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

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Pool
Pool
Bathroom
Games room
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Plaza Grande
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mérida, Yuc
  • Place, US Visa Applicant Service Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Grande
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mérida Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3407409vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mérida

Mérida Centro, a neighbourhood in Mérida, is home to this holiday home. Travellers 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.
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Mérida, Yuc

What's nearby

  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza Grande - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mérida Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Parque Santa Lucía - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Teya-Merida Station - 28 min drive
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Ermita Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Barbacoa Estilo Chiapas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería La Ermita - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Brujo Centro - ‬6 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 10 kg 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Excellent

House is beautiful, property manager very helpful and honest. We all had a great stay and we will definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great house close to central Merida

We had a great stay here. Just 10 minutes from the main square and easy street parking. The house itself is very nicely decorated and comfortable. Great for unwinding at the end of our long days out walking around. Nice to have courtyard and pool out back to relax around as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Kevin is very nice and a great guest. They left everything in perfect order. Excellent communication with him. Very happy to have hosted him. Hope to host you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra A.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Alejandra is very nice and a great guest. They left everything in perfect order, and very clean. Excellent communication with her. Hope to host you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Mary is very nice and a great guest. They left everything in perfect order, and very clean. Excellent communication with her. Was a pleasure, hope to host you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Mary is very nice and a great guest. They left everything in perfect order. Excellent communication with her. Very happy to have hosted her. Hope to host you again :)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard F.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Fabiola Guevara

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