El Bajío vacation rentals

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Staying at this house was one of our best decisions on our recent trip to Oaxaca. Tlalatlaco is a nice, safe neighborhood that is a short walk to the Zocalo. Our hosts, Mercedes and Jeorg, were very responsive. The bed was comfortable, everything was very clean, and the solar water heater supplied the best hot water of any place we've stayed in Mexico! This is a perfect place for a couple or small family. The house is close to good coffee shops, restaurants, and a place to have your laundry washed. The patio in the front is a cozy place for breakfast, too! Will definitely stay here again.

We spent 5 wonderful weeks at William and Nora's apartment and it came to feel like home, or even better because there were no worries or little matters to take care of. It was our second long-term stay there and this helped us truly settle in. The apartments (there are two) are beautifully, artistically decorated, well supplied with all the necessities, and everything functions perfectly. Watched over by their loveable bulldog, Bella. William and Nora live in the large house and are readily available if questions come up, but are not intrusive. The location is perfect, on the main street of the barrio of Jalatlaco, the charming and lively quarter just outside the center of Oaxaca. It's quiet, convenient, friendly, we will always stay there and will always return to Oaxaca. Thank you, William and Nora for the unforgettable stay! Hasta luego! We miss our home away from home.

This lovely little two-room flat was a wonderful base for our 4-week stay in Oaxaca. We particularly enjoyed the rooftop terrace. The bathroom is recently and elegantly remodeled. William, Nora (and Bella!) are wonderful hosts, with wide connections among the local arts and tourist support services. William was unfailingly ready with good advice about what to do, where to eat, and etc. Don't miss the chance to take a class or a tour with Nora! Jalatlaco is a terrific, walkable neighborhood with plenty of places to eat and a friendly market for food shopping. The amenities present in the flat didn't quite match those listed when we booked the apartment, and we were left unclear on things like whether or not we needed to buy our own toilet paper. Not a huge deal, and easily fixed. I do recommend that William and Nora spend an *evening* trying to dine, watch TV, work, or read in the lounge area. The cute little blue sofa is uncomfortable --the cushion literally slides out from under you, and there's no place to set a cup of coffee or glass of wine. The TV is set too high, and there's no light for reading. It would also be nice if one of the two lights hung over the table and if there were mosquito netting on the living room window to make the space usable at night. The inner lightwell porch makes the space lovely in the daytime. Would 100% stay there again --but bring a Poang chair to sit in!

We loved staying at Casa de Barrio. Wonderful neighborhood with good restaurants and shops! Ricardo was very responsive to all our needs! Stayed in the top floor with amazing views of Oaxaca mountains! People were so friendly and helpful. Will stay again

Everything was perfect

Fantastic location, great rooftop with a view. Traditional Oaxacan decor, comfy beds. For shorter stays, the small kitchen is probably fine. Can be noisy during some months.. but hey, there’s also a washing machine!

Wonderful place, spacious, well-decorated, comfortable, quiet. The roof top terrace was a plus. The bathrooms had many products. House well situated, a 20 minute walk to Centro Historico. Moises was a very generous and helpful host. He answered our questions quickly. He arranged taxis to town and the airport. There was food (bread, cereal, fruits, yoghurt) and drink (water, juices, milk) available. A well equipped kitchen if you want to cook. We will return.