Casa Koala, Peace and Comfort in Santiago

Tucked away on a peaceful street in Merida's historic district, Casa Koala serves as a sanctuary to unwind after exploring all this vibrant city has to offer. Restored by an acclaimed local architect, the house features a charming blend of traditional architecture and contemporary comforts, including a washer and dryer and strong WIFI throughout the home. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, reflecting the lively colors and artistic influences of the Yucatan.

The space
✔ Keyless Entry and Easy Self Check-in
✔ Free Street Parking right in front
✔ Strong WIFI available throughout the entire home
✔ AC in every bedroom and living space
✔ Fans in every room
✔ Extensive Guidebook with our top spots to eat, shop, and must-see attractions in and around Merida.
✔ Personal Concierge to help book reservations, arrange transportation, and enhance your travel experience!
✔ Weekly Maid Service included (for stays 7+ days)
✔ Additional amenities available to rent or borrow during your stay (e.g. a crib, highchair, bicycles, lounge chairs, and more)
✔ Art and Quality Furniture crafted by Local Artisans

★ LOCATION ★

- 7 Minute Walk to Santiago Park
Known for its historical church and incredible market serving up the best of Yucatecan cuisine. Visit Tuesday nights for “Remembranzas Musicales” where all people - locals and tourists, young and old - get together to dance the night away to classic Latin big-band music from the 1940s.

- 9 Minute Walk to Merida Zoo
- 11 Minute Walk to Parque de la Paz
- 18 Minute Walk to Santa Lucia Park
- 19 Minute Walk to Plaza Grande and Catedral de San Ildefonso

★ LIVING ROOM ★
This home has a beautiful and open flow all the way through the property. Upon entering, you’ll find a bright and airy living space, enhanced by unique artistic details. Among these is a striking piece of artwork depicting local Maya ruins, created by Pueblo, a talented artist from Merida.

✔ Comfy sofa to curl up with a good book or watch your favorite show on TV
✔ 65” Smart TV
✔ Harman Kardon Bluetooth Speaker
✔ Reading materials and Magazines
✔ Original Pasta Tiles

★ DINING & KITCHEN ★
Stepping into the dining room, you can feel the history of this century-old home reflected in the layers of exposed paint that have adorned these walls throughout the years. Thoughtfully restored to blend the old with the new, the kitchen is fully equipped to ensure you have everything you need, whether it is preparing make breakfast before a day filled with sightseeing or hosting a cooking class at home.

✔ Dining Room Seating for 6
✔ Microwave for quick reheating
✔ Oven and 6-Burner Gas Stove
✔ Drip Coffee Maker (Coffee, Filters, Sugar, Stevia, and non-dairy Creamer provided)
✔ Toaster
✔ Blender
✔ Hot Water Kettle
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer with Ice Maker
✔ Glasses and Wine Glasses
✔ Pots, Pans, Utensils, and Dishes for easy meal prep
✔ Paper Towels
✔ Salt, Pepper, and Olive Oil
✔ Purified Water
✔ 4 Free Beers to get your vacation started!

★ POOL & PATIO ★
As you step onto the patio, a shaded courtyard and inviting pool welcome you, allowing you momentarily forget that you are in the heart of the city. Take in the beautiful surroundings and dine al fresco in the charming covered dining area. The patio is completely enclosed by high walls for privacy and security so that you can swim and enjoy the house with peace of mind.

✔ Private Pool (13.5 ft Long / 4.5 ft Deep)
✔ Outdoor Dining with Seating for 6
✔ Giant Glass doors with views of the garden and pool

★ DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM ★
Nestled away is a lovely and quiet casita with direct access to the courtyard, ensuring a peaceful retreat separate from the main house and shielded from street noise. We can either arrange two single beds or one king size bed depending on your preferences. The first floor also has a full bath adjacent to the covered patio.

✔ Two Twin-sized Beds (that can be Converted into a King-sized Bed)
✔ Dedicated Work Space with Ergonomic Desk Chair
✔ 680 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheets
✔ Both Soft and Firm Pillows Provided
✔ Room-darkening Curtains
✔ Closet Space and Hangers
✔ Iron and Ironing Board

★ 2 BATHROOMS ★
The home includes two full baths for each bedroom in addition, stocked with all of the essentials like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash – so no need to worry about packing these items.

