Affordable Elegance, Gardens, Patios, Views, Maid. 10 min. walk to Centre

The house was very well located for us; we had easy access to the Instituto, MEGA, Dolores, and Queretaro.

We had a rental car and we were very happy with the off-street parking and the secure doors.

The kitchen was beautiful; the stairwell to the terrace was excellent (we are over 70 years old). We welcomed the gas heater in the bedroom – it helped at night since we were there in January. We enjoyed our bedroom, with the glass shower: The water was warm and comfortable.

We enjoyed the terrace very much; the sunset views were great. We also saw an aircraft flyover from there. The garden was easily the best maintained that we have seen in San Miguel (we have rented there many times).

Beatriz and Miguel were very courteous and helpful. Every time we left in the car, Miguel was there to open the door and direct us onto Cuesta de San Jose, which can get quite busy at times.

The manager responded very promptly to our requests.

We arrived for a month long stay not realizing how beautiful and wonderful the villa was just behind the strong wooden doors...we were greeted by gardens that were perfect and a housekeeper and gardener that immediately became part of our family! Beatrix and Miguel compliment the house and took care of our guests and family members visiting during our stay.

The furnishings and art are beautiful, and the vistas from the balconies are breath taking!

The San Miguel location is perfect for a base if you find you will be visiting other cities in Mexico...we took advantage of our time to truly enjoy the Mexican culture and most delicious the food!

We understand Jan and Terry are replacing the kitchen and it was functional will now be outstanding!

I spent two weeks in July at this superb property and I have to say that I have never found any hotel, resort or rental that suited me as well as Casa los Pirules. From the moment I passed through the massive wooden doors and found myself in the tranquil gardens I knew I had come home... and, although not forever, for a fortnight I would have this estate all to myself and I was thrilled !!

In the mornings I shared it with Beatriz, who kept the house immaculate, and her husband, master-gardener Miguel. They were both delightful and I loved spending time with them.

The house is beautifully laid out and from every window one can see the impressive gardens. Two charming bedrooms, each with bath, are on the ground floor and open out into the gardens. On the second floor an immense spacious room holds both the living and dining areas, with windows and french doors on three sides of the room, bringing the outdoors indoors. A terrace at the end of the living area gives a fabulous view of of the city and of the countryside beyond. I loved this area best of all... it was like being in a tree house with the branches of the pepper trees framing the view. The property has a number of stately old pepper trees, hence the name ‘Casa los Pirules’ (house of the pepper trees).

At the opposite end of the living-dining area a new kitchen will be installed by January 2015, with stairs leading up to a sunny laundry room and to the large rooftop terrace. It too is surrounded by pepper tree boughs and has incredible views. Furnishings in all parts of the house have been carefully chosen to harmonize with the spirit of the house and gardens; everything is in excellent taste... and all of the art is amazing !!

Outside, on a far wall at the back of the property, there’s an outdoor sala-comedor with a grill for barbecuing. Close by is a spring-fed pond with a lone fish swimming round, and on the other side of the very high wall is an 18th Century Chapel which is still in use. I loved lying in bed and hearing the bells ring in the mornings...

Casa los Pirules is a very special property. Design, furnishings, art works, gardens... the owners have poured lots of love into their estate and it shows. And they have superb caretakers in Beatriz & Miguel, and also in Yoko, the property manager who met me at the house the day I arrived. She was friendly, organized and very helpful during the time I stayed there.

I highly recommend Casa los Pirules - ¡mejor no hay!

My husband and I spent a lovely week at Casa Pirules! A beautiful and comfortable villa with immaculate, spacious grounds and garden. It was a true oasis to return to after a day of exploring San Miguel and the surrounding areas. We loved having our own kitchen and so many spaces on the large property to enjoy....... breakfast on the roof terrace and cocktails by the outdoor fireplace in the garden.

Every recommendation by the owners for activities and restaurants were spot on, and Beatriz and Miguel (who have taken care of the villa for many years) are lovely people. We felt so well taken care of we didn't want to leave!

The villa is ideally located in the Balcones neighborhood, so a short walk down hill puts you in downtown San Miguel. We easily grabbed inexpensive cabs back up the hill!

Can't wait to return! Thank you Jan, Terry, Beatriz and Miguel to the lovely stay!

From the moment we entered the courtyard and went thru to the incredible open garden we knew that our holiday was going to be special. This home is has everything and more than you could ever expect. Terry and Jan have offered a rare experience by allowing their home to be enjoyed. If you are looking for the real San Miguel, this home with its wonderful caretakers Beatrice and Miguel, and the friendly local residents of its neighbourhood, add up to the perfect vacation. We have visited San Miguel de Allende before, but this gave us a whole new appreciation of what it can offer when you relax in such a beautiful home.