Spacious two-story home on the Gulf of Mexico near Merida

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8199.7 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Progreso, Yucatan

Chelem Park
‪3 min drive‬
Progreso Pier
‪15 min drive‬
Progreso Beach
‪21 min drive‬
Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

John's Room

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Back

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

A complete beachfront home with three bedrooms, three full bathroom, several decks and terraces front and back, with a pool in the walled rear yard. The lot is about 10,000 sq ft.
Boating, swimming, bird watching, and fishing are nearby. The beach is public, but is mostly sparsely occupied and peaceful, except on long weekends and holidays when it becomes quite lively.
Local urban culture ranges from the fishing villages of Chelem and Chuburna, with bars and restaurants ranging from basic to excellent, frequent local festivals, and day-to-day shopping, to Merida, a city of about 1M, 45 minutes away.
Merida offers beautiful historical neighbourhoods and shopping districts, art galleries and museums, wonderful restaurants, professional sports venues, and all the amenities and services of other modern north American cities, including a world-class hospital and Wal-Mart.
Once you leave our short local road, which is hard packed sand, these destinations are reachable via paved roads and highways.
Within 150km are several Mayan ruins, wilderness areas, and cenotes (beautiful, natural underground pools for hot days).

Property manager

John R Andrew

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please see the Welcome Package provided.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Progreso

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Chelem, a neighbourhood in Progreso. Progreso Pier and The Ecological Reserve Corchito are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Progreso Beach and Chelem Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Progreso, Yucatan

What's nearby

Chelem Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Progreso Pier - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
Progreso Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
The Ecological Reserve Corchito - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Progreso Beach - 21 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Costa Azul Restaurant Chelem Pto. - ‬4 min drive
‪Playa Bonita Club de Playa y Restaurante - ‬6 min drive
‪Pescadería Cristo Rey - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Maya - ‬19 min walk
‪Restaurante la Terracita - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious two-story home on the Gulf of Mexico near Merida have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious two-story home on the Gulf of Mexico near Merida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious two-story home on the Gulf of Mexico near Merida?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious two-story home on the Gulf of Mexico near Merida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious two-story home on the Gulf of Mexico near Merida located?

This Chelem holiday home is on the beach, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Chelem Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Progreso Beach and Progreso Pier. The Ecological Reserve Corchito and Progreso Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Loup Z., Altadena, CA

1 Aug 2022

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

Great beach house!

The house is better than advertised. Highly recommend for a family vacation...

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mirella S.

29 Jan 2022

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

Beautiful Property in Charming Chelem

My husband and I and our small dog truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. It was wonderful to wake up every morning to watch the birds dive into the sea. We loved walking on the beach and breathing in the fresh air. Very peaceful and serene atmosphere. Chelem is a charming little town with some very good restaurants and friendly people. A true gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

24 Dec 2021

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

Ideal location for a taste of the good life

Great house in a wonderful location. Fall asleep and wake in the morning to the sound of waves. Enjoy the beach or splash in the pool without ever leaving home.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Brock L.

31 Aug 2021

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

House of privacy

It was clean, the people working the property make sure everything run smoothly great place.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

18 June 2021

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

Beautiful property, all requests responded to very quickly. sunrises and Sunsets !

Loved 🥰 my stay at this beachfront property. Was a quiet neighborhood and beautiful beach. Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

denise m.

10 May 2021

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

Love this house

We have stayed here before and we really like the house setup. A/C in all bedrooms. Kitchen equipped with everything. Great pool and right on the beach.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

21 Mar 2020

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

It's a perfect spot

The pictures don't really do the house or the spot justice. Just a few steps off the lovely patio onto powdery sand beach with great surf to swim in. Nothing but praise for the place, can't wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norah M., Marsh Lake, Yukon Territory

28 Jan 2020

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

Wonderful 5 weeks in Chelem

This was a wonderful home for five weeks. Steve the property manager was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had. My grandchildren loved the pool and the beach. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

denise m.

