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9.2

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9320 sq m

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Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

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Mérida, YUC

Mérida Cathedral2 min drive
US Visa Applicant Service Center3 min drive
Plaza Grande4 min drive
Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)13 min drive

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8/10 Good

The home is absolutely gorgeous in every detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there with the pool, the large kitchen, ...

Martha M.

Jan 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Entertainment Room

2 Double Futons and 1 Child Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Casita

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Casita Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Twin Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Sur, Hacienda Living in Merida Centro

Welcome to Casa Sur, an original single-story 1880's hacienda in Merida, 1.1 miles from the center "Zocolo", Merida Cathedral and center of town. Twenty foot ceilings with exposed wooden beams typical of the era throughout the home, with original 'pasta' tile floors and patterned cement floors in the patio/walkways. Lush gardens and huge palms in all of the gardens.

The entire house and grounds is yours during your stay with us.

Beautifully furnished, with a full kitchen and gas chefs stove and built-in cook-top, with a pot-filler water faucet over the stove. A large granite-topped island in the kitchen for food preparation, all cookware and eating and drinking utensils are provided. Separate air conditioning unit and ceiling fan in Kitchen to keep the chefs cool while cooking. On-demand safe drinking water along with refrigerator ice and water made with safe filtered/drinking water. Main house has reverse-osmosis water system for clean water.

The master bedroom casita is a separate building with a king-sized bed, luxury master bathroom with a huge walk-in shower with rain-shower head fixture, along with the original water system piping for additional water.. Double sinks in master bath, along with a kitchenette with sink, microwave and beverage refrigerator. Huge triple closets and separate towel storage. On-demand safe drinking water in casita kitchenette. A 50" Samsung TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc available through Apple TV+.

The second bedroom provides a gauze canopy covered queen size bed, mirrored armoire, writing/work desk with mirror and over-head fan, separate air-conditioner.

The third bedroom has two twin beds with built-in armoire with shelves, drawers and closet, writing/work desk and doors leading out to the pool area, along with an on-suite bathroom.

All bedrooms have separate air conditioning units, along with one roll-out single bed if needed and a queen-sized sofa bed in the entertainment room, for total sleeping of nine people. If this is needed, please let us know before you arrive.

The Bathrooms include shampoo, conditioner, fresh bath towels, hand towels & wash cloths and blow dryers. An Iron & Ironing Board is also available in the Casita closet.

A formal dining room with liquor, wine glasses, serving pieces, etc. are in the corner cabinet. The entrance room and media room (with sofa bed) are also part of our beautiful home.

We have a TV room, with a large sofa and chair and ottoman. A 55" Samsung TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other channels available through our Apple TV+.

Outside, is the covered patio with a dining table to accommodate up to 8 people, along with a sofa and patio chairs. The private in-ground pool has two sun-lounge chairs available, along with another dining area off the pool area. One of the two hammocks are on the covered patio, the other on the casita porch. An outdoor shower is located near the pool along with a patch of lawn. We have a Bluetooth enabled speaker available for you use on the patio to surround you with your favorite music programs; Spotify is available here in Yucatan, but not Pandora, which is not available here, yet.

Huge dessert rose plants, several full-grown plumerias, banana trees, large clumps of Heliconia (the lobster plant), orchids, gingers and palms provide shade and aroma's in the garden. Mourning Doves cooing, birds singing with the occasional iguana sightings and our nightly gecko music.

Other Items of Note:

We have a binder of household information, plus favorite restaurants and places we like and services we have used.

A gas barbecue and sink is off the patio.

A washing machine and dryer are available in the bodega. Laundry soap is provided for your use.

Our care-taker, Alex, is on-site 4-5 days a weeks.

We have chaise lounge chairs by the pool and the casita patio for your relaxation.

Food delivery available right to your door from many restaurants and merchants in the area. Uber Eats is also available.

We also have available a private chef to come to the house and cook for you and your group if wanted. Extra fee for this service.

WiFi on site plus Whole-House Mesh-System for great Wi-fi coverage.

Uber is also available here in Merida for your city jaunts. We do recommend getting an Uber account if you are visiting prior to arriving if needed.

Several wonderful cooking classes available in Merida teaching authentic Yucatan foods.

