Walk to Everything Colonial Home in the Historic Centro

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Stocked with books, maps, local info on everything Merida and surrounds

Dining area with locally handcrafted furniture

Colonial ceilings in the Main bedroom with queen-sized bed and en-suite bath

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4158 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Breakfast available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Explore the area

Merida, Yucatan

Plaza Grande9 min walk
Mérida Cathedral10 min walk
US Visa Applicant Service Center12 min walk
Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Garden Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Garden

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

ASK ABOUT OUR 'SPECIAL DEALS' FOR MONTHLY, OR LONGER STAYS!

Casa La Barenda is located in Merida’s Historic Centro, walking distance to cafes, restaurants, local markets, all the best plaza's, museums, shops, theaters, and the exciting activities that go on in the Plaza Grande. Everything you need is a block or two away.

AC throughout. Rooftop lounge. FREE introductory Beverages, coffee and treats! Netflix too! Weekly cleaning, pool and garden service included.

The casa has two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a terrace and plunge pool, kitchen, and large dining and living areas and a comfortable indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

Yes! Casa La Barenda is cleaned and sanitized with enhanced cleaning protocols.

Travelers to Merida will discover a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that retains much of its French and Spanish colonial charm.

With all there is to explore in Merida and Yucatan, we hope you’ll take the time to relax and decompress around the casa too. Its high adventure in Yucatan - if you want it to be - and you certainly won't be lacking in something to do...even if it’s nothing!

Property manager

Tim Ghirardelli

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Your first view when you enter the house

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children must be pool safe. Unfenced pool and sta

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet

Your clean, well-groomed, well-behaved pet is welc

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only please

Guests are responsible for the electricity they consume. Electricity is metered per kWh and the meter will be read at check-in and check-out.

TOILETS - 500 year old Colonial plumbing in Merida requires tissue disposal separately in containers provided. Plumbing failures related to tissue dis

PETS - Non - Refundable cleaning fee of $100.00usd.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan or Kukulcan Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Merida, Yucatan

What's nearby

Plaza Grande - 9 min walk
Mérida Cathedral - 10 min walk
US Visa Applicant Service Center - 12 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.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taquería La Lupita - ‬3 min walk
‪Hermana Republica - ‬5 min walk
‪Cuerno de Toro Taproom - ‬4 min walk
‪Manifesto - ‬3 min walk
‪Maíz, canela y cilantro - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Everything Colonial Home in the Historic Centro have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to Everything Colonial Home in the Historic Centro pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Walk to Everything Colonial Home in the Historic Centro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Everything Colonial Home in the Historic Centro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Everything Colonial Home in the Historic Centro located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santiago Park and Mérida Cathedral. Paseo de Montejo is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

15 Nov 2021

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

beautiful home

Manager was very helpful at all hours. Walking distant to downtown. We had three events and the Manager took care of us.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Goderich

13 Apr 2021

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

Loved it!

This is a lovely home with so much character. It is so conveniently close to everything we needed and wanted to see. The bedroom is so quiet and cool with the air conditioning on at night. It is so hot here right now so the lovely dipping pool saved us from too much discomfort. Great restaurants and shopping in this area. I would stay here again and can highly recommend it.

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo V.

11 Dec 2020

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

Great place and location

This is an amazing place. Old house with amazing details. Close to downtown and near Mercado Santiago. My favorite place. I’d stay again at Tim’s house. Tim was very responsive and attentive.

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

alexandra r.

4 Apr 2019

Lovely escape

Lovely home in a very good location, walking distance to everything. Great stay:) Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Erin C., Fitchburg, WI, USA

28 Nov 2018

Spacious and beautiful!

We were really happy with our stay here. The location was excellent and it was an easy walk to anywhere in centro, including the Grand Plaza, and even the Paseo de Montejo. The rooms were large and tastefully decorated, the pool and patio area were a nice, comfortable place to relax in the middle of the day or evening, and the rooftop patio was a real bonus! I'd definitely recommend it!!

10/10 Excellent

Linda Parker G.

