Beautiful Restored Colonial In Merida Centro – Santa Ana/Paseo Montejo
4.8
Outstanding(80 Reviews)House in Merida
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Welcome to Casa Noel, tucked in the heart of historic Merida Centro. This beautiful colonial home is perfectly located less than two blocks from the many attractions of the Paseo Montejo and the Plaza Grande is an easy ten minute walk away. Three blocks from the house, enjoy the daily market at Santa Ana park. Every day, merchants serve up favorite local foods, souvenirs and services. Santa Ana is also home to numerous art galleries, featuring art in many forms from around the world with a focus on Mexican and Latin American artists.
Hiding behind the simple colonial facade, Casa Noel will quickly become your refuge from the busy city life. The tall entry doors reveal a view through the house to the central courtyard and from there to the rear garden. Traditional high ceilings and pasta tile floors combine with modern touches in a perfect blend of comfort and old Mexico.
The comfortable living room includes a flat screen HD television with cable and dvd player. The cable service includes English language news, sports and movie channels, along with extensive Spanish language selections. Casa Noel is also equipped with high speed wireless internet access.
The dining room with a beautiful antique table and chairs and seating for eight is adjacent to the central courtyard, opening through the original wood archway to this bright and airy space. In the center of the house, this covered and screened center courtyard brings light and breezes to the living spaces. Sit here in the morning at the café table with your coffee and enjoy breakfast to the sounds of birds in the nearby trees.
The all new, much larger and modern kitchen opens off the central courtyard as well. Broad doors and windows bring in cooling breezes and light filtered through the courtyard plantings.
A comfortable sitting room is adjacent to the master bedroom and opens onto a covered outdoor terrace leading to the gardens featuring a pool set amidst beautiful tropical plantings. A refreshing outdoor shower is located near the pool. Enjoy the sun in the garden surrounding the pool, or rest in the shade of the terrace.
The home includes three stunning bedrooms with 17 foot ceilings featuring the original pasta tile floors. New mattresses, ceiling fans and air conditioning in each bedroom assure your comfort. The two large front bedrooms have queen size beds with side tables and storage. The all new master bedroom with king size bed features an en-suite bathroom with a delightful rainfall shower and dual sinks. The bedroom opens onto the quiet rear courtyard through high doors with a view of the pool and gardens, and offers complete privacy from the rest of the house.
Within a block of Casa Noel you will find multiple options for dining out, from a traditional cocina economica, two very special Mexican restaurants and a French cafe which also sells excellent cheeses and wine. Just two blocks away on Paseo Montejo you will find many restaurant and shopping options, along with several interesting museums. The daily Santa Ana market has a broad selection of meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. The modern Walmart is about a five minute walk or short Uber away.
Our local property manager speaks excellent English. She and her staff can arrange nearly any additional service you may need, including transportation, child care, travel information, shopping, massage or a cook. You may want the unique experience of a private cooking lesson for your party focused on local Yucatecan cuisine.
We invite your family to make our home your home in the beautiful colonial heart of Merida and the Yucatan peninsula.
Welcome to Casa Noel, tucked in the heart of historic Merida Centro. This beautiful colonial home is perfectly located less than two blocks from the many attractions of the Paseo Montejo and the Plaza Grande is an easy ten minute walk away. Three blocks from the house, enjoy the daily market at Santa Ana park. Every day, merchants serve up favorite local foods, souvenirs and services. Santa Ana is also home to numerous art galleries, featuring art in many forms from around the world with a focus on Mexican and Latin American artists.
Hiding behind the simple colonial facade, Casa Noel will quickly become your refuge from the busy city life. The tall entry doors reveal a view through the house to the central courtyard and from there to the rear garden. Traditional high ceilings and pasta tile floors combine with modern touches in a perfect blend of comfort and old Mexico.
The comfortable living room includes a flat screen HD television with cable and dvd player. The cable service includes English language news, sports and movie channels, along with extensive Spanish language selections. Casa Noel is also equipped with high speed wireless internet access.
The dining room with a beautiful antique table and chairs and seating for eight is adjacent to the central courtyard, opening through the original wood archway to this bright and airy space. In the center of the house, this covered and screened center courtyard brings light and breezes to the living spaces. Sit here in the morning at the café table with your coffee and enjoy breakfast to the sounds of birds in the nearby trees.
The all new, much larger and modern kitchen opens off the central courtyard as well. Broad doors and windows bring in cooling breezes and light filtered through the courtyard plantings.
A comfortable sitting room is adjacent to the master bedroom and opens onto a covered outdoor terrace leading to the gardens featuring a pool set amidst beautiful tropical plantings. A refreshing outdoor shower is located near the pool. Enjoy the sun in the garden surrounding the pool, or rest in the shade of the terrace.
