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Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Merida, MEX
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Plaza Grande
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mérida Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro

This is a beautifully restored colonial house in the tranquil historic neighborhood of La Ermita, standing on one of the oldest cobblestone streets in the great city of Merida. The house is centrally located nine blocks from Merida's colorful main square, nine blocks from the splendid main market, and only steps away from lovely La Ermita Park and the neighborhood's botanic garden.

The house is ideal for a couple, a cozy home with original Yucatecan doors and windows, skylights, and dazzling pasta tile floors. A generous covered outdoor dining area opens out to a patio, pool, and garden. A charming staircase leads you up to a sunny roof terrace. The large, renovated kitchen is bright, fully equipped, and cook friendly, with a dishwasher and ample storage. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the modern bathroom includes a shower large enough for two. The original 18' high ceilings help keep all the rooms cool and airy.

Due to the staircase and the depth of the pool, the house may not be suitable for small children.

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from our management company, who will help you to settle in and answer any questions you may have about the house and about the city. Airport transportation can also be provided. If you choose to rent a car, parking is readily available on the street at all times, directly in front of the house.

We invite you to make yourself at home here, and hope you will enjoy the house while you are exploring this vibrant, unique, lovely city and all the wonderful surrounding areas.


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Property manager

Derrick Tseng and Teresa Mastropierro

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan or Kukulcan Stadium. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Merida, MEX

What's nearby

  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaza Grande - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mérida Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • U.S. Consulate Merida - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Yucatan International Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Teya-Merida Station - 30 min drive
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Kombucheria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante San Fer Villas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lonchería Poderosa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Famosas Tortas de Asado - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Al sazon de Michin - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa La Ermita, Charming Restored Colonial in Historic Centro located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of US Visa Applicant Service Center and Mérida Cathedral. Paseo de Montejo is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

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

Sweet stay!

Charming and clean, loved the architecture and design elements. Owners and property management crew were very helpful and informative. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan V.

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

Excellent Stay

you dont have to look any farther than this villa its private enough and still close to everything no complaints what so ever pictures dont do it any justice thank you Derrick and Teresa for sharing your amazing home with us we will be back
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman M.

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

Privacy I expected

All of the amenities for a comfortable stay. Good space in all rooms. Very nice back yard to relax. Stays cool on hot days.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie J.

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

Will be returning soon!

An absolutely lovely stay in a fantastic home. This isn’t a house, it really is a home. It’s in a neighborhood where horses clop by and the bread man rides his bike by every afternoon blowing a whistle to announce himself. The place is beautiful with everything you need and more. The communication with the owners and property manager was great. I didn’t have hot water one day and it was fixed within hours. I was met at the house by Jess who gave me a tour and even had a six pack in the fridge. I love the stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Muy bueno!!

What a special place. Absolutely beautiful restored colonial in a very pleasant neighborhood. The pool is perfect on a hot day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica F.

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

Our stay

This our second time staying at La Ermita house. Always a pleasure because we enjoye our visit. The house is comfortable and beautiful. Jesus and Derrick are great. Unfortunately we had to cut our stay short due to an emergency, but I sicerelt recommended it
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

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

Just as advertised, but better

Amazing stay. We had a very pleasant week there, and as stated above, the property is just as it looks, well maintained and with attention to detail. I thank the property management folks, every was impeccable and Jesus was always ready to address our questions. Definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect Location, Clean & Beautifully Maintained

The photos do not do the property justice; it’s a beautiful space with high ceilings and great breezeways (in addition to the three AC units). I was very comfortable despite the heat. Jesus - the property manager - was extremely helpful and communicative as well. The house is about a 15 min walk to the plaza grande but there are numerous gems in between - art galleries, cafes, and cantinas. It was the perfect home base for my week in Merida.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

leith d.

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

Magnífica!

Great apartment with lots of space and high ceilings! Very clean, with well equipped kitchen and covered patio overlooking the garden and pool. Has a nice little grocery store about a block away and a new restaurant down the block. Located in a very residential area about a 15 minute walk from the grand plaza so recommended for those who enjoy a walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga S., Vancouver, Canada

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

Old charm

Very charming place, only a short walk (about 10 min) to the main plaza. The only minus is the street is a bit noisy (buses) so if you are a light sleeper it could be a problem. Very responsive and generous owners. Thank you Derrick!
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Younan J.

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

Beautiful Mérida

Everything in Casa Ermita was as described: great location, professional property management team, comfortable home - especially the bed! My favorite time of the day was breakfast on the terrace every morning. Traffic noise during the day is a reality, so is the barking dog next door and the piercing sound from someplace but that’s part of living in an authentic neighborhood in Mérida!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Lovely get away in Merida

Peaceful , comfortable and beautiful home in Merida . Gorgeous indoor and outdoor living . Well equipped kitchen and bath with all you need for a home away from home stay. The outdoor plunge pool and surrounding foliage and garden was very peaceful and a great reprieve from the hot Merida temperature during our visit. ( heat wave in March 102 deg F). Management team extremely responsive and kind. Owners notes and guide to the home extremely thorough and helpful . Close to many activities and Centro. People of Merida kind and very helpful . My husband and enjoyed our visit to this home !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

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

Beautiful Merida

Casa La Ermita was exactly as described and absolutely filled with Merida charm. One of the reason we came to Merida was because of a North American TV show called House Hunters International. They featured Merida and the beautiful homes in Centro and Casa La Ermita lived up to our expectations. The patio area is a paradise in itself with the architectural arches and plunge pool that was used daily. The location was great and in the 2 weeks we spent there we used a taxi once as we found walking was no problem to get around. Merida is a beautiful city and our accommodations added to our amazing time there. The owners and the property manager were very nice and easy to communicate with and we’re very helpful. Upon arrival, after which had been a very long and hot day of travel, we did not get the house until late where the very kind and helpful Jesús met us to show us around the house and also had a 6 pack of cold beer waiting for us which was so appreciated. We would definitely rent Casa La Ermita again. Noreen & Reinhard Canada 🇨🇦
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Beautiful House in a Central Location

