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Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral

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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Mérida, Yuc
  • Popular LocationUS Visa Applicant Service Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationMérida Cathedral14 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza Grande14 min walk
  • AirportMerida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)14 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral

Beautiful home, recently renovated, 1-level home.
Casa Balam (House of the Jaguar). Within walking distance to the historic center of the city with its wonderful restaurants, bars, markets, museums, historic sights, and activities, this house offers three bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms. Chef kitchen with dishwasher and all the gadgets you need for your true chef to come out, beautiful dining room, formal living room with 1 queen size pull out couch and smart TV, Game room with bar and pool table. Gorgeous huge patio with pool, outdoor shower, and 1 half bathroom, a covered furnished terrace, lounge chairs, and hammocks. Fresh linins and towels provided.
Wonderful for Family get-togethers and pet friendly.
Wheelchair accessible.
We also offer services, tour guides, transportation, and drivers for additional costs, to explore all Merida and the Mayan culture has to offer.
Must-see Cenotes (swim caves) Pyramids Historic sites and our beautiful beaches.
Available for special events (price and fees will be additional).

Property manager

Fabiola Guevara

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Mérida

This vacation home is located in Mérida Centro, a neighborhood in Mérida. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan or Kukulcan Stadium.

What's nearby

  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 10 min walk
  • Mérida Cathedral - 14 min walk
  • Plaza Grande - 14 min walk
  • U.S. Consulate Merida - 5 min drive
  • Yucatan International Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loncheria Punto y Coma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Kombucheria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria el Primo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Rey del Trompo - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez and Mérida Cathedral. Paseo de Montejo is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Surprisingly large house. It was in a great location we could walk to everything. Some suggestions: more bath towels, the bed underneath the couch was stuck and could not be pulled out, could not find a hot tub, needs some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place in a changing neighborhood.
This was a very interesting VRBO experience. The house is very well stocked and the hosts were very responsive when we had a small issue. It is huge and there are 5 bathrooms. The backyard has a lovely room with furniture and a wet bar to hang out and we spent a fun night playing games out there. There are two issues that you should be aware of . The neighborhood is clearly changing but in the moment the block has a lot of empty properties. It is not well lit. Friends who live in Merida and visited assured us the block is quite safe and we had no problems but you should be aware. The other issue is that the middle of the house which has two of the three bedrooms has little light. Only small skylights. The back bedroom and kitchen and front room have light and, as noted, the backyard has lots of light and is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
South of Centro
Casa Balam is a spacious and comfortable house, about a 20 minute walk south of the Plaza Grande. We had no trouble communicating with the owner, or her friend Fabiola who lives in Merida. They allowed us an early check in, as our plane arrived at 2:00 and we were grateful for the chance to rid ourselves of our luggage. Even though the area seems to be void of businesses we found four nearby that were all excellent finds: Cafe Lavé, Cafe Orgánico, Kombucheria and Kukā & Naranjo. We also wanted to check out the chicken place, Pollo Brujo, but never got there. The breakfasts at Cafe Orgánico are not to be missed--especially the chilaquiles! The 100 peso breakfast at Kukā & Naranjo needs to be signed up for the day before, but is the best bargain in Merida. We found that travel by Uber was very cheap, which was appreciated by this 80year old with a bad hip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home!
Lets start with immediate service from Fabiola. She was very prompt with all of the information needed, as well as recommending restaurants. Her response to my questions were answered immediately. She's a great host! The house is in a great location, very close to shopping and restaurants. House was very comfortable, and clean. My family was very happy to stayed there.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023