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Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia

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Smart TV, stereo
Indoor pool
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 31200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Mérida, Yuc.
  • Popular LocationPlaza Grande6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMérida Cathedral7 min walk
  • Popular LocationUS Visa Applicant Service Center18 min walk
  • AirportMerida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)16 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia

Casa Jirafa is a one bedroom loft located just half a block away from stunning Santa Lucia Square. Jirafa gets its name from the shape of the bedroom balcony overlooking the open concept living space. Just off to the side is an indoor spa room to cool off from Merida's sun.

Casa Jirafa is not only beautiful to look at, it's location could not be more perfect to visit the most exciting places within Merida's Centro.

It is located just half a block from Santa Lucia Square, which has some of Merida's best restaurants and a traditional cultural show every Thursday night. Jirafa is also just a short walk to the main square, also called the "zocalo". There you can visit the oldest cathedral of the Americas or Casa de Montejo, the palace of the Spanish conquistador, and much more.

The Casa itself is a one bedroom loft with two full baths, one en suite and the other is located off the main living area. The bedroom has a Romeo and Juliet style balcony on the second floor, giving the majority of the space towering two story ceilings. Jirafa has its own unique style with custom pasta tile artwork to a private spa room with a green wall located right next to the living space.

The master has a comfy queen size bed and an ensuite bath. It also has its own TV equipped with a PS3 so you can watch your own movies and even play games. The living room has a pull-out sleep sofa for extra guests. The entire space is newly renovated but preserves the colonial architecture.

Extras: We provide you with basic kitchen equipment and appliances including a toaster and coffee machine so that you can fuel up with a satisfying breakfast to start your day. Coffee, creamer and sugar is provided -- no need to run to the nearest mini-mart for these basics. Also, every stay includes free beers so you start start your vacation immediately upon arriving. Don't worry if you forgot your shampoo because both bathrooms are equipped with their own shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. Hi-speed wifi is available throughout the property. Cable and Netflix access is also provided. Just come, relax and enjoy your vacation!

About us: 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!

Each of our guests has access to Burro y Flauta concierge services. Let us help you book tours, make reservations, arrange for transfers, or even arrange for romantic intimate dinners cooked by a private chef at Casa Jirafa. If you need a car, we recommend Xootrip, a car rental service which will deliver and pick up the car from the house and which provides special discounts to Burro y Flauta guests.

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.

Check in is available after 3pm. Check out is before 11am. We may be able to accommodate an early check-in if availability allows. -

Reservations during Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa (Easter) require a five night minimum stay. -

We allow smoking on the balconies and any of the outdoor areas but it is prohibited inside the property. -

Please respect the propert held when the reservation is made to cover any damage during the stay. An additional security deposit will be required for stays longer than one month. Maid fee: For rentals in excess of 1 week, weekly cleaning will be provided at no extra charge. 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. 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.

Property manager

Burro y Flauta Vacation Properties - Cory, Mike, & Becca

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Mérida

Located in Mérida, this vacation home is in the city center. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa. Zoological Park of Centenario and Animaya Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Grande - 6 min walk
  • Mérida Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 18 min walk
  • U.S. Consulate Merida - 3 min drive
  • Yucatan International Convention Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chaya Maya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museo de la gastronomía yucateca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante la Chaya Maya la Casona - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bistrola 57 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hermana Republica - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Jirafa, lovely loft in Santa Lucia located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Parque Santa Lucía and Mérida Cathedral. Paseo de Montejo is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Gem!
I can’t say enough great things about this place! My wife and I felt like every need we could have had been considered and accounted for. The location can’t be beat, and the concierge services were wonderful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merida trip
We loved Casa Jirafa — it is such a cool and cozy house, especially the plunge pool area. It was also located in a superb area and was close to nearly everywhere we wanted to go during our short trip. Highly recommend for anyone traveling to Merida!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C., Canberra, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Jirafa
An excellent property and well located. The room was cool given the high ceilings and the plunge pool was a welcome addition particularly after a long day of activities/walking. The check-in process was hassle free. The room also seems to be very good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terésa Ranee P., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay!
Everything we needed and more! The place is perfect, location is amazing, and the hosts are the absolute best! They go above and beyond to ensure you have the most incredible stay. Tons of little parks and restaurants/bars nearby. Definitely recommend taking a walk to the Parque la Plancha to wander the paths, see some trains, have a drink, and grab a snack!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

