This lovely well equipped Merida colonial is very welcoming with it's private pool and garden and authentic Mexican decor. The house has 1200sqft of living space on a lot that measures 30x80ft. Security is excellent with iron grates on all windows and doors. It is very well located 2 blocks from Plaza Santiago with markets, restaurants and music. It is the perfect place to be near all the action yet removed enough to offer an oasis resting in the garden hammock or enjoying tropical drinks. The space This street side of the house has crimson bougainvillea and a pink oleander tree in front of it and opens from the street to a large double living room . The master bedroom has a new orthopedic king size mattress which looks out large French doors to the patio garden and has air-conditioning. The other bedroom has a double bed, is semi- private in between the master bedroom and the kitchen with a window high up on the wall and has a fan and AC. There is also a twin bed in the second living room. The living room has no AC only fans. There is also a sofa for a 5th person but best for a small child. The large kitchen has cross ventilation and AC with large french doors opening to the patio. The entire house is filled with original art by owners Benjamin Davis and Marina Epstein and the furnishings made by local craftsman. The kitchen is fully equipped with a six burner stove- oven, coffee grinder, coffee maker, juicer, blender etc. The beautiful patio is well designed to enjoy relaxing in the hammock, eating outside on a marble table or barbecuing fresh fish that you can buy from Carmen in Parque Santiago. The patio is very quiet and private with a fig, orange and papaya trees and well planted with flowering vines that grow on an arbor that gives a great deal of shade. Barrio Santiago has cat visitors frequently so this house is best suited for people that enjoy them and don't mind feeding them if they are hungry. Guest access The whole house is accessible except for the upstairs storage room. The back garden with pool is completely private and surrounded by stone and stucco walls. Other things to note We are a pet friendly home and it is best suited for people that desire the real Mexico and can adapt to the flora and fauna of the Yucatan. This is an economy rental and does not have AC in the living room only fans. The bedrooms and kitchen have AC but the single bed in the living room has just a fan. The sofa if used for sleeping is best for a young person or child since it is small. There are iguanas and opossums that sometimes visit and feral cats. Because we do not like to use pesticide we limit fumigation and ants are sometimes present if one leaves out food. Monthly rates are discounted and do not include utilities or wifi in the rent ( $200-$250 approximately depending on AC), short term rentals include this.. Pets are welcome but please ask before booking , fees depend on length of stay. There are also feral cats that visit frequently so it is best to book only if you are a cat person.