"Rife with color, almost every wall, every piece of furniture is hand-painted a different shade yet blends beautifully with each other, flowing from room to patio, roof garden to bedroom ... plants and flowers adding yet more color to this fabulously fun yet comfortable home."
-- Quote from San Miguel House and Garden Tour A favorite for 5 years
Description
"Rife with color, almost every wall, every piece of furniture is hand-painted a different shade yet blends beautifully with each other, flowing from room to patio, roof garden to bedroom. Plants and flowers adding yet more color to this fabulously fun yet comfortable home." Quote from San Miguel House & Garden Tour, a favorite for 5 years.
For those interested in art classes, Spanish classes, cooking classes, photography classes, birding, music or a special vacation, San Miguel de Allende is a captivating place to visit and Casa Del Alma epitomizes the "San Miguel" experience. We are conveniently located in Colonia San Antonio, a quiet neighborhood 10-15 minutes EZ walking to Centro, the Mercado, the Instituto and the Jardin. We prefer this area to Centro because it is a safe and quiet neighborhood. It is an easy 30-second walk to a bakery, fresh ice cream, fresh produce and flowers.
This spacious 2-story corner home enjoys a sense of openness & privacy between bedroom suites. Enjoy sunrise & sunset views of the city from the roof terrace or the tree-shaded patio by the fountain. Or spend cozy evenings by one of the 3 uniquely tiled fireplaces.
Surrounded by bougainvillea, this magical art filled home combines the light and colors of San Miguel with modern comforts: A fully equipped large gourmet kitchen, delightful & spacious living room, exquisite dining room, 2 master bedroom suites with ample closets & pillow top queen mattresses. There is Wireless Internet so you can stay connected in most areas of the house & patios yet feel like you are still on vacation.
Entering Casa del Alma brings a sense of awe. You know you have entered a uniquely special sanctuary, close to everything yet quiet. Kitchen, dining & living rooms plus bedrooms open onto lush patio gardens replete with birds, butterflies and humming birds. For entertaining, the roomy cook’s kitchen is well equipped with "pass-through’s" to the patio, Satellite Radio & IPod player.
Casa del Alma has 2 Master Suites. The downstairs Fountain Room has its own flat screen TV & DVD player, wrought iron bed-frame plus an exquisitely tiled bath where you can luxuriate in a shower of pressurized, unlimited hot water.
Connected to the upstairs Master suite is the den containing flat screen HD/TV & DVD Player with dozens of DVD’s, and hammered tin & tile fireplace plus a Queen Sofa-Bed & Boveda (arched brick) ceiling with skylight.
From the den, go through the wide hallway to the Tree House Room, Master Suite. The Queen pillow-top mattress boasts an elegant hammered tin headboard. Above find a second Boveda ceiling with a skylight where you can view the stars from your bed. Awaken to birdsong from the trees outside your window. The adjacent bathroom has a full sized tub, separate shower, Bidet & Filtered Drinking Water. The pressurized water system with unlimited hot water provides an exhilarating morning shower. Both bedrooms have feather and non-allergenic pillows, quality linens, electric blankets, luxurious Duvets, plush towels and Designer robes to enjoy during your stay.
For cool mornings & evenings, three unique gas fireplaces with thermostats yield instant heat. To cool the rooms, five ceiling fans ventilate both bedrooms, den, living room and kitchen. There are more portable fans if desired. Screens allow windows to be open any season without fear of insects. The secure Garage has a washer & dryer and will accommodate a small car. A special bonus for your Mexican vacation is maid service by Araceli three times a week. She will clean the house, outside areas and kitchen. As an extra service, Araceli will also wash & iron your clothes, shop for you and cook delicious meals both Mexican and American.