Property manager

David Van Buskirk & Gary Herrera

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

At your own risk

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

$100.00 for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house or covered patio area.

No glass containers near pool. Plastic glasses provided. Small dogs under 15# only.

We provide 6 x 5 gallon purified drinking water containers per week. Each 5 gallon after that is an additional $2.00 per container per Alex.

Contact Alex / Care Taker with any concerns or repairs.

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 fire extinguisher, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Zoological Park of Centenario, or check out an event or a game at Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Mérida, YUC

What's nearby

Mérida Cathedral - 2 min drive
US Visa Applicant Service Center - 3 min drive
Plaza Grande - 4 min drive
U.S. Consulate Merida - 6 min drive
Yucatan International Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pollos Asados el Rey - ‬13 min walk
‪Chicharroneria la Lupita - ‬10 min walk
‪Tortas Lázaro - ‬11 min walk
‪Casa Santos Lugo - ‬6 min walk
‪Loncheria Nancy - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Sur, Hacienda Living in Merida Centro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Sur, Hacienda Living in Merida Centro 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 Sur, Hacienda Living in Merida Centro?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Sur, Hacienda Living in Merida Centro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Sur, Hacienda Living in Merida Centro located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez, Museum of the City of Merida and US Visa Applicant Service Center. Paseo de Montejo is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carey H.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic Property in the heart of Merida

We LOVED our stay at this property. It is a perfect blend of curated, old-school Yucatan with beautiful artwork and furnishings and modern amenities. Soft, comfy beds, a wonderfully appointed kitchen, fluffy towels, nice size pool, and lovely indoor/outdoor living. We enjoyed having coffee out by the pool. The time of year that we visited was very hot (April) so we appreciated all of the fans. There was an issue with the internet the first few days we arrived, but the hosts and on-site manager were very communicative and had it fixed fast. The property is in a very tropical location, so be ready for insects and such. The property had good pest mitigation and screens on the windows, etc. Great walkability into the city center and easy for UBER drivers to find us. We highly recommend this house!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosefa G.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was a dream

We had the most wonderful time staying at David and Gary’s gorgeous house. The backyard courtyard with the beautiful pool felt like a dream. The house had everything we needed and was absolutely beautiful and spotless. We loved everything about our trip and the house. Alex was super responsive and fixed the small little issues we had. Thank you David and Gary for your wonderful hospitality, for all the info. about Merida, and for sharing your amazing house with us! It was an unforgettable trip!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul E.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 year anniversary

This stay was magical. We enjoyed Casa Sol and highly recommend. Great location, easy to navigate to all the hot spots. My wife enjoyed all the fun decor and artwork through out the house. The pool and outdoor space made our trip special. Just beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

3 Apr 2024

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Slice of Merida Heaven

We truly had an amazing experience staying at this lovely home in Merida. The pool and porch areas were beautiful and perfect for cooling off on the hotter days. The hammock by the pool is a slice of paradise. We easily all fit in the home and having a separate casita was nice. Communication with the home homeowner was easy and always had quick responses. The groundskeeper was amazing-helped us every day, gave us advice for adventuring in the town, fixed anything that didn’t work. We had a rental car which made getting around easy and quick access to the beach but the house was a great location to easily use Uber as well. Would highly recommend this house-it will help you have a true Merida experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martha M.

11 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home in South Merida

The home is absolutely gorgeous in every detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there with the pool, the large kitchen, and the multiple places to relax. It was a holiday weekend, and we would have liked to see the house manager a little more frequently, but that was understandable. The house is a 25 to 30 minute walk from the center which we enjoyed as we are all walkers. Taxi cabs and the local bus are also very available. all in all, a highly recommended home to visit Merida and Yucatan!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Diego D.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good overall

