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Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Merida, YUC
  • Place, Parque Santa Lucía
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mérida Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Grande
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico

Casa Serena has all of the colonial charm you expect in a fully-renovated home in the heart of Merida's Centro.  It is located only steps away from Merida's English Library, a local hub for expat gathering and activities.

This colonial home is ideally situated for exploring the nearby art galleries, parks, historic churches, and museums but also close to the local shops, cafés, and culinary restaurants for which Merida has become famous.

Welcoming you as you enter the foyer of the home are high wood-beamed ceilings, restored antique doors, pasta tiled floors and large open spaces.  You will find this comfortable home tastefully decorated with unique Mexican artwork collected by the owner adorning the walls and tables throughout.  Just off the foyer, you will find the first of three well appointed bedrooms with ensuite baths. The home sleeps 6 persons.  Next is a comfortable living room for unwinding by reading, listening to music, or watching the cable television. This leads to both the inside dining room and the kitchen. The column-lined kitchen is the center of the home and effortlessly meshes with the exterior courtyard, pool, and exterior dining room which surround it.  The modern kitchen is fully-equipped to fulfill all of your needs during your stay and features a breakfast bar for gathering or eating. There is even a grill by the pool for further cooking needs.

The exterior spaces of this home, which feature tropical flowering and fruit-bearing plants, are where most guests end up relaxing when not exploring the historic city or nearby Mayan pyramids, museums and cenotes.  In addition to the 6 ft. by 15 ft. filtered pool in the center courtyard, there are two additional rooftop terraces to enjoy.  Perched above the kitchen is a just completed, bedroom suite which overlooks the pool below and has its own bathroom.  Past the pool, secluded at the rear of the property, is the separate master suite and bath.  This bedroom is the perfect place to catch up on any well-deserved sleep.

Casa Serena has a long history of providing its guests with a centrally located retreat in the middle of historic Merida.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put all trash in bags and place either outside (if it is a garbage day) or next to the door inside the house
Close and lock the front door and lock the wrought iron 'protector' Then place the keys back into the lock box.
Please make sure all air conditioner units and fans are turned off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Electrical Usage is charged. The meter is read at the beginning and end of your stay. KWH consumed is submitted as a post stay charge.

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kukulcan Stadium or Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan. Scuba diving, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Merida, YUC

What's nearby

  • Parque Santa Lucía - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mérida Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Grande - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paseo de Montejo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Teya-Merida Station - 27 min drive
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Museo de la Gastronomía Yucateca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Negrita Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Gran Santiago - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Dzalbay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pipiripau Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$260, 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.

Is Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Restored Colonial in Centro Historico located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Merida English Library and Paseo de Montejo. Parque Santa Lucía and Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place in a very central location. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is excellent for walking to restaurants and area in the center of Mérida. If you need rides to areas, Uber is very accessible and reasonable cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Gregory was a great host, communicating prior to and during our stay. Spacious, comfortable, and authentic to the region, we really enjoyed the property during our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful Casa!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great everything! From Communication to extended areas you won’t feel crowded in this house bedrooms are beautiful designed to have privacy on any
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga Carvajal- M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. The host was wonderful, answered all my questions right away. The house is located near restaurants, gift shops all within walking distance. The area is super safe. The people are friendly and very polite. We went to San Sebastian Cenote and Chichen Itza. We had a great time. Will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place. Incredibly close to everything, from convenience stores to restaurants, to little shops, bars, the cathedral, I mean… everything! The house is absolutely stunning!!!! Very family-friendly, too. The floor plan and architecture of this place were absolutely exquisite and felt authentic to Mérida. We are definitely coming back and actually can’t wait. The hosts are so sweet and attentive!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, immaculate for the age of the property and the location. Everything was very clean, well represented, and accessible. The pool was perfect for our family to take a dip every afternoon after warming up walking around the neighbourhood. The air conditioning works very well and is operated room by room - we left it off all day and turned it on just before bedtime and we all slept very comfortably. The location is very accessible whether you are staying in Centro or driving further afield. Parking is on the street; we came back late on a Friday night and had to park a block away but that was the worst of it - very easy compared to other city-centres. The host was very easy to deal with and responded promptly with no issue. We stayed for 8 days and the pool was cleaned twice. We enjoyed the large footprint of the home with different patios and lounging areas. Our 5 year old was extremely happy to be staying in a "castle" and took great pleasure exploring all the nooks and crannies of this charming, authentic, and luxurious colonial home.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

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

Quaint cozy stay

Great location with plenty of amenities & privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect stay!

