Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here !

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A narrow stone-paved alley with potted plants and flowers on the walls.
A kitchen with teal cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a patterned backsplash.
Two chairs with a small table between them, a window with metal bars, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a person cooking. There are two wall decorations and a window with a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a decorative wall, a window with curtains, and a wooden door.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Chapala

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ajijic, Jalisco
  • Place, Church of Ajijic
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ajijic Malecón
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Chapala
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ajijic

Located in Chapala, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Monte Coxala Spa and Chula Vista Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Chapala and San Juan Cosala Boardwalk. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Ajijic, Jalisco

What's nearby

  • Church of Ajijic - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ajijic Malecón - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Chapala - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galeria de Arte Axixic - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santos Degollado Secondary School - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merendero Lake Burger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Mi Pueblo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Del Waffle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ajijic Spot - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here !?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here ! on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here !?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mexican Jewel House ....... Allan Fotheringham Stayed Here ! located?

Situated in Chapala, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Church of Ajijic and Lake Chapala. Ajijic Malecón and Galeria de Arte Axixic are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the PERFECT place to stay when visiting Ajijic!! The place is even better than the pictures. Very cozy and well equipped. The location couldn’t be better! Close to the town square, and close to trail access for hiking. Leo is a wonderful host! He provided us with information on the area and was available if we had any questions. We will DEFINITELY stay here again!!! Thank you Leo!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leo was very welcoming and helpful, our first time in Ajijic and had many questions. Our accommodation was very well equipped, beautiful private outdoor garden and patio. Perfect location, walk to everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay if you are looking for an authentic experience of living in a Mexican pueblo. The property is in a working class neighborhood, very close to the main road (carretera) and walkable to hiking, the plaza and malecón. You’ll hear roosters and cohetes during the night, and trucks and music during the day. Leo is a friendly host who took time to show us around the house personally.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

My wife and I had a great time. Leo was a very good land-lord. The casita was very clean and well cared for. It was in a location where we could walk to most of our desires.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Jewel

House was in prime location just as advertised. Owner was extremely helpful for first time visitors. Many helpful hints and suggestions.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of town

Our stay at Mexican Jewel House was a good experience. The location of the property was ideal for exploring Ajijic neighbourhoods. A short walk to everything we needed and wanted to see. Leo was a wonderful host and was readily available to us whenever we needed anything. We feel like we truly experienced the local culture including a wonderful neighbourhood cocktail party.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Ajijic

Leo was a wonderful host. He communicated before our arrival and made the process a breeze. His information book held everything we could have needed to fully enjoy our stay. Our privacy was respected and much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location.

Well-stocked small casita with two huge bedrooms. Linens and kitchen supplies more than adequate. High ceilings with MX tile/style throughout. Everything you need to settle in and enjoy walking the area. Adjust to altitude, then Hike up to the chapel on the mountain. Authentic Salvia neighborhood with caring, lovely family atmosphere. 4 adults Enjoyed the place so much!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming casita in autentico barrio

Leo’s casita is a charming oasis nestled behind a bougainvillea-covered wall just a few blocks from the center of town and the malecón. You’re not in a quiet “gringoland” gated community - be ready for blasts from cohetes (firecrackers or rockets), popular music, car alarms, construction machinery, playing children, and other sounds that fill the neighborhood. If you want a non-touristy experience while staying in a comfortable, safe house, the Mexican Jewel House is perfect!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Name says it All - a Jewel!

We just finished a 6 week stay at the Jewel House. Location is excellent - within 10 minutes walk of central plaza, lots of restaurants, grocery, fruit and fish stores. We did not have problems walking uphill on the cobblestone streets but some with mobility issues might. Our host Leo was always attentive on rare occasions when we needed him to be - we enjoyed the bottle of wine set out on arrival, and the coffee, milk, bread and jam, and eggs in the fridge for our first breakfast. Modern appliances and fully stocked kitchen for cooking. We will return, for sure.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

This was my first visit t...

This was my first visit to Ajijic. The Jewel House was a great place to stay. It is very comfortable and well appointed. The gardens are beautiful. Everything is very clean and well maintained. I loved the location. You can go down the street three doors and shop at the little grocery store for breakfast items--eggs, bacon, milk, bread. The bakery around the corner is great too--just walk down the hallway turn left and you are in the bakery with guys making bread. You pick the bread out of baskets. There are several restaurants close by. We enjoy Ajijic Tango twice during our stay. I would recommend stayihng here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house and host

Host was very gracious and gave us space and privacy while being available if needed. House was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Lovely home. Comfortable, great neighborhood, close to town, great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great spot…nice to read, enjoy breakfast , glass or two of wine on the patio. Horses hooves occasionally on the cobblestones. Great to have secured parking. Home is fully equipped, lots of interesting markets nearby. A great accommodation in Ajijic.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Ajijic

Leo is a great host and our stay at his casita was outstanding. Highly recommend for easily accessible walks to amenities. Lively neighborhood and tranquil patio for morning coffee.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could I retire in Ajijic?