5 Nov 2019

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

Love it

I have stayed in this area five different houses. I loved this one the best. The layout of the house is great and has plenty of space. The views are great. Pool is nice. Cant say enough good things about his house.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Stuart, FL

1 July 2019

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

beachfront treasure

We had such a wonderful visit to this home. The views from the kitchen sink ALMOST made dish washing enjoyable! Steve, the agent, was great - thoughtful and attentive. There was 5 of us, plenty of room, and 3 are already planning their return visit. We were off season, so it was quiet and relaxing. Went to Progresso 1 afternoon for dinner and shopping. Another great activity was going by boat to a local fresh water spring. Saw 2 groups of flamingos. I can highly recommend this property to anyone who loves Mexico.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lula P.

24 June 2019

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

Wonderful

It was better then I had thought it would be. I will return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rafael A.

30 Apr 2019

Awesome!

The house is beautiful with all we needed to spend a good time. It's a relaxing place and we definitely would rent it again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

11 Apr 2019

Great beach home in Chelem/Progreso

We loved our stay. The house was beautiful, large and nicely stocked with everything we could need. We only needed groceries. The hosts were easy to deal with and the property manager was responsive and helpful. Would totally stay here again!

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

30 Mar 2019

Amazing....

Stop! This is your house. What an excellent property! We had such a great experience, not sure you could find anything comparable, especially for the cost... 100% recommended from a long-time VRBO user! (PS, La Milagrosa restaurant was great, and for Boat Rentals, we recommend Mahala - ask for Claudio)

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

17 Feb 2019

Great home in a great location.

We really enjoyed our stay at casa Garceta. We were able to take our 4 kids and really enjoy some time away. The house was clean, well equipped, and modern. The pool was a great place for the kids to play. The home had all the necessities that one would need in vacation. The beach was great. The whole area was lively. We felt safe and loved our stay. Steve was very responsive to any needs we had. We would definitely recommend this home to others and will go again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

18 Aug 2018

2nd time we've stayed here for relaxing family holiday. Pool is great for kids.

We love this house. It’s the second time we’ve stayed here as everything we need for a relaxing holiday is here. Both the owner and management agent provided an excellent service. The location is ideal for day trips to Progreso, Merida and surrounding areas and the beach is stunning. Pool ideal for kids. We’ll be back again,

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francisco J.

31 July 2018

Amazing house, amazing beach, amazing town, fantastic experience...

John and Carol we would like to thank you for the use of your fantastic house... we enjoyed the place and the whole family is very very happy... We loved your place and would definetly go back again in the future... Steve was very helpfull with all the details during our stay!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie M.

3 Apr 2018

Enjoyed out stay 100%.

The house is exactly like the pictures. Everything is there that you could need to have a great time. Steve was great and helped any time we needed it. If I had to complain about anything, the wi/fi was slow, but other than that, great stay!!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

graham b., U.K/Ellijay, GA.

28 Feb 2018

Very Spacious Home Right on the Beach.

We loved this home and thought the photographs didn't do it justice. It is huge. Terrific design and nicely furnished. Very well equipped and supplied, and very clean. (I did get the urge to sweep through after a couple of days as we had some windy afternoons which would bring in the sand, but hey it's the beach). The Gulf side deck was great for that first coffee. The pool very nice, with a couple of 'gravity' chairs we used during our stay. There is a huge tub in the master bedroom which I wouldn't think has much privacy, overlooking the sea. We did a couple of day trips from here and enjoyed eating out both in Progresso and Chelem. We were lucky enough to be there on a Monday to get a meal from the Chelem Curry Club, look them up on FB!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

8 Jan 2018

A great, quiet spot right on the beach

My children and I enjoyed our stay over the holidays. The property manager was responsive and helpful. The house was very well laid out and comfortable. There were very few people around so we had the beach to ourselves. We ventured into town (Chelem) and had a great dinner in Progreso. There is a fisherman who sold us some fresh shrimp and red snapper so that was delicious and the weather in December was perfect. All around, if you're up for an adventure, this is the spot to be.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Yana L.

