Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. Best experience in Merida
Villa in Merida
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this villa rental
Casa Yucateca is an authentic colonial villa, carefully restored in order to provide all comforts to our guests. The restoration has been carried following the style of the wonderful place that the Yucatan is, so that it will be easy to enjoy your experience in the "Mundo Maya".
Once passed the original antique front door, it feels like entering in an oasis of peace and beauty. Very high classic colonial ceilings lead into a luxurious tropical garden with a large pool and a covered patio.
This villa has 3 bedrooms, all distant from each other. The Master bedroom has a gorgeous colonial tile flooring and an over sized walk-in closet. Each bedroom has a private bathroom as well as air conditioning.
On the second floor, there is a large private terrace, perfect for sun bathing or star gazing at night while sipping on a glass of Mezcal or a Margarita.
This house comes with a fully furnished kitchen, washer, Barbecue, Wifi, Satellite Tv, Music system and all possible amenities you can think of.
Once passed the original antique front door, it feels like entering in an oasis of peace and beauty. Very high classic colonial ceilings lead into a luxurious tropical garden with a large pool and a covered patio.
This villa has 3 bedrooms, all distant from each other. The Master bedroom has a gorgeous colonial tile flooring and an over sized walk-in closet. Each bedroom has a private bathroom as well as air conditioning.
On the second floor, there is a large private terrace, perfect for sun bathing or star gazing at night while sipping on a glass of Mezcal or a Margarita.
This house comes with a fully furnished kitchen, washer, Barbecue, Wifi, Satellite Tv, Music system and all possible amenities you can think of.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Merida
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Reviews
10.0
Great location and house!
10.0
Only a few blocks walk to great restaurants and shopping, this house was the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. Kitchen was well equipped for what we needed but I’d not want to have too many people in the kitchen at one time. Pool stayed cool and refreshing even in high temps (40 C) and lots of comfortable seating was provided. Very quiet at night and the AC worked flawlessly. Would definitely return.
10.0
The house is comfortable and well represented in the photos. The location of the property is in the Santiago neighborhood close to markets, parks and restaurants.
The team at Mérida Rentals was great, especially Sergio. He is very responsive and attentive to all your requests and checked on us a few times to make sure we were comfortable.
Laura is an excellent housekeeper. The house was spotless when we checked in and she cleaned again during our stay.
8.0
This is a very nice home, and it was very comfortable to stay and be property manager Sergio was excellent.
Unfortunately, there are absolutely zero instructions on how to run a house of three bedrooms.
It somebody to show how to utilize the television.. but it had all of the Internet sites available.
Swimming pool is cleaned only once a week which made it unuseable after the first week, but other than that the house was a pleasure and the team came to answer. Any questions was excellent. I would advise to rent this home.
10.0
We had a wonderful stay. Check in was easy and the home is GORGEOUS. We loved the courtyard with the pool - so tranquil and relaxing. The location was great - two cute restaurants right outside and the market and a small grocery store (Aki) down the street. The location was also super convenient - we walked everywhere the whole trip. If ever visit Merida again, we would love to stay here again.
10.0
A huge part of me wants to not recommend this place because I love it so much and always want it to be available when I want to book it.
I just completed my second stay in this beautiful home. I couldn't wait to show it off to my friends and they were equally impressed and equally sad that we had to leave.
My only complaint is the hot water in the shower doesn't stay hot for too long, but it wasn't a major inconvenience for us.
This place is a visual feast. The tiles and stonework are absolutely stunning. The high ceilings and mini splits maintained a very comfortable temperature inside.
This house is great for multiple couples because every bedroom's ensuite has a double vanity.
The kitchen is well stocked with all the plates, cups, cutlery, and cleaning products you need.
The location is perfect. A coffee shop opened 3 doors down. The staff is very nice and they have delicious pastries. Many affordable restaurants, bars, cafes, and spas are a stone's throw away. In addition, it's walking distance from the bus station where you can get a bus to Progreso for 12 pesos. That's less than one American or Canadian dollar!
I hope you all enjoy this gorgeous, comfortable, and affordable place, but not too much, because I want to be able to book again!
10.0
This is the second time we used VRBO for our family vacation. We found a dozen houses in downtown Merida that matched our criteria, but we all agreed on Casa Yucateca from the photos.
The booking and the communication with the property owner were easy. Marco was very responsive to our questions. He recommended some wonderful restaurants in town.
The house and rooms looked just like the photos but were even better in person. The simple but tasteful design/decoration exuded its charm. The three large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, were perfect for the three of us.