Thank you for an amazing stay! Location, accommodation, support (once we figured out how to contact VRBO) were all excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verónica G. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was located in a very walkable and accessible area of Merida. So much great food and panaderías near buy. The home was great. It was easy to come together and have time together or to get privacy and take day naps while others still enjoyed the home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Wonderfull stay in Merida.

The property was gorgeous and extremely well located for walking tours and dining. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary C.

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

Wonderful Villa

The villa was spacious, accommodating, and comfortable! Communication with host was clear, and included a local contact if we had any issues. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Mérida!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Spacious and comfortable casa in great location!

We enjoyed our 10 day stay here very much and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a traditional casa in Merida. The pool was really nice to have to cool off on hot afternoons.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and we liked the little pool in the middle of it and the location was nice. It was an 15 minute walk to the nearest convenience store, which was further than we would have liked. Our main issue was the ant infestation that took more than 24 hours to address. There were hundreds, maybe thousands of ants infested near the pool and they were getting into the back bedroom where my 15 year old daughter was sleeping and into the bed itself. We tried to get the problem addressed, even sending the owner a picture of an ant in her bed, but she ended up having to sleep on the sofa in the main house for a night before someone showed up the next evening with a can of Raid and some vinegar and water which helped get rid of most of the ants. These were not little ants but giant ants, hundreds and hundreds of them. We also all woke up every morning with new bug bites. We are back home now and they are still visible on our legs but hopefully will fade soon. Other than the bug issues, we had a nice stay. The big fluffy seed pods that blew in throughout the week were also a bit of a pain to keep having to clean out of the pool every day.
The property is lovely.
There were hundreds of giant ants infesting the space just outside the back bedroom.
Ants in the bed
It was hard to get a picture of the hundreds of ants due to the low lighting.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great place, great location, great hosts

We had a great weeklong stay. It was great to walk everywhere, the area and Merida in general is very safe. The house is very comfortable and well stocked with everything. There is a bar nearby that you can hear music from, but it did not bother us at all. The hosts are very helpful with clear directions.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Great location, large property

This home is amazing. Having a pool to cool down in was great. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals. The layout of the property was great for two couples. With plenty of space to ourselves and nice common areas.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Great location

We loved our stay in this area. We walked everywhere and were very comfortable in the home. 5 adults (2 couples and one single) and enough space, bathrooms and little areas for alone time. We would definitely rebook when visiting Merida again.Thank you.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Incredibly Charming House

This place is even more charming than the photos. Our family of 5 loved staying here for a few days. The separation of the 3 rooms is perfect for privacy. The outdoor space is lovely and the rest of it is equally fantastic. Great location just a couple blocks from tons of restaurants and bars. We would come back here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Wonderful casa in the heart of the historical district

The casa was spacious and represented the architect of the Mérida historical district. Within walking distance to the central square
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL M.

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

Spring Break 2024

Safe and comfortable. We will stay there again. .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kealoha F.

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

Wonderful place!

Our family of four fell in love with Casa Serena! The house is more beautiful even than the photos - we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking (buy your own groceries though), and the plunge pool made for relaxing afternoons and evenings. The location is excellent - we walked everywhere and loved seeing Mérida this way. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great Stay

We traveled as 4 adults, 2 couples, we really enjoyed our stay here, the location was great, easy walk to get to pretty well anything we wanted to do, restaurants, bars, shopping, etc. Close proximity to bars did mean a bit of music noise, but hey, you're on vacation, it did not bother us at all. The set up of the house would work perfectly for 2 or 3 couples traveling together, each would have their own space/bathroom plus an extra bathroom out by the pool for pool days which was definitely necessary with the Marida heat! Was very handy having laundry available on site and the place was kept clean, would stay again if traveling with other couples again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

New Years In Merida

What a beautiful home to spend the new year in
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gregory Williams

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I fell in love with Merida and Mexico in the 80s. I love the culture and the people. I'm an educator who works in Merida part of the year,and so I and maintain a house here.

Why they chose this property

It is a colonial gem!

What makes this property unique

Classic colonial with high ceilings, wood beams, fans in each room. Indoor/outdoor kitchen, classic tile floors.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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