Spacious 5-bedroom colonial Casa with a pool, in the historic center of the city

CASA BAHAREQUE, our historic 2-story guesthouse, is the perfect home base for your trip to Mérida. It's modest facade opens to reveal a charming, elegant architectural gem within. Located on a one-way residential street with only light traffic, public curbside parking is available just outside. Five bedrooms feature two king beds, two queen beds, and two sofa beds, plus space to hang hamacas, so guests have plenty of room to relax. The four bathrooms each include a refreshing hot and cold shower with soothing river rock floors and artesanal ceramic sinks. Step outside to our inviting backyard pool and 2-level shaded patio colonnade with a tropical green space, and a rooftop azotea with a private garden and panoramic city views where you can unwind in the evening air. A large main floor kitchen and 2 upstairs efficiency kitchens make meals or snacking easy. With high-speed WIFI throughout, each bedroom features an internet-enabled Smart TV, mini-split Air Conditioning with individual handheld controls, a ceiling fan, digital locks on the doors, and a security safety box, with a clothes washer and dryer on-site

Decor is in the colonial tradition, furnished with restored antiques and rustic local woodwork, featuring colorful pasta tile floors, specially commissioned wrought iron railings, mampostería stone-work walls, and balconies overlooking the street and backyard, Original artwork in every room includes sepia-toned photos of old Merida and color photos of Yucatan taken by the artist-owner who designed the renovation of this historic home.

Located in the popular Santiago neighborhood of El Centro you are just steps away from specialty restaurants, outdoor cafes, bars, bistros, coffee shops, a traditional market, groceries, convenience stores, parks, playgrounds, museums, galleries and all types of shopping. Cultural events and entertainment are available 7 days a week, many are free and offer a family friendly atmosphere.

Day trips or tours to our clean sandy Gulf beaches, ecological reserves, Mayan archaeological sites, scenic Yucatan villages, centers for traditional crafts, restored luxury haciendas and adventurous cenotes make longer stays recommended.