25 Apr 2017

Excelente, Tks very happy 👏😁

Excelente!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Boyd G.

14 Mar 2017

Well maintained property. Everything was operational and comfortable

A beautiful property well laid out and very safe.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

7 Mar 2017

Relaxing and Modern Accommodation

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Casa Garceta from January 17 to February 14, 2017. The layout of the house easily accommodated the four of us, and we enjoyed the many windows and views which provided lots of light and cooling air flow. The air conditioned bed rooms made for comfortable sleeping. We enjoyed having our morning coffee on the front patio as the ocean was very calm during this time of the day. It was nice watching the pelicans diving for fish and the fishermen setting their nets each morning. We also enjoyed the pool and back patio, especially when the winds picked up in the afternoon. The satellite TV and Wifi worked very well. We used Uber and taxis the first week we were there, which worked well, but decided to rent a car which gave us more freedom to explore the area. We all felt safe at the home and walking the neighborhood or driving to the city of Merida. The owner of the property was very good at responding to any questions we had before hand and the property manager was excellent at seeing that everything was taken care during our stay. We would highly recommend this property and the close proximity to the quaint and truly authentic Mexican town of Chelem.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Austin, TX

28 Aug 2016

Modern home on the beach

The house is as it seems in the pictures. I believe it is four years old and it's an architectural delight. It is in Chelem and it is right on the beach - absolutely gorgeous. Five of us spent nearly two weeks in Casa Garceta and had a wonderful, relaxing time. The days would get hot and the pool was great to use in the morning to cool off and relax. Our 4 & 6 year old children loved being able to swim in the mornings and then walk the beach for shells and swim in the afternoons. The home itself was spacious, airy and clean. Sliding doors abound and there's a great breeze in the afternoons that moves through the house. Cable TV is provided and works well. Be advised - while there is Internet & Wi-Fi, the speed is very modest. We brought our Apple TV down thinking we could stream movies for the kids and the Internet was not sufficient to do streaming. We should have realized this up front. It took us four days of relaxing and having fun before we realized and remembered that we had cable TV! The home is located ~40 minutes from Merida and ~30 minutes from Progreso. You can see the cruise ships on clear days from the home. The propery manager, David, is excellent and extremely responsive. Our family had a great time at Casa Garceta and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a quaint village.

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

10/10 Excellent

dominique d.

19 Aug 2016

super , très bien situé

Maison très récente et super bien placée , juste un peu dur a trouvé la première fois mais après tout vas bien .Avec plein de pélicans sympa de prendre un petit dej avec les oiseaux juste a coté .Les gens super sympa a coté , nous retournerons surement !!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by John R Andrew

We live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We visited friends in Chelem a few years ago and decided it would be a wonderful place to build a 'winter escape home'. We are extremely pleased with the house, but given that most of our friends and family (including three little grandchildren!) are in Western Canada, we do not expect to spend more than two months a year there. To us, it makes all kinds of sense for others to enjoy the house and its setting when we can't.

Why they chose this property

As we expect is the case with most people who buy vacation properties, we did not search the entire world looking for the 'perfect spot'. Our visit a few years ago convinced us that it would be difficult to do significantly better, so we bought the lot and built the house.

What makes this property unique

Although we are extremely pleased with how the house turned out, it is the setting that appeals the most. We have white sand and green water for our front yard, charming fishing villages to the east and west, the substantial town of Progreso 15 minutes to east, the wonderful City of Merida 40 minutes away, and historic and natural treasures within easy driving distance. Our neighbors include generally happy and helpful locals and a significant proportion of ex-pats, mostly from the US and Canada.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

John's Room

Master Bedroom

Upper Back

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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