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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Zócalo
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Oaxaca, OAX
  • Place, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zócalo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oaxaca Intl. (OAX)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting Home in Centro Historico Oaxaca

Beautiful oasis in the historical center of Oaxaca.
Enjoy all that Oaxaca has to offer within walking distance of this lovely spacious Colonial home located in Centro historico Oaxaca ( A UNESCO Historical City) - Just 3 blocks west of the Santo Domingo Church and the tourist corridor - Macedonia. Alcala and 7 blocks to the Cathedral & Zocolo, the city's center. Explore the markets, museums, galleries, language schools and fine restaurants - all within walking distance. Return home each day to relax in the 5000 square foot home with 4 Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor - 3 (three) with spiral stairs ( please see pictures) and a salon below. The rear King bedroom is on the 1st floor next to the master bathroom.
There are 3 full bathrooms, a generous kitchen with modern appliances, dining area for 8 - inside or outside on the rear patio , and a terrace overlooking the city.
The back patio stairs leads to the 2nd floor community room.
Oaxacans' like to celebrate and there is no shortage of parades, loud music, singing, and celebrations. You are staying in the centre of the city and you will be close to all the local happenings!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOTE: spiral stairs to ALL bedrooms.
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Events

No events allowed
Events allowed upon request / review with owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Arturo, the caretaker will meet you upon departure to do a walk through of the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
any additional people staying at the property over 8 will be charged $75. per night . PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED RENTAL AGREEMENT.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 252349
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: events allowed upon request / review with owner.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Oaxaca

Located in Oaxaca Centro, a neighbourhood in Oaxaca, this holiday home is near a water park. Notable landmarks in the area include Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Monte Albán, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Auditorio Guelaguetza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos or Technological Stadium of Oaxaca. Rafting and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Oaxaca, OAX

What's nearby

  • Santo Domingo Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zócalo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oaxaca Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. (OAX) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nono Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salvaje - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Santísima Flor de Lúpulo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Punta Cabras - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Hotel las Golondrinas - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Home in Centro Historico Oaxaca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Enchanting Home in Centro Historico Oaxaca?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Home in Centro Historico Oaxaca?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Home in Centro Historico Oaxaca?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Home in Centro Historico Oaxaca located?

Located in Oaxaca Centro, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Belber Jimenez Museum, Zócalo and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Andador de Macedonia Alcala and Santo Domingo Square are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Theo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was quite welcoming and the house and the courtyard is lovely. The location is also quite good--just a few blocks west of Santo Domingo Church.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
thanks Theo. hope to see you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara the host was excellent and very helpful. The room arrangements are odd, having access through one bedroom to the others, and each having spiral staircases as alternate access. The water shortage situation is unfortunate, but not fixable by individual houses. Potable water in bottles was available in the house. The kitchen is adequately supplied with equipment and utensils. The courtyard is beautifully decorated with potted plants. The location is perfect for the central area and zocalo, a 15 minute walk. The street however is very busy and noisy. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Did you have a nice stay andrew? Yes the house is a bit quirky due to the decisions of I.N.A.H. at the time when renovated. It is a good location in centro and we find it to be quite relaxing and quiet once inside and off the street. Did you find that to be the case?
Verified

8/10 Good

douglas m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay

Wonderful stay, property as advertised, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfy…we didnt in use the kitchen much. But it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and great location

Perfect place to stay for a trip to Oaxaca - lots of charm and walkable to everything in the city center. The main road can be busy but once you’re inside it is an oasis.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
Thanks Chris, I hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful relaxing stay

We really enjoyed staying at Casa Blanca. It was within walking distance of so many places. We enjoyed coffee on the patio in the morning, and also relaxing after a day of touring. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
happy that the house worked for you! We hope to see you again! c
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic stay

The kind of place that even though you've seen the photos, your jaw still drops when you walk in and see it for the first time, and many times after.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2023
Thank you. Maybe I need new fotos! I hope you will come back again! c
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay very much. The location is very convenient and the house us very well appointed. Communication with tje property iwner and manager was excellent!My only criticism is that the write up should warn that people with mobility issues might find is challenging; also that it is a noisy neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for a family vacation!

Our extended family had a magical stay in Oaxaca at Cyntia's home! It is just central enough to be walkable everywhere, yet on the perimeter enough to be away from most of the noise and traffic. With a beautiful garden interior and plenty of space for all, this was the perfect getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2023
thank you Anne, I hope you come back again! cynthia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful oasis in the city center

We loved everything about this property… great location to walk to bakery, markets, galleries, etc. We had a car and had no trouble parking on the side streets. The design of the house is challenging if you have disability, but otherwise it is the perfect set up. We cooked one meal each day and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2025
so glad you enjoyed your stay at casa oaxaca. we hope to be able to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious, and not a problem to have the bathrooms outside. Very pleasant, and you wouldn't know how cool it is inside from the street. We had a fantastic stay. We did not cook, but the kitchen should be functional enough. The outside area was nice to sit for coffee, and at night, the noise was not a problem. We had everything within walking distance, lots of fantastic cafes, and the very best restaurants. Calipso gym is around the corner, you can buy day passes, and it has everything you need for a workout. I would recommend refreshing the bed mattresses and upgrading to a modern coffee maker.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located convenient property

