Casa Balam offers a spacious retreat in the heart of Merida's historic center. Explore nearby restaurants, bars, and museums or unwind at home with a poolside lounge chair and outdoor shower. Enjoy cooking up a storm in the chef kitchen or challenge friends to billiards in the game room.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral
Beautiful home, recently renovated, 1-level home. Casa Balam (House of the Jaguar). Within walking distance to the historic center of the city with its wonderful restaurants, bars, markets, museums, historic sights, and activities, this house offers three bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms. Chef kitchen with dishwasher and all the gadgets you need for your true chef to come out, beautiful dining room, formal living room with 1 queen size pull out couch and smart TV, Game room with bar and pool table. Gorgeous huge patio with pool, outdoor shower, and 1 half bathroom, a covered furnished terrace, lounge chairs, and hammocks. Fresh linins and towels provided. Wonderful for Family get-togethers and pet friendly. Wheelchair accessible. We also offer services, tour guides, transportation, and drivers for additional costs, to explore all Merida and the Mayan culture has to offer. Must-see Cenotes (swim caves) Pyramids Historic sites and our beautiful beaches. Available for special events (price and fees will be additional).
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Mérida Centro, a neighbourhood in Mérida, is home to this holiday home. 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. Visit our Mérida travel guide
Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
15 min drive
Restaurants
La Ermita Cantina
6 min walk
KFC
7 min walk
Café Lavé
5 min walk
Tacos Barbacoa Estilo Chiapas
9 min walk
Trattoria Di Alfredo
9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral located?
Located in Mérida Centro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez and Plaza Grande. Paseo de Montejo is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
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Casa Balam Beautifully renovated home in downtown Mérida, close to Cathedral Reviews
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Wonderful
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We had a great stay here. Just 10 minutes from the main square and easy street parking. The house itself is very nicely decorated and comfortable. Great for unwinding at the end of our long days out walking around. Nice to have courtyard and pool out back to relax around as well.
Surprisingly large house. It was in a great location we could walk to everything. Some suggestions: more bath towels, the bed underneath the couch was stuck and could not be pulled out, could not find a hot tub, needs some updating.
Lets start with immediate service from Fabiola. She was very prompt with all of the information needed, as well as recommending restaurants. Her response to my questions were answered immediately. She's a great host! The house is in a great location, very close to shopping and restaurants. House was very comfortable, and clean. My family was very happy to stayed there.
Casa Balam is a spacious and comfortable house, about a 20 minute walk south of the Plaza Grande. We had no trouble communicating with the owner, or her friend Fabiola who lives in Merida. They allowed us an early check in, as our plane arrived at 2:00 and we were grateful for the chance to rid ourselves of our luggage. Even though the area seems to be void of businesses we found four nearby that were all excellent finds: Cafe Lavé, Cafe Orgánico, Kombucheria and Kukā & Naranjo. We also wanted to check out the chicken place, Pollo Brujo, but never got there. The breakfasts at Cafe Orgánico are not to be missed--especially the chilaquiles! The 100 peso breakfast at Kukā & Naranjo needs to be signed up for the day before, but is the best bargain in Merida. We found that travel by Uber was very cheap, which was appreciated by this 80year old with a bad hip!
This was a very interesting VRBO experience. The house is very well stocked and the hosts were very responsive when we had a small issue. It is huge and there are 5 bathrooms. The backyard has a lovely room with furniture and a wet bar to hang out and we spent a fun night playing games out there. There are two issues that you should be aware of . The neighborhood is clearly changing but in the moment the block has a lot of empty properties. It is not well lit. Friends who live in Merida and visited assured us the block is quite safe and we had no problems but you should be aware. The other issue is that the middle of the house which has two of the three bedrooms has little light. Only small skylights. The back bedroom and kitchen and front room have light and, as noted, the backyard has lots of light and is lovely.