La Casa de la Alegria - The house of Joy
Property Amenities
No Pets Allowed | Not Handicap Accessible
Property Details
Size
Private Residence with 3 Levels
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 928 square feet, 87 square meters
Bedrooms
King
2 Guests maximum
There is a sofa sleeper but it is not suitable for 2 adults. It would accommodate 2 children. The exterior patio has 580 square feet.
Nearest airport
Querétaro or Leon
Taxi or Shuttle - approx. 1 hour, 10 minutes for QRO and 2 hours for BJX (Leon)
Property View
The view is overlooking the town of San Miguel de Allende. It is in the middle of a small street so you can see the houses in front of it.
House Rules
Treat the home as you would wish your home to be treated. Housekeeper and gardener do not speak english. If you need anything during your stay, give us a call and we'll help you. Pati, our housekeeper is the sweetest person and will spend approx. an hour, give or take, straightening up and refreshing the towels. Both Pati and Miguel (our gardener) have specific schedules so please be kind and they will take care.
Additional Fees
If you wish housekeeping on the weekends, there would be an additional fee to bring in a housekeeper. Just let us know in advance and we'll check it out.
Please tip Pati $800 pesos ($40USD) and Miguel $300 pesos (approx $15USD) upon departure. There are envelopes in the desk in the bedroom. They would appreciate it.
Activities of Interest
- Arts
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Hike
- Shopping
- Wine Country
- Markets
- Biking, Cycling
- Nightlife
- Wild life viewing and bird watching
- Mercado de Artesanías — Hand-embroidered shawls, decorative pottery & silver jewelry at stalls in a colorful artisan market
- Chocolates y Churros San Agustín — Traditional cafe decorated with hanging baskets, serving chocolate, churros & savory snacks
- Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante
- Cañada de la Virgen
Places of Interest
- San Miguel Allende — The historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers cobblestone streets lined with vibrant colonial buildings, art galleries, and boutique shops
- Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel — xGrand, neo-Gothic 17th-century church known for its soaring pink spires & lofty, ornate sanctuary
- Fabrica la Aurora (Fábrica La Aurora) — Renovated textile mill housing cafes, shops & galleries with works by local artists in many mediums
- Parque Benito Juárez — Tranquil park with colorful flowers, winding paths & benches under shade trees, plus a playground
- Charco del Ingenio — Natural preserve with a big cactus collection & other indigenous flora, including endangered plants
- Ignacio Ramírez Market — Big, vibrant market with vendors for fruit, vegetables & hot food, plus local crafts & gifts
- Jardín Allende — Bustling garden square lined with cafes & boutiques & home to a landmark pink Gothic cathedral
Reviews
Debra S.
March 2025Perfect stay Romantic Anniversary
We absolutely loved this apartment. The interior is small but beautiful and when we weren’t sleeping, our time at the apartment was all spent on the terrace, enjoying the views, our morning coffee, our meals, our evening cocktails… and the location was perfect for walking to fantastic restaurants and to the town center. And our hosts were equally perfect. Extremely helpful and kind. If we go back to San Miquel de Allende we would absolutely choose to stay here again. And if we go back with a larger group that requires us to stay elsewhere, I would hope to take the owners for a drink to thank them again for our wonderful anniversary stay.”
David S.
April 2025Comfort and convenience in San Miguel
We had a great stay at La Casa de la Alegria for a week in mid April. The house was close to everything we wanted to see in San Miguel, and we walked from there to the downtown and some of the areas further out. Our hosts, Carrie and Bill, were super accommodating, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay for the week, including suggestions for places to see, restaurants, shuttle services, etc.. The rooms and furnishings are very elegant, and everything worked perfectly. We loved the spacious bathroom and the nice texture of the ceramic floor throughout the house.”
Pantaleon B.
April 2025Exceptional
The casa is exactly as described. It is beautiful, comfortable and has everything you need. Carrie and Bill are delightful people. They were very accommodating and provided lots of information from restaurants to tours . We enjoyed staying there and visiting the lovely town of San Miguel.”












































































































