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Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park

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Private plunge pool.
Interior
Living area
4 complimentary beers to get your vacation started.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merida, YUC
  • Parque Santa Lucía
    9 min walk
  • Jose Peon Contreras Theater
    11 min walk
  • Municipal Palace of Merida
    13 min walk
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ground Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park

Recently featured on House Hunters International, Casa Caballo is 2 blocks from Santiago square, with its art galleries, produce market, movie theater, bars and restaurants, 5 blocks from Santa Lucia square with the best restaurants in the city and 7 blocks from the Main square, with the oldest Cathedral in the Americas. Enjoy the friendly people, lively entertainment and night life, architecture and amazing local foods. And walk everywhere you want to go! And when you want to get out of the city, take time to explore the areas around Merida full of haciendas, cenotes, beaches and ancient Mayan cities.

Restored by an acclaimed local architect, Casa Caballo is ideally located to enjoy the historical center of Merida. The first floor of Casa Caballo is an open plan living room, dining room and kitchen; perfect for family gatherings and relaxation. For your downtime, Netflix is available on the smart TV in the living room. You also have a Bluetooth speaker to permit listening to your own music. The dining room table is a custom piece made by George Samuelson, a local furniture artisan. Hi-speed wifi is available throughout the house.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need if you want to cook. Purified water is provided, as well as coffee. The refrigerator has ice made from purified water as well, so no need to worry. We provide you with basic kitchen equipment and appliances including a toaster and coffee machine so that you can fuel up with a satisfying breakfast to start your day. Coffee, creamer and sugar is provided -- no need to run to the nearest mini-mart for these basics. There is a half bath off the kitchen.

The kitchen leads on to the patio with a sitting area and pool. There is a BBQ on the patio for those days when you want to grill rather than sampling one of Mérida’s fantastic restaurants. There is also an outdoor shower if you want to rinse off when you get home from a day of touring. The patio is completely enclosed by high walls for privacy and security. There is a half bath off the kitchen. The washer and dryer are located in the storage room off of the patio.

Upstairs, each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. The master suite is very large, with an attached sun room and private patio overlooking the pool. There are two twin beds in the guest room, which are perfect for families. The bedding and sheets are selected to ensure a good night's rest.

The house has a light and open feel with the addition of numerous skylights for ventilation to help keep things cool as well as mini splits in all of the bedrooms and living spaces.

High speed wifi is available throughout the house. And the home is equipped with everything you need to relax and enjoy your vacation. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are all provided.

The house features custom made furniture from Yucatan Custom Furniture, furniture and lighting from Takto (including the dining table made by George Samuelsson) as well as antiques and artwork made by Merida’s local artists.

This property has street parking available. For an additional fee, we can provide parking in a secure lot 2.5 blocks away.

Extras
- Cooking essentials so that you can cook your own meals when you feel like staying in
- Washer and dryer with laundry detergent
- Purified water and ice
- Every bathroom has shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers
- High thread count and premium cotton bedding selected to ensure a good night’s rest
- Hi-speed wifi is available throughout the house and patio, as well as access to a Netflix account
- Bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your own music
- 4 free beers - so you start start your vacation immediately upon arriving!

Other things to note:

Check in is available after 3pm. Check out is before 11am. We may be able to accommodate an early check-in if availability allows. (Let us know if you would like you drop off your bags early so that you can enjoy Merida while we get the house ready for you)

We allow smoking on the balconies and any of the outdoor areas, but it is prohibited inside the property.

Please respect the property. We love Casa Caballo and we are sure you will too!

Deposit: A deposit of $500 is charged and held when the reservation is made to cover any damage during the stay. An additional security deposit will be required for stays longer than one month.

Maid fee: For rentals in excess of 1 week, weekly cleaning as well as pool maintenance will be provided at no extra charge. Contact us if you are interested in additional cleaning for an extra fee.

Electricity is included for stays of 2 weeks or less; and for stays of longer than 2 weeks, no electricity is charged unless the usage greater is USD$3 a day for the 1BR or 2BR homes, or USD$5 a day for the larger homes.