Before deciding, please compare Casa del Alma with any other rentals:
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Amenities
Casa del Alma is conveniently located in Colonia San Antonio, a quiet neighborhood in San Miguel de Allende. We are about 10 - 15 minutes EZ walking to Centro, El Mercado, El Instituto and El Jardin. Click for Map of Casa del Alma and Click here for Interactive Map of San Miguel
Vonage for FREE calls to Canada and USA - Maid service including cooking! – 2 New Pillow Top mattresses (both Queen sized) – Sofa Bed (Queen sized with extra comfort pad) – Luxurious Duvets/ Electric Blankets – Sirius/XM Satellite Radio - 2 HD-Flat screen TV’s – 2 DVD Players – CD player - 3 IPod players– Filtered Drinking Water (upstairs and down) – Unlimited Hot water - Pressurized Water System – Washer/Dryer –
3 Gas Fireplaces/Heaters w/ Thermostats – Ceiling Fans throughout – 2 Hairdryers and More!
The locked garage will accommodate a small car (approximately 9 ½ by 15 feet)
The entire house is equipped with High speed Broadband Wireless Internet. Bring your own laptop (PC or MAC) to check your email and browse the web from any room or patio.
Rates *:
US dollars: Please note that all rates already include built in price reductions for extended rentals.
High Season - December - March and June - August
Week/$ 825; 2 Weeks/$1450; 3 Weeks/$1800; Month/$2000 Additional nights are $120 per night
Low Season - April, May, September - November
Week/$ 700; 2 Weeks/$1200; 3 Weeks/$1600; Month/$1750 Additional nights are $100 per night
Christmas - December 18 - January 1
Week/$950 per week; 2 Weeks/$1700
*5 night minimum -- Prices Subject to change without notice. Will consider Long term rental
Check Calendar for Availability -- Email Casa del Alma Owners -- (805) 963-9393
Testimonials:
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"Stan and Joanna's Casa del Alma is a delight! We feel we are living in an Art Gallery. The colors in the hose make us think that Frida Kahlo had a hand in decorating. Stan and Joanna have chosen wonderful pieces of art and every little detail from dishes to music is so much more than one would ever expect in a rental...the rental price makes staying here even nicer."
-- Candace
"Just wanted to let you know we had a great time staying in your home in SMA. THe house was perfect for our friends and us ,they stayed upstairs and we down. Very sound-proof. We appreciated the nice linens and towel, and the kitchen couldn't have been better appointed. We both liked to cook , so it was great. We met Seth next door, and the Bakery got a lot of our pesos. The tienda on Rosal was most convenient. We ate at ChaChaCha and Rinconcita, which we liked a lot, but we were not impressed with Don Quixote. Araceli did a very nice job for us."
-- Karen
"Wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying at Casa del Alma. It really should have been featured in "Colors of Mexico." The furnishings were so interesting and beautiful and we did not lack for anything. I think I took as many pictures of the house as I did of SMA.
By the way, your "Handbook for the Casa" was very complete and most helpful. We will certainly be coming back in the future."
-- Carey Ann
"We have stayed in many other houses, in many Colonias and this is by far the most exquisite! The colorful décor, beautiful artwork and well thought out conveniences have made our stay truly delightful."
-- Alice & Carol
"We were amazed at how perfectly well equipped the house was. I think it is the best equipped house we’ve ever rented. The beds were comfortable and the electric blanket fantastic…We loved Cha Cha Cha and the bakery around the corner. Also thanks for the orange juice tip."
-- Carol P.
"Magic! When my family and I walked through the doors of Casa del Alma, we were wowed! …so very different from our gringo experience…the tinkling sound of the fountain, the red rib stripe of the banana tree, the distant church bells...sounds…comfort and delight – etched in my memory – Gracias"
-- Catherine
"My traveling companions and I really felt "pampered" there in such a colorful sanctuary, and it gave us a nice place to come "home" after a full day of exploring the city… a memorable way to celebrate 50 years on planet."
-- Nancy
"How good of you to share this jewel box of a house. Through our month here, we learned to appreciate the light, the colors, the details of furniture and lamps and the fountain, all playing off each other in a delightful, almost musical synergy. Surely Casa del Alma reflects your soul."
-- George
"Que una casa! Que colores! Staying in your beautiful home has been awesome. It is so evident the heart and soul that has gone into the creation of such a magical place. We have had the most wonderful time and look forward to our stay at Casa del Alma next year."
-- Heidi & David
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