✔ Hot Water
✔ Strong Water Pressure
✔ Hand soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash Provided
✔ High-Quality Hand & Bath Towels
✔ Hair Dryers
✔ Toilet Paper

★ UPSTAIRS BEDROOM ★
Located above the kitchen and dining area, the upstairs bedroom offers a tranquil retreat with its own private balcony and sunning patio. Soft curtains frame the glass patio doors, allowing gentle sunlight to filter through and illuminate the room. You’ll also find the washer and dryer in the en-suite bathroom, conveniently equipped with laundry pods.

✔ Queen-sized Bed
✔ Dedicated Work Space with Ergonomic Desk Chair
✔ 680 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheets
✔ Both Soft and Firm Pillows Provided
✔ Room-darkening Curtains
✔ Combination Safe to store your valuables
✔ Closet Space and Hangers
✔ Iron and Ironing Board
✔ En-suite Bathroom

★ BALCONY & SUNNING PATIO ★
The upstairs bedroom has private access to a balcony that overlooks the pool and has a gorgeous view of the surrounding greenery, including a stunning red flowering tree hanging over the casita. Along with the balcony, the room includes a private patio with lounge chairs, perfect for soaking up the sun.

All of our guests are welcome to the entirety of the home and have access to use anything on the property including the kitchen, pool, and any other amenities. The house is not shared with any other occupants or pets, so you can enjoy privacy during your stay.

About us:

Casa Koala is owned and professionally managed by Burro y Flauta Vacation Properties, and guests will have access to the concierge manager as needed during their stay.

Burro y Flauta is a vacation property rental and management company owned and operated by ex-pats from the U.S. who have made Merida our home. We have traveled a lot and stayed in a variety of properties around the world, so we know what you need and want from your vacation property. Allow us to help make your visit to Merida perfect!

Burro y Flauta owns and manages several other vacation homes in the historical center of Merida (between 1-5 bedrooms); please check them all out!

Check-in & Check-out:

Check in is available after 3pm. Check out is before 11am.
Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability at the sole discretion of the host.
Early check-in availability is determined on the day of arrival and is a free courtesy to our guests.
If you need a late check-out, then we might be able to permit it depending on the needs of our next guest, but we will charge a late check-out fee.

General Rules:

1. To book this space, you must be at least 21 years of age.
2. The name on the reservation must match the person staying in the house. To verify, we may require a photo of ID of all people entering the property.
3. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm to 8am on the interior and exterior of the property. The purpose of quiet hours is to maintain a quiet and comfortable environment for all guests and neighbors.
4. No smoking inside the space. If a guest is found smoking or evidence of smoking is found after check-out there is a $500 USD fine.
You may smoke on the exterior patios granted you use the provided ash trays.
5. Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet.
6. An excessive cleaning fee of a minimum of $75 USD will apply to any reservation which caused excessive cleaning services to be rendered.
7. Guests are responsible for any breakage or damage to the property.

Fees:

- The fee for overnight visitors above a total of 4 guests is $300 pesos per person per night. Any additional guests require prior approval from the host.

- One small (under 15kg) pet is welcome, but the guest is responsible for all damage caused by their pets. An extra pet fee of USD$75 will be charged.

- Electricity is included for stays of 2 weeks or less; and for stays of longer than 2 weeks, no electricity is charged unless the usage greater is USD$3 a day for the 1BR or 2BR homes, or USD$5 a day for the larger homes.

- For rentals in excess of 1 week, weekly cleaning as well as pool maintenance will be provided at no extra charge. Contact us if you are interested in additional cleaning for an extra fee.

- Lost key or electric key fob will result in a US$20 charge.

- We are not responsible for any left items after check-out. If we do have to ship an item, there is a minimum of $50 (depending on the size of the items) shipping fee by host plus the shipping company cost to ship the item. It may take up to 14 days before we can ship the items.

Additional Notes:

To keep the pool clean and maintained during your stay and for future guests, our pool staff is scheduled to service the pool three times per week. The total service should take 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Merida is a hot and humid climate, and this climate tends to host insects. As a result, you may see insects in the house. We do monthly extermination to try to prevent problems but it's not a perfect solution. We also supply bug spray and citronella candles to assist.

We are not responsible for any items brought into or left at the house. If you believe that you left something in the house after your departure, then please let us know. We will verify whether we have the item and share our office address so that you may pick it up. We will store any such items in our ‘Lost and Found’ located in our office for 30 days. If no one has come to claim those items within the 30 days, then we will dispose of it.

Furniture and décor from pictures may differ. We are always upgrading and improving the look and feel of our property for the comfort and pleasure of our guests.

We love Casa Koala and we are sure you will too!