Pet fee: One small (under 15kg) pet is welcome, but the guest is responsible for all damage caused by their pets. An extra pet fee of $75 will be charged.

Extra guests fee: Each guest after 4 will incur an additional fee of $15 per night.

Furniture and décor from pictures may differ. We are always upgrading and improving the look and feel of our property for the comfort and pleasure of our guests.


About us

Burro y Flauta is a vacation property rental and management company owned and operated by ex-pats from the U.S. who have made Merida our home. We have traveled a lot and stayed in a variety of properties around the world, so we know what you need and want from your vacation property. Allow us to help make your visit to Merida perfect!

Each of our guests has access to Burro y Flauta concierge services. Let us help you book tours, make reservations, arrange for transfers, or even arrange for romantic intimate dinners cooked by a private chef at Casa Caballo. If you need a car, we recommend Xootrip, a car rental service which will deliver and pick up the car from the house and which provides special discounts to Burro y Flauta guests.

Burro y Flauta owns and manages several other vacation homes in the historical center of Merida (between 1-5 bedrooms); please check them all out!

Property manager

Burro y Flauta Vacation Properties
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Guest is responsible for all damages. Fee is $75

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must have at least one 5 star review from another Homeaway/VRBO owner to instant book.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Mérida

Located in Mérida, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa. Zoological Park of Centenario and Animaya Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Merida, YUC

What's nearby

  • Parque Santa Lucía - 9 min walk
  • Plaza Grande - 13 min walk
  • Mérida Cathedral - 14 min walk
  • U.S. Consulate Merida - 4 min drive
  • Yucatan International Convention Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taquería La Lupita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hermana Republica - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Dzalbay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cuerno de Toro Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holoch - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Caballo, Art Deco Bliss next to Santiago Park located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Merida English Library, Paseo de Montejo and Mérida Cathedral. Santiago Park and Casa Frederick Catherwood are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin R., Colorado Springs, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars in every category!
Casa Caballo was one of the best rental experiences we have ever experienced (and we have rented many properties in many different countries) and it exceeded our expectations. The property is immaculate. Everything you need to prepare meals is provided. Purified water, purified ice. The property layout provides privacy for 2 couples, each bedroom with an ensuite. We stayed for almost 5 weeks and felt totally pampered. All of the staff and management were a joy to work with. Professional, prompt, attentive!! Any question was answered in minutes. Any maintenance issue was taken care of within the day. The conceriege services - tour guide hookup, drivers, doctor recommendations, were all top notch. The management company Burro y Flauta provides a detailed guide to the property, neighborhood and Merida/Yucatan. It became our source for how to spend our days. The property is convenient to all the major places to see in Centro. So many restaurants are a couple of blocks from this location. We did not have a car but the area is very walkable. And if we wanted to visit someplace a couple of miles away, Ubers were cheap and never a long wait. The plunge pool- wow. What a treat. Twice weekly pool maintenance. We used it daily. And we already miss our daily morning birdwatching from the upstairs balcony. Again, the Burro y Flauta crew really know how to manage vacation properties! Their care and attention made all the difference. Thanks to all.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in Merida
Good host and nice property Marco∋na
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merida 25th anniversary trip
My wife and I had a great experience with our VRBO stay at casa caballo en Merida. The location was a close 5 blocks from the center of town and main plaza. Food, bars, coffee shops and live music all very close. Beaituful 2 bedroom home exactly like the photos. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. Air conditioned as well with fans in every room. The dipping pool was perfect after a hot day of walking around. The management was great. Could not have been easier. The kitchen had everything we needed. A five star stay for sure. Thank you Burro y Flauta! Steve and Marlene
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing house and amazing hosts...what more can I say.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and service
It is a great house, close to Santa Lucía square. Very well managed and clean and with all the things you would need to cook if you want to. With AC which is a must there and with fans in the tall ceilings. The pool is a perfect size to dip to avoid the afternoon heat. Beto, the manager was super helpful and organized for us a driver, the COVID tests and the pick up at 6 am to leave to the airport. A great experience
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim H., Towson, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely casita
Extremely responsive owners and managers. Lovely decor; well outfitted. Renters should know that there is a long flight of inside stairs. Plunge pool is a special asset. The availability of Uber is an inexpensive plus.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience in Merida!
My wife and I enjoyed our first visit to Merida in this wonderful location! Beto was there to greet us when we arrived. He provided us with an excellent and intelligent personal tour guide, Ileana Madera Farfan +529993187799, who took us to the Uxmal ruins and then to a working Sisal plantation for much less cost than a commericial tour bus, and we had her on hand inside the tour to translate for us. This home was very clean and it offered us everything we needed for our stay. We particularly were pleased with the fresh drinking water provided for us! It was very hot, and that was a wonderful thing after a hot day! The pool provided us with a cool retreat during the hottest part of the day, then we made a quick walk down to one of the many fine restaurants in town. We were able to sleep with the help of the air-conditioner located in the bedroom. We walked nearly everywhere, however, we were pampered when we found out we could catch an Uber for a couple bucks that would transport us to nearly everything in town. We even grabbed an Uber to take us to the beach one morning! I highly recommend Mike's property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Treena S., Halifax, NS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Mexican charm with a modern flair!
Beautiful home, spotless, well equipped, comfy beds, good location...dipping pool was nice after a long and hot day! Only thing missing is a washer/dryer but wasn't an issue as we were only there for three days. Our concierge Alberto was totally awesome and so, so helpful. Very quick to respond and gave great food recommendations...the owners are lucky to have him. I will rent from them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

