La Tropical Villa

Mérida, Yucatán, México
A Architectural Gem with a Pool at its Heart

Colonial Mérida meets contemporary styling in this Antonio-Salazar-designed home in the historical center of one of Mexico's most exiciting cities. Recently featured in Architectural Digest, Mexico, it's a dazzling space full of unexpected elements. 

Before creating the space, its designer would look through old doorways or windows to see the abandoned plots and overgrown gardens beyond. That was his inspiration–creating a world within a world, an outdoor space that's also sheltered, a place to enjoy the city then take refuge in a modern but natural oasis. For the look, he took the stones and woods of Mexico and added a nod to Mexican brutalism with textured concrete.

The house's current owners discovered the house as guests and immediately fell in love with the surprising contrasts. Singularly modern yet built with local, quality materials. Grand in its proportions (the double height living/dining room!) yet completely private and intimate. As guests, they kept coming back until the opportunity arose to make it their own. Simply put, it's a private piece of paradise, incomparable to anything else in Mérida.

One of the elements that makes the villa so appealing is the fact that it was built around the pool. It's a home in two parts – you enter through the living and dining space, and cross the garden to reach the bedroom, which is housed in a modernist-style bungalow. And though the villa consists of only one bedroom plus living areas, the pool–at 15 meters in length–is delightfully excessive.

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Enter this villa for rent in Merida through the two doors of its historical facade, and you'll find a large kitchen and a living room that opens into a garden. Cross the garden to the bedroom bungalow at its end. Beside the bedroom, there's an open bathroom, with views of the garden. Lavatories, pantry and supply closets are concealed to make the space as open as possible.


AROUND

Yucatán retains a lot of authenticity, and Mérida is a gem–considered the safest city in Mexico, with a provincial atmosphere and cosmopolitan flair. For history buffs, it's a treasure trove made up of a colonial center, archeological sites, and haciendas. The cathedral square and the colorful Lucas de Gálvez Market are both within walking distance of the house.

Regional specialties like panuchos and tortas, as well as the best local restaurants, are all found on easy walks, but if you'd prefer to eat at home, the kitchen is fully set up for cooking, and there are many little convenience stores nearby, as well as a nearby market.

Adventurers will love the many cenotes (sunken lakes in which you can swim), kayaking in the mangroves, or going horseback riding on the beach in Sisal, with long extensions of dunes and mangroves along a very peaceful shore (70km, or 1h by car). Meanwhile, wildlife lovers should head for the reserve at Celestún, especially in flamingo season, from November through February.

Farther afield, visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal (85km, or 1h 10 mins by car), and or the lovely, canary-yellow town of Izamal (1h by car). Progreso, the local Meridanos' beach escape, is the nearest coastal town (45 minutes).


LOCATION

Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico. Nearest airports: Mérida International Airport (MID): 6km (10 mins by taxi), Cancún International Airport (CUN): 300km.


BEST TIME TO VISIT: Mérida is warm all year round. November to April has mild and spring-like weather. And the absolute best time to visit Mérida is around 1st November for the Día de los Muertos festivities. May to August are hot and humid months so a great time to make the most of the pool.

 
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La Tropical Villa
Mérida, Yucatán, México
Mid-Century Design in the Historical Heart of Mérida

Colonial Mérida meets contemporary styling in this Antonio-Salazar-designed home in its historical center. Recently featured in Architectural Digest, Mexico, it's a dazzling space full of unexpected elements.

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Overview Rates are on a self-catering basis and include a welcome breakfast hamper. Massages can be booked poolside and are provided by a female-owned local company. For couples booking the house as a honeymoon destination, extra flowers, champagne or wine can be arranged.
Kitchen Fully-equipped kitchen
Pool Yes
Internet Wifi
TV Yes
Cable TV Yes
Air Conditioning Yes
Washer Yes
Bedrooms 1
Bed Type King
Kitchen Fully-equipped kitchen
Bathrooms 2
Accommodates 2
Kid-Friendly Not kid-friendly
Pet Friendly No pets allowed
Min. Stay 2 nights
Check-In 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-Out 11:00 AM
Cleaning $75
Tax No taxes (Rate includes tax)
Sec. Deposit $500
Sec. Deposit Due Deposit amount required with booking via BH. BH pays the owner the deposit with the rental fee payment on payout date
Sec. Deposit Returned Refund of deposit by owner within 7 days after stay
Cancellation Policy Moderate
The guest will receive a refund if the booking is canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay. If the guest cancels 14-30 days before the start of the stay, they will receive a 50% refund. If they cancel within 14 days of the start of the stay, no refund will be given. All refunds are subject to a credit card fee of up to 3.5%.
Notes Rates are on a self-catering basis and include a welcome breakfast hamper. Because of the depth of the pool only children 13+ years are allowed. There is no space for extra beds.

By booking at La Tropical , you agree to all of the following rules. 1. Maximum occupancy 2 guests. Minimum age is twelve. Any gathering of more than 4 people in the house at any time will be considered a party. 2. No parties. No drugs or prostitution will be tolerated and will be reported to the police. 3. No smoking of any kind, including but not limited to nicotine, tobacco derived products and or cannabis derived substances.Breaking this rule will incur in a 300 usd fine. 4. Guest takes full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while in the house. 5. Please turn off air conditioner and fans when not in use. Electricity in Yucatán is a limited and expensive resource . Excessive usages of electricity - above 30 kw per day- will be charged at the rate of 8 Mexican pesos per Kwh. 6. Check in time is anytime after 3pm. Check out time is anytime before 11:00 am. You're welcome to request an early check in or late check out, but this is not guaranteed and we will only confirm 24hrs in advance . If guests delay the cleaners from beginning their job at the predetermined check out time, guest will be charged $75 USD. This fee will be applied to any late check out between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Any guest who is still at the property after 1:30pm will be charged for an extra night. This does not apply if late check out has been previously approved. 7. Check out protocol: When you are ready to leave, simply leave the house keys inside on the kitchen counter and make sure the AC unit in the bedroom has been turned off. Please dispose of unfinished food and take all garbage outside next to street lamp. 8. Any keys lost will result in a $60 USD fine to cover the costs of replacement. ​9. Failure to remove food and trash from the house at checkout will result in a $75 USD fine. Guests are expected to remove all unfinished food from the refrigerator, and to take all trash to the street curb, next to the street lamp. Leaving the house in significant disarray will also result in the same $75 USD fine. 10. Plumbing: Due to our area’s specific underground conditions (keep in mind this is the land of cenotes) plumbing is extremely delicate. Do not throw any food, oil, trimmings, scraps or anything other than liquids down kitchen and bathroom sinks. Likewise with the toilets, please don’t flush toilet paper or tissues. Misusing the sinks or toilets will create plumbing issues that can affect your stay. 11. Pool: The pool will be cleaned before your arrival, please keep in mind the lush aspect of the garden means that there are trees all around the pool . Should you require an extra cleaning during your stay, please contact us. 12. Towels and linens: all our pool and bath towels and house lines are for exclusive use within the house. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OUR TOWELS OUT OF THE PROPERTY TO CENOTES OR BEACHES. Guests will have to cover the dry cleaning bills.

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