New Vacation Cottage in Historic District 10 Block from Zocalo

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Santo Domingo Square
‪6 min walk‬
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
‪9 min walk‬
Zócalo Square
‪13 min walk‬
Oaxaca Intl. (OAX)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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Deck or patio

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Balcony

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About this property

Casita Toronja #332027: New Oaxaca Vacation Rental Cottage ten blocks from Zocalo in the Historic District. Newly built adobe Casita with full modern kitchen, living room/bedroom comes with cable T.V. and Wifi internet and phone service. Sleeps 2 adults 2 children. Address: Flavio Perez Gasga #101
Oaxaca, Oaxaca There is an extra charge $15 for additional adults. extra rental room that is available for 1-2 people to help to accommodate a larger family of 4 plus. Cleaning lady twice a week and laundry, will cook meals for extra. Two blocks from Museum/Botanical Gardens and Alcala- the pedestrian walkway full of upscale shops that leads you to Zocalo. One block from open market Sanches Pasqua makes cooking dinner easy. Cottage is located on a compound with another rental Casita.

Keywords: Oaxaca Vacation Rental Historic District great location near zocalo new kitchen

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Cathy McNamara

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Oaxaca

Ruta Independencia, a neighbourhood in Oaxaca, is home to this cottage. Auditorio Guelaguetza and House of Juarez Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Temazcal Spa Maya and Pueblos Mancomunados. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos or Technological Stadium of Oaxaca. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

Oaxaca, Oaxaca

What's nearby

Santo Domingo Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Auditorio Guelaguetza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Zócalo Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Oaxaca Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Oaxaca Intl. (OAX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Popular - ‬4 min walk
‪Rito Chocolatería & Tienda - ‬1 min walk
‪La Otra - ‬3 min walk
‪Tacos Alvaro - ‬4 min walk
‪Tacos del Carmen - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is New Vacation Cottage in Historic District 10 Block from Zocalo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Vacation Cottage in Historic District 10 Block from Zocalo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Vacation Cottage in Historic District 10 Block from Zocalo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Vacation Cottage in Historic District 10 Block from Zocalo located?

Located in Ruta Independencia, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sanchez Pascuas Market, Santo Domingo Square and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Auditorio Guelaguetza and Zócalo Square are also within 15 minutes.

8.4

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dick M.

1 Feb 2025

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

very pleasant stay in a good location

This was in a central location near so much that Oaxaca has to offer, but because it is at the end of an alley, it was also quiet. The caretaker's family (with a very cute 1 year old) lives in a separate space but shares the courtyard. That never created an issue and all interactions were very pleasant. This space's two large rooms had plenty of light, were well furnished, and comfortable. For one or two people it was quite ideal

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAna M.

9 Nov 2024

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

Satisfaction

I was happy to be able to secure a place during Dia de los Muertos. It was sweet to share the yard with the local family that lives on the property. I had everything I needed. I even got to attend the 1 old birthday party of Levi, the child of the couple who lives there!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 July 2023

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

casita

Lovely stay. Great location, comfortable space, quiet at night, calm and relaxing. Close to everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

5 Mar 2024

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

Great location in older section of Oaxaca Centro

At the end of a narrow alley, the casita is well located within the historic area. Sharing a small patio area with the housekeeper, Debi, and her family made our stay interesting and satisfying. Debi was most helpful and responsive to our various needs.

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris H.

23 Mar 2024

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

Needed AC

Everything went smoothly with the owner and arriving and we loved the location and the size of the place, however there was no air conditioning and the adobe rooms got very hot and were difficult to cool down. We intended to stay longer but ended up leaving early.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Caleb N.

28 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Some good and some not so good.

Cute place decently located near Santo Domingo. Clean. Well equipped. Fun energy. On site manager is kind. No hot water. Very low water pressure. Barely comes out most of the time. Contacted the owner and she took 3 days to respond with a ‘oh-well’. Neighbors park their motorcycle right outside the bedroom window where you and they can hear everything happening. No AC. Overall if they can fix a few of these issues it would be a great place.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jane B.

22 Feb 2023

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Por favor, mejora su propiedad.