IRA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love those giraffes
Great property and very close to all the action but be prepared for lots of street noise and loud music. Burro y Flauta team very helpful and prompt with replies, and very pleasant. Shout out to Beto for helping us navigate our out of town excursions! Cleaning team top notch!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Q., Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet!
Perfectly located just a block from Santa Lucia, this property is absolutely lovely. The cold beer in the fridge was a nice touch! Burro y Flauta can have groceries in stock for you on arrival with prior arrangement. They have a friendly, professional, communicative team—I couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela V., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Our stay at casa Jirafa was perfect. The property is exactly as pictured and within walking distance of great restaurants, markets, and parks. We would definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Merida rental. Excellent location!
We truly loved your VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Casa Jirafa
This was my first time using VRBO. I’ve traveled widely across the world and my stay at Casa Jirafa was in the top 1% of vacation rental experiences. The casita is absolutely beautiful, and looks even better than depicted in pictures, with high ceilings, a cute plunge pool, excellent air conditioning, and little artistic touches here and there. The property is conveniently located within a block of three restaurants serving solid Yucatán food (though check out the nearby markets, Taqueria La Lupita and Wayan’e for the REALLY good stuff) and there’s an awesome gelateria across the street. Loved it so much I’m planning on returning next year!
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Casita!
There is so much to say about Casa Jirafa! The home itself is absolutely beautiful and authentic to the local culture. The pool was such a fun bonus, especially after a long day in the Yucatán heat. The location is perfect for visiting all the must-see locations and everything is within a 10 minute walk, with plenty of restaurants, cantinas, and shopping along the way. But what truly places Casa Jirafa above and beyond any place we have ever stayed are the hosts. They answered every single question leading up to, during and after our stay, promptly and diligently. Their guidebook to Mérida is simply amazing, and they even provided more local favorites (less touristy) per our request. They secured an amazing driver from Mérida to Cancun for us, and even arranged last minute changes to the itinerary for stops at Chichen Itza and Cenote Ikkil. We prefer home rentals when traveling and for the most part have always had great experiences, but the hosts of Casa Jirafa are truly the most amazing and attentive we have ever encountered. Would absolutely recommend and consider again if we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Beautiful property in a great location. Loved the dipping pool— much needed on the extremely hot days. The air didn’t work downstairs on our arrival. They worked hard to get it installed within two days and really worked to make it up to us. Very responsive to messages and the guidebook they have is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aasma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing loft
The casa Jerifa is the best option to stay in Merida. It’s in the center of the city, barely mins away from all good places. We had welcome beers, which was a nice tough. The management is very responsive and attentive to detail. You can hear the birds chirping in morning which is amazing. Even though it was very hot outside, the casa is cool inside :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn K., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
This property is a lovely oasis in Centro Merida. It is exactly as advertised. The staff overseeing the property were very helpful and available to assist if needed. The pool was so nice to cool off after a long day of sightseeing. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The place was awesome and as advertised. Everyone was super helpful and responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, comfortable stay in the town center!
My husband and I stayed in Casa Jirafa for one week and it was an absolute dream! Becca and Beto were so communicative and responsive to all our messages. The house had everything we could possibly need and everyone on staff was a pleasure to work with. The house is located in central Merida and walking distance to so many great bars, restaurants, live music and shopping. Becca also helped us connect with a car rental company and it was a simple and flawless procedure. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary and Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Jirafa
Becca, the property manager was extremely attentive and catered to our every need!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay at Casa Jirafa
The location was amazing right by Santa Lucia. Owner Michael Cummings & Beto Ortez , customer service manager were outstanding hosts, helped us out a number of times & treated us like family. Their recommendations were fantastic. The property was gorgeous. I would highly recommend Burro y Flauta but better book early since Casa Jirafa is very popular.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Merida
Stayed at Casa Jirafa, a loft apartment beautifully decorated, steps away from historic district, easy access to wonderful restaurants, shops, markets, sites. Also the company provides concierge services that organized day excursions for us that were outstanding. Highly recommend. Cheryl
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Basil W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely AWESOME all the way around
Cannot say enough about our experience at Casa Jirafa!! The house itself is amazing, both in it's condition, it's beauty (the pool is every bit as beautiful as it looks in the pictures) and it's location in the city. But what was really awesome was talking with Becca and Beto, and using a local perspective to plan our stay. We had never been outside a resort in Mexico before.. From our questions before the trip to all the arrangements that Becca and Beto helped us with once we arrived, these guys are really great. Beto was THE best, super cool, super helpful with suggestions, planning and super knowledgeable. When we were unsure of something he would tell us plainly what was what. We couldn't ask for more and felt like we were talking with family. Can't wait to stay with you guys again! -B & D, Nov '22
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Jirafa Weekend Trip
It was our first time staying in Vrbo. Beto and owners did a great job in having the place ready as well as having important information of the property. We enjoyed the stay at Casa Jirafa as it was very convenient to local events, restaurants, events and more. Thanks for everything. God bless you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
I fell in love with this place just by looking at the pictures, but when I got there, it was even more beautiful. I did not want to leave. Apart from being a gorgeous space, it is well equipped, the location is perfect, and the pool is definitely an added bonus - one of the major highlights of the home. The customer service from both Beto and Becca was just as amazing as the space. I’m definitely staying here during my next trip to Merida. Do yourself a favor and just BOOK IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to explore a perfect neighborhood
The loft was all we could have hoped for. The location is perfect for exploring Merida with everything close. The space its self was great to relax in after a long day out. It was well taken care of and comfy, clean, and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond in great location!
We absolutely loved our time in Merida—mainly because of our accommodations. Beto went above and beyond in helping us with our luggage, driving us to the apartment and making sure we had a beer stocked in the fridge! The booklet they put together with places to eat/drink/shop/see was all we needed for finding the best places to go. We would hands down stay at any of their rentals again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Merida
This rental was a great location in Merida. Very close to Santa Lucia Park and other major sites in down town. Great indoor pool to dip in after a day in the Yucatán heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret k., FREDERIC

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Casa Jirafa was the perfect getaway for us. We stayed a month and it was great for long or short term. Absolutely everything was thought of ahead and taken care of. We lived in Merida for 2 years and know the challenges of living in the tropics. Every detail was taken care of at Casa Jirafa. Location could not be better for ease of walking to parks, restuarants etc. The property manager, Beto , was simply amazing. Any questions, Beto was prompt to reply and assist if necessary. We have stayed many places and without a doubt, Casa Jirafa stands out as the best. We plan to use Burro y Flauta whenever we are back in Merida and we can not recommend them highly enough
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2020