Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.

Excellent

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 43000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ajijic, JAL

Ajijic Malecón
‪2 min walk‬
Church of Ajijic
‪10 min walk‬
Monte Coxala Spa
‪9 min drive‬
Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

guest

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

master

1 King Bed

3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Fully restored Ajijic, hacienda-style Century home in one of Ajijic's oldest neighborhoods.
New listing on VRBO (OWNERS HAVE NINETEEN 5* REVIEWS ON PROPERTY NEXT DOOR with 'other' booking agency).
Please note: Guests must show at least 2 positive reviews and zero negative reviews.

2,600 square feet of spacious,, elegant living with en suite bathrooms, chef's kitchen and wonderful L-shaped colonial, screened and glassed, verandah.

All located in a 6000 sq foot garden, with patios and Barbecue area, magnificently-canopied by four, seventy foot Galeanas, (African Tulip Trees).

The Privada is one of the most desirable in all Ajijic - 100 yards from Lake Chapala and Malecon (lakeside promenade). An enclave of 9 unique, century houses, centred on the Los Arcos Estate, it is auto-gated at night for total privacy and security without the intrusiveness of security personnel.

Just south of the authentic, Mexican, Seis Esquinas (Six Corners) The The casa is located minutes from Lake Chapala to the south with the Sierra mountains behind it. The neighborhood, where many of Ajijic's religious and other parades originate, is alive with children, their young families headed for the waterfront park, horses, donkeys (on our cobblestone streets) and the occasional, creaky roosters.

Ajijic has been settled for, some say, many thousands of years. The Spaniards were merely new arrivals here! The town exudes the kind of tranquility and culture that only thousands of years can create. And staying on our Privada is the best place to experience all that.

Property manager

Alec (Franz)

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Small private gathering with no speaker noise.

Pets

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

Cat or small dog upon approval with damage deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must show at least two positive reviews and zero negative reviews.

If your dog is a barker, this is not the place for you as the privada is a small and very quiet private road.

The Privada cherishes its tranquility and quiet. Please do nothing (electrically generated music, talk, or other to disturb that.

Important information

You need to know

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: small private gathering with no speaker noise.

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ajijic

Located in Chapala, this villa is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Monte Coxala Spa and Chula Vista Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Chapala and San Juan Cosala Boardwalk. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ajijic, JAL

What's nearby

Ajijic Malecón - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Church of Ajijic - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Laguna Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Chapala Malecon - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Monte Coxala Spa - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel - ‬5 min walk
‪El Tango Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Casa tequila bonanza bar - ‬9 min walk
‪La Casa del Waffle - ‬6 min walk
‪Cenaduria Memo - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic. located?

Located in the heart of Chapala, this villa is steps from Ajijic Malecón and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Chapala. Church of Ajijic and Santos Degollado Secondary School are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

7 Dec, 2024

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

Stunning!!!!

To say that this was my favorite VRBO stay is an understatement! This home is breathtaking! There is so much space and the yard is absolutely beautiful! I loved all the open air you can have in the home. There are many doors that open to the screen porch which is almost as big as the home. The pictures do it no justice! There are so many places to sit comfortably in this home and on the porch. There are ceiling fans in every room, plenty of drinking water, paper towel and toilet paper provided. It is in a very safe area and the home is very secluded and private. The yard has a gate that locks and the road is gated at night for extra safety. We were very comfortable walking day or night. There are a ton of great place to eat and shop close by. We didn’t even rent a car, just used a taxi to and from the airport. There are taxis close by and a bus that runs for cheap. The owners of the home were so helpful during check in, making sure we had everything we needed and knew how to lock everything up. I cannot wait to visit again. I LOVE this town, home and yard. Did I mention how beautiful all the flowers are??!! There are two lounge chairs outside and the owner washed the cushions and brought them over nice and clean for us. There is plenty of sun during the day in the yard to catch a few rays of sun if desired. I truly cannot say enough how much I loved this home and hope I get to stay again soon.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele K.