18 June 2018

Beautifully Designed Home

We really liked this casa in central Merida. I especially loved the modern and traditional design touches in the home. The living room and bedrooms are especially lovely, and the bathrooms are modern and nice. We made ample use of the pool, the patio, and the rooftop spaces. Our host and the rental company were very helpful and responsive. The information about the house and the neighborhood provided by our host were very useful. We appreciated the restaurant recommendations and found plenty to do in Merida and the surrounding area. I'd go back and stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

6 June 2018

Great House with a Terrific Location with everything close by

We stayed at Casa La Barenda May '18. The house itself is very clean and is decorated with regional themes/items throughout. We loved the rock walls, the tall ceilings and the lighting throughout the house. The completely private pool in the middle of the house was fantastic after the hot Yucatan days (May is pretty warm) and cooler evenings out on the squares. Not to mention the rooftop terrace to lounge after you get out of the pool plunge. All the major squares are very walkable from the property and there is something organized going on every single night on at least one of these squares. Lots of shops, restaurants, bus depots, ubers, taxis and horse carriages nearby. If you are looking for a two bedroom house with multiple living areas to be immersed into Merida Living, you have found it.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

9 Apr 2018

Location, Location, Location!

My friends and I rented this house for a week over the Easter Holiday. It is a lovely interior and great size for 2-4 people sharing. It had everything we needed and the management hosts were very attentive, checking in when needed. The house is on a busy corner but the double glass on the windows worked well to block out noise and we were never kept up or bothered by street noise. The location was fabulous. Only a 5 minute walk to the main square, Santa Lucia square and Santiago Square and just 10 minutes to the Paseo Montejo and Santa Ana square. It made getting around a breeze and going back to the house in the hot afternoons for a swim break perfectly doable. If I had to make any suggestions it would be that there is not as much airflow in the house as there could be due to the glassed in windows. However, there is air conditioning in all rooms and the cost was not high for the week of electricity so all in all a great experience. Thank you very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

phil a.

27 Feb 2018

Beautiful house responsive hosts

Good location near the center. House nicely decorated.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Sandra T.

16 Jan 2018

Interesting experience.

We liked the space. We managed in the kitchen fairly well. Good knives!! Colors wonderful. The roof lounging space however needs sun cover. The washer needs a dryer. Humidity too high to depend on nature. We had cold showers for 3days before that got straightened. Then the plumbing in second bedroom needs attention. There must be leakage in walls as it’s got mildew odor in there. Not good for ones health. The main bedroom bathroom needs better design for shower. Looks good but function off. Floor soaked after shower. Hence needed to wash towels and found dryer would make life better. The basic idea of house great but too many major issues to deal with. Would not likely rent again. Pepe and rental people lovely.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roberto P.

11 Jan 2018

Very nice and cozy Colonial Home in the Heart of Merida

My family and I spent a week during New Years. Tim's Home was very nice. It has been restored/remodeled with very good taste. The living room is very nice and spacious as is the master bedroom. The second bedroom was also very nice and cozy. The roof terrace was a really great place to spend our evenings. The kitchen is fully equipped, except for an oven, but it has a very spacious toaster oven. It was perfect so that we could cook breakfast and also several dinners. There is also a nice covered patio with an adjacent dipping pool to cool off. The location of the house is within walking distance to pretty much everything in the center of Merida. There are several parks near by where you can dine out or just have a drink and listen to music (some nights live). The main cathedral is a few blocks away as well as many other important buildings. There are loads of restaurants with many types of cuisine. Tim was as very good host and I definitely recommend his home!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Louis L.

28 Dec 2017

The house was sparious and the outdoor courtyard with a pool was delightful.

It was in a great location. We could walk to the market, the park and lots of restaurants. There was a convenience store right across the street that sold just about everything. My only complaints were that the house could have used better lighting in the kitchen and dining room. Also it was on a busy street, and sometimes the traffic was rather loud.. if you are rented for a short time you might not have the need for a clothes dryer, but we were there for a month and it would have been nice.to have one. The management company was super nice and responded quickly when ever I needed something.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

ruth m.

10 June 2017

Place really nice but full of palmetto bugs

Place is nice but had lots of huge palmetto bugs

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

18 Apr 2017

A Beautiful Haven in Merida

We loved our stay at Casa La Berendera! For four of us the house proved spacious, comfortable, and deeply pleasing aesthetically, with great colors, statuary, and decorative touches. We had some delightful evening hours on the roof-top terrace, and enjoyed the dipping pool as a great way to cool off from 90+ daytime temperatures. We never needed to use the AC (which will cost you some $$'s for electricity. The beds (and hammocks!) were really excellent. From the house, a well-lit walk of 4 or 5 blocks gets you into the lively heart of charming downtown Merida, and made an easy jumping-off point for exploring other areas of the amazing northern Yucatan. When one of our party needed to stay several hours beyond check-out time until her flight out, Tim was extremely generous and accommodating, for which we are very grateful. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leticia A.

17 Mar 2017

100% All the Way

What a lovely casa. From arrival to departure everything was perfect. Management staff was warm, welcoming, and went out of their way. Thank you for a memorable visit.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

martin s.