There was a “care package” on a plate in the living room and it was very thoughtful. We were provided with a bag of coffee, teas, sugar, creams, and snacks. We arrived late so we could not get to the market (10 minutes’ walk) to get coffee/breakfast for the next morning. There was a 5-gallon bottle of water in the kitchen, and this was great since we did not have time to buy bottled water yet. These little care details made the stay more enjoyable.
The dining table was next to the pool, and we used it every day, especially for our morning breakfast Al frescos. The pool is nice to cool down after our daily tours.
The house location was great. It took 10 to 15 minutes to walk to downtown plazas where there are many good restaurants and shops. We felt safe walking around between the restaurant and home.
We definitely recommend Casa Yucateca to friends and family who want to visit Merida.
10.0
Great
10.0
Owner was very accommodating. Any problems were fixed before we were even aware of them. We were lucky and honored to stay here. I've visited Merida 4+ in the past decade and this property and it's location are a rare find in my opinion. Don't wait
10.0
Since the very first day we entered the property, a beautiful colonial home that allowed us to immerse ourselves into the Santiago area, we fell in love with all the people we met in Merida. The property was outstanding and so clean. The property management team were professional, attentive, kind, and warm. Immediately across the street was a neighborhood restaurant that served exceptional dishes. Such a quaint establishment. We ate there more than once for breakfast and dinner. Our family did not want to go home. We will definitely be back! We are so grateful to everyone who made our family trip so special. ❤️ Wholeheartedly, awesome!
10.0
The house was set up very well with ensuite bedrooms situated separately for privacy. The pool was a great common area for all to spend time. Plus the location is approx 8-10 min walk to the centre. We really enjoyed our stay.
10.0
The property was beautiful. Very clean, spacious and beautiful combo of indoor/outdoor living. It’s far enough away from the central plaza to be very quiet but plenty close to walk in. Parking on street by the house was very easy.
10.0
Fabulous house, with plenty of space, close to everything - Santiago Market, Santa Lucia square, nice walk to the Paseo. Giorgio was amazing and very responsive to anything we needed. The pool and outdoor seating area were our favourite place to relax! Would stay here again!
8.0
Overall, it was a positive stay in a large colonial home. It is plenty spacious for six people with 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms as shown in the photos. We enjoyed the pool and the outdoor living space daily. It is an exceptional central location, and an easy walk to cafes, cantinas, plazas, parks, and markets. A local market is about 2 blocks away where one can purchase fresh fruit and vegetables daily. The kitchen was adequate, but does not have an oven. There were a few issues, but the management company and owner responded promptly. Since we had limited Spanish, the most difficult aspect was directly communicating with the property management since the people who answered phones had limited understanding of English.
10.0
We had a wonderful stay in Merida. The house was well organized, clean and very convenient. We were able to walk to the mercado everyday for lunch and get to anywhere in the city. Just wonderful!
10.0
The home was exactly as described. LeAnn was very responsive to my questions. Whatever construction in the neighborhood was happening in previous years is definitely done. Loved the pool and courtyard. The bedrooms were dark and quiet for sleeping. There is a small kitchen where we prepared a couple of breakfasts with eggs from the local market, but there is so much delicious food to be found within walking distance, we mostly ate out. We walked to the park, shopping, and restaurants during the day and night, and felt perfectly safe. We arrived in Merida by ADO bus from Cancun, and walked the 25 minutes to this home. We took a private tour that was recommended by the property manager to Uxmal with Alex from Merida Destino Tours. He picked us up and dropped us off at the home. Not an issue with the home, but just a hint about the sidewalks of Merida. They're bad. So glad we traveled with backpacks rather than roller bags.
I would highly recommend this property, and would go back in a heartbeat!
10.0
This house was a wonderful place to stay. Plenty of room and so very clean. Close walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. There is a Mercado right around the corner with fresh fruit and many food vendors and we went and tried new things daily. The pool was red fresh IG, showers. The 3 bedrooms were huge and beds were comfortable. Just a great house and wonderful location. LeAnn communicated with us and was always responsive. We would definitely recommend and stay here again if we come back to Merida.
10.0
We love Merida, so we were looking for a home that gave us that classic Merida vibe. And this house gave us that and more. This home is a dream, the owners and property manager go above and beyond. It's got all the amenities and yet still true to it's old colonial charm. Truly cannot say enough good things about this home. We are already planning to come back and we just left today. We had our 2 yr old with us, it's layout was perfect for him, the teenagers were happy and so we're our parents. So many walkable places and restaurants. We walked across the street to amazing restaurant with great coffee. La Lupita is a 5 min walk along with a lot of great other things to eat! Highly recommend this home.