Con tanto espacio, y una cocina muy buena, el lugar debe ser mejor. Pero no tenia aun un tazón para batir un huevo, ni muchos otros necesitades de la cocina. No florero. Porque no? Las piedras a las entradas de la area y la casita son rotas y insuficientes. Peligros. Las almohadas y sabanas son viejas y feas. Cathy cobra suficiente dinero para rentar su lugar. Ella puede hacerlo mejor.

Stayed 46 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rosalva Z.

5 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Property was clean and comfortable.

The home was located in the historic district of Oaxaca however access to the city is easy and a quick 15 min walk. Upon arriving the home was not ready it was no issue we left our luggage and arrived to a clean house. Devi is a sweetheart and will go above and beyond to make the stay comfortable. We did run out of running water however a phone call and it was right back on. It may bother some however if you have travelled into Mexico these type of things happen. Overall it was not the Ritz but a very comfortable place to Kay your head at the end of the day.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Mimi A.

6 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Too steep, too narrow

This property was not described truthfully on its listing. It is down a steep street too narrow for a taxi. The route to the market, supposedly a block and a half away, was also down an even steeper street. The owner knew we were both in our 80s and could never bring in food.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

16 Dec 2021

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

A Day in the life....

Devy was helpful and made me feel welcome I don't have any criticisms or suggestions maybe one more light outside so when you are out at night I t is easier to put the key in the lock Thanks.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G K., Oliver, BC Canada

6 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Excellent location for access to the historic downtown and markets. Devi, the housekeeper, was very attentive and friendly.

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

20 Oct 2021

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

Close to centro. Thank you.

Nice peaceful property downtown Oaxaca.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly f.

14 Jan 2021

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

I loved the Casita ath the city so much I extended my stay to 5 weeks.

Devi is fabulous. She will bend over backwards to ensure your stay is perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

17 Apr 2020

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

Convenient, safe and very quiet by Mexican standards

Just a few blocks to the gorgeous Santo Domingo & the Alcala, the pedestrian walkway that takes you to the Zocalo about 6 blocks away. I was a little concerned about walking down this alley at night until I did it & found that it was completely safe. The alley location was nice & quiet. Only on Saturday night did we hear a bar playing obnoxious music until way too late. The rest of the time was peaceful. No dogs barking & even the neighborhood rooster slept in until 9 AM. Devi the on-site housekeeper met us on our arrival. We speak passable Spanish, but we still don't know what she was saying about a switch out in the garden & how to use that in the event of no water. The water faucets did run dry at one point, but we were out of the house most of that time & water had reappeared when we got back. Devi also told us we had to run the hot water faucet for 15 minutes before hot water would come out of the shower head, which was baffling that we would be expected to waste so much water. It actually only takes about 3 minutes to get hot water in the shower. Take a look at the water heater by the washing machine & realize that you will not have as much hot water as you do in the US. A 5 gallon bottle of drinking water was provided, & when we asked Devi for more, 2 more bottles appeared. One thing that surprised us was there is no cooling system besides the ceiling fans. In mid-March, it was already warm enough that it was difficult to fall asleep. We opened the bedroom window when we went out for the evening & that helped cool it off quite a bit, but in the afternoon, it was pretty warm. We didn't notice any heating system. I'm not sure the bed is actually queen size. I am always worried about letting someone else do my laundry because I think they will put my clothes in the dryer & shrink them, but Devi did a great job, line-drying & folding our clothes. We were sad to cut our 11 day trip short by 4 days because of coronavirus & concern that the US border would be closed or we would be put in quarantine. There is so much we still want to do & see in beautiful Oaxaca. Despite the few issues I noted, we will want to stay in this casita again because of its quiet location & value. We especially liked being 2 blocks from Calabacitas Tiernas, a wonderful vegetarian restaurant. We would recommend that the owner leave directions in English about things like WiFi, drinking water, waste disposal, hot water, toilet usage, possible water shortage.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

12 Mar 2020

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

Wonderful taste of authentic Oaxaca

We found this casita to be the ideal place to experience both the "real" local Oaxaca and the core of the center city. In the immediate surrounding blocks are the colorful Sanchez Pascuas market, an artisanal bakery/cafe, and a wonderful (mostly) vegetarian restaurant & organic market. Mornings and evenings we enjoyed being amidst local residents engaged in their daily routines. At the same time, we were just a couple of blocks from the primary pedestrian street lined with notable sites, popular shops and restaurants and leading into the Zocalo. The casita itself includes a spacious, comfortable living room/bedroom space and a full kitchen with dining room table & chairs. Glass sliding doors off the kitchen open onto a greenery-filled courtyard with a wrought iron table and 2 chairs. The housekeeper, Devi, is right next door and is as sweet as can be. She speaks only Spanish, but communication worked with a few phrases, gestures and "Google Translate." We found this to be a warm and homey "anchoring spot" for our Oaxaca visit.

