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Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella

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Apartment #1 Entrance
Stairs to rooftop terrace
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Rooftop terrace

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2525 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella

Best of Oaxaca offers 2 turn-key furnished apartments for rent that are attractively appointed and include a wide range of conveniences designed to meet the needs of vacationers to Oaxaca. The 2 apartments are next to each other and are a mirror image of each other. This listing and calendar is for Apartment #1. Both apartments are located on the ground floor, only 2 steps are required to climb to enter each apartment from the main garden.

This apartment has air conditioning in the bedroom and bathroom only for a comfortable nights rest.

Our apartments are centrally located in the heart of Oaxaca and just a 15 minute walk to the Zocolo. The Mercado de Merced with wonderful fruit, vegetables, and arm loads of fresh flowers, is just a short walk away! Our location provides convenient access to many Spanish language schools.

The property contains both apartments, our private home in the rear as well as Alma de Mi Tierra Cooking School.

Everyone shares the same access to the main street but each apartment has their own key to the main door as well as to the apartment. Our location also has a private rooftop terrace, beautiful plantings, and ample seating to enjoy the beautiful Oaxacan sunsets. Our setting ensures a safe and comfortable experience. When staying with us there are not calls, messages, long wait times to have a problem addressed for we reside onsite able to remedy all maintenance, health as well as whatever issue should arise.

Our housekeeper is on property daily and comes to clean and change your linens once a week. Both innkeepers as well as our housekeeper, speak fluent English as well as Spanish and are always available in case you have any questions or problems, yet we will always respect your privacy.

Oaxaca offers an extraordinary array of concerts, live theater, lectures and famous art institutes. Classes are offered in painting, sculpture, weaving, dance, photography, and ceramics to name a few. There is a wonderful English language library nearby with a very large collection of books in English.

Rent with confidence knowing that you are located in a secure setting with the owners residing on the same property. With both of our furnished apartments we handle the details, including utilities, furniture, kitchen supplies and more -- so you can keep on track and focus on your priorities.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 Oaxaca Centro, a neighbourhood in Oaxaca, this apartment is in the mountains. Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Post Mortem Chapel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pueblos Mancomunados and Temazcal Spa Maya. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Auditorio Guelaguetza or Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking, ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.
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Oaxaca, OAX

What's nearby

  • El Llano Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zócalo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oaxaca Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. (OAX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulenc Pan y Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mi Rau Wa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Morocco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Son Istmeño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pannela - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella?

As of 17 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella on 27 Mar, 2026 start from S$110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best of Oaxaca apartments. Two, One Bedroom Apartments . Apt Bella located?

Located in Oaxaca Centro, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Zócalo is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat (Tom/husband) F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent apartment! Hosts William and Nora live onsite and obviously take great pride in their home. William is a bountiful source of information that he shares willingly. The location is on a quiet side street, but conveniently located to restaurants, local Mercado Merced, and small shops. It is an easy walk to the Zocalo and center of town for more restaurants, markets and shopping. El Catedral Restaurant is highly recommended. Nora has cooking classes 3 days a week, and we participated one day. Interesting, informative, hands-on class, and a delicious mealat the end. We highly recommend this VRBO and would enjoy returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay. William and Nora were absolutely amazing hosts. The location is perfect for a quite vacation within walking distance to everything you might need. I absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the apt. Loved the area too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Wonderful Place

Such a wonderful place to stay. Exactly what we needed as a home base to explore Oaxaca for our first visit. Loved the room and the upstairs patio to sit and read and plan our adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

craftsman h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay. The location in Jalatlaco is ideally located close to restaurants, bars, activities and beautiful murals on every corner. The owner, William ,is a great guy and was very helpful with suggestions for activities and restaurants. The little casa is comfortable and cozy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Great place to stay

Excellent location. Host is friendly and very helpful. Bed is comfortable and kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Lovely cozy apartment in Oaxaca

Loved staying here! The hosts are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The apartment is cozy and neat and there’s a great terrace to sit on and read, chat, or play games. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Cozy safe comfortable nook in the heart of a picturesque barrio

Comfortable private safe .william our host was able and willing to give friendly advice ,direction , and recommendations on what to see and do and how to get there.we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in oaxaca
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Love Oaxaca!

'Had a wonderful time staying at William and Nora's apartment in Jalatlaco, Oaxaca! William is an excellent host and available to answer questions about the local neighborhood and the apartment. The apartment is very cozy and clean and the neighborhood is quiet. There are many wonderful restaurants very close by. We will be staying with them when we visit Oaxaca again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit O.

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

Jalatlaco Jewel

The property is exactly as it appears in the pictures. Quintessential Mexico. William is very helpful and the property is very well cared for. Sitting on the roof top mirador every evening was a delight. The location is within an easy walk of serveral restaurants, coffee places, a tiendita as well as a wine shop. We loved the Mercado Merced, much more enjoyable that the big market in the center of Oaxaca. Hopefully we can return.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Oaxaca Dream

William, Nora and Bella were superb! William was very helpful and friendly. We also took advantage of Nora's cooking class and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the market, the spices and new recipes.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Wonderful n’hood, ap’t, hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at William and Nora’s apartment. It’s located in a charming neighborhood, and the hosts are long-time residents who are exceptionally gracious and helpful. The apartment was spotless and cozy, with a beautiful courtyard and relaxing rooftop terrace. The beds are very firm (which is fantastic if that’s your preference). The water is hot, with adequate pressure (but more would be nice). The WiFi is strong and reliable. You will enjoy a quiet, restful stay. Would highly recommend and gladly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great way to spend Christmas

We spent 3 weeks here over Christmas and New Year and thoroughly enjoyed our time in Oaxaca. Hosts William and Nora were most accommodating and we partook of Nora's cooking class and expertise as a group tour leader. The accommodation was as described, clean and comfortable and we particularly enjoyed the shaded rooftop terrace as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Cozy spot in Oaxaca

What a great place to stay! William and Nora are friendly and helpful hosts, giving great advice on nearby attractions. William arranged a great tour of Monte Albán for us. Nora’s cooking class was a highlight of our stay. Bella the bulldog is a sweetheart and will greet you in the courtyard. Beautiful courtyard filled with bright flowers and a rooftop terrace are available for your enjoyment. Lots of restaurants nearby and short walk to centro. We highly recommended and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy I.

