Artistic Casita Great Views San Miguel de Allende Mexico

Colonia Obraje, Guadalupe, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

Apartment
Bedrooms1
Sleeps2

Bathrooms1
Half Baths0
Minimum Stay1 - 5 nights

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2

Artistic 1 bdr 1 bath private entrance 25-30 minute walk on country road to centro mx style kitchen 2nd fl terraza - garden views & outdoor dining for six. 3rd fl terraza - bbq/kitchen/bar/sofa street parking. Maid service weekly w/d available.

One important aspect that makes this casita more unique is it gives you a blend of both centro and a more spacious, beautiful environment. You can easily get to centro but return to a peaceful home with gardens, hummingbirds and amazing views. In addition, i love San Miguel which was voted #1 tourist destination in the world by Conde Nast I want you to enjoy San Miguel too. I provide information on tours with locals that I personally know (eg horseback and atv riding, rock climbing, day tours to Guanajuato etc). When i am going kayaking, to the hot springs, the Mercado or a Mexican fiesta i will invite you to join me and/or provide transportation. You will have the opportunity to explore on your own but see more of San Miguel via the eyes of someone who lives here. Please, be aware this is Mexico and there are fireworks, barking dogs at night etc. If sensitive to noise you may want to bring ear protection etc. for sounder slumbers.

Owner

Joey Merrifield

Member Since 2014

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within a few hours

Speaks:
english, spanish

Calendar last updated:
Jun 22, 2018

About Joey Merrifield

Hola! I am Canadian but lived in Seattle, WA for many years and now reside in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Previously worked at the Univ of Washington Harborview Medical Center as a nurse practitioner. I bought a casa in San Miguel in March 2009 and l completed the casita, third floor terraza and garden in late 2012. I love to be active in terms of hiking, kayaking and swimming. I am open and artistic as evidenced when you meet me or walk in my front door. Travel and photography are two of my greatest passions. Saludos Joey

Joey Merrifield purchased this Apartment in 2009

Why Joey Merrifield chose San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is a beautiful Unesco World Heritage city. Voted #1 tourist destination in the world by Conde Nast, NYC. There are festivals and fiestas Home to environmentalists, bird watchers and artists

What makes this Apartment unique

I love going to centro yet appreciate coming home to a more peaceful environment with a luscious garden filled with bouganvilla, cactus flowers, herbs and an amazing views of the mountains .

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Amenities

Satellite or Cable
Heater
Hot Tub
Internet
No Smoking
Parking
TV
Washer & Dryer

Bedrooms

1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2

Bedroom 1
1 double

Small bedroom with one double bed. Lots of closet space and a nice view of the garden and mountains

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1
toilet, shower

Location Type

Downtown
Approx 1.5 miles to centro - La Parroquia church and el jardin
Monument View
La Parroquia Church
Mountain View
View of the Sierra Madre mountain range from 3rd floor terraza
Rural
Tranquility of mixed Mexican and ex=pat neighbourhood but not too far from centro. Best of both worlds.

Theme

Adventure
Away From It All
Budget
Historic
Romantic
Spa
Sports & Activities
Tourist Attractions

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Linens Provided
Clothes Dryer
Heating
Gas heater
Internet
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Living Room
Parking
Street parking outside of casa
Telephone
I can lend a Mexican pre-pay (by guest) cell phone to guests for local calls. Guests can use my USA long distance line if needed for emergencies.
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Guests have w/d available to the, One load of darks and one load of whites per week without charge. Maid and line services weekly

Kitchen

Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Beautiful set of Mexican dishes, pots, pans and cutlery. Well stocked kitchen with everything one needs to prepare a nice meal to enjoy on one of the terrazas.
Kitchen
Very well equipped small kitchen. Filtered water system
Microwave
Oven
Toasteroven, blender, juicer etc
Pantry Items
Guests purchase olive oil, vinegar, spices and condiments and will leave for the next guest. Seems to just flow from one guest to the next. Stocked with salt, pepper, sugar/stevia, paper towels etc
Refrigerator
Bar fridge with small freezer
Stove
Two burner gas stove
Toaster

Dining

Dining
Guests can dine at the kitchen bar w/two bar stools, small patio table with 2 chairs off the kitchen, dining room table for six on 2nd floor terraza or the third floor terraza bar w/4 bar stools.
Dining Area
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

