Casa Sweet Pea, Bright and Stylish in Centro

Say hola to Casa Sweet Pea, or Chicharito, a bright and modern home located in Merida’s Centro Histórico. Positioned in the popular Santiago neighborhood, you are just minutes away from eateries, shops, art galore, and the city’s favorite attractions. The home includes a washer and dryer, roomy bedrooms with ample closet space, and stunning floor-to-ceiling views of your private patio and pool. As one of our newest homes, Casa Sweet Pea has even stole the show on House Hunters International!

✔ Keyless Entry and Easy Self Check-in
✔ Free Street Parking right in front
✔ Strong WIFI (Up to 500 Mbps) 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

★ LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM ★
As you step into the expansive, open-concept living and dining room, you're greeted by sky-high ceilings that showcase a stunning art piece, specially created for this home by a skilled Mexican artist. Adjacent to the dining area, you'll find a convenient half-bathroom.

✔ Comfy sofa to curl up with a good book or watch your favorite show on TV
✔ 55” Smart TV
✔ Bluetooth Speaker
✔ Dining Room Seating for 6
✔ Half-Bathroom
✔ Reading materials and Magazines

★ KITCHEN & HALLWAY ★
Natural light floods the rooms during the day, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the space as it flows seamlessly into the galley kitchen. Fully stocked with everything you need, whether it is preparing make breakfast before a day filled with sightseeing or hosting a cooking class at home. The cupboards are filled with all the essentials, such as pots, pans, and utensils.

✔ Washer and Dryer located just past the kitchen with laundry pods included
✔ Built-in Desk and Ergonomic Chair
✔ 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 ★
Tucked between the kitchen and the patio and pool area, there is a designated workspace for those needing to tackle remote work. Additionally, a washer and dryer are available for your convenience during your stay. Lush greenery surrounds the patio, offering a natural oasis that feels both secluded and serene while you splash around in the private pool.

✔ Private Pool (11.5 ft Wide / 4.5 ft Deep)
✔ Lounge Chair
✔ Outdoor Furniture with Seating for 4
✔ Water Cascade into the Pool

★ DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM ★
Rest easy in the comfy downstairs bedroom with a king-sized bed, generous closet space, and floor to ceiling glass doors with views of your outdoor paradise. To ensure a restful night's sleep, we provide luxurious high-thread count bedding paired with a comfy pillowtop mattress.

✔ King-sized Bed
✔ 680 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheets
✔ Both Soft and Firm Pillows Provided
✔ Combination Safe to store your valuables
✔ Rolling Blinds
✔ Ample Closet Space and Hangers
✔ Iron and Ironing Board
✔ En-suite Bathroom

★ 2.5 BATHROOMS ★
The home includes two en-suite baths for each bedroom in addition to the guest bathroom. Stocked with all of the essentials like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash – there's 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 ★
The bright and spacious upstairs bedroom includes two twin-sized beds that can be converted into a king-sized bed to accommodate your preferences. It also features an additional desk that overlooks the tranquil scenery.

✔ Two Twin-sized Beds (that can be Converted into a King-sized Bed)
✔ 50” Smart TV
✔ 680 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheets
✔ Both Soft and Firm Pillows Provided
✔ Rolling Blinds
✔ Ample Closet Space and Hangers
✔ Dedicated Work Space with Ergonomic Desk Chair
✔ En-suite Bathroom

★ LOCATION ★

- 15 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.

- 18 Minute Walk to Santa Ana Park
- 20 Minute Walk Minute to Paseo de Montejo & Corredor Gastronómico (or ‘Restaurant Row’)
- 20 Minute Walk to Santa Lucia Park
- 20 Minute Walk to Parque de la Paz
- 20 Minute Walk to Merida Zoo

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.

- 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:

In order 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 Sweet Pea and we are sure you will too!

About us:

Burro y Flauta is a vacation property rental and management company owned and operated by ex-pats 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!