Tranquil Tropical Oasis in the Historic Center

Few things for owner: garage door opposite lock tumbler stopper at floor is difficult to open and close, but must be closed for deadbolt to operate smoothly. (2) We got a little rain on night and noticed a small leak from skylight in living room. (3) Kitchen sink faucet difficult to fully turn off. (4) No hot water in master shower,but good in sink. AC in middle bedroom very noisy - may be a sign of future failure. Overall - beautiful property, backyard is beautiful, and we would stay again.

We had a great stay. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool in the very private and beautiful back yard. The house was large enough for our family and everyone had their own bathroom. Our property manager, Ken, was super responsive to our needs. Any questions we had were answered within minutes. This was our first time in Merida. Our Uber drivers had a hard time finding the correct address. However the taxi drivers had no issues. Our property manager helped us direct the Uber drivers. We learned the plumbing in Merida is a little delicate, compared to what we are used to and were told that no toilet paper could go in toilets and should be put in the trash instead.The house is beautiful inside but the neighborhood, as most of the neighborhoods, seemed a little rundown. They were very safe. We walked around at night and had no issues. My daughter lost her wallet and it was returned to her with everything in tact- including her cash!All around great stay!

A friend and I stayed for 1 month. It is about 6 blocks from parque central and 4 blocks from Santiago square. Here we could get our fresh fruits and vegetables. Also there is a grocery story, bakery and restaurant. Eating at the mercado is also a treat. We found it a good area to stay, quiet for sleeping and not in the middle of the touristy area. We felt safe. The manager-Rosalinda was VERY responsive to every question and concern. Gardening and cleaning staff were wonderful. The house interior could use some fresh paint and updating. It was hard to always get hot water to the kitchen.

Overall we enjoyed this property! The backyard was beautiful and the pool and table tennis were great to retreat from the afternoon heat. The bedrooms were good size and having newer furniture in the living room with a TV that had preprogrammed streaming apps was a great touch. Lastly, the owner was very accommodating and quickly worked through some issues we found and even made an adjustment to our stay that he was not required to and was most appreciated. Ken also provided a water cooler tank so we had fresh water upon arrival. That being said, we had some challenges but they might have been more us being first timers in the Yucatan than what is fair to criticize the owner or his property. We were cautioned to throw away our toilet paper instead of flushing because the house is on septic and not public water works which is likely more of a Yucatan standard but it was a little jarring to encounter that. There is only A/C in the bedrooms and the living area was always very hot and humid so we could not spend time in the living room without fans running full speed and even then it was not a relaxing space so we retreated to the bedrooms or pool most of the time. The garage was a very tight fit for our Dodge Journey which is a small SUV but it worked after folding in the sideview mirrors. The shower off the master suite took about 10 minutes for the water to be warm enough to shower. Again, these are likely standards of the Yucatan but something worth noting from an American.

Host, ken and mgr Rosalinda could not have been more responsive or helpful. Lots of Vrbo rentals lack comfy seating but not this one. Most appreciated. Pool is great.

Wow, just Wow! Even our kids said, this is great! when we entered. The pictures don't do this place justice. It is really a great place. And the location is awesome as well. The home is really nice, lots of attention to detail. The home is laid out well with the kitchen opens out to the enclosed backyard. Which of course has a pool. It truly is an oasis, with palm trees and other cool plantings. Birds visit the yard in the morning. Location wise, perfect. Calli 63 is a quiet street at this end, plenty of parking. It's an 8 block walk to Plaza Grande, the central plaza of Centro Merida. Lots going on here and the oldest cathedral in the americas, Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso. A 4 block walk to the north and you get to Plaza Santiago. This is more of a neighborhood plaza also with lots going on. Live bands and dancing, vendors, we even saw a Mayan performance with music and dancing. Our family of 6 never felt cramped. Sitting on the back patio was very peaceful. The only complaint was the hot water was slow to get to the master bathroom and was short lived. This seems to be a Mexico thing though. We stayed at 3 places and they were all iffy on hot water. Actually Casa Amber was the best when it came to hot water. And the TV had lines on the screen, but we aren't really a TV family so, it didn't bother us. The host was very responsive, though we didn't have any real issues. If we could give this place 6 stars, we would.

We stayed a week here at Casa Ambar and it was awesome! Property is as described, neighborhood is quiet with the exception of nearby construction during the day but not enough to disturb your peace at the pool or patio. Walking distance to the plaza, many restaurants and shopping or you can also call a Didi which is very inexpensive. I would highly recommend Casa Ambar and would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Merida.

The pictures are of low resolution, and only show you what they want you to see. This is by far and without a doubt the dirtiest place I have ever stayed in! Bathrooms were NOT clean! There spots around the toilet on the floor from a man standing up and peeing! This is disgusting! The shower head in the master and guest restrooms are clogged up with calcification and green mildew! The shower knobs have deposits from the water on them and they feel sticky! Imagine having to turn the water off after you are done bathing and having to wash your hands right after! Disgusting!!!!! Master bath had a fowl smell coming from it, and we had to keep the door closed because it was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Kitchen: the oldest utensils, plates that I have ever seen still in use. The sponge left for us to clean the dishes, should not be in use anymore. We had to go buy a new one! Kitchen towels were old and smelly. Glass cups were turned up, so naturally had a couple of bugs inside and dirt. That's why we had to wash them. There was no napkins/napkin roll! The first VRBO not to have one! We bought one and left it! Also the third day, a Napkin roll appeared magically, so we had 2 now! Privacy anyone? Again the first VRBO to not provide sugar for coffee. There an open bag of sweetener inside the fridge, but no sugar. This is Mexico! Coffee without sugar is a big no no! The paint inside the house is all chipping, the colors are no longer vibrant like the pictures show you! The rooms are outdated and the light fixtures on the nightstands are extremely old. I am ok with old and rustic, with a little charm. But the kind of old I am talking about is the way over used, down to the knobs that you have to play with them a couple of minutes before you can turn the lights on or off! The hand towels smelled bad. The bath towels were clean! The shower floor was horrible. Every shower had a clear plastic anti-slip rug. You could see the mold right under it, it's see through! We showered with our flip flops on! Patio furniture is dirty, old and poop stained! Walls are poop stained from birds and animals. Construction going on on both sides of the house with workers peeping in as you are enjoying the pool. The AC's were noisy and ceiling fans too! Very stressful place! Clearly mismanaged and neglected. We found out that someone accessed the property twice during our stay while we were gone for the day! This is a breach of privacy and no communication offered

Backyard lovely. Received multiple bug bites inside home and out. Recommend spraying property regularly. Classic Mexican style home. Decor could use some updating. Great location

We closed out 2022 and began 2023 in this great location. We were on vacation and this lovely home was a perfect home base for us. It is walking distance to Plaza Grande and Parque Santiago, both great places to walk around and find great food. The listing is very accurate and all of the amenities made it feel like our home. At night we would unwind by jumping in the pool and relaxing. If/When we go back to Merida, this property will definitely be on top of our list for places to stay. On a side note, we had an issue (Leak) in one of the restrooms that caused small puddle of water. Nothing major but when I notified the property manager, she responded promptly and notified us that someone would stop by the next day to repair it the leak. I was very impressed being that we called on NYE and I was expecting to leave a message BUT she answered and explained the issue. Again, that was not a major factor in us enjoying our stay. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property and hope we can do it again.