijic, Mexico - Private Villa in Paradise
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- Casa Tecolote: A traditional Mexican casita with outside covered loggia - Ajijic, Mexico - Private Villa in Paradise
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- Interior food area. The mirrored armoire belonged to an actual Russian princess! - Ajijic, Mexico - Private Villa in Paradise
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- Birds of Paradise: the perfect flower for your villa patio
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- Much of your living will be out of doors in Ajijic; here is your private patio.
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- Your private driveway, leading to Casa Tecolote from the street.
Traveler Reviews (8)
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Guest: alex
(Prescott, AZ USA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
Ihave rented this home for 3 years after visiting the area for the past 25 years. A friend told me about this & once I settled in it was everything the owner says. I can not imagine another place as convenient (within 3 blocks of the new Wal-Mart) to the City of Ajijic. 1 block to the mainroad to the bus which runs between Ajjjic & Chapala. Last time it cost about 70 cents american.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+.
Casa Tecolote is wonderful!
Guest: The Buckeyes
(Archbold, Ohio )
Date of Stay: 01/03/10
Review Submitted: 05/06/10
"We have been residences of the Casa Tecolote for three wonderful years. The location of the Casa is ideal ( no hill climbing). It is a 10 minute flat walk to a large chain store and 10 minutes in the other direction to a small plaza. There you can find a restaurant, groceries, pharmacy, beauty shop, movie theater, dentist and much more. The neighbors are very friendly and speak English. The interior of the Casa is colorfully decorated and outside is a wonderful wrap-around terrace. The terrace is located on the South and West side of the house, providing sun all day. This is hard to find in any home in Ajijic. The wall surrounding the Casa is lined with fruit trees and beautiful flowers. Something is always blooming. Patty, the maid, takes great pride in her work. Sheila is a very accommodating owner. We have found out that the Casa is reasonably priced for what you receive. Lowell and Marilyn Archbold, Ohio
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers.
Guest: George Lindahl
(Chicago, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/09
Review Submitted: 05/01/09
Very well located property in La Floresta area of Ajijic, and comfortable as well. Garden is lovely-flowers, fruit trees, hummingbirds; close to shops and handicrafts. I would rent this property again!
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Guest: ETB
(Kelowna, B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/11/07
Review Submitted: 05/11/07
Casa TecoloteWe have just returned from spending the month of April in this delightful home. The Mexican motif, the large wrap around patio, the grounds, the simplicity of the area, the very central location and of course the Maid Paty, Gardener Rodrigo and his nephew Chavo. Combine all of this, with the help and support of Sheila herself, and you have the perfect combination for a wonderful stay. There are so many superlatives, that one could give when describing this home, that it would fill a page. Ajijic is simply the best location for a quiet, peaceful and very inexpensive holiday. We highly recommend Casa Tecolote. The place is really a “hoot”. (Tecolote means “owl”.)Larry and Evie BabcockKelowna, BC
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Guest: claudette beauregard
(mexico)
Date of Stay: 02/27/07
Review Submitted: 02/27/07
We came down as snowbirds but after such a pleasant and comfortable stay - fresh organge juice every a.m., close to everything - we have now come down permanently.
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Guest: Cecile Menu
(White Rock, BC)
Date of Stay: 02/04/07
Review Submitted: 02/04/07
We stsayed at the casa Dec '06 and Jan '07. We enjoyed our stay very much. The casa had everything we needed and the neighborhood was a joy to wander around. We very much appreciated the fact that we could walk to everything needed as we did not take a vehicle with us. The owners are great!
Owner response:Cecile has asked me to note that there is an error in her email. The correct domain following the "at" sign is shaw.ca.
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Guest: Don Taylor
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Date of Stay: 01/29/07
Review Submitted: 01/29/07
"My wife and I stayed at Casa Tecolote in November, 06. We looked for a place within walking distance of Ajijic, close to food shopping and restaurants, one that had an outdoor terrace and a beautiful yard with flowers and fruit trees. Our expectations were more than fulfilled and we would not hesitate to return, perhaps with another couple." Sincerely Don Taylor
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Guest: Brenda Campbell
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Date of Stay: 01/29/07
Review Submitted: 01/29/07
"Casa Tecolote is a little bit of paradise in La Floresta, one of the best locations in Lake Chapala, close to everything your heart desires. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would go back in an instant. The fruit trees, fragrant flowers, large covered terrace, etc. set the stage for a wonderful relaxing time. The owners are lovely people and very obliging. I recommend it highly."
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