We loved our 2-week stay at this comfortable, beautifully restored historic home in central Mérida! It felt like our home away from home while we explored Yucatán. We had excellent communication with the property managers! Before we arrived, the owners sent us a thorough house guide and recommendations for things to do in the city, which made us feel welcome and comfortable upon arrival. The housekeeper met us when we arrived to orient us to the house, and then he was very responsive to messages when we had questions. The house is spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed many meals in the large kitchen, which has a good supply of pans, utensils, and supplies. We also loved hanging out on the large back patio and in the pool on hot days! The living room and bedroom were comfortable and equipped with AC to keep the rooms cool. We could hear some noise from the street outside, but we found it negligible once we closed the bedroom doors at night. Everything was very clean, and we had plenty of linens and house supplies. The house's wifi connection works well for general browsing and sending emails, but it wasn't enough for video calls, streaming, or more than one person working. The house is about 3/4 mile from Centro Historico, and less than 1/4 mile from La Ermita or Parque San Juan for street tacos, snacks, or people-watching. Overall, an amazing place to see local life in Mérida and explore the region! Highly recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manon B.

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

Mañifica

Quel plaisir de se retrouver dans cet espace raffiné, confortable et authentique. Un havre de paix au coeur d’une ville vivante et inspirante. N’hésitez pas, c’est encore mieux que sur les photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

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

Excellent Stay!

This was a beautiful place to land in Merida. Our communication with Andy was exceptional. Truly a lovely place. The owner was concerned about possible noise from an ice cream producer behind the house. We found it negligible. Very safe and enjoyable visit. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nickole W.

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

Beautiful retreat

This beautiful home was a great way to spend our 13 day stay. We learned real fast that it was just a short walk to so many shops and food with a beautiful park. Downtown was unique and everyone so friendly. Met the neighbors who were wonderful. The road is pretty busy, the backyard was like a retreat and relaxing. My mom is a chef and absolutely loved the kitchen and cooking in it. The owners and property manager were wonderful.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Good traditional place with nice plunge pool

This property is about a 20 minute walk from Mérida’s main plaza area with its abundance of restaurants and attractions. Nearby there is less on offer, but within a few blocks you can find a market, a small convenience store, a small bakery, and a tiny cafe. A five minute walk will get you to Parque San Juan from which it’s an inexpensive 30 to 50 peso taxi ride to most of Mérida Centro. The house itself is provided with all the essentials one expects and the immediate neighborhood is good for strolls. The back patio and plunge pool are perfect when hiding from afternoon heat. We’d be happy to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Surprising Merida

A bit off the beaten path, this lovely property is within walking distance to Plaza Grande (about 3/4 mile). Although the neighborhood looks a little gritty, we felt completely safe at all hours of the day/night. The people of Merida are very friendly and after some exploring we found several nice places to eat within several blocks around Plaza Grande. Our property manager arranged for a driver to visit Chichen Itza and, on the way home, one of the thousands of Senote that dot the Yucatan for a refreshing swim. The friendliness, affordability and interesting history and architecture combine to make this a very fun vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela and Robert L.

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

Charming casa in great location

The property is spacious and nicely decorated. Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom all open out onto a delightful private terrace with a small pool and pretty plantings. There were plenty of towels and linens, a large shower and plenty of hanging room for clothes. It was approximately a ten minute walk to the main square - in fact we easily walked everywhere we wanted to go. The owners were very responsive and helpful and we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Beautiful Sanctuary in the Middle of a Busy City.

This beautiful house is in a great location, within easy walking distance to the center of town. The house is even more beautiful than the pictures on the site. When my husband and I visited, it was in the high 90f and the house remained a comfortable temp. It has beautiful tile floors and ceilings that have to be 16 feet high! The host and the property manager, Andy were wonderful to deal with. Andy was quick to respond with any questions even regarding local pastry! Merida is a gem of a city and the local people are very welcoming. We are so glad we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

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

Great House in Ermita

We had a lovely stay at this well-equipped colonial house in the Ermita part of the historic Centro. Convenient to everything in town and beyond. We spent the week seeing Merida, Campeche, Itzamal, Valladolides and the extraordinary Mayan ruins of the Yucatan. Always happy to come back to the lovely house and pool i. the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Exceeded expectations!

This beautiful property is even more beautiful than the pictures portray. The location just south of centro is excellent and we managed easily on foot and with very low-cost Uber. The owners have outfitted this property exceptionally well. Our comfort and enjoyment of this historical home added to our vacation experience well beyond what we expected.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karine H.

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

Great location

Great location in a cute house that is close to everything We have stayed here previously and will com back. Owners are nice people who care about their house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Cute and Cozy!

Great location! Right in Ermita neighborhood, five minute walk to Plaza Gran. Lovely house and a refreshing pool. Best of Merida!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Derrick Tseng and Teresa Mastropierro

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We live in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., and work in film and television. We love Mexico, and have been especially drawn to Merida, the wonderful capital city of the Yucatan, and to Yucatecan culture in general.

Why they chose this property

We were attracted to Merida from having visited in the past, and were encouraged by friends who live there to look into purchasing property. It is a vibrant, growing city where tradition and modern life mix gracefully. Its location in the heart of the Yucatan makes it an ideal departure point for exploring the rest of the country. It's an easy place to spend a lot of time in -- a perfect home away from home.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the sunny, tropical climate, the warmth of the people, the slower pace of life, the wonderful food, and the immediate connection to Yucatecan culture.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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