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Beautifully Landscaped House in Quiet Village Outside Oaxaca

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully Landscaped House in Quiet Village Outside Oaxaca

Located in the village of San Pablo Etla, this beautifully landscaped home is situated on one acre with limes, oranges, pomegranates and loquat trees, cactus gardens and many other native Mexican vegetation, The house sits on one level with an open and airy layout and a beautiful view. This quiet house offers an ideal home for researchers, writers, hikers, nature lovers, birdwatchers and artists. Short and long term rentals. Optional arrangements available for cook, babysitter and laundry service. The house has two bedroom and an indoor sleeping porch.

The community has wonderful places to visit just a 5-minute walk from our home. Selvática, where organic soaps are produced; a local Palenque, which produces mescal and a corner local restaurant. Within a 10-minute drive you can visit a Mixteca workshop that creates Alebrijes, whimsical carvings depicting animals, people, objects, and imaginary creatures painted in bright colors and Pueblo Nuevo, where brilliant textiles are woven. Tours to these locations are available.



Keywords: house, gardens

Property manager

Karen Zelermyer

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
San Pablo Etla, OAX

What's nearby

  • Auditorio Guelaguetza - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Oaxaca Cathedral - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Santo Domingo Square - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Zocalo Square - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. Airport - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Don Beto - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tlayudas Oaxaca Antiguo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Brujo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Combinados. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mercadito 10 de Mayo - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Landscaped House in Quiet Village Outside Oaxaca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautifully Landscaped House in Quiet Village Outside Oaxaca located?

Located in 3a Sección San Pablo Etla, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Iglesia Santa Cruz Etla and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from San Pablo Trailhead. Balneario Las Brisas and Oaxaca Institute of Technology are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Beautifully Landscaped House in Quiet Village Outside Oaxaca Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

beverly w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat in the outskirts of Oaxaca
This house was exactly what were hoping for except better! The artistic, traditional decor was beautiful, the huge garden area was full of flowering plants and the kitchen was well equipped. It is about a half hour taxi ride into Oaxaca Centro but we enjoyed the peaceful, private location after the busy, hectic, Dia de las Muertes celebrations in the city center. Small markets nearby have basic supplies.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., CONOVER

Three Wonderful Months
I decided to go to Oaxaca because I saw this house on VBRO and fell in love with it. After seeing the house I checked out Oaxaca - the surrounding areas and it’s culture. I decided to commit. It’s one of the best spontaneous things I’ve ever done and one I’m planning to revisit next year. My mother at 92 also wants to repeat the experience. The house is great - beds are comfortable , walk-in showers, full kitchen with all the utensils you will need, unbelievable artwork throughout and 2 beautiful patios with gardens with views of the mountains . Our cool mornings were spent in the front patio drinking coffee, talking and watching birds. Our cool evenings - having a cocktail in the back patio. Picking limes from a tree in the yard made my margaritas a little more special. Days were hot especially in March and it only rained twice in 3 months. The pictures on VBRO don’t do the house justice. Every time we came back from an excursion we felt we were coming home. The caretakers of the house Celina (the manager), Lazaro (the gardener) and Angelina (housecleaner) are the best and contributed so much to making us feel at home. You do need transportation to the center of Oaxaca City. We started using Lupe (the recommended driver who is excellent) but being adventurous we started using the small, local mototaxis , then collectivo taxis and progressed to the bus system. We went every Sunday to the “concerto” at 12:30 pm in the zocalo. It’s really a great experience. The zocalo also has dancing every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm - so much fun to watch. So much to do. This is an area that is shared with both Mexicans and gringos. We loved being surrounded by the Mexican culture. While we were there an parade passed our house. I did not meet the owners but they seem very nice and provide quick responses to any questions. I and my mother would HIGHLY recommend this house for a stay in Oaxaca.
Stayed 88 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Bliss. Gorgeous, comfy and convenient
We loved our return to San Pablo Etla. This house is spacious with a wide-open feel. It is also set in a lovely landscaped garden full of cacti, fruit trees and sculptures. The house, too, has art from the finest local artists. Just gorgeous. We especially appreciate the comfort. We rent around the world and rarely find comfortable furniture and a maintenance staff of such high quality. It made the time at the house most relaxing. Commodious bath with walk-in shower and good beds. Local cabs drive into town for about $10US. Avoid rush hour and the trip is an easy 30-40 minutes. Love it and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Relaxing family stay
We had a really nice time at Tami and Karen's home. We are a family of 6, two adults and 4 children, aged 4-12, and stayed for 4 weeks. The place was perfect for our needs! It was more spacious than we expected, based on the photos, and the large garden was a huge hit for everyone! The kids really enjoyed exploring the yard, finding whatever fruit was ripe for picking, building fairy houses, kicking a ball around the back, or filming short iMovies with the beautiful background flowers and foliage. We were lucky to have regular visits from hummingbirds. Evenings were spent on the back deck playing cards and watching the sunset. Karen and Tami have an excellent staff taking care of the place! We will miss Cata's infectious smile! We also really enjoyed their library. We added a few books to our reading list for when we get back home. :) And we loved the art throughout the home! Real art! We think it's so important to expose our kids to all different kinds of art, so they develop an eye and an appreciation for it. A few notes to help in planning: the home a little off the beaten track. If you don't have a car (we didn't), you can leverage the fantastic services of Lupe (contact info at the house), who can provide transportation and/or local tours. He was very helpful to us! There are some very small shops nearby with some basic staples (like fruits, veggies, milk, bread, sugar, eggs, tortillas) but if you have specific needs, you will want to arrange to get to a larger grocery store a little further away. We found Karen and Tami's place a perfect spot to simply relax and allow creativity to flourish. It is obviously a beloved home that we are lucky to have had the opportunity to share. Thank you for making available to us!
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K., Ft. Mill, SC