The home includes three stunning bedrooms with 17 foot ceilings featuring the original pasta tile floors. New mattresses, ceiling fans and air conditioning in each bedroom assure your comfort. The two large front bedrooms have queen size beds with side tables and storage. The all new master bedroom with king size bed features an en-suite bathroom with a delightful rainfall shower and dual sinks. The bedroom opens onto the quiet rear courtyard through high doors with a view of the pool and gardens, and offers complete privacy from the rest of the house.
Within a block of Casa Noel you will find multiple options for dining out, from a traditional cocina economica, two very special Mexican restaurants and a French cafe which also sells excellent cheeses and wine. Just two blocks away on Paseo Montejo you will find many restaurant and shopping options, along with several interesting museums. The daily Santa Ana market has a broad selection of meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. The modern Walmart is about a five minute walk or short Uber away.
Our local property manager speaks excellent English. She and her staff can arrange nearly any additional service you may need, including transportation, child care, travel information, shopping, massage or a cook. You may want the unique experience of a private cooking lesson for your party focused on local Yucatecan cuisine.
We invite your family to make our home your home in the beautiful colonial heart of Merida and the Yucatan peninsula.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Merida
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(80 Reviews)4.8
The house is beautiful and spacious, with wonderful indoor/outdoor living. Andrea and Jesus were great throughout the process. The location is central to nearby shopping, restaurants. It is about 30 min from the beach and driving distance from Chichen Itza and cenotes.
There’s street parking and usually we’re able to park in front of the house.
4.8
Husband was very impressed with the house and the family loved all the historical rooms and nice having a pool to cool off in.
4.8
We loved our stay at Casa Noel! It had plenty of space for our family of five to spread out and the pool and terrace was perfect for cooling off. The location is great with easy walking distance to both Plaza Grande (15 minutes) and Paseo Montejo (5-15 minutes, depending on which part) - and so many beautiful sights along the way! Rex was very accommodating to us when we needed a last minute place for an extra night on our trip and a late check in. Would recommend Casa Noel as a great place to explore Merida and the surrounding area from!
4.8
Casa Noel was better than presented on VRBO. It is a historic colonial home that retains its charm and character. Clean, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen. Andrea, Jesus and Gaby were easy to communicate with, quick to respond to questions and very helpful. The home is just blocks away from the Paseo Montejo, 2 local and very good restaurants (Ramero & Le Creama) and walking distance to the Gran Plaza and most sights and markets. We were here for nearly a month and rate Casa Noel as a ten star stay. Thank you Rex, Andrea, Jesus and Gaby!
4.8
Highly recommend!!
4.8
this house is a gem. More beautiful and more spacious than can be appreciated from the photos. We had a most enjoyable stay. The location is only a block and a half from the Paseo de Montejo, and easy walking to all Centro locales.
The property managers were prompt and effective communicators. When there was a problem with the washing machine, they had a technician there who fixed it in less than 24 hours. Top notch service.
We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
4.8
Beautiful home! Great location!
4.8
It was always wonderful to return to Casa Noel after a day in Merida. The house is really huge and looks even better than the photos. It felt like we were staying in a Merida mansion!
Everything worked well.
We would highly recommend Cass Noel for a group of friends or a family.
The location is quiet but still very convenient - loved it!
4.8
The house was true Mexican living with estate living in a tropical paradise!
4.8
This house is located two blocks from Paseo Montejo, and 15 minute walk from the main square in the downtoun área.
It’s a beautiful colonial style house with double height ceilings and vintage decore.
If you want to experience Merida from the guilded age perspective while enjoying everything the city has to offer this is a great choice.
4.8
We really enjoyed the location and it is just as it says. Important to know in the summer- the AC is only in bedrooms and the rest of the place can get a little warm, but the pool and open airflow for the rest of the place helps. To make the AC work best need to close off rooms as much as possible. Would love to come back when it is not quite so warm in Merida!
4.8
Very unique and gorgeous home. Great communication with owner and manager, and smooth and easy check in and check out. Was fantastic to have the pool!
4.8
Gear stay, pictures don’t go justice to how big and beautiful house is. Great location, it’s so close to restaurants and paseo de montejo which was our favorite part of Merida. Laundry and pool were perfect. Kitchen was well stocked, easy to make quick meals. We also used grill, it was very clean. Showers were good. That said just a heads up, we were there during heat wave so living areas were warm. Bathrooms and kitchen were also warm but we adjusted after a day or two. Other then that we truly enjoyed our stay and we will never forget our vacation in such an amazing house. My kids loved the house so much.
