Mérida Bed and Breakfast Association

In the heart of colonial Merida, two blocks from the Santiago Park/ Market and a comfortable walking distance to the Plaza Grande Zocalo the city’s historic Main Square, Casa de la Paz offers a refuge of comfort from which you can embark on your adventure in the Yucatan.

A one bedroom, one-bath completely renovated, this Art Deco-inspired home has a traditional Maya garden, is a favorite with value-conscious travelers.  Casa de la Paz (House of Peace) is a  simple, bright and  comfortable  stylish mid-20^th century town home in the historic Mérida Centro. Large rooms with 19 foot-high ceilings it features a large kitchen, dining room, living room, a second bedroom used  as a storage room and an air-conditioned master bedroom. Located in the Santiago neighborhood, around the corner such wonderful attractions as Casa Catherwood (www.casa-catherwood.com), Galeria Tataya (www.tataya.com.mx), Casa Cultural Elena Poniatowska (which features an open-air arts movie house), as well as the Church of Santiago el Apostol (St. James the Apostle Church), and is an easy walk to the other neighborhoods, cathedrals, parks, museums and the Paseo de Montejo (the grand boulevard in Merida where wealthy hacienda owners built their city homes, now shops, museums, banks and restaurants.) This is a great location from which to explore the nooks and crannies of Mérida.

Casa de la Paz features a Master bedroom with hand crafted marvelously comfortable  king size bed,  ceiling fan, air conditioning and high speed Internet connection. As is the tradition in the Yucatan , there is a sizable armoire for clothes, night table, comfortable chair and a large desk area. There is also a six drawer dresser in the living room.  Guests can access the Maya Garden featuring flora endemic to the Yucatan and used by the Maya in traditional medicines, from the bedroom, kitchen and living room. For those wonderful balmy evenings, mosquito netting covers the entrance to the garden, allowing tropical breezes, but keeping insects out.  The living and dining rooms are tastefully furnished with a large dining room table that seats 8. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, glassware, flatware, high quality pots and pans and knives. It features a range, oven, refrigerator, toaster, blender/food processor, espresso machine.

Details

Laundry services around the corner, very inexpensive with same day service. There is a clothes line in the garden, bed linens and bath towels, Wireless Internet, iron and ironing board and three floors fans. TV/ DVD/VHS PLAYER, CD player and DVDS

Smoking is permitted in the courtyard. Pets are welcome. Children are welcome.

Walking distance to the grocery store, dry cleaner, pharmacy, bank, bus routes, the main Zocalo, many other parks, the Market, English Library and other daily living needs. Thirty minutes to the beach (Progresso), 1-2 hours to Mayan Ruins, Haciendas and incredible local culture. One can easily get by without a car, walking and taking a bus or taxi to Merida’s attractions. We can also arrange all inclusive tours that will pick you up and drop you off at the door of Casa de la Paz. We can also arrangement for airport pickup and drop off.

PAYMENT

50% due to confirm reservation. Refundable 60 days prior reservation. For less than 60 days, only refundable in the event that the property is able to be rented for the given time period.   Balance due on s before arrival.   Payable  PayPal.

DAMAGE / SECURITY DEPOSIT

A security deposit of $200 for damages as well as for excessive utility costs is required and is payable to the house manager upon checking in. The deposit is refunded upon check out minus any damages or overages.

UTILITIES

Electricity is very expensive in the Yucatan . Rental rates include a utility cost of up to $50 USD per week. Electrical usage that exceeds the allotment will be deducted from the security deposit. The meter will be read upon check-in and check-out.

Low Season (Ap. 15 - Oct. 15)

$300 week or partial week (utilities included)
$1000/mo. + utilities

High Season (Oct.16 - Ap.14)
$350 week or partial week (utilities included)
$1200/mo. + utilities