Perfect House--Plus some Challenges
This home is better than described. We spent 16 days here over the Christmas holidays. It is roomy, bright and pleasant, well furnished, immaculate, and comfortable. The two patios are very private and overlook interesting landscapes of fruit trees, cactus, succulents. There is local artwork everywhere in the home--clay sculptures, hand-woven rugs, paintings, baskets, etc. The house manager, Celina, was a blessing in making our visit better. She gave us a little driving tour to orient us to the immediate area. We had one problem with hot water and that was solved immediately. She assured us that she was always available. Cleaning was done by a very nice lady named Cata. We did our own laundry but she was available for any extra help we might need. Here though, I want to describe a few things that might help you plan your trip or be better prepared for enjoying it. We rented a car for the full time of our visit from the airport, as that is our normal pattern when we travel. Driving in Oaxaca, is however, very challenging and somewhat frightening. At the end of our visit we wondered if we would have been better off using taxis as we could figure on paying approximately $10 an hour for their services. Renting a car cost about $40 a day with extra insurance. Lupe is an English speaking driver with a good car who lives in the village. On our next to last day, we did have an accident caused by a lady who got impatient and passed us as we made a legal left turn! Here are two negatives related to the location of the house. The most direct route to the house once you leave the main highway, is through a poor, dusty, depressing area of chicken stands and mini-tiendas. The village itself is charming but it is accessed from a different road. The second thing we didn't like about the location is that in the evening there are no restaurants near-by without going back into Oaxaca. We did go to Villa Del Sol on the main highway (about 3 miles away) and it was pleasant for a quick meal. But generally after a day of exploring we would come back to the house, lock the car in the gate and make something light at home. We enjoyed visiting the different craft villages, the city of Oaxaca and we especially liked visiting near-by San Augustin Etla and the gallery there (Villa Hermosa). Oaxaca is about 6-7 miles from the house so without traffic it is about a 20 minute drive. It took some time to learn our way into and around the city.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

This house and the grounds were fantastic. It is beautiful, spacious, serene and comfortable.
There were five of us--two couples and one single woman and the accommodations were perfect. We all had enough space and did quite well sharing the one bathroom. There was always enough hot water provided by solar panels and the kitchen allowed us to cook liberally. The people working at the house were delightful, efficient and very, very helpful. We had drives with Sebastian who was great---and this was coordinated by Celena, the house manager. The only comment I would say is we all wanted furniture and/or hammocks in the beautiful garden!! The location is also nice outside of Oaxaca City for a quieter time. There is not a lot in San Pablo de Etla, however exploring daily with Sebastian allowed us to see everything, and then some, in the area. Also, Karen, one of the owners was extremely helpful in our planning. Overall, a fabulous house and trip!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2016