Beautiful Colonial Home in Centro Historico with large pool and incredible views

Like so many house in Mexico, the street and the outside of this house belies the beauty inside that included several open air seating areas, three bedrooms with private ensuites, air conditioners and fans (perfect for our group of three couples); a well equipped kitchen; three dining areas; a small but refreshing pool; attractive water features and landscaping that included a huge cactus that housed a nesting pair of doves which we saw as a good omen. The top floor bar and seating area was magical for watching the sun set.

This house hits the sweet spot between elegance and comfort. As one member of our group said 'I would recommend this place to anyone going to Merida'. The six of us are all very well travelled and have rented several houses in several countries. This one was certainly one of the best.

The owner is wonderful to deal with and the onsite staff very helpful.

My only bit of advise especially if you are driving as we were, is to get very specific directions since Merida has a complicated street numbering system and our GPS let us down.

Great location except every Friday and Saturday their is an outdoor disco one street away which is very loud until 3 am. Doors and windows closed, air conditioner on, yet you felt you were on the dance floor. Take your ear plugs.

Kitchen needs updating, very small for such a large house. The furniture is very tired. The house couches and outdoor furniture is in need of a good cleaning at a minimum. They were badly stained. Not all air fans moved the air. Doors did not close.

This is a three bedroom, with the forth bedroom off the master with two twin beds.

Pool pump was not working properly. After several service calls they could not repair.

Overall this house needs to be updated. Too bad.

Casa Chablis was a hidden gem. There was more than enough space for our group of 7. The courtyard, pool and terraces were spectacular. The property is beautifully decorated and quite comfortable. Wifi, AC and laundry provide modern convenience while the architecture, furnishings and appointments scream colonial charm.

The property is located in the Santiago neighborhood, which is a 10 minute walk from the plaza mayor. The immediate surroundings are quaint and there are plenty of things to do in and around the Plaza de Santiago just around the corner.

We will definitely stay here again!

We were 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids ages 9-12.

The location just can't be beat. A car is completely unnecessary with culture, restaurants, shopping and ATM just blocks away in any direction.

The airflow in the house kept us cool even in 95F+ weather. We did run the AC at night for comfort but kept the temperature at 23-24C. The pool stays chilled due to limited direct exposure to the sun which makes a quick dip very refreshing. No one complained of being hot.

The 3rd floor patio was our fave for morning coffee and late afternoon cocktails. The fridge on the 3rd floor was a bonus (saving us many trips for more cerveza). Perhaps we were lucky because every afternoon the breeze would kick up and keep us very comfortable. The patio just off the kitchen and near the pool was our lounge spot during the early afternoon heat.

All of the beds were firm and comfortable with wonderful linens to match. And each room's decor fit with the style of the home and made us feel even more like we were living the life of the rich and famous.

The kitchen was much better than we are used to (we've rented MANY houses in Mexico) with quality pans, plenty of glasses, plates and bowls. The grill was awesome! We did much less cooking than normal because Merida has so many excellent places to dine but otherwise if you want to cook this place provides.

The house staff was excellent. I would recommend that you ask Yoli, the housekeeper, to cook dinner for you one evening -- it was superb. We had a few minor issues that the house manager, Rosalinda, took care of expeditiously. Other than that everything worked well and as expected.

We hired the recommended local guide to take us to Uxmal and to have lunch with Miguel a Mayan shaman. This was the highlight of our trip. I can't emphasize enough how awesome it was to have Rodolfo show us his culture -- both past and present. Lunch with Miguel's family in a teeny-tiny town (Chapab) was something we will always remember.

There's a bakery across the street from the house that opens around 8am that offers breakfast but we used it mostly for pastries.

This house -- and the city -- will not disappoint you. We heartedly recommend Casa Chablis!

Our stay at Nicolette's was superb! The casa is outfitted with everything you need for a wonderful visit to Merida. The roof terrace was our favorite place for afternoon naps after a swim in the pool. The location is perfect. We walked everywhere. Merida feels very safe both day and night. Jolie was very helpful and kept the place clean and fresh for us during our stay. Rudolf was AMAZING. He took us on several excursions and was a very knowledgeable guide. We learned so much about the Mayan culture from him. He went above and beyond what we expected. Nicolette was quick to answer any questions and made us feel very welcomed in her beautiful home. Muchas gracias!