COLONIAL HOME - Merida (#31349)

Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Description of the Merida vacation home rental

Beautifully renovated colonial home in Merida by New York architectural firm ode. The home is conveniently located close to "El Centro" and the Escuela Superior de Artes (Art College) located in the city's former train station.

Inspired by renowned Mexican architect Luis Barragan the owner commissioned ode to design a comfortable yet indestructible home with an open floor plan. Something simple which would draw inspiration from the natural beauty of the city and its people while retaining a certain simplicity and fluidity.

The result was amazing ... from the front entrance to the casita (small house) located in the rear of the property. Ode was able to take the original house aptly titled - Mexican Colonial Meets the 1950's - and turn it into a flowing, light filled, romantic home.

The clean but graceful furniture found throughout the home was also designed by ode. Each unique piece being constructed of local materials and built by Mexican craftsmen to accentuate not only the beauty of the home but its natural surroundings.

Surprisingly, and without much pressure, ode found ways to "reuse" the old colonial's 1950's updates. The front gates and doors from the front of the house were simply modified and utilized in other areas of the home. Original colonial doors and shutters from the house became part of the new design. Anything that could be simplified and reused was standard order bringing new life to many original and updated elements. In finding ways to "build it green" ode also discovered this is very much in keeping with Mexico and its people ... the ability to recycle and reuse the existing.

No need for a car, the bus to the to the Zocalo (Plaza Grande) stops on the corner next to the house. In less than 5 minutes you are within walking distance of all downtown Merida has to offer ... Olimpo Cultural, Lucia Park, the University, Palacio Municipal, Museums, the Mercado, Santiago Park, Paseo de Montejo to name a few. Possible daytrips include Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Progresso and Izamal. Yucatan Today offers a good free tourist guide with complete details on downtown Merida activities and attractions as well as convenient daytrips.

• 3 Queen Beds
• Full Kitchen
• Linens Provided
• Air Conditioning
• High Speed Internet
• Patio
• Beach Towels
• Housekeeper
• Private Pool

• Alarm Clock
• Radio
• Stove
• Ceiling Fan
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Telephone
• Coffee Maker
• Refrigerator (Mini)

• Pool (onsite)
• Live Entertainment (<1 mile)
• Beach (25 miles)
• Shopping Area (onsite)
• Bicycling (1 mile)

Property Amenities
* Bathrooms - 2 Full
* Swimming Pool
* Landscaped Garden
* Mexican Kitchen
* 100% Cotton Linens
* Bath & Pool Towels
* Remote Controlled A/C in Casita
* Ceiling and Floor Fans
* Wireless Internet
* Purified Bottled Water
* Local Property Manager

• Payment Options: Money Order
   
• Required Stay: 3 Days
   
• Lodging Tax: n/a
   

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