Welcome to Casa Sur, an original single-story 1880's hacienda in Merida, 1.1 miles from the center "Zocolo", Merida Cathedral and center of town. Twenty foot ceilings with exposed wooden beams typical of the era throughout the home, with original 'pasta' tile floors and patterned cement floors in the patio/walkways. Lush gardens and huge palms in all of the gardens.
The entire house and grounds is yours during your stay with us.
Beautifully furnished, with a full kitchen and gas chefs stove and built-in cook-top, with a pot-filler water faucet over the stove. A large granite-topped island in the kitchen for food preparation, all cookware and eating and drinking utensils are provided. Separate air conditioning unit and ceiling fan in Kitchen to keep the chefs cool while cooking. On-demand safe drinking water along with refrigerator ice and water made with safe filtered/drinking water. Main house has reverse-osmosis water system for clean water.
The master bedroom casita is a separate building with a king-sized bed, luxury master bathroom with a huge walk-in shower with rain-shower head fixture, along with the original water system piping for additional water.. Double sinks in master bath, along with a kitchenette with sink, microwave and beverage refrigerator. Huge triple closets and separate towel storage. On-demand safe drinking water in casita kitchenette. A 50" Samsung TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc available through Apple TV+.
The second bedroom provides a gauze canopy covered queen size bed, mirrored armoire, writing/work desk with mirror and over-head fan, separate air-conditioner.
The third bedroom has two twin beds with built-in armoire with shelves, drawers and closet, writing/work desk and doors leading out to the pool area, along with an on-suite bathroom.
All bedrooms have separate air conditioning units, along with one roll-out single bed if needed and a queen-sized sofa bed in the entertainment room, for total sleeping of nine people. If this is needed, please let us know before you arrive.
The Bathrooms include shampoo, conditioner, fresh bath towels, hand towels & wash cloths and blow dryers. An Iron & Ironing Board is also available in the Casita closet.
A formal dining room with liquor, wine glasses, serving pieces, etc. are in the corner cabinet. The entrance room and media room (with sofa bed) are also part of our beautiful home.
We have a TV room, with a large sofa and chair and ottoman. A 55" Samsung TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other channels available through our Apple TV+.
Outside, is the covered patio with a dining table to accommodate up to 8 people, along with a sofa and patio chairs. The private in-ground pool has two sun-lounge chairs available, along with another dining area off the pool area. One of the two hammocks are on the covered patio, the other on the casita porch. An outdoor shower is located near the pool along with a patch of lawn. We have a Bluetooth enabled speaker available for you use on the patio to surround you with your favorite music programs; Spotify is available here in Yucatan, but not Pandora, which is not available here, yet.
Huge dessert rose plants, several full-grown plumerias, banana trees, large clumps of Heliconia (the lobster plant), orchids, gingers and palms provide shade and aroma's in the garden. Mourning Doves cooing, birds singing with the occasional iguana sightings and our nightly gecko music.
Other Items of Note:
We have a binder of household information, plus favorite restaurants and places we like and services we have used.
A gas barbecue and sink is off the patio.
A washing machine and dryer are available in the bodega. Laundry soap is provided for your use.
Our care-taker, Alex, is on-site 4-5 days a weeks.
We have chaise lounge chairs by the pool and the casita patio for your relaxation.
Food delivery available right to your door from many restaurants and merchants in the area. Uber Eats is also available.
We also have available a private chef to come to the house and cook for you and your group if wanted. Extra fee for this service.
WiFi on site plus Whole-House Mesh-System for great Wi-fi coverage.
Uber is also available here in Merida for your city jaunts. We do recommend getting an Uber account if you are visiting prior to arriving if needed.
Several wonderful cooking classes available in Merida teaching authentic Yucatan foods.