anthony m.

Another Gem from Becca and Mike
The casita was clean and had a wonderful traditional Mérida feel to it. The location is just a touch away from the hustle and bustle of downtown which ended up being greatly appreciated when it was time to get some rest. But you are also less than a 10 minute walk to the beautiful plazas and architecture of el Centro and an even less if you ride the bikes that come with the house! The outdoor space was also quite special when we had some friends over, they said they felt like they were at a 5-star resort with the outdoor grill and beautiful tile fountain. The bedrooms were also very comfortable and had air conditioning and the bathrooms were spacious and modern with large stand-up showers! My only complaint was that the downstairs gets very warm during the day, but it does get comfortable when the sun goes down in the evening especially if you open the windows, there is a nice breeze!! But May is the hottest month in the Yucatán so it is very difficult to escape the heat no matter where you go!! We will probably try another one of Becca & Mikes properties next year, not because of any resentment with this one, but because each one has their own unique and wonderful style and they have become the highlight of our travels!! (: (:
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., living the life in Carbondale, CO

Central in the Centro
Becca and her family were great hosts! The house was nicely furnished, and the pool was big enough for an afternoon dip. I would stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

In the heart of Santiago
We stayed for 2 weeks, enjoying the city and interacting with the locals. It is a completely safe neighbourhood and city. The home is comfortable. Traffic noise might be an issue for someone not used to big city living. The representative was a text away to help with any problems and solved a few problems quickly.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tajreena T., New York, NY

Beautiful casa in Merida!
We were visiting Merida for a wedding and stayed at Becca's place. It was absolutely beautiful and we would not hesitate to stay here again! Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn R., Where do you live?

Beautiful spot for your dream vacation
We had a wonderful time in Merida. The managers of the property did everything we asked, and helped with suggestions for lovely restaurants! Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Burro y Flauta Vacation Properties

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Hola! My name is Becca and I am one of the managers of Burro y Flauta Vacation Properties, located in the beautiful city of Merida.
More than 8 years ago, my family decided to move to the Yucatan to start a new chapter of our lives and Mexico welcomed us with open arms. We fell in love with its charm and culture, the incredible food, and the warmth of its people. Our goal is to pass along what we love about the area to all of those who choose to stay with us.
Burro y Flauta is a family owned and operated vacation rentals business with currently 14 different properties in Merida's historic center. We have hosted thousands of satisfied customers and hope to serve many more to come. Nos vemos pronto!

For more information about us, you can visit our F . B page or website.
F . B /burroyflauta

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