Voted 'ideal location'. Walk everywhere. A lovingly-restored, bright (12 skylights) 2600 sq ft hacienda-style home. 0.4 km (0.2 mi.) from the square. 100 yards to the Malecon, Ajijic's palm-lined boardwalk. Part of Los Arcos 16th Century Estate. A charming reminder of colonial Mexico. Security in an exclusive 'Privada' (cul-de-sac) in the century-home area of downtown, bordered by the lake & gated at night. Enjoy views of the mountains and lake breezes from the 7,000 sq foot garden. The space Against a back-drop of the Sierra Madre mountains, in a grove of five, towering, century-old Galeanas (African Tulip Trees) stands a sensitively and architecturally-restored (from the ground up) traditional Ajijic, hacienda-style villa. 2,600 sq ft of living space with soaring, sixteen-foot ceilings and 8 'Estrella' (star-shaped) skylights, all on one level, and architecturally beautiful. Elegant, renovated, two-bedroom, with traditional, 'boveda' (basket-weave brick) ceilings in formal areas (for warmth in winter and cool in summer) and colonial, palm-wood beam and grass-mat ceilings over huge L-shaped, screened verandah. On a quiet, tree-lined, street. The guest bedroom with en suite has a partial-glass ceiling which allows you to see the Galeanas (Tulip Trees) during the day and the stars by night. Need to sleep a fifth person? The antique, seven foot extra-deep (and flat) couch on the verandah provides a comfortable night's rest with access to the two piece powder room. The restoration/design is by much-loved, and renowned in Ajijic and San Miguel, Cuban-born, Gene Fortun. Step back into the past, but with all the modern conveniences, in an 'old-meets-new' experience. New, Chef's kitchen with rosa-morada wood cabinets, granite counter tops, antique Talavera tile from Dolores Hidalgo, and top-of the line Samsung chef's range. Each huge bedroom, with vast closet space, has an en-suite three-piece. There is a powder room for guests in the main entrance foyer. The separate laundry/maid's room has a high-tech eco-friendly washer/dryer. Spacious 17X42 Living/Dining room with 'Napoleon' gas-log fireplace and with two sets of French doors opening onto spacious screened verandah for a feng-shui flow to semi-outdoor living. Or choose to eat outdoors by the fountain at table and chairs. Quality, stainless, five-burner grill , protected under clay roof cover. Five seventy-foot tall Galeanas - AfricanTulip Trees - provide a bird sanctuary and shade-mottled lawns and rock gardens, a stone's throw from the lake and boardwalk. Leave your car at home. You can walk, public transit, bike or cab anywhere. Or, you can use the auto-door carport. A prime, central location, less than 100 yards from the lake and the Malecon (paved promenade along the lake). Perfect for strolling, jogging or biking. Our Privada (private, cul-de-sac) has gates that are locked at night. Fresh food shopping is just a five minute walk up the road. It is a fifteen-minute, leisurely stroll on the Malecon to Ajijic's square, cultural center, beautiful clothing, jewelry and gift stores, and excellent cafes and restaurants. Guest access The entire one-level space is yours. Nothing is shared. Very private. Easy walking to everything. Small 'tiendas' for all grocery needs 500 meters away. The boardwalk is 200 meters away. Victor the gatekeeper closes the gate in case someone forgets and keeps an eye on the Privada day and night. The Privada of nine houses, all unique, is gated at night. There is a You will have a remote control for the gate. Our neighborhood is very safe, our Privada is even safer. You do not need a car but parking is on the privada and completely secure. Other things to note The time between November 2nd, the Day of the Dead (the old 'Pantheon' is a fifteen minute walk away) and Christmas, as well as the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and so much else until Dec 31 is Feria (Festival) time. November 8 - 10th is the annual Feria Maestros del Arte, a fare that exhibits and sells the folk art of some of Mexico's foremost artisans. Many people come here specifically to share in those festivities which are unique and inspiring, with fireworks and old-fashioned Castillos, elaborate fireworks towers from the Baroque era which are hand-rigged with thousands of fire-works, and unfold and and spin as they ignite, reaching a structural height of up to 80 feet. Those are the reasons we came to Mexico in the first place. * Your stay could also be pleasantly 'impacted' by our long term discounts.