Books
Travel books and a few novels and language books
DVD Player
Large selection of DVD's and popcorn!
Music Library
Selection of CD's available
Satellite / Cable
Stereo
Television
TV with satellite cable s

Outside

Balcony
Second and third floor terrazas with garden and mountain views. Please, see photos.
Bicycles
There are bicycle rental shops in San Miguel de Allende
Deck / Patio
Small covered patio off the kitchen.
Golf
There are several golf courses in San Miguel de Allende.
Kayak / Canoe
There is a kayaking group in San Miguel de Allende. Please, contact me if you would like more info.
Lawn / Garden
Beautiful garden with bouganvilla, cactus, lavendar, herbs. Please, see photos.
Outdoor Grill
Large gas Bar B Que for guests to use.
Tennis
There are tennis courts in San Miguel de Allende

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa

Communal Pool
There are heated swimming pools at hotels in San Miguel de Allende. No swimming pool on premises
Hot Tub
Hot springs in San Miguel de Allende. No hot tub on premises

Onsite Services

Massage

Attractions

museums
botanical garden
cinemas
festivals
library
live theater
churches
playground
restaurants
ruins
water parks
winery tours

Leisure Activities

antiquing
bird watching
eco tourism
horseback riding
paddle boating
photography
scenic drives
sight seeing
walking

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank
fitness center
groceries
hospital
laundromat
massage therapist
medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

cycling
equestrian events
golf
hiking
mountain biking
mountain climbing
swimming
tennis

Notes

Multiple themes (adventure, historic, sports & activities, spa) in San Miguel de Allende. The casita is a tranquil 'away from it all' romantic environment except this is Mexico so, at times you may hear fireworks, roosters crowing, dogs barking etc. If you are a light sleeper you may want to take this into account when booking although although you will encounter this no matter where you stay in San Miguel. Massage onsite can be arranged.

House Rules

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: Flexible

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

20 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

1 - 6 of 20

Beautiful Mini Hacienda

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Alicia M.

This is an absolutely charming little upstairs apartment with all the amenities you might need to make your stay here comfortable. Very clean inside and out with great views of the city.

My husband and I had a wonderful week stay here. Not too far from the main strip, you can take a short bus ride at the end of the block for 7 pesos. As soon as you get to the main block, you can walk into centro or take another short cab ride for about 40 pesos. Many honest taxi drivers everywhere. Joey, the owner lives downstairs and is extremely helpful with any questions you might have and will also give you tips as to what is happening around town, she even gave us a few rides into town. The garden is beautifully maintained, we saw many butterflies and a couple of hummingbirds. The house and entry to yard is very safe and secure with its own private entrance.

We totally enjoyed our stay here and look forward to our next visit. Casita is highly recommended! Great WiFi connection. We finally tried Cafe Muro (not too far from casita) on our last day which was recommended by Joey, I wish we had tried it sooner as it was a great restaurant with fabulous rooftop views. Thanks again, Joey!

Alicia and Hector <3

Owner's Response:

Gracias for the kind review, Alicia. It was really wonderful having you and Hector here. I really hope you return to San Miguel soon! Margaritas on me!

Un abrazo

Joey

Fabulous stay in SMA

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Liz F.

My daughter and I stayed in the casita for three weeks and I can't think of a place that I've stayed that I've enjoyed more. The space is a exactly as you see in the pictures, but the pictures fail to capture how absolutely wonderful each of the outdoor spaces is or how cozy and comfortable the indoor space is.

We walked into Centro at least once a day, sometimes twice, and enjoyed many of the spots along the way, including several nice gift shops, great bakeries, the galleries and coffee shop of Fabrica Aurora, and one of our favorite breakfast/lunch spots--Muro Cafe. When the weather was hot in the middle of the day, you could always count on returning home to a fantastic cool breeze on the upper terrace along with an expansive view, which ended up being my favorite place in town for a glass of wine.

Joey was an indispensable help with suggestions and information about where to go, what to do, and how to get there. And she has so thoughtfully equipped the casita that we never wanted for anything during our stay. I only wish we could have stayed longer.

Owner's Response:

Thanks so much for the kind review, Liz. It was wonderful having you and your daughter, Micah here and sharing your adventure from the sidelines.

Mi casa es su casa en Mexico!

