Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Merida, YUC

Plaza Grande13 min walk
US Visa Applicant Service Center13 min walk
Mérida Cathedral14 min walk
Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Centrally located on a quiet street with limited car traffic and NO BUS TRAFFIC 3 blocks from the Parque Santiago and 6 blocks from the Plaza Grande this lovely home is 3000 square feet with a Living Room and large screen TV, Dining Room with seating for 6 (additional seating for 4 on the terrace), large fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms all with their own bath and air conditioning and 2 covered terraces overlooking the full size swimming pool (not a splash pool) and the beautiful tropical garden.
There is also a garage for off street parking.
The home is on a quiet non-through street eliminating much of the traffic noise common to many of the streets downtown.
50 Inch Smart UHD Roku/Netflix TV
CHECK IN IS 4 PM AND CHECKOUT IS 11 AM. LATE DEPARTURES AND EARLY ARRIVALS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED WHEN POSSIBLE.

NOTE: STAYS LONGER THAN 3 WEEKS DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF ELECTRICITY

WHEN ENTERING THE # OF GUESTS PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE KIDS UNDER 12 OR THE SITE WILL ADD THE ADDITIONAL GUEST FEES.....KIDS STAY FREE

Property manager

Ken Donnelly

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

View of the outside living area from the Master bedroom

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking indoors will result in a $100 cleaning fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mérida

Located in Mérida, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa. Travelling with kids? Consider Zoological Park of Centenario, or check out an event or a game at Kukulcan Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Merida, YUC

What's nearby

Plaza Grande - 13 min walk
US Visa Applicant Service Center - 13 min walk
Mérida Cathedral - 14 min walk
U.S. Consulate Merida - 6 min drive
Yucatan International Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Taquería La Lupita - 8 min walk
Café Montejo - 5 min walk
Placer & Delirio - 5 min walk
Bar la Campana Grande - 7 min walk
La Pulquerida - Cantina Latina - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center located?

Located in the centre of Mérida, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Casa Frederick Catherwood and Mérida Cathedral. Paseo de Montejo is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

18 January 2024

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

A great place in a great location

Wow, just Wow! Even our kids said, "this is great!" when we entered. The pictures don't do this place justice. It is really a great place. And the location is awesome as well. The home is really nice, lots of attention to detail. The home is laid out well with the kitchen opens out to the enclosed backyard. Which of course has a pool. It truly is an oasis, with palm trees and other cool plantings. Birds visit the yard in the morning. Location wise, perfect. Calli 63 is a quiet street at this end, plenty of parking. It's an 8 block walk to Plaza Grande, the central plaza of Centro Merida. Lots going on here and the oldest cathedral in the americas, Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso. A 4 block walk to the north and you get to Plaza Santiago. This is more of a neighborhood plaza also with lots going on. Live bands and dancing, vendors, we even saw a Mayan performance with music and dancing. Our family of 6 never felt cramped. Sitting on the back patio was very peaceful. The only complaint was the hot water was slow to get to the master bathroom and was short lived. This seems to be a Mexico thing though. We stayed at 3 places and they were all iffy on hot water. Actually Casa Amber was the best when it came to hot water. And the TV had lines on the screen, but we aren't really a TV family so, it didn't bother us. The host was very responsive, though we didn't have any real issues. If we could give this place 6 stars, we would.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B., Burnet, Tx

5 June 2023

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

Awesome little gem

We stayed a week here at Casa Ambar and it was awesome! Property is as described, neighborhood is quiet with the exception of nearby construction during the day but not enough to disturb your peace at the pool or patio. Walking distance to the plaza, many restaurants and shopping or you can also call a Didi which is very inexpensive. I would highly recommend Casa Ambar and would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Merida.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elia B.

26 April 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Stay away! Deceiving listing! Not comfortable!

The pictures are of low resolution, and only show you what they want you to see. This is by far and without a doubt the dirtiest place I have ever stayed in! Bathrooms were NOT clean! There spots around the toilet on the floor from a man standing up and peeing! This is disgusting! The shower head in the master and guest restrooms are clogged up with calcification and green mildew! The shower knobs have deposits from the water on them and they feel sticky! Imagine having to turn the water off after you are done bathing and having to wash your hands right after! Disgusting!!!!! Master bath had a fowl smell coming from it, and we had to keep the door closed because it was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Kitchen: the oldest utensils, plates that I have ever seen still in use. The sponge left for us to clean the dishes, should not be in use anymore. We had to go buy a new one! Kitchen towels were old and smelly. Glass cups were turned up, so naturally had a couple of bugs inside and dirt. That's why we had to wash them. There was no napkins/napkin roll! The first VRBO not to have one! We bought one and left it! Also the third day, a Napkin roll appeared magically, so we had 2 now! Privacy anyone? Again the first VRBO to not provide sugar for coffee. There an open bag of sweetener inside the fridge, but no sugar. This is Mexico! Coffee without sugar is a big no no! The paint inside the house is all chipping, the colors are no longer vibrant like the pictures show you! The rooms are outdated and the light fixtures on the nightstands are extremely old. I am ok with old and rustic, with a little charm. But the kind of old I am talking about is the way over used, down to the knobs that you have to play with them a couple of minutes before you can turn the lights on or off! The hand towels smelled bad. The bath towels were clean! The shower floor was horrible. Every shower had a clear plastic anti-slip rug. You could see the mold right under it, it's see through! We showered with our flip flops on! Patio furniture is dirty, old and poop stained! Walls are poop stained from birds and animals. Construction going on on both sides of the house with workers peeping in as you are enjoying the pool. The AC's were noisy and ceiling fans too! Very stressful place! Clearly mismanaged and neglected. We found out that someone accessed the property twice during our stay while we were gone for the day! This is a breach of privacy and no communication offered

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

S C., Portland,Oregon

7 March 2023

Liked: Location

Merida

Backyard lovely. Received multiple bug bites inside home and out. Recommend spraying property regularly. Classic Mexican style home. Decor could use some updating. Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro N.

24 January 2023

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

Perfect Location in Historic Centre (Centro Historico)

We closed out 2022 and began 2023 in this great location. We were on vacation and this lovely home was a perfect "home" base for us. It is walking distance to "Plaza Grande" and "Parque Santiago", both great places to walk around and find great food. The listing is very accurate and all of the amenities made it feel like our home. At night we would unwind by jumping in the pool and relaxing. If/When we go back to Merida, this property will definitely be on top of our list for places to stay. On a side note, we had an issue (Leak) in one of the restrooms that caused small puddle of water. Nothing major but when I notified the property manager, she responded promptly and notified us that someone would stop by the next day to repair it the leak. I was very impressed being that we called on NYE and I was expecting to leave a message BUT she answered and explained the "issue". Again, that was not a major factor in us enjoying our stay. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property and hope we can do it again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ken Donnelly

What makes this property unique

Centrally located in a quiet family neighborhood in the Historic Center within walking distance of the Plaza Grande, the Parque Santiago, restaurants, museums, entertainment etc.