20 Feb 2017

great location, very comfortable casa

The casa is as pretty as the pictures....great location for walking to the Plaza or the library. Management was fine, our 14 days were very enjoyable. The plunge pool helps in the hot mid-day heat....we would return. I recommend this casa. Martin

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

26 Jan 2017

Discerning traveller

A stunningly restored house with an emphasis on the best of it's historical features. A quiet haven which allows one to relax in the fabulous courtyard after exploring Merida. Nearby markets and parks ensures shopping and evening entertainment a delight .

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna D., Spring, TX

14 Oct 2016

Cozy, comfortable retreat, very responsive and polite Property Mgmt!

We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Barenda! The property is tastefully decorated; contemporary yet retaining the Mexican Mayan elements that make Merida so special. Everything you need is within walking distance, and with the convenience of Uber (reserved for those rainy afternoons) we didn't miss having a car at all. The little pool was so fun for our kids and to relax after a busy day of walking. The kitchen, although in our opinion too small for meal prep & cooking for a family of 4, offers everything you need if you were to cook and eat in! With the convenience of having Mercado de Santiago and all the restaurants of Santa Lucia within a few blocks, as well as the extremely reasonable prices, we ate out/ordered in for every meal for a fraction of what it would cost in the States. The rooftop terrace was perfect to have a drink and enjoy the cool afternoon breeze. Our only concern was not realizing that the second bedroom was separate from the main structure, accessible through the pool/courtyard area. It does have a lock and key, but with younger kids we wouldn't have been comfortable leaving them there for the night. The 4 of us ended up sharing the main bedroom, and the kids slept great in their own hammock! Our electric bill wasn't outrageous (the equivalent of ~30 USD for 4 nights), but we were very stingy running the AC's only when needed. We would love to come back once our kids are older and they can have their own room! We definitely recommend this property for couples traveling together, or for families with teenage kids. Thank you Tim and your team at Merida Rentals & Property Management!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Skip E., Oakland, CA

12 Oct 2016

Beautiful renovated house in the middle of it all

We thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this lovely house. It is very large, plenty of room and well decorated. The kitchen is spacious and had most anything we needed. It was great having a washer to rinse out our sweaty clothes and the separation of the bedrooms was perfect. We didn't use the roof desk at all as it was extremely hot during our stay and the stairway is a bit of a challenge. The heat was an issue (not the owners fault). I had read all the reviews and saw the ones referring to the noise and the addition of the sound windows in all the external street windows.The problem is this creates a space with no air and no air flow. Only the dining room fan had any strength so the bedrooms were very, very hot and not knowing how expensive the air conditioning would be I was afraid to use it. I finally broke down and did and am still not sure what the cost was as I haven't gotten my deposit back. At a cooler time of year and with an unlimited budget you would be hard pressed to find a better place to stay, we did really enjoy it. The disco around the corner is very loud on Friday and Saturday, it didn't bother me but my friend is sensitive to noise like that just so you are aware.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael A.

12 Sept 2016

Beautiful home in a great location

My wife and I stayed in the home for several days at the end of August 2016. Was a highly positive experience and would recommend this house to those visiting Merida. Pros: Location is great. Three blocks from Santiago park and its church and food stalls and food market. Short walk, maybe 10 minutes or so, to the city's grand plaza and trendy Santa Lucia park area. A bit longer walk to Paseo de Montejo and its attractions, but totally doable. Plenty of restaurants nearby, plenty of on street parking within one block. Convenience store directly across the street for beer and snacks, full grocery store three blocks away in Santiago. House is lovely. Two large bedrooms with queen beds in each. Full bathroom attached to each bedroom. Washing machine (clothes line drying though). Decent sized splash pool and lounge area on the patio. Relaxing roof deck. Hammocks. Big enough kitchen to cook if you want (we cooked breakfasts each morning) and big dining room table. Nice living room with big couch and tv. Very quiet. Can barely hear the street noise in the living areas, and not at all in the bedrooms at night. Nicely decorated, homey, classy. Super nice and responsive owner and management. They answered questions quickly and well. House was very clean. Check in and check out simple and easy. Lots of helpful info provided in the welcome booklet. Cons: It's hot in there. Yes, Merida is always hot no matter where you go, and especially in August, but that said, the house seemed to be maximized for quiet and avoiding street noise which sacrificed ventilation. Many of the windows are not screened, but rather enclosed by plastic so it's difficult to get cross breezes going. That makes the house very hot inside, so you will need to use the a.c., which can be expensive. We got by only using the a.c. at night to sleep, but something to keep in mind. You can escape the heat nicely in the splash pool and on the rooftop patio. Overall, a very nice place and a great option if you want to stay in a house in the historical central district of Merida.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

5 Aug 2016

A beautiful and well located home

The home worked perfectly for me. It was very comfortable to stay in and a good value. The owner was prompt to respond and informative and welcoming. The management team was exceptional and responsive. Javier provided excellent customer service throughout the stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauri K.