4.8
This is a large, beautiful home styled in traditional Mexican decor. The tile work is beautiful! AC in bedrooms is wonderful, as are the many ceiling and floor fans, so we found the Casa very comfortable despite Merida being very hot everyday, and dipping pool was also a welcome addition. Our flight was delayed, Jesus was available to check us in and out without issue (although we weren’t able to communicate on what’s app for some reason- he saw our emails). Kitchen was stocked well, although we ate at restaurants all the time. There are window screens to keep out mosquitos, which isn’t always the case at other properties. The washing machine and dryer is located in a separate building out back which is nice, but the washer takes a very long time so don’t expect to so quick laundry! Casa Noel’s location is excellent, but blocks are long so bring good shoes and a hat, you’ll be doing a lot of walking! It on a side street, but close to main thoroughfares, and 10-15 min to Parks, and only 5 mins to the famous Paseo de Montejo with all the restaurants and mansions. PIENSA ROSA is newer restaurant in a yellow mansion, with the most fabulous food and live music. Restaurants everywhere are amazing, friendly staff, beautiful ambience, great yukatanean dishes. Shop owners are not pushy at all, like in some other tourist destinations. We did a day tour to Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche, which I highly recommend - buy tickets ahead for English tour. It’s very beautiful and not crowded. Merida is a terrific place to visit, the people are especially lovely and welcoming. We will definitely stay again at Casa Noel when we come back next time, there is more to see and do than we could get done in our 5 days in Merida!
4.8
We loved staying at Casa Noel. The spaces were so airy and elegant and beautifully furnished. Nice pool! Very refreshing on hot days. Andrea and Jesús answered promptly if we had problems or questions. We liked the neighborhood, the little businesses and friendly people. We would highly recommend this rental for a vacation stay.
4.8
The property is as described and the manager and owner responsive. But NOT problem solvers. There is a dog next door that barked incessantly whenever someone went to the pool area during the day and for hours at night when we were sleeping ...or trying to sleep and it barked loudly and long into the night as well as creating a chorus of neighboring dogs - all barking. When we emailed the manager, soon after our arrival, who then alerted the owner, we were told to call them whatever the time of day or night and they would call 911. To what end? 911 is for emergencies not barking dogs. They said they had asked the owner to stop the dog from barking and wanted our help. NOT our problem to solve as we were paying for the property and hoping for a relaxing and RESTFUL vacation. It was NOT!
Beautiful property, great neighborhood, but not a vacation rental until the dog is no longer living next door. I do not recommend this property.
4.8
TERRIFIC! Roomy, stylish, clean, and right in the heart of the local historic district. Easy walking to almost anything you want - groceries, restaurants, bars, plazas, etc.Property is supported be a wonderful property management team - responsive and quick to act to ensure stay is enjoyable.
4.8
This property is far more impressive than the pictures lead you to believe, it is gorgeous! Already looking forward to staying here next year. The location is spot on, the house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. My contact Andrea deserves 5 stars for her attention and quick responses. Do not miss the opportunity to stay here and enjoy the wonderful city of Merida.
4.8
We so enjoyed our stay here. It felt like a step back in history to be in a home with historical architecture. The addition of modern amenities made it so comfortable and the pool made it feel extravagant! Great location for walking all over the old part of the city. Excellent communication with the property manager was appreciated by us.
There is a “Red Book” of information that is available to guests and it spells out many details of staying at this house. Included in it is information about saying cool while sleeping and keeping your energy use to a reasonable level. We were worried about incurring a large electric bill from staying longer than a week but did not after following the suggestions for air conditioner use in this book. Opening the back door to the cool air in the morning and closing the house up once it gets hot outdoors is helpful as well.
4.8
Amazing home. Very accommodating and located in ideal location. Would strongly recommend.
4.8
Casa Noel exceeded all our expectations.
This home is the rare event where the pics actually underrepresent the property. We found Casa Noel even better than the images upon our arrival.
Features we noted:
-Comfortable Open Flow Home
-Area and Location Safe and Secure
-Great Stay for all Things Merida
-Walking Distance to City Center and Paseo Montejo
-Communication and recommendations from management team were timely, responsive, and their recommendations like with local guide were perfect.
Highly recommend this rental for a family.
4.8
I had beautiful stay and the property was just as nice we needed a few adjustments with the water and ceiling fans but they were fixed quickly professionally and handled very well with no issues I would recommend this property to others and would also rent it again as well the property was great the neighborhood was safe quite and everything was in walking distance restaurants museums and boutiques and other activities so I would say my over all stay was an excellent one glad I picked the property and to visit Merida Mexico.
