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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Merida, YUC
  • Place, Parque Santa Lucía
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mérida Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Grande
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Mérida

With a stay at this villa, you'll be centrally located in Mérida, within a 5-minute drive of Paseo de Montejo and U.S. Consulate General Mérida. .This villa is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Center and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Plaza Altabrisa.
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What's nearby

  • Parque Santa Lucía - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mérida Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Grande - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paseo de Montejo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Teya-Merida Station - 27 min drive
  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taquería La Lupita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cuerno de Toro Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • maíz, canela y cilantro
  • ‪Placer & delirio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manifesto - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. A decade of happy guests.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,005 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Colonial Villa Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience
Luxury Colonial Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience Merida
Luxury Colonial Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience
Luxury Colonial Villa Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience
Luxury Colonial Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience Merida
Luxury Colonial Villa Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience
Luxury Colonial Historic Center Santiago. Best Experience Merida

Luxury Colonial Villa In Historic Center - Santiago. A decade of happy guests. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adrian was responsive and helpful. The home was clean, well-furnished, spacious, and a really excellent location for our visit. We really enjoyed our stay and would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Must stay if visiting Merida

We really enjoyed staying at this beautiful unique colonial villa. The pool area located in the center of house is stunning. It was super clean and perfect place to cool off. The location was perfect distance to all the restaurants and cultural events taking place at the center of town. Parking was easy to find. We admired the Maya decor and tile. I will definitely love to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location! Fantastic Pool!

We loved this house. Its proximity to many parts of the city made it perfect for walking around in the evening when it cooled off. The pool and AC kept us very comfortable during the day. The host was beyond helpful. Would 10/10 recommend and return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalina W., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in convenient location

We were a group of friends traveling together during peak heat (105 degrees Fahrenheit). The rooms were very comfortable, the pool area perfectly relaxing, and the location very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Still waiting for a refund Don’t Stay Here - Terrible place

We rented this “luxury” rental for 4 weeks. Within the first two weeks the pool pump never worked every day. The property manager was in the home every day except 3. We didn’t have hot water twice. A bathroom pipe burst twice and then they refused to refund the last two weeks stay even though we left. The front door has holes in it and the locks were loose letting in all the street dirt and noise. This pics are old. The kitchen ran out of gas for the stove, the outdoor shower is over the lounge chairs and it’s all fake. Algae all over the rock garden and cracking walls and peeling paint all over.’VRBO is no help in getting help. The owners are trash people who think they can tell you to just change rooms if the bathroom is flooding. They said old houses have problems. They should not be on this platform.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilene S., Calgary, AB Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in great location.

We stayed a week at this property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Adrian was amazing taking care of anything we needed and suggesting places to eat and to see. Our check in was so easy and Adrian was there waiting for us ehen we were abit early.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We stayed 56 nights. Given the length of the stay and previous experiences, we knew issues would arise. In the first ten nights of our stay the following occurred:AC unit in master bedroom malfunctionedBBQ not operating properly No hot water to entire houseSmell in kitchen requiring a candle to maskGate lock fails and we are locked in the houseNo water to master bathroomToilet seat breaksDuring the remainder if the stay we lost hot water again, lost all water to master bathroom, another AC unit malfunctions, the washer leaks water and then will not complete cycles. These issues were addressed by local management until the last week of our stay when issues were not addressed. Initially, we were informing the Host of the issues. In short order he became frustrated with our repeated messages. He minimized the issues, called his property pristine and was aggressively irritated by our communication and said I was not acting how a good guest would. I never communicated with Marco again. My general opinion is that the house has not been well maintained. All potential guests should also note that the kitchen is 10X8 and has no air conditioning. There are numerous wine glasses, but only 4 other glasses. Dishrack and silverware tray were filthy and had to be replaced. 5G Wi-Fi is available in the front room. 3G is available at the pool and upstairs bedroom. There is no Wi-Fi in the master bedroom. The only dining area is outside with a fan.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a lovely visit in Mérida! The house is a short walk to the main plaza and Santa Lucia Park. The ACs worked great and there was plenty of privacy for each room. The property manager was very helpful and his recommendations were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

Great location and house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in a great spot

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA G., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

La Vida Buena

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael B.

10 days in Merida

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home in a great location

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Please Don't Book So I Can

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phong C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Yucateca Stay

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tyler g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very accommodating

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Vacation!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay in Santiago!

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!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Suzette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Yucateca Great Location

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.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R., Sheboygan, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home base in Merida

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N., College Station

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful colonial home in Merida Centro

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022