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

17 Aug 2023

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Such a luxury

We loved our stay at Casa Sur. It’s so lovely inside and outside in the garden. The pools was used many times a day, as it was very warm while we were in Merida. The kitchen is well stocked, there were plenty of pillows and towels, and we really appreciated the purified water and ice available in the fridge, and drinking water at the kitchen sink and casita kitchenette sink. Alex takes amazing care of the home 4 times a week, and is responsive and communicative, despite limited English. We were able to enjoy a free walking tour in the center of Merida, and drove to Uxmal archeological zone, the chocolate museum (the monkeys were a fun surprise!), Cenote Kankirixche, and Hacienda Mucuyche. A fun excursion that worked out well on our own without the high fee. Hire a guide at Uxmal and you’re all set. We really wanted a chance for our kids to get a more Mexican and Mayan cultural experience, away from the resorts and big hotels. Merida was a great place and we recommend this home.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

12 Apr 2023

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Beautiful house

This property is as beautiful in person as it is in the photos, and a very comfortable base from which to explore the culture of the Yucatan. The hammock by the pool is reason alone to book this place! It is easy to get from the house to the central historic square and tons of restaurants on foot in cooler times of the day or by a short, inexpensive Uber. There are many thoughtful touches like an outdoor bluetooth speaker, bug spray, and a comprehensive manual of suggested restaurants and things to do. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

2 Apr 2023

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3 Weeks at Casa Sur- PARADISE

Recently enjoyed a 3-wk stay at Casa Sur hosting family/friends. This is a fantastic colonial-style property with a perfect blend of modern amenities. It's equipped with a piped water purification system in the kitchen and casita so no need to muck around with bulky "garrafones" for drinking water. The pool is terrific after a day out and about in the Yucatecan heat and the garden space is wonderful. Guests all commented on the comfortable beds. A caretaker is onsite several days a week to handle the gardening, pool, general housekeeping and maintenance - a frequency rare with vacation rentals. The house is a very doable 1 mile walk to the main cathedral, but for those not inclined to walk, UBER is an easy and reliable option. Because of the owners' many lovely art pieces the property is perhaps best suited for an adult groups or families with teens/older children. It would be a challenge to monitor toddlers or young kids. In short, I hope to visit again. It was grand!

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

5 Mar 2023

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Lovely Place

We were lucky enough to spend 4 weeks at Casa Sur and it's just as lovely as the pictures. While it is located in a less affluent area of Merida, we found our neighbors friendly and welcoming when we went out for our daily walks. It's also a cheap Uber ride to almost anywhere in Merida. The owners responded promptly to a couple of minor hiccups and seemed ready and willing to make our stay as comfortable as possible. My wife and I stayed in the Casita which was like our own private bungalow on the property. The Casita also has my favorite shower of all time! (Tip: Don't miss the handmade tortillas that are produced daily at San Soucci which is only a block and a half from your front door.) To summarize: We love Merida and we love Casa Sur.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michel

11 Feb 2023

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wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The owner is always available and so helpful. And Alex take care of the place and you. Highly recommended.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

19 Jan 2023

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A Beautiful House

Casa Sur is a beautiful house. We loved relaxing there at the end of the day. The furnishings and decorations helped to immerse us in the Mexican culture. The kitchen was well stocked and the rooms were comfortable. The casita allowed for some privacy in a lovely setting. The location was farther from the center of the city than we expected. We elected to walk, but an Uber ride might be more appropriate for many visitors.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Montgomery, Alabama, USA

8 Jan 2023

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Beautiful colonial home

This 200-year old colonial home has been stunningly restored and made a very comfortable base for us during our Yucatán trip. We really appreciated the good communication with Alejandro (Alex), who helped us with a number of things. I would love to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Janet B.

6 Jan 2023

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Great house, visit ruined by mice.

Alex the local manager met us. He’s great. Our first impression was the house was fantastic. Looked just like the photos. However, we struggled our entire visit with the presence of rodents in the property. The property manager attempted to get it under control with traps and sticky boards, but it didn’t work. 5 days into our 10 day stay we finally reached out to the owners. This occurred when we were awoken by mice on top of us in bed! And after days of finding rodent feces throughout the main house: kitchen countertops, sofa, bathroom floors and showers. Smelled a foul smell in the kitchen and upon inspection we found a 5”+ mouse on a sticky board. Owner got next door neighbor to remove the dead rodent. Owner did what he could, but due to the way things work in Merida, any fix took days. Owners offered a $50/day ‘refund’ for our inconvenience, but this hardly addressed our anguish. The final insult was the morning we were heading home, I discovered mice had chewed into my packed luggage to get at a package of Emergen-C. If you’re still reading, and assuming the problem is solved, the house is great. Beautifully appointed throughout. Just wish we had had a different experience.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

