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3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths-Sleeps 6 Casa del Canto (House of Song) offers a peaceful and unique environment in the beautiful Los Balcones neighborhood, just one and a half blocks from the acclaimed Botanical Garden. There you will find a visitors center, a self-guided nature trail showcasing native plants, lakeside strolling, acres of hiking trails and birds galore. The Jardin, the epicenter of life in San Miguel de Allende, is just a 15 minute downhill walk past the vibrant produce and crafts market. Nearby, you will discover a wealth of colonial architecture, courtyard restaurants, intriguing shops, and renowned language schools. Our fully furnished, light filled, and private 6 year old Colonial home was architect-designed with a modern sensibility. Its 1800 square feet on two levels comfortably accommodates four adults. There is a daybed in the guestroom for a fifth person. We recently renovated the interior design and repainted the house using rich Mexican colors. Large terracotta floor tiles provide rustic charm, and Latin-flavored artwork graces the walls throughout the home. On the main level is a spacious great room that combines living, dining, and kitchen areas. The classic equipale sofas and chairs surround a large coffee table. The colorful dining room table seats six. An additional four guests can sit at the adjacent breakfast bar. The kitchen is equipped for your cooking needs. The home looks out on and has easy access to the grassy landscaped front yard - boasting a huge, lime tree - handy for margaritas! Two arched cast iron and glass doors lead from the living room to a partially covered backyard brick patio where you can enjoy an al fresco lunch or barbecue. The grassy lawn in the backyard is the perfect spot for an impromptu picnic. Also on the first level is the master bedroom, outfitted with a new Sealy pillowtop king bed with high quality cotton linens, dresser, entertainment center (with TV, DVD, and stereo) and a cozy rocking chair. The large master bath has a colorful talavera tiled bathtub and built-in closets. The half bath on the first floor has a unique tile design and quatrefoil window. Ascend the staircase that is sheltered by a tall rectangular boveda (or curved brick) ceiling with arched window. The two bedrooms on the second floor each have a soaring boveda ceiling with overhead fan and lighting, built-in closets, and an attached balcony. The larger balcony overlooks the distinctive neighborhood and botanical garden while the smaller balcony offers a view of the neighbor’s extensive garden. One of the bedrooms has two twin beds with cozy linens and an attractive desk. The other room is set up as a studio/guest bedroom with a hand-carved daybed and sitting area, featuring a rocking chair and talavera-tiled tables, and a desk with hand carved chair. The bathroom sports a cheery tiled shower and dark terracotta walls with another quatrefoil window. The secure gated parking area accommodates one smallish car. Weekly maid and garden service is included in the rental. Utilities included except for cell and long distance phone calls and excessive electricity use. Children ten (10) years and older welcome. Younger children and small dogs possible with owner’s approval. No smoking allowed. This wonderful home has only been offered as a rental since mid-2005; it is in excellent condition with new linens. Please consider visiting outside of the high season - the climate is mostly temperate, traffic is lighter and there is always something interesting going on. (It is said that there are only 11 days in San Miguel when there is NOT a festival.) See you in San Miguel! High season (December - March): $1,890.00 month Low season (April - November): $1,575 - month Holiday weeks are $900 per week.
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