Un abrazo

Joey

Delighful! Cozy, Clean and Comfortable with Great Views

5/5

Stayed Feb 2017

Mina S.

We had a wonderful stay in Joey's beautiful casita. Everything was clean, well-maintained and exactly as described in the listing. Joey was so welcoming and easy to communicate with both before and during our stay. She was also very helpful in offering recommendations for things to do and tips for navigating San Miguel.

We loved lounging on the 3rd floor terrace, which has great views of the town, mountains and sunset. We also enjoyed cooking meals in the small kitchen and dining al fresco on the patio. I also loved the shower - hot with great water pressure and a pretty window.

Though the casita is outside of the main downtown area, getting around was easy. Cabs are easy to come by and shockingly inexpensive. And there is a bus, though we never ended up taking it. It took us 20-30 minutes to walk into town, which we did just about every day - sometimes twice. And the neighborhood felt very safe - I never felt nervous even when walking alone. Overall, we were grateful for a relaxing place to come back to after long days exploring and would definitely recommend!

Lovely place just out of town. Great view and welcoming host. This was perfect

5/5

Stayed Oct 2016

Barbara L.

Warm, cosy, private and very comfortable. We prefer to stay away from the center of town. We walked into town, but it's also easy to use taxis. Once we learned public transportation, we felt like locals. Wonderfully decorated separate apartment with all amenities. Great movie collection, music, lovely garden with a view, a bottle of wine and the most comfortable bed I've slept on in Mexico. Joey was a great host , giving advice and even checking in regularly to offer us rides into town. Bring earplugs if you have trouble sleeping with barking dogs, but this is Mexico. I prefer them to bars and street noise. Highly recommended for a couple who wants to imagine living in San Miguel.

Owner's Response:

Gracias for the kind review, Barbara. It was such a pleasure having you and Jim here. Mi casa es su casa should you decide to return to San Miguel.

Saludos de Casita Danielita

Joey

cosy casita!

5/5

Stayed Mar 2016

les and heather h.

Loved our stay in Joey's casita. The place was clean and organized. We had everything we needed to make it feel like home. The shower was powerful and hot; amazing for mexico. The listing description was very accurate so we knew what to expect. The views from the top deck were awesome!

Even though this property was not in the centre of town, there was no problem getting around. We did walk a fair bit, and the buses were cheap and always entertaining!

Joey was a great host. Her knowledge of San Miguel de Allende and surrounding areas proved very helpful, and we sometimes hitched a ride into town with her. Would definitely recommend her and her charming oasis.

Wonderful stay at the casita

5/5

Stayed Mar 2016

Paul and Heather K.

We really enjoyed our stay. Joey our host was extremely helpful in letting us know about events and things to do and the Casita was very attractive and well equipped. We especially appreciated the availability of a washer and dryer. The garden was delightful and fascinating with the various species of birds. Sitting on the rooftop patio and watching the sunset was a daily ritual.

Owner's Response:

Thanks so much for your kind review Paul and Heather. It was a pleasure having you both here and I am glad our paths crossed again today and hope you return again to San Miguel de Allende and Casita Danielita. Un abrazo Joey

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Location

Colonia Obraje, Guadalupe, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

Google Maps - I would not rely on them for location of Pericos #20. It is approx 25-30 minute walk NE of centro. Colonia Montes de Loreto - across the roads from Las Ventanas Golf Club (as a marker for distance). North of Colonia Obraje and south of Colonias Santa Cecilia and San Luis Rey.

I contacted Google Maps to try to ensure the accuracy (again) for Pericos #20 and the other streets in my colonia.

Availability

$40avg/night

20 Reviews

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Artistic Casita Great Views San Miguel de Allende Mexico

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2

Owner

Joey Merrifield

About Joey Merrifield

Why Joey Merrifield chose San Miguel de Allende

What makes this Apartment unique

Amenities

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Location Type

Theme

Meals

General

Kitchen

Dining

Entertainment

Outside

Suitability

Pool / Spa

Onsite Services

Attractions

Leisure Activities

Local Services & Businesses

Sports & Adventure Activities

Notes

House Rules

Cancellation Policy

20 Reviews

Beautiful Mini Hacienda

Fabulous stay in SMA

Delighful! Cozy, Clean and Comfortable with Great Views

Lovely place just out of town. Great view and welcoming host. This was perfect

cosy casita!

Wonderful stay at the casita

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