23 Dec 2022

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Better than our expectations

We chose Casa Sur for our group trip to Mèrida after researching many Haciendas in the Centro. The photos and reviews were great but our experience was exceptional! We had clear and prompt communication with our host and the caretaker keeps the property up beautifully. Initially we were concerned that the location was a bit too far from popular Plazas but it ended up being an easy Uber or 20 min walk. Mèrida and the Yucatán is an amazing location with friendly people, delicious (and reasonably priced) food plus stunning sights. We will definitely come back for another group trip to stay at Casa Sur to explore more of the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

27 Nov 2022

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Magical Merida Home

Our stay at Casa Sur was amazing. The moment that we walked into the home we thought the home was spectacular. The kitchen was really well stocked and we enjoyed cooking a few meals during our stay. We did have issues with not having hot water in the casita, however David promptly organized plumbers to look into what was happening and resolved the issue. I would highly recommend this property. It is beautiful, comfortable and is located about fifteen minute walk to the plaza. We look forward to booking Casa Sur next year as the home exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

2 July 2022

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Casa Sur is absolutely magical!

We could not have been happier with our experience at Casa Sur. David, Gary and Alex made our stay as comfortable and easy as possible. The property is simply amazing and we will absolutely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L.

11 Apr 2022

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Amazing Home!!

Casa Sur was the absolute best choice we could have made for our stay in Merida. Not too far from the main part of Centro, easy access to bus/uber and can walk to find taxis. The house itself was a dream! The pool was perfect to cool off froth heat, and the sitting rooms and kitchen were great common spaces for us all to share. Our family felt so comfortable throughout our entire stay. It was tranquil, very comfortable and the beauty was endless. Thank you to our hosts for such a great experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

30 Mar 2022

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Casa Sur is an amazing property centrally located in Merida. The pictures do not capture the charm

A charming large Traditional house with beautiful pool and grounds. The pictures do not capture the elegance and authenticity of the home. The host and Alex were attentive and knowledgeable. We stay with two 12 year Olds and they loved exploring the grounds and swimming in the pool.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S., Ft. Lauderdale, USA

12 Mar 2022

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Exceeded expectations and really made our vacation shine

We are two 40s/50s couples that travel together frequently; two of us are originally from Mexico. We haven't been to Merida in some years and were excited to return. David and Gary's property really put a wonderful layer of icing on an already great vacation. The house is a stunning icon of period-appropriate Merida architecture that's been preserved and updated where necessary. The back garden, and pool area is visually stunning. There is a wonderful taqueria two blocks away and well-equipped supermarket 10 minutes (walking) away. Alejandro, the caretaker, is available to help should anything go wrong. We really appreciated the opportunity to stay in such a great place and will certainly consider it again if we return.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis A., USA

2 Mar 2022

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Merida in a House

Beautiful property, honest, great service, truly inspiring home. All the comforts of home in Merida!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

12 Feb 2022

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Casa Sur - una casa yucateca

Although I grew up in Mexico City, this was my first time to visit Mérida. We picked Casa Sur because we wanted to experience the charming ambiance of an authentic casa yucateca that also included modern perks. Casa Sur was impressive, spacious and decorated to honor the colonial era. During our stay, there was something new daily to appreciate or wonder about, whether it was the artwork, furnishings or the lovely tiled decorated floors. The outdoor patio living area is where we spent most of our time, visiting our daughter and friends from Mérida. It was beautiful and with a lovely view of the garden, reminiscent of homes in Cuernavaca. Nothing was amiss in the large gourmet kitchen outfitted with everything you could possibly need. We also walked or took Ubers to el Centro to shop, visit the museums and people watch during the day and in the evening. Our dining experience at Apaola, Agua de mar and Pita Mediterrean was exquisito. Finally, I would recommend visiting Hacienda Mucuyché where we took a tour of an hacienda and swam in the cenote and into the caves with a guide. We would love to visit charming Mérida again and stay at Casa Sur.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

2 Feb 2022

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Perfect outdoor space.

