Casa Gatita, Santiago Stunner with Garage | House in Merida

Nestled in Merida’s best area for sightseeing, amazing restaurants, cafés, art galleries, and more – you are literally in the heart of the action here in Casa Gatita. With a private 1-car garage, there's no need to worry about parking in this primo Centro location. Enjoy modern amenities with your own washer and dryer, private pool, and stream to your heart's content with super-strong WiFi. Casa Gatita is the ultimate retreat to unwind after a whirlwind day of exploring this stunning city!
The space
✔ Private Garage for 1 compact car
✔ Strong WIFI (Up to 300 Mbps) available throughout the entire home
✔ AC in both the 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 ★
- 4 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 Santa Lucia Park
- 14 Minute Walk to Santa Ana Park
- 14 Minute Walk to Plaza Grande
- 17 Minute Walk Minute to Paseo de Montejo & Corredor Gastronómico (or ‘Restaurant Row’)
★ KITCHEN ★
With its fully equipped kitchen, you'll find it easy to whip up breakfast before a busy day of touring or host a cooking class in the comfort of your own home. The cupboards are stocked with all the essentials, including pots, pans, and utensils, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips.
✔ Microwave for quick reheating
✔ Oven and 4-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
✔ Countertop Bar Seating for 2
✔ 4 Free Beers to get your vacation started!
★ LIVING ROOM ★
The kitchen flows into the open-concept living room, creating the perfect setup for chit-chat across rooms as you curl up on the couch to binge-watch your favorite series. Need to tackle a bit of work while on vacay? There's a handy built-in desk just for that!
✔ Comfortable sofa to snuggle up with a good book or your favorite show on TV
✔ 55” Smart TV
✔ Bose Bluetooth Speaker
✔ Dedicated Work Space with Ergonomic Desk Chair
✔ Reading materials and Magazines
✔ Access and view of the private Patio and Pool area
★ POOL & PATIO ★
Step outside onto the covered patio to savor the fresh air and perhaps enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine overlooking the stunning pool. The seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor areas ensures that every moment spent here is enjoyable and memorable, making it the perfect home away from home.
✔ Private Pool (10.5 ft Long / 4.5 ft Deep)
✔ Covered Patio
✔ Outdoor Dining with Seating for 4
✔ Washer and Dryer with laundry pods included
✔ Small Patch of Grass for pets
★ BEDROOM ★
The upstairs bedroom features a king-sized bed, generous closet space, and another dedicated workspace. To ensure a restful night's sleep, we provide luxurious high-thread count bedding paired with a comfy pillowtop mattress. And for those last-minute outfit checks, there's a full-sized mirror ready to reflect your fabulousness!
✔ King-sized Bed
✔ 680 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheets
✔ Both Soft and Firm Pillows Provided
✔ Combination Safe to store your valuables
✔ Ample Closet Space and Hangers
✔ Iron and Ironing Board
✔ Dedicated Work Space with Ergonomic Desk Chair
✔ Full-sized Mirror
★ 1.5 BATHROOMS ★
The home includes one full bathroom located upstairs next to the bedroom, stocked with all of the essentials like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Additionally, there is a half bath located downstairs, conveniently located next to the living area.
✔ Hot Water
✔ Strong Water Pressure
✔ Hand soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash Provided
✔ High-Quality Hand & Bath Towels
✔ Hair Dryer
✔ Toilet Paper
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 Gatita 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 2 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. Lost garage door device will result in a US$200 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 twice 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 Gatita and we are sure you will too!

This 1 Bedroom House provides accommodation with Pool, TV, Ocean View, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Barrio de Santiago. Enjoy your stay in Barrio de Santiago at this House.