9 Apr, 2025

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

Gorgeous property

It was our 2nd vacation here. We loved it so much last October that we booked it again for end of March/beginning of April. Gorgeous propety and wonderful location. Highly recommended for a beautiful vacation.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

George S.

2 Dec, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Poor communication is a problem

The home is spacious. A large kitchen has all appliances. Two bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms. A huge enclosed veranda looking out on a manicured garden. Well located at end of the Malecon (15+ minute walk to main plaza) and local six corners’ shops. So why did we leave early? Let me preface this by saying that once the owners (they don’t use their real name) returned to Ajijic and I found them living next door, they graciously allowed us to use their casita while the power was out in the rental and giving us the option to move out for a partial refund. That said, I could talk about the salvation army furniture, the wooden beds – even less comfortable than they sound, the lack of lighting on the private road or in front of the house, the swarms of ants (tiny on kitchen counter, large near bedroom) and other bugs invading home, difficulties with the TV and internet, or the repeated power outages (that didn’t impact the hosts with a backup generator) and lack of flashlights or candles. But most of this can be chalked up to, as the hosts said, “Welcome to Mexico.” My real complaint is the lack of communication or caring. The host stopped answering their phone after day one, later explaining they don’t own a cell phone and don’t know how to access their voice mail?!?! The only contact was a housekeeper who spoke Spanish. What hurt the most was sitting in the dark while the hosts, two doors over with power, didn’t care enough to walk over to see if we needed anything.

Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele K.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Fantastic

This property is absolutely stunning. It is immaculate and beautiful. The garden is a dream. We had great communication with the owner. We could not have picked a better property. Looking forward to coming back in April.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alec (Franz)

I got into the habit of restoring Victorian houses in Canada and, when we started freeing ourselves of that default Canadian style, partly by moving to Mexico, the best places we could find were in established neighbourhoods and mostly in need of a ground-up rebuild/ restoration.

We took great pains to not alter the appearance of the property we bought while changing all the plumbing wiring and sometimes even roofs and supporting structures.
Consequently, our property is in the unmatchable and unique enclave of eight houses which were built on the acreage of the original Los Arcos Hacienda, established several centuries ago, and currently also seeing the main house brought back from a bit of neglect and forlorness. Our part of the property encloses the original Hacienda, square, brick water-tower which will one day be a very special one bedroom retreat with the best views in Ajijic.

Why they chose this property

Gabrielle, my wife, had a cousin who married into the Berry family. The Berry family built the Casa de Las Bayas (berries) in the 1960s, one of the last houses to be added to the Privada of the old Los Arcos estate.

We bought that house and restored it as well - a three-year project. We rent out the original casita when we are not there. It is our other VRBO listing you see. We have been renting it out with the other booking agency under Ajijic Paradise.
That is where we get our five-star rating from, and many repeat guests.

Galeanas is a century home with timeless, spacious elegance, lofty (sixteen foot) ceilings of new, traditional boveda (brick) and even new palm-wood beam and woven grass-mat roofing on the verandah to replace the original. The huge six thousand sq ft grounds feature an established garden with seventy foot tall Galeanas (African Tulip Trees) giving mottled shade relief from the hot, mid-day, mountain sun.

What makes this property unique

The quietest, most secure and beautiful neighbourhood in Ajijic.
Yet, minutes away from everything, on foot! On the flat too, which counts for a lot in a hill-side town at five thousand feet and going to six on the backdrop of the Sierra Madre.

And it is not a remote and walled fortress with guards at the gate saying; "Rich Pickings" and spoiling dinner parties before they begin, but an organic part of real, old, Mexican Ajijic by its proximity to the Guadalupe neighborhood marked by the famous Ajijic 'Six Corners' quaint intersection which everyone knows.

And... whole house UV purified, triple-filtered water from all indoor taps.
Added to the fact that our part of town has the cleanest mountain-well spring-water in Ajijic, you can safely sing and gargle in the shower.