Casa de Ambar

Casa de Ambar - outstanding property in Santiago, one of the two most prestigious neighborhoods in the Historical Center of Merida!
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From a very quiet street in the heart of Centro Historico you are welcome inside this tastefully, recently renovated home, where you will be greeted by an unexpected array of colors, open spaces and the view of a tropical garden. The dining room, with an antique oval table that seats 6, is connected through a wide open space to a fully equipped kitchen with a double door American style fridge, microwave, coffee maker, blender and other useful appliances. After cooking your gourmet meal, you will feel like spending time outdoors as the kitchen opens onto the magnificent, six meters (18 feet) high terrace with a view of the swimming pool and tropical garden surrounded by high stone walls for complete privacy.

The always shaded, colonial style terrace, equipped with 2 hammocks, located at the back of the garden is a perfect place for siesta. The soothing sound of water cascading down the stones provides a completely relaxing atmosphere. The interior of the house provides equal comfort, with fans in each room and two interior gardens that always bring a fresh breeze of air, something essential in a tropical climate. The three specious bedrooms have large windows, a very unusual feature, rarely found in colonial houses. The last bedroom has a remote controlled air conditioning unit. Every bedroom has its own large bathroom equipped with a shower. Another unique feature of this house is the garage; a great convenience, although there is also plenty of room for parking on the one way street. Finally, no need to worry about your laundry as the house has its own laundry room equipped with a new European compact washing machine.

Accommodation Information

sleeps six people
3 spacious bedrooms - two with king size bed and one with two twin beds
high quality cotton sheets and towels
each bedroom has its own bathroom with shower
master bedroom with air conditioning and the en-suite bathroom with glass door leading to a large patio
fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances and american size, large fridge
Purified bottled water dispenser
dining room with large table and six chairs
comfortable, spacious living room with cable, wireless internet, DVD player and 42" plasma flat screen TV
2 interior gardens, bringing a fresh current of air into the house
ceiling fans throughout
6 m (18 feet) height magnificent terrace
second terrace with 2 double Mayan hammocks and bamboo sofas
stone and pasta tile floors
large, filtered swimming pool with cascading stone waterfall
outdoor pool shower
garden with night lights
ironing board and iron
laundry room with European washing machine
1 car garage
In-town English speaking property manager

Location Information

Casa de Ambar is located in one of the oldest parts of Merida, only 2 blocks from Santiago Square, where you will find a 17-th century Church and surrounding park with its old, stone fountain. At the local marketplace you can purchase all your fresh fruits and vegetables and enjoy the live band music and dancing every Tuesday night. There is also and IKA supermarket, for all your daily needs, a Pharmacy and plenty of food vendors serving authentic Mayan cuisine. Within six blocks, or ten minutes walking distance, is Merida's Main Square (Plaza Grande) with its famous Cathedral, Municipal Palace and most of the museums, galleries, cinemas, fine restaurants, theatres, goods shopping, nightlife and yucatecan dances being performed every weekend.

The white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico between Progresso and Telchac are only 30 minutes away. Merida, the capital of Yucatan, is a thriving metropolis where the mix of Spanish colonial and Mayan culture is a constant source of wonder and delight. It is also known as the safest city in Mexico.

To make the stay more enjoyable the house is managed by "Gone South" professional property management. They will provide a valuable source of information for any travel related questions (insider city tips, lodging for extra guests, medical referral questions, etc.). We hope you enjoy your time at Casa de Ambar and we welcome your suggestions to make your stay even more satisfying.