10.0
Would come back!
10.0
lots of space for all- pool was great. Kitchen had what we needed .
10.0
I was working in Merida for a few weeks. The property was well situated to make the most of my time out of the office. Close to the Parque Santa Lucia and Barrio Santiago, there was plenty to do and eat within an easy walk. The pool stayed cool even on the hottest day and the local plants made everything feel fresh despite the oppressive heat.
10.0
Amazing property, great location, well maintained. Definitely will return!
10.0
We had a little issue with the check in process. The information that was sent to me was out of date, but the neighbors were so sweet they helped us get is sorted. Merida is a wonderful, colorful and friendly city and this house is a beautiful gem that is very well located to explore all there is to offer.
5.0
La casa es linda , más grande que le parece en las fotos , muy limpia y muy cómoda Está a 10 minutos a pie de la catedral y excepto la habitación cerca de la calle, muy tranquila .
4.0
Excellent location! So close to Santiago market and walking distance to many centro activities and sites. Excellent restaurant right across the street! Small but adequate kitchen and the gas grill is a definite plus. Would definitely consider staying again on a return trip.
5.0
Great location.
5.0
The villa is ideally located in Santiago, Merida. Home was clean, no bugs. Good washer and dryer, adequate kitchen, good ac and comfortable beds. Yes there is construction next door but we enjoyed our stay despite the noise. Highly recommend.
5.0
The location of this property is unbeatable. We discovered so much just around the corner from us and such a short walk to most public parks. The one thing that was such a plus for me was how comfortable the mattresses and bedding were! I have no complaints we had a great stay here.
8.0
A very relaxing stay with the exception of constant construction next door. Pool water was cold, but we still enjoyed. Pool lights did not work, which we reported but not fixed during our stay. Kitchen was small but adequate. Bottled water was a nice touch. Washer and dryer were a plus. Nice outdoor area. Comfortable bed. Air conditioning was a plus. TV could not be used due to internet/cable connection problem. Great location. We were met onsight when we first arrived and communicated with upon check out. Would consider staying here again.
2.0
We booked in April but the State Department was so backlogged I didn't get my passport until the week after the scheduled trip. Marco/Georgio was helpful in allowing us to change the dates of our stay for a month later and for that I am very appreciative.
Onward. The pictures you see are what you will get. It looks nice enough but...
The kitchen had a foul odor that kept us going in only to access the coffee and fridge. The drawers had cockroaches scuttling over the utensils, plates, cups, basically everything. Wash before use is the best course of action in there. There is very poor water pressure and the sinks in the bathrooms don't drain very well and some don't have hot and cold water but vary at each sink. The toilets barely flush so be prepared to find the plunger.
The courtyard pool looks amazing, the owner described it as a peaceful oasis but peaceful must mean something different to the owner. There is a property to the right of the rental that is undergoing open demolition. Jack hammers. Pounding. Drilling. It was constant and you can see it has been going on for a VERY LONG TIME!
I contacted the owner and he claimed it must have just started the day we arrived but that isn't true. It has been ongoing for years according to the workers.
And the workers. Raised voices, ok yelling and screaming from 7 to 7 every day with the exception of Sunday. If you have children that understand Spanish this is not a good place for you to stay. The vulgarity was astonishing. And they peer over the common wall between the properties so be prepared for that eventuality.
When I tried to contact the owner he fell silent. He eventually offered to refund the remaining days but I didn't feel secure in taking the offer. I had no guarantee he would follow through and his earlier dishonesty was the "once bitten/twice shy" analogy at play for me.
We tried contacting Vrbo and spent three hours on hold and being transferred until they terminated the call while I was on hold. They were of no assistance.
I was very disappointed with the events as they occurred and will not use Vrbo for future stays or go back to hotels.
When you over promise and under deliver you assume the risk of ruining the guest experience. That is what happened here. I would not have booked this property if I had known it WAS NOT a peaceful oasis but more a construction zone that diminished our stay to one that was the opposite of what we were looking for. Sad...
4.0
Allowed everyone to have privacy and to gather. Beauriful family space
5.0
Great house great location
10.0
This property was unique by it’s charm & style... Beautiful villa - so much space and the kids enjoyed so
Much the amazing experience of having our very own house for us for two days in the old center of Merida. We really liked the whole experience and the managers are very reactive and have answered all our questions fast and with very valuable advice each time..
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Merida?
The average price for a rental in Merida is $58 per night. This rental is $138 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. Best experience in Merida . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. Best experience in Merida . Enjoy the water!
Is Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. Best experience in Merida pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. Best experience in Merida ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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