This property was in a prime location - within walking distance to everything that we wanted to see in Oaxaca, so was super convenient. Cinthia and Arturo were very responsive, and the property was spacious for the 5 of us in our family. Great food options and sightseeing were within minutes of walking.However, the property is adjacent to a new club, sharing a wall with it, so that Friday and Saturday nights we could hear music until all hours of the morning, impairing our sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family

Beautiful house for a multigenerational family to stay in. Great kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms for dispersed but communal vacation. Arturo, the property manager, is excellent. Only comment is to be aware it is close to downtown, excellent for walking, but certainly quite load some nights from the club nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
Thanks Nate. We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

This was a family vacation with three brothers and their spouses. The property was wonderful, clean, conveniently located and fun. Arturo was awesome and even pointed us to a market 2 blocks away which we accessed daily. Thank you so much and if we have a big enough group next time we visit Oaxaca, we will be contacting you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Happy it worked out for you .! Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ample house, excellent location

We truly enjoyed the house. Its centrally located and close to the main attractions in the city of Oaxaca. Beautiful outdoor areas allowed us to relax and have fun. Each of the upstairs rooms has its own independent stairs, which provided privacy to the people who occupy them when getting in and out. Truly enjoyable house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
thank you, we hope to see you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Oaxaca up close

Great location, a bit of street noise, 3 bathrooms but none upstairs with 3 of the bedrooms. Need larger lightbulbs. All in all a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
thank you . yes the house is centrally located in Centro historico. It can be noisy at times!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We love being close enough to walk everywhere and yet be a few blocks away from the busy Alcala. The neighborhood market is just a couple blocks away and is one of the best in the city. The house’s courtyard is beautiful and feels like an oasis from the city.The 4 bedrooms gave us each a place of our own. The house is beautiful and full of interesting artwork.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
thank you! see you agin soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Casa Blanca

More than ample space for a large group, there were 7 of us. Love the garden space. Stairs to bedrooms are a little challenging but we all got used to them. Good location. My only wish is that the WiFi was more reliable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
I wish there was something we could do about the wi fi service provided in MX.! Hopefully soon they will be up to the same speeds that we receive in the USA. Thankyou.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

excellente

GREAT LOCATION. Near EVERYTHING in the centre of the city. BEAUTIFUL SPACE. Well equiped kitchen. The fotos do not do it justice. Arturo the caretaker was very helpful. We had such a fantastic time. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
glad you enjoyed the stay! Look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Beautiful and great location but no comfortable place to sit, no way to get to kitchen without getting wet when raining and big bugs at night…eek
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2024
I am sorry that you had these unpleasant experiences at the house. I hope you spoke with the caretaker. No one has ever said these things before. AS for the design, we had to leave all existing adobe structures in the same location due to I.N.A.H. guidelines as the house is in a UNESCO historic site.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

A beautiful refuge in the centre of Oaxaca

We loved our stay in Cynthia’s beautiful colonial house, just steps from so many of Oaxaca’s wonderful attractions. The house is outfitted with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The sunny kitchen was the perfect place to start each day. Arturo was so helpful and responded quickly to any question. It was always a joy to step into the calm of the courtyard and feel at home in the centre of the busy city. Thank you so much for providing such elegant and convenient accommodation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
You will have to come back again! I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom & Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Convenient Location!

This is a beautiful property that reflects the vibe of Oaxaca. The location is close to shopping, restaurants, cathedrals and most of the sites--are within walking distance. Bathroom areas were a fairly close distance to bedrooms and house was clean and safe. Sounds from the local businesses are hustling during the night, and can be heard throughout the house. Owner shared lots of valuable information for getting around Oaxaca and contacts for transportation. Oaxaca is a fabulous place and will will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
thankyou! Hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience, beautiful place

The home was beautiful, absolutely walkable to so many amazing places in the city. Arturo, who manages the home was super helpful and attentive and gave us an introduction to the house as well as recommendations to eat around the area. The indoor/outdoor nature of the home was refreshing. Incredibly clean, kitchen stocked with essentials (including several different types of coffee accoutrements, full size fridge, filtered water, hammocks). The landscaping and greenery inside the house made it like an escape from urban life.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2023
I hope you come back to visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernst v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, friendly host

We loved our stay here - great location, and comfortable home! There are three bedrooms upstairs, all connected and each has its own spiral staircase to downstairs - not a problem if your group is not too noisy. The downstairs bedroom has its own bathroom - for the others they need to trek down the steps to the two bathrooms that are in a separate structure. We were greeted by the caretaker, and he helped us with various tips and advice. We were there around Christmas time, so it was chilly but there were extra blankets. The only thing was missed was the ability to do laundry and some ironing (you know, for the fancy Christmas dinner). But for most guests, I assume those are not a problem at all :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
thanks Ernst. Glad everything went well for your stay. Unfortunately the washer is currently in the process of being replaced. There is an iron , but you need to ask Arturo for that , as not too many use one any longer. sorry about that. we hope to see you and family again sometime. c
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem of a place

It's close walking distance to many tourist attractions and there is a lovely brewpub across the street. The house is beautiful but one should be aware of its quirks. The main bedroom on the first floor has its own bathroom but other bedrooms upstairs do not. You have to walk across the courtyard to get to the bathrooms. Did not bother me but could be a challenge for some. There is a nightclub on the block that I could hear one but did not bother me. I did not need to use earplugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cinthia

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My husband & I purchased the home in 2003 when it was a tienda and 6 apartments. It took several years and a lot of patience to get the house where it is today!

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