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

Great stay in the Jalataco neighborhood of Oaxaca

The apartment is perfectly placed to visit Centro and other neighborhoods. The jalataco neighborhood is filled with beautiful wall murals. It was fun walking around and discovering them. The apartment is a cozy place where we enjoyed using as our base to discover Oaxaca. There is also a wonderful rooftop terrace. It was the perfect spot to sit at the end of the day.
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Welcoming and wonderful

Beautiful property with a vibrant design mixed with comfort and privacy. We were able to walk to centro and further. Nora and William were gracious hosts and eager to answer all our questions. A must to do is onebof Nora's cooking classes.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron L.

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

Perfect place to stay in Oaxaca

This is the perfect place to stay in Oaxaca. The apartment has all the vibrant qualities of the city, but is at the same time quiet, secluded and comfortable. We’ve made our home away from home and plan to keep going back. Beautifully decorated, conveniently designed and just a short walk to the center of the lively barrio of Jalatlaco. Hosts William and Nora run a tight ship, and everything is fully functional. They are friendly, welcoming and available for all needs and questions.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Love Oaxaca! Perfect location

We loved our stay with William and Nora. They have provided a charming, clean, safe space that in our opinion is perfectly located. They have plenty of great recommendations and are well connected with local providers. Nora's cooking class was a highlight. Her mole is to die for! The terrace is a special place to just chill and have a coffee or snack. The rooms are very comfortable and the bed was amazing. So much to do in Oaxaca and not enough time so we will be back. We will re-book if the apartment is available. Communication was great and a very small issue was immediately handled. Don't hesitate to book. It books EXTREMELY fast for a reason!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Grazyna P.

Wonderful host! Very comfortable apartment and location.

We greatly enjoyed our stay in Oaxaca in part because of the comfort of this apartment: very quiet street, close to the center, and nice apartment with vernacular touches. Additional fun was access to the roof terrace and lime tree... The host provided all the necessary basics including drinking water. One discomfort for "spoiled newyorkers": low water pressure.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Lorene H.

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

Wonderful neighborhood and excellent accommodation.

Our apartment exceeded our expectations in every way. Super comfy king-size bed with high quality linens ensured our comfort every night for amazing sleeps. Located in one of the most colorful and interesting neighborhoods of Oaxaca City. Coffee shops, restaurants and art galleries everywhere. Wonderful hosts who are always nearby if you need anything. A super bonus, if you are a dog lover, is their beloved Bella. She loves to say hi and greet you with lots of tail wags. This apartment has everything you might need and more. A full kitchen with stove and oven. A safe, beautiful and comfortable place to call your home away from home.
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Loved our stay in barrio Jalatlaco, Oaxaca

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!
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely tranquil place. We liked the llocation a lot. The neighborhood ihas great street art and it's about a 15 minute walk to any of the sites. Appreciated having the kitchen facilities even though we did not use them too much because of all the amazing restaurants. Wonderful rooftop deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was a treat: furnished and styled with a wonderful aesthetic, the space itself is equally artistically designed and feels spacious. With access to a nice roof terrace, it has it all. William, the host, is always available for any questions and for introducing the city- without being obtrusive. His wife Nora leads a dont miss tour to Ocotlon and craft studios. She is indigenous Zapotec and brings a valuable and deep insight into the cultures and history of Oaxaca. The apartment is located in Jaletlaco, near an amazing bakery, coffee shops and the La Merced Mercado. Best location. Water pressure here is low but serviceable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

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

Superb spot in all ways

Gracious and informative host who goes out of his way to make you feel welcomed and comfortable. Gorgeous plantings throughout the Casa and on a fabulous terrace filled with plants and great views that you share with the one other apartment. Our block was beautiful—murals, flowers, immaculate and surprisingly quiet while just a block away it’s a wonderfully lively energetic place. Perfect location. Excellent wifi, immaculately clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Byron L.

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

Our Home Away from Home in Oaxaca

We had a wonderful stay at the Gutierrez-Valencia home. Elegant, clean, quiet and with location-location-location. We came to know and love the barrio of Jalatlaco, a quintessential neighborhood of Oaxaca. William was a great, professional host who was a friendly but hardly intrusive presence on the property. His "mascot" Bella, an English bulldog, was his friendly cohort and projected a fitting image of the place--secure, observant, protective. We would always stay at William and Nora's apartment, one of the just two there. We are already planning our return in 2023. Thanks to William, Nora--and Bella for making our long stay in Oaxaca so memorable!
Stayed 24 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by William Frederick Gutierrez

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My wife Nora was born and raised in Oaxaca city, and I am originally from NYC with roots on my fathers side from the Oaxaca valley. Nora was raised with guest in her home where her parents hosted students form distant villages throughout the year. In 1994 my wife and I tuned her parents 10 bedroom room into one of the family's 2 B&B's while at the same time began renting out our two apartments located on our property just a few blocks away. We saw a need of many of the B&B guest wanting to have extended stays yet also wanted a place to prepare their own meals as an option.

What makes this property unique

What sets us apart is that we reside on site, so your location is very safe and we're here to assist you in any way while at the same time respecting your privacy. Bilingual

Languages:

English, Spanish
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