30 June 2016

Beautiful Casa

We stayed around Casa La Barenda for one week and had a great stay! We have been to Merida four times and found for that Casa La Barenda was in a perfect location for us and offer all we needed. Very close to the main square and Santa Lucia. The owner Tim and the management made us feel very welcome....like we were at home! Everything at the casa was even better than the pictures showed and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Merida. Thanks again to Tim and to Javier (Tim's property manager in Merida) for everything and we hope to see them again soon!. Keith & Lauri

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Deborah M.

12 May 2016

Almost didn't stay but glad we did

The house is in good location. Street parking, which wasn't a problem for us. Easy walk to several parks, very nice restaurants and shopping. Also walking distance to several tour companies that will take you to see ruins, cenotes etc. We felt completely comfortable walking in this area any time of night or day. You'll find the Mexican people are extremely friendly in Merida. The house itself is nice for two couples. Kitchen is small, but with eating out prices being as low as they are, we found that we only used the kitchen for breakfast. Street noise did bother us the first night, but got used to it very quickly. The noise is just something that you'll have in any houses in Merida, as most were built long before paved roads were put in and cars were around. The only problem that we had was that no one gave us good directions to the house and we were not aware that as you enter and leave different barrios the street numbers start over. I had a general idea from my own research on the internet. After more than an hour of trying to figure out where to go, we ended up calling the owner for directions. We were told that we should have gotten an email with directions and the code for the lock box from the management company. "Just give them a call" is what we were told. Great but we don't even know who the management company is, much less have their phone number. After another hour or so, a representative from the management company met us at a local gas station and escorted us to the house and let us in. The problem was that the management company was never told that we were coming, therefore not ready for us. But they got the house ready very quickly and left us with a nice bottle of wine. The management company was great and really took very good care of us. We'll use the management company directly to book stays in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro B., San Antonio, Texas

4 Dec 2015

Awesome house , highly recommend

This is a beautiful property that is conveniently located 3 blocks from the heart of downtown ( the cathedral and plaza) to enjoy in this city. The management was very attentive and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

15 Aug 2015

Cool and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at Casa la Barenda, good location, air conditioning that worked and everything thing we needed to relax and enjoy. We visited in late July early August and it was hot outside, but we kept it nice and comfortable inside. There were some good maps at the Casa that made it easy for us to get to what we wanted to see. Uxmal and the ruins of the Ruta Puuc are amazing. We visited several nearby museums that were free and air conditioned as well as a day to to the beaches near Progreso . There are good restaurants nearby that can be easily walked to. Only negative was no hot water for the shower and several lights needed to be replace so it was a little dark. Would definitely recommend to friends and would look to return if we get the chance to visit Merida again, we would plan for November to April. The plunge pool was a refreshing relief after walking around town in the heat. The roof deck was another added bonus. The private outdoor space with grill table and ceiling fan was another added plus

About the host

Hosted by Tim Ghirardelli

Formerly from the San Fransisco Bay Area, I'm fascinated by ancient advanced cultures worldwide and the megalithic structures they leave behind. While visiting Merida for the first time in 2003 to discover the contributing role of the Maya, I was hooked and came back to discover even more...

Why they chose this property

It's always a pleasure to see the evolving food, art, music, people and cultural scene--there is so much here to experience. You can feel the history and explore the many fascinating Archeological and natural wonders nearby. It's great knowing Casa La Barenda is an easy day-trip from many areas on the planet, yet it's a world away! Being able to walk to everything in the Centro Historico and only twenty minutes from Merida’s international airport makes it a snap to go.

What makes this property unique

Guests love the walk-to-everything lifestyle and the relaxing feel of the home. Experience the leisurely pace with comfortable furniture and colonial features decorated with a blend of antiques and local artwork. You'll decompress here in no time with the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Chill around the plunge pool, warm your bones at the rooftop lounge and gently swing away in handmade hammocks. The casa feels good and travelers and friends think enough to return. Hopefully Casa La Barenda and Merida surrounds will bring a smile and pleasure to your stay too.