10/10 Excellent

joyce r.

23 Feb 2020

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

10 day vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much. The location was very convenient. We had a nice walk down to the walking street and found everything we needed close by. Devi was very helpful. The new curtains were nice and gave us privacy. Lots of space and comfortable for two. It was quiet except we could hear music at night. The tourist booth in front of the market was helpful as well. We would stay again.

8/10 Good

Judy C.

29 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Value

Great value for the price. The neighborhood is interesting, with diverse small businesses. The proximity to the mercado is a plus. Devi, the staff, helped us a great deal and was very sweet. The rear patio was a great spot to have breakfast each day. Note that there's actually just one bedroom and it's in combination with the living room. I had to share the bed with my friend, which took getting used to. If you're looking for a 2 br space, you'd probably need to rent a second casita from Cathy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2019

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

OVERRATED--- the photos and prior reviews do not reflect reality

IN DIRE NEED OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. Lacking screens on bedroom and shower windows, the bedroom door screens are "tacky" and one side won't latch. ergo under attack by mosquitos.(appears both wife and I suspect we contracted Zika fever, will know for sure after we run blood tests) Total lack of privacy, to change you have to hide in the corner of the big room or close door and drapes, bathroom is so small you would have to change in the shower. Strangers would look in the only window next to the bed to ask for info or to let them in the main gate which lacks a doorbell. We were there for 49 days and on day 1 the hot water failed in the shower and I ended up takeing a sponge bath. We ran out of water on several occasions, one set of keys to the unit quit working, the security lock to the alley quit working, toilet paper holder missing, the doors need to be balanced (made doorstops out of cardboard). the steps into the compound and to the bedroom are adobe blocks, an accident waiting to happen. The kitchen is excellent and roomy and I would gives it high marks. The onsite young lady (Devi) who cleans and does laundry is a Superstar!!! definitely 5 Stars, without her the place would fall on it's ears, how she managed to fix so many thing out of her job description is amazing. Never met or saw the owner or local property manager. The unit has zero view, out the bedroom window, a very narrow alley, where on occasions the local garbage person parks his wagon, young man parks his noisy motorbike since he lives in the compound opposite the bedroom window.The view out the kitchen looks at a cyclone fence with butane tanks(we also ran out of gas) water tanks and a washing machine. OAXACA is an amazing place, we came a year ago and were so impressed the we returned this year for a longer stay. We had zero complaints about last years VRBO accommadations. But we cannot recommend this unit to our friends nor would we return. I also feel it impacts VRBO's credibility

10/10 Excellent

Tasha R.

9 Sept 2018

We had a lovely stay at this very sweet casita. It has a great location close to el Centro.

The house was relatively quiet considering the central location. The caretaker was attentive and washed our clothes on her cleaning days. It was safe and comfortable for our small children.We were very happy with our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth r.

17 Jan 2018

Amazing location! Devi the caretaker was very nice and met us late at night for our check-in.

The place was very clean and had a warm shower. The location is wonderful to the center, however the construction that is going on next door starts at daylight and goes until late at night. The host is easy to communicate with and very helpful with tips on getting from the airport to the house. i would recommend this place!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

John L., San Francisco

28 Aug 2017

Quiet, tranquilo and chill.

Had a great stay here for Guelaguetza. The place is walking distance from the events and nicely located down a safe and quiet alley.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Paulette K.