4.8
Stylish house steps from the Paseo. Very spacious with 3 bedrooms, courtyard, pool.. just as described, tastefully decorated.
4.8
To start. We travel A LOT and hands down, agreed by my wife and son as well that this was the best vacation we had as a family.
From when the door was opened by Jesus to greet us we were a little taken back on how large the inside was. From the front it seemed narrow but upon entering we were very pleasantly surprised.
-Walking into the home the house had a great flow and more than enough space. There is much natural light during the day so lights are not really needed. For having buildings on either side the natural lighting from the front, rear doors and the roof were great. Having the rear doors open to the pool you have direct view from the main bedroom and the dining room. We opened them every morning to take it all in. Very relaxing. The rear patio beyond the doors is screened in so you can relax out there with morning coffee or a evening drink. The showers have quick hot water and that is HUGE for our family. Only thing is that there is limestone in the water system but this home and the area has better filtered water but should use the 5 gallon water that is supplied. You will have more than enough water unless it’s a big group. Bring a water container for each person so you can keep down the plastic usage. For showering you might want to bring an after shower conditioner for hair as the water will dry your skin/hair a little bit. Maybe some skin lotion if you have dry skin. All bedding and towels are supplied so don’t pack these items. If traveling with 6 people just let the owner/staff know and they will make sure they will have it ready. ALL are very responsive to your needs. Just plan ahead.
The kitchen- Well supplied with everything needed. *This is VERY important! You need to keep up with dishes and keeping the eating area clean. If not, you WILL have ants. These ants have lived here for 150 years. If you leave out a bag of chips, you will have an ARMY. Don’t leave dishes in the sink at all. Put anything you want out in a sealed container or place in the fridge. The plant atrium area is where they come from. Respect the ants. This is not a negative comment. It’s just reality. Don’t eat in you bedrooms, living room couches, bathroom, or you will literally have ants in your pants. You have an awesome DR table,cafe 3 seat table in atrium, back porch area, kitchen seating to eat. I hope you read this. Day 1 you’ll know how clean u need 2 be.
The location is perfect! The best. Everything in walking distance. Easy parking. Enjoy!
4.8
Beautiful & Unique
Casa Noel is a beautiful home and the location to Paso de Montejo is excellent. Lots of food choices, shopping and the wonderful street vendors on the weekend will enhance your stay. The house is unique.
The open air courtyard is wonderful during the coolest part of the day and the hottest part of the day it is challenging to cool. Air conditioning is a premium; so, use carefully. If you choose to use it as normal Americans, please do not be surprised by the cost. Take a photo of the meter when you arrive and when you leave. Inquire about the cost of additional electricity. You will enjoy the experience much more if you understand the electric is not included in the rent.
The pool is delightful and much deeper than it appears in the photos. At approximately 5' deep, it is a welcome delight to come home and cool off in the shaded pool.
The kitchen is wonderfully equipped and you will not lack for utensils or appliances. Everything from knives, toaster, blender is available. For a cook, the gas stove is wonderful with a full sized oven.
The tv can be a bit complicated. Please pay attention to directions and maybe write them down. Once you get the hang of it, the channels are available in English & Spanish.
Paper goods are a premium as well. Be frugal with toilet paper and paper towels. Don't be put off if you must purchase additional paper goods.
Casa Noel is beautiful and I recommend it highly if you want an authentic hacienda experience in the heart of Merida.
4.8
This is the second time I stay at this property and it did not disappoint. I had an issue with my dates and had to make a change and they were very accommodating. The property is in an excellent location, surrounded by delicious cafes and restaurants. I highly recommend!
4.8
Great property!
This is the second time I stay at this property and it did not disappoint. I had an issue with my dates and had to make a change and they were very accommodating. The property is in an excellent location, surrounded by delicious cafes and restaurants. I highly recommend!
4.8
Without knowing it..i think i picked a great location and a great price. A better coffee maker would be nice. Too bad about the tiny ants. I understand barking dogs are all over town. I would stay there again.
4.8
Great first time guess try
Without knowing it..i think i picked a great location and a great price. A better coffee maker would be nice. Too bad about the tiny ants. I understand barking dogs are all over town. I would stay there again.
4.8
We spent 19 days here, and loved retreating from the heat to our cool, beautiful place. It has 5 "public" rooms, linked one after another, ending with a patio that gives out to the pool. Love the inside atrium with tropical plans.
Yes, the water trickles in the bathroom, the shower takes a while to heat up, and put all your food in the refrigerator to avoid the ants. Neighbors have open courtyards too so sometimes barking and noise creeps in. That's life here.
