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Light, airy and modern comforts in the historic center
Holiday home with kitchen, near Zócalo
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Oaxaca de Juarez, OAX
- Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán7 min walk
- Auditorio Guelaguetza7 min walk
- Zócalo13 min walk
- Oaxaca Intl. (OAX)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Light, airy and modern comforts in the historic center
This house was built twenty years to the exacting standards of a Mexican architect and an American owner. It has been well maintained and updated, as necessary. Located on a small dead-end street, the property is walking distance to everything in Oaxaca's historic center, but is remarkably quiet, especially in the evenings and at night.
On the ground floor you'll find a small sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, all of which open to the interior courtyard. There is also an office with a futon that opens into a full-sized bed and a half bath. One floor up, you'll find the large master bedroom with queen sized bed and bath, with two sinks and a shower. This level also has two roof decks with lovely city and mountain views. On the top floor, there is a small bedroom with a full sized bed and a small bath with shower. This level also has a roof deck with lovely views and privacy.
The house has wifi throughout and a telephone you are welcome to use for calls within Mexico or to the United States and Canada.
Within a couple of blocks of the house, you'll find several good restaurants, coffee shops, a traditional covered market, and shops of various kinds. Santo Domingo, the zocalo and other tourist attractions are all reachable by foot in ten to fifteen minutes. The bus station is nearby and cabs are easily hailed on nearby streets
The owners of the property are Americans who fell in love with Oaxaca and wanted a home base in the city from which to explore the region. The house has been set up for our comfort and we trust you will be as happy there as we are.
Our local property manager, Amado, will meet you at the property when you arrive and is available to help with any issues that arrive during your stay. He is also an excellent source of information about Oaxaca. While we will most likely not be in Oaxaca when you are there, we are always available by phone or e-mail.
Alma will come to clean the house once a week and can be hired directly should you wish her to come more frequently.
On the ground floor you'll find a small sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, all of which open to the interior courtyard. There is also an office with a futon that opens into a full-sized bed and a half bath. One floor up, you'll find the large master bedroom with queen sized bed and bath, with two sinks and a shower. This level also has two roof decks with lovely city and mountain views. On the top floor, there is a small bedroom with a full sized bed and a small bath with shower. This level also has a roof deck with lovely views and privacy.
The house has wifi throughout and a telephone you are welcome to use for calls within Mexico or to the United States and Canada.
Within a couple of blocks of the house, you'll find several good restaurants, coffee shops, a traditional covered market, and shops of various kinds. Santo Domingo, the zocalo and other tourist attractions are all reachable by foot in ten to fifteen minutes. The bus station is nearby and cabs are easily hailed on nearby streets
The owners of the property are Americans who fell in love with Oaxaca and wanted a home base in the city from which to explore the region. The house has been set up for our comfort and we trust you will be as happy there as we are.
Our local property manager, Amado, will meet you at the property when you arrive and is available to help with any issues that arrive during your stay. He is also an excellent source of information about Oaxaca. While we will most likely not be in Oaxaca when you are there, we are always available by phone or e-mail.
Alma will come to clean the house once a week and can be hired directly should you wish her to come more frequently.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Adults only
Open staircase is not suitable for small children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oaxaca
Located in Ruta Independencia, a neighbourhood in Oaxaca, this holiday home is in the mountains. Temazcal Spa Maya and Pueblos Mancomunados are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cerro del Fortín and Benito Juarez National Park. Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Panuelito Garden are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours nearby.
Oaxaca de Juarez, OAX
What's nearby
- Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Auditorio Guelaguetza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Zócalo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Oaxaca Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Mezcalerita - 6 min walk
- Rito - 4 min walk
- Café El Volador - 4 min walk
- La Casa del Tío Güero - 5 min walk
- Gato Chato Café De Barrio - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Robert Sturm
The property is owned by two friends, Robert and Paul. Robert grew up in New York, studied linguistics and anthropology in Chicago and Berkeley and has lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for 15 years. With long term interests in traditional cultures and crafts, Robert fell in love with Oaxaca the first time he visited and has returned multiple times since. He is currently involved in a project called 'Colores de Oaxaca' that works with local textile artists to expand knowledge of the textile traditions of the region and to take steps to assure the this traditional knowledge is kept alive. He is also working on the development of a program to support young, indigenous people from the region in their exploration of what it means to be indigenous in the 21st Century and how they can access and explore the opportunities that modern society offers while remaining grounded in and connected to their native cultures and communities.
Paul grew up on a farm in South Texas and currently lives on the property next door which was settled by his ancestors in the mid 19th Century. His current focus when in the US is on visitation programs for women and families being held in the federal detention system. Like Robert, Paul has a lifelong interest in textiles and cultures.
Paul grew up on a farm in South Texas and currently lives on the property next door which was settled by his ancestors in the mid 19th Century. His current focus when in the US is on visitation programs for women and families being held in the federal detention system. Like Robert, Paul has a lifelong interest in textiles and cultures.
Why they chose this property
We were introduced to the casita when we rented it for two weeks on a recent visit to Oaxaca. We were just beginning to explore the possibility of purchasing a property in town and learned that the the house was for sale. We loved the quality of the space and the location, as well as the layout of the house, which allows for the comfortable hosting of guests, and decided to make an offer. We are excited that the casita is now our home base in Oaxaca and look forward to sharing it with others who come to visit this very special place.
What makes this property unique
This house is unique because of its location in the old center, combined with the unique architecture that allows light and air into all parts of the house while also creating private, intimate spaces and separation from the neighbors. Also, each of the two main bedrooms has its own bathroom and roof deck and the office on the ground floor, which can be used as a third bedroom, has its own half bath and easy access to the internal garden. Thus the house can be shared by several individuals or couples, with good separation of space.
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