3 May 2017

Oaxaca Historic District Casita

We stayed here for three weeks and enjoyed each and every day. The casita is directly on a dead-end alley where, for the most part, cars are not parked. This is a studio apartment with two large rooms. When you enter there is a nice leather couch (pulls out) with an end table and lamp, a wooden cabinet and a small table and two chairs. The bed is in this first room and is very comfortable. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a large armoire for hanging clothes and empty drawers for everything else. There is a good sized kitchen with modern appliances and plenty of food prep tools, cooking pans and dishes. It has a full sized table and six chairs in the kitchen. There is plenty of natural light and a small patio next to the garden with a table and chairs. We often enjoyed coffee in that spot in the morning. Bathroom with shower is clean with plenty of towels. Our on-site person, Debbie, lives in a small casita in the same small complex. She cleaned twice a week and did our laundry. Debbie does not speak English but we did fine with Google Translate. She is a sweet girl and was available to help us in any way we needed. There is a great market about a block from the casita where you can pick up nearly every food items you need. Also, there is an awesome bakery two blocks away and several good restaurants and coffee shops very close. In short there is everything is within walking distance. A extremely important feature is that internet access is very good for Mexico. I would highly recommend this lovely little gem to anyone wanting a clean, convenient and comfortable place to stay in Oaxaca.

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

8/10 Good

Gail G., Atlanta, Georgia USA

5 Feb 2017

Comfortable Casita

Casita Toronja isn’t fancy but was a great choice and pleasant base for my Oaxacan visit! The casita is a moderate sized two room house; with the bed and sitting area as you enter and the full kitchen (minus a blender) and dining table occupying the other room. You are provided clean water with a large tippable water jug/bottle for your daily use. The WiFi was secure and reliable which I greatly appreciated..(I didn’t watch TV, so I’m unable to comment.) Even though I was there in January, the days can get warm and in turn the casita heats up. Having the overhead fans made that short time period during the day more comfortable. During the evening when Oaxaca cools down, the casita is stocked with extra blankets to keep you warm at night. Debbie (the caretaker) willingly but needed to help me with laundry (the setup is different then what I was familiar with) and even hung them up on the clothesline. We managed beautifully; though she spoke no English, I spoke a LITTLE Spanish, we used hand signals and the translation on my tablet to aid in our communication. This casita is located in a more residential neighborhood, which means it is quite at night but has typical workday noises in the morning. I would recommend this casita to others that are planning on visiting Oaxaca!

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

8/10 Good

15 Sept 2015

2 weeks stay in August

I stayed in the casita and found it to be a wonderful and comfortable stay...I agree with all the other positive reviews and not sure what to make of the one negative? As in the pictures all was in working order and nothing was broken. I enjoyed the location being able to walk to zocalo and food market near was great for cooking meals had modern appliances and Kitchen needs. New TV , wifi..will come back soon!

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

2/10 Terrible

30 Mar 2015

Disappointing, Misleading...but Pablo saved the day!

What you see is NOT what you get. This is not " new", but a very tired and uncared- for property. The casita was filthy on arrival, eg. floors full of sand and coffee grounds left so long in maker that they were covered with mould . Bathroom was clean, however. Rectified later when cleaner arrived later in week. Kitchen cupboards were mostly off their hinges, sink stoppers were both broken, toilet flushed poorly, some stove burners not working, lack of cooking essentials, and the list goes on. Water ran out twice during the days as did propane for hot water and oven usage. Complete lack of privacy - large uncovered kitchen window looked into other building on premises..courtyard unkempt , shared and full of daily hanging laundry. One small wrought iron table and chair to sit on, not comfortable enough to relax or read, especially with occupants of other unit always watching. So bad, left casita in mid-stay to go to hotel, despite having pre-paid in full. Saving grace was the marvelous Pablo, who helped us out in scorpion crisis, brought a few essentials including sink stoppers and gave us the most amazing tours outside the city. We recommend him highly ! And....despite all this, we loved Oaxaca and would return!

About the host

Hosted by Cathy McNamara

Being a photographer and half Mexican I love Oaxaca and bought this property to be near my father who lives there.

Why they chose this property

To be near attractions and activities

What makes this property unique

To be able to walk to the Zocalo center and be near an open air market. You will enjoy being located in the Historic District surrounded by the arts and culture of Oaxaca. Walk to the Museum and Botanical Garden, shops, or take bus and Taxi all near by.

Languages:

English

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