So much is available within a 5-15 minute walk. Again, coming home to this lovely, cool oasis was wonderful.
4.8
Beautiful oasis near everything
We spent 19 days here, and loved retreating from the heat to our cool, beautiful place. It has 5 "public" rooms, linked one after another, ending with a patio that gives out to the pool. Love the inside atrium with tropical plans.
Yes, the water trickles in the bathroom, the shower takes a while to heat up, and put all your food in the refrigerator to avoid the ants. Neighbors have open courtyards too so sometimes barking and noise creeps in. That's life here.
So much is available within a 5-15 minute walk. Again, coming home to this lovely, cool oasis was wonderful.
4.8
It’s not often that a house is better than what it’s photographed as, but this one is. The property management team was amazing and helped arrange a cook to prepare a home-cooked dinner. The space is well ventilated and full of charm. You are also walking distance from cafes, shops, the old square. We really enjoyed breakfast at the feminist bookstore & cafe around the corner which was Jesus’, part of the management team’s recommendation. Also there is a cafe/bakery that sells very good wine & bread also around the corner from the house, would be good to update the guest book/guide. We loved it!!
Would come again and encourage friends to as well.
4.8
Better than photos
It’s not often that a house is better than what it’s photographed as, but this one is. The property management team was amazing and helped arrange a cook to prepare a home-cooked dinner. The space is well ventilated and full of charm. You are also walking distance from cafes, shops, the old square. We really enjoyed breakfast at the feminist bookstore & cafe around the corner which was Jesus’, part of the management team’s recommendation. Also there is a cafe/bakery that sells very good wine & bread also around the corner from the house, would be good to update the guest book/guide. We loved it!!
Would come again and encourage friends to as well.
4.8
No problem with renting this property. Received a timely response upon original inquiry.
4.8
The location is the best!!! Walking distance Paseo Montejo and to centro Merida
No problem with renting this property. Received a timely response upon original inquiry.
4.8
amazing house
great
4.8
Very nicely decorated house; it is airy and roomy, but keep in mind it is an old house in a historic neighbourhood. The water pressure is not that strong, and the doors either creak or rub against the floor. But it is in a wonderful location with easy accessibility to many amenities.
4.8
Nice place with some peculiarities
Very nicely decorated house; it is airy and roomy, but keep in mind it is an old house in a historic neighbourhood. The water pressure is not that strong, and the doors either creak or rub against the floor. But it is in a wonderful location with easy accessibility to many amenities.
4.8
Fabulous Location
Just 2 blocks from the Paseo on a quiet street with no busses. Easy 1mile walk to the Grand Plaza. Just 3 blocks from Santa Ana and only 3 more to Saint Lucia. Fabulous restaurants and Art galleries. Walking distance to Walmart for shopping. Safe and friendly neighborhood.
The house is very well laid out. There are 2 living room spaces with hammocks and comfortable furniture(this is a big deal). The TV is a very decent size(48”-52”?¿) with all the channels and sports. The beds are quite comfortable(also a big deal) and the bedrooms are well stocked with furniture and hammock hooks. The kitchen has a great gas stove and is well stocked with equipment. We left food out often and never saw any bugs. And don’t forget the pool! Such a refreshing place to cool off at the end of the day.
The manager was very responsive and helped us with transportation and even pre-shopping. This house is very well kept and a wonderful place to stay while you are in Merida. You won’t be disappointed
4.8
Just 2 blocks from the Paseo on a quiet street with no busses. Easy 1mile walk to the Grand Plaza. Just 3 blocks from Santa Ana and only 3 more to Saint Lucia. Fabulous restaurants and Art galleries. Walking distance to Walmart for shopping. Safe and friendly neighborhood. The house is very well laid out. There are 2 living room spaces with hammocks and comfortable furniture(this is a big deal). The TV is a very decent size(48”-52”?¿) with all the channels and sports. The beds are quite comfortable(also a big deal) and the bedrooms are well stocked with furniture and hammock hooks. The kitchen has a great gas stove and is well stocked with equipment. We left food out often and never saw any bugs. And don’t forget the pool! Such a refreshing place to cool off at the end of the day. The manager was very responsive and helped us with transportation and even pre-shopping. This house is very well kept and a wonderful place to stay while you are in Merida. You won’t be disappointed
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Merida?
The average price for a rental in Merida is $80 per night. This rental is $185 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Restored Colonial In Merida Centro – Santa Ana/Paseo Montejo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Restored Colonial In Merida Centro – Santa Ana/Paseo Montejo. Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful Restored Colonial In Merida Centro – Santa Ana/Paseo Montejo pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Restored Colonial In Merida Centro – Santa Ana/Paseo Montejo?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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