The house was lovely and comfortable. The people in neighborhood and town warm and friendly .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jewel House Ajijic

Leo did a wonderful job greeting and acclimating us to the property. He has thought of everything we could possibly need during our stay. He called to check on us during our stay and make sure we were comfortable. This house is is very nice, clean and safe. I would stay here again and happily recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable two weeks

The experience of renting this property was smooth and highly favorable. Our host, Leo, is very organized and thoughtful about providing everything we needed for our two-week stay, and he was always available to answer questions and help us manage ourselves in a new and unfamiliar environment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location & WIFI

Casa Jewel is aesthetic, comfy, and well equipped. Walking distance to all Ajijic has to offer. Nice patio for morning coffee. Off-street parking for compact car rental was a bonus! Fast, reliable, WIFI so my sister worked remotely with no fuss. Leo is responsive, and friendly. We enjoyed our stay at Casa Jewel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ajijic lovely home

Gabby and Leo my hosts were so welcoming and accommodating. The walk to town and the lake is an nice stroll to interesting unique shops. Many choices of wonderful restaurants. In fact you probably won’t bother cooking because it’s inexpensive to eat out.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mexican Jewel House

Beautiful little home! Extraordinarily clean and charming. Very cvlose to plaza and best restaurants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay

This is the second time this year we have stayed at Leo's Jewel House. Leo is a terrific host and very helpful in learning about the Lakeside experience. We had rented a car (S&S car rentals in town) and at Leo's suggestion, we made a day trip to the mountain town of Tapalpa. The drive up and back was one of our very favorite drives during our entire stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the colonial town and look forward to returning for a few days. And as we said in our earlier review, this wonderful house is close to everything and is so well appointed Try the ribs at Goshas Restaurant on the Carraterra. You will enjoy your stay at this jewel of a house, as we have done twice. Thank you Leo for hosting us one more time... Gary and Charlene
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Authentic Mexico

This rental is a very nice and well kept casita. It is located on a street that is right between a working class Mexican neighborhood and an upper middle-class area. This means that you get exposure to the "real Mexican" way of life, with "cajotes" (firecrackers) being fired off at all times of the day or night during times of celebration, trucks driving up and down the street (during the daytime) with loudspeakers blaring, hawking their wares, the local children playing in the street, the local families enjoying a barbecue on Friday evening after work. It is within easy walking distance of the main plaza, the Wednesday market, and many, many fabulous restaurants. If you are willing to do some walking and use the occasional taxi and bus, the location is ideal. No car required. By the way, taking the Chapala-Ajijic bus (9 pesos per person one way, is a must-do to experience the buskers on the bus! The owner, Leo, is a very personable and approachable host. He was very much concerned that we were enjoying our stay and made every effort to ensure that we were made to feel "at home". For us, it was the perfect place. I would recommend this rental to friends.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
The festival celebrating the "Virgen del Rosario" was in progress during the stay, and in all parts of Mexico, those festivals are celebrated with music, rockets, and fireworks. It is part of the Mexican culture.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family Chavez stayed in Jowel House.

At our arrival Leo was there to greet us and explained all amenities of the house in detail. Jewel House was super clean and everything in good working condition. We had been in Ajijic several times and use to drive in town a lot. The location of the house is with in walking distance to everything. We did not had to use our car at all. The home is in a quiet area of town. Leo and Gaby his wife are a very nice people, I would say the best people I met so far. They are kind, open minded and educated which make us feel comfortable all the time. Leo has an instructions manual in the house, it explains all the things you need to know in the hose and how to move around town. We had a great time in Ajijic and love our stay in the Jewel House. My son who is six year old ask us to stay in the house to live for ever. There are more good things to say about our stay that would make this review too long. I will rent the Jewel House again in my next visit to Ajijic. I'm grateful for all the help and information Leo provided and that in time will help us in our relocation from the states to Ajijic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great base for the best vacation ever!

The Jewel house is a charming place. Nicely decorated in Mexican style. Very comfortable. Well furbished and squeaky clean. The pictures & UTube videos don't do it justice. Very well located within easy walking distance to everything you will want or need to do. You would be foolish to rent a car. Located in the traditional village portion of Ajijic - narrow cobble stone streets, small family stores, wonderful bakery, cowboys ride the streets on their horses, roosters crow, fish monger shouts his wares. All the Mexicans were very nice & tolerant of my nonexistent Spanish. I never felt threatened or unsafe, even walking at night. Leo is the perfect host. He meets you on arrival and gives a very good orientation to the property, then butts out. He is never intrusive, but always available and helpful. I think he is just a naturally friendly guy who seems to be well liked by everyone in the neighborhood. The Jewel House immediately feels like home, and makes the perfect base for the perfect vacation.
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