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Guanajuato-Spectacular View In Historic Center

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A Memorable Accommodation: Built in 2009, Casa Isabel is an open, airy, residence featuring an Artistic blend of Contemporary Design and traditional styling 4 minutes walk to Escuela Mexicana and 7 minutes to Plaza Jardin. The heart of our home is a spacious open concept living room and kitchen with Dramatic Arched Glass French Doors providing access to a Private, Romantic Balcony and Amazing Views.
This Unique home features a large Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom with a super king size bed that can be separated into twins. It also features a private entry and kitchenette with apartment sized refrigerator, cook top, sink, and cooking utensils which enables it to be used as a second, completely separate apartment if you would like to share the house with friends but still maintain your privacy. A day bed in the main room upstairs converts into two separate single beds in addition there is a bathroom and shower room.
Solar water heater provides unlimited “guilt free” hot water and has gas backup. Rooftop washing machine and “solar dryer” (clothesline) is accessible separately from either floor. Broadband wireless Wi-Fi high speed internet access throughout plus iPod compatible stereo. The main upper level of the house as well as the rooftop terrace offer spectacular Views of Plaza Cervantes, The University of Guanajuato, numerous cathedrals, and much of the historic downtown area and Surrounding Mountains. Casa Isabel is situated close enough to the lively Plaza Jardin and “El Centro” to be convenient, yet high enough up and far enough away to be quiet and tranquil feeling - the perfect retreat after your days of exploring and sightseeing around the bustling downtown areas.
Whether sipping your morning coffee while watching the city below come to life, or hosting evening margaritas on the terrace with family or friends, your time on either terrace is certain to provide unforgettable memories. Architectural details include high, wooden beamed ceilings, rich Antique doors and windows, traditional Saltillo tile floors, decorative talavera ceramic tile, and bold, traditional wrought iron fixtures. Refined interior design work features traditional, antique Spanish furnishings artfully blended with great overhead lighting and modern appliances. The Kitchen is Fully Equipped with modern stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, complete utensils, flatware, and colorful dinnerware for cooking at home or entertaining. Diverse Sculpture, lively Folk Art created by local Artists, and the owner’s own Award Winning Contemporary Photography complete the surroundings.
More About Guanajuato: Having traveled extensively in Mexico, Guanajuato is our favorite city, and high on our list of favorite cities worldwide. It is very European and exceptionally safe with lots of pedestrian only streets, parks, outdoor cafes, festivals, a major university, a symphony orchestra (admission $5 U.S.!), great art museums, night clubs, restaurants, monuments, etc. Ideally situated in the central highlands, Guanajuato is two hours from beautiful Spanish colonial cities of Queretaro or Zacatecas, and approximately four hours by bus to either Mexico City or Guadalajara. Guanajuato is built in a bowl in the mountains with steep streets and labyrinthine, colorful alleyways lacing the hill sides. GTO has exquisite architecture and a venerable history having been the richest city in Mexico for more than two centuries. Exploring the narrow, rambling alleys, or “callejones” as they are known, you will discover myriad hidden views across the city with it's classic Spanish colonial churches and brightly painted neighborhoods. One really unique aspect of GTO is that the city has been tunneled to direct traffic below ground leaving much of the historic downtown open to pedestrians. The residents of GTO are exceptionally friendly and most evenings are a buzz of people milling around the parks and cafes with mariachis and troubadours providing the soundtrack.
Unique attractions include the infamous Museo de las Momias (Mummy Museum), The Diego Rivera House, The Don Quixote Museum and numerous abandoned and working silver mines. Festivals and fiestas are a regular occurrence including the Day of Flowers, Semana Santa, and the acclaimed International Cervantino Arts Festival in October. GTO's climate is very consistent with warm, sunny days, and cool comfortable evenings. Occasionally breezy, cooler winter weather can drop daytime temperatures into the 60's, while summers range in the high 80's with frequent showers.
Included in the Price: Finest quality mattresses, cotton bed linens and towels. All utilities, electricity, purified drinking water. Kitchen starter kit (sponges, dish soap, paper towels). Full welcome by our professional driver or caretaker plus tour pack with brochures of places to visit, sightseeing maps, and up to date tourist information file.
Free Gated Off Street Parking! Rare for Guanajauto City Center, we offer the bonus of a free allocated parking space in a locked, fenced parking facility a short walk from Casa Isabel.
The Staff: House Manager Orlando is the head administrator at Escuela Mexicana, is completely fluent in English, and will be available throughout your stay to answer any questions or help arrange for classes. Our professional Driver Gabriel is available for Private Transportation to the nearby International Airport in Leon. Guided trips to San Miguel de Allende, Mineral de Pozos, or other surrounding attractions with Gabriel can be arranged upon request. We also have a cleaning staff that will ensure Casa Isabel is immaculate for your arrival. Additional cooking and cleaning services can be arranged.
What to Bring: Bring your laptop for high speed access, movie streaming, or free oversees Skype phone calls from anywhere throughout the house. Pictures of your dog or cat (sorry, no pets). Strictly no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
$345 to $445 per week, discounts for monthly or longer. See VRBO listing 250433 or Homeaway 248147 for more photos. Call me in the US 603.502.9741 or email theotherhollyhunter@gmail.com. This is our private home -Thanks!