The outside area is idyllic. What the photos do not show is how comfortable the seating is and how warm the pool is unlike the other two houses in Merida we have stayed in. The annexe at the bottom of the garden is fabulous and my husband used it as his office.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhett P.

24 Jan 2022

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Beautiful Casa Sur

Casa Sur is an outstandingly beautiful property...both house and grounds. The fabulous art collection is very tastefully curated However the most important thing for my family and I was the responsiveness of the owners and the support staff. Alex the house manager was perceptive and anticipated our unique needs given our party included elderly parents Gladys the coordinator was a gem. I lost my phone in a taxicab and after my initial panic I called Gladys who made a few calls and my phone was returned to me within half an hour.....in a city of 1m people! Gladys also waited up to let us into the house until 1:00 am. She was also super helpful with arranging taxis and transportation to Progresso Manon the chef recommended and arranged by Gladys cooked Yucatan specialties that were absolutely delicious. Manon's food and level of service was superb. Highly recommend her. We felt integrated into the neighborhood when we followed David's recommendation of purchasing delicious bread and pastries from the door to door bicycle vendor and were almost pavlovian to his tooting horn David the owner was prompt in all communication and their well appointed kitchen made preparing meals a breeze. Would definitely recommend this property Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

16 Jan 2022

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Merida magic!

This property is amazing! From the moment I walked through the front door I was in love… the architecture and the building is believed to be around 200 years old. It is so perfectly located to the city center, and easy to get in and out of the city for day trips to Mayapan, Uxmal and Chichén Itzá! We had 7 people and that was a prefect fit, 8 would be pushing it but 7 was perfect! If you are considering Merida, just do it! The host David was so awesome and made our stay very special! He was so knowledgeable about dining and museums, and he even assisted us with where to get our COVID testing done for the return trip home. Thank you David for everything! Aloha from Hawaii, Michael G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Van Buskirk & Gary Herrera

Gary and I have been traveling to Mexico for the past 45 years together, and specifically to Merida and the Yucatan for over ten years looking for the perfect home for our retirement. After many tours and houses, we found our paradise, Casa Sur.
We are both retired chefs living part-time in California and Merida. having been in the restaurant industry for over 45 years.
We love color, gardening, entertaining, cooking and discovering this wonderful area. The people here in Merida have become our new family. We love the beauty of this wonderful area.
We are both born and raised in Northern California and have lived in the Bay Area and in El Dorado County for the last 48 years. We enjoy our friends, and bought Casa Sur with the intent to share this great destination with our friends and families.

Why they chose this property

We asked our real estate agent to provide us a couple of criteria: #1 a single story and #2 - a ‘WOW’ factor when you open the door to the house. We were given both of these. items. We love the pool and the aspect of living outside while being covered with our patio area, a place where we and all of our guests spend most of their time. Cocktail and Happy Hour time each night is very important to our stays here......
We wanted a tranquil setting and found it here....

What makes this property unique

We have a wonderful care-taker, Alex, who has been with this house about 13 years now. He does weekly cleaning, the pool maintenance, the yard maintenance and the building maintenance. Alex, while knowing some English, knows 'Google Translate', and is quite proficient at this. Alex can help with most questions you may have regarding the house and the area.

He can also show you the correct and easy way to lay in the hammocks, located in the pool area and the Casita porch. There is an art to getting in and out successfully.

Alex is on premise Tuesday through Friday, arriving around 9:30 am until 3pm. He is quiet and does his job without disturbing the guests.

He has a schedule:
Tuesday - Launder bed linens and house cleaning.
Wednesday: Pool and building maintenance.
Thursday: Gardening and mowing
Friday: House Cleaning

We change bed linens weekly, usually on Tuesdays. Towels are provided for bathrooms and the pool. We have the washer and dryer available for you to wash and dry them in between general house-cleaning.

His sister Gladys, sometimes greets our guests and speaks excellent English. Gladys can also arrange a private chef coming into the house for a special meal or event. She is available to help with any questions or requests during your stay.

We have a Guest-Binder here at Casa Sur with travel, restaurant and other information you might need or just want to look at.