Casa Aurora

Two Blocks to the Jardín

3 Bedrooms; 5 Baths with Pool
$3,500 per week, $12,000 per month

Larger than life hand carved thick mesquite doors open graciously as you enter this exquisitely designed historically detailed downtown architectural gem. with extremely thick stone walls and wooden beams.

The boveda foyer frames the lap pool and old fountain as your first view. As you scan left, you enter through an arch into the living area with stone floors and persian rugs. A floor to ceiling wood fireplace, which is a cantera carved altar that was relocated to this home stone by stone. Off the living room is a dining room, which accomodates 8 people comfortably. As your eyes scan to the right from the foyer the entrance to the enormous kitchen with breakfast area you find the massive stone hood over stove breathtaking. The backdrop is adorned with a form of almost lost art here in Mexico with full landscapes painted on blue and white individual tiles. All ceilings have huge wooden beams and all windows are mesquite wood.

As you ascend the stone staircase, you land on the 2nd floor terrace with flowing arch ways, which overlook a grand private garden and flanks all 3 bedrooms.

The turquoise Master bedroom suite with 12 foot ceilings and a 4 poster canopy hand carved teak queen size bed beckons your repose. The master suite royal bathroom complete with full size jacuzzi and large shower area is adorned with distressed mirror tile walls for a reflective lighting affect against the antiquated stone walls. The 2 sinks are baptism basins of cantera. The stone fireplace adds to the romance of this grand bathroom.

Guest room #1 with 12 foot ceilings and stone walls with a fireplace at the foot of the bed to keep you toasty in winter months has a double bed with rod iron headboard and hand painted footboard adding to the antique charm of this room. The ensuite bathroom has a morrocan influence throughout all of its hand sculpted arches and counter tops. Beautiful brass fixtures are the jewelry in this dreamy bathroom.

Guest room #2 with 12 foot ceilings features a silk persian canopy and persian rugs framing the king size or 2 twin beds adding a luxurious feeling to this room. There is a fireplace at the foot of the bed to add to the romantic ambiance. This suite has an emerald green tile sunken bathtub framed by floor to ceiling columns that give this bathroom a majestic feeling.

There is a rooftop garden terrace with view of the center of San Miguel with its churches and old homes as well as the farther away view of the surrounding mountains. This terrace is the ideal place where you can enjoy the sun set.

Large mesquite wood windows in all rooms give plenty of light and warmth to each room.

The pool can be heated by gas at renters expense. There is TV, DVD and telephone in the house.

This downtown, one block from the center, home features an intercom security system and secure locking system. All the furnishings and architectural details of this home make it a property that is one of its kind in San Miguel.

There is a cook, housekeeper and a gardener in the house. The cook will be very happy to prepare breakfast and can certainly assist you in preparing a light lunch. You can also arrange directly with her to prepare an evening meal at an hourly fee for overtime.

If you are interested in taking some Spanish classes, private or in a class, we can help you make the arrangements with the best options in town. We have different suggestions for you for the different activities in town and will try to help you to make your stay in Casa Aurora an unforgettable one.