A Beautiful Beachfront Villa-Car Associated in Progreso

Accommodations: Charming, Mexican style Beach front home, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8,) lavish native flowering plants and shrubs, and fish pond in a gated secluded beach front property.

Large 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home for rent in small fishing village of Chelem, Yucatan (about 5200 people) on the Gulf of Mexico. Chelem is not in a resort area, but a small laid back town, with sandy access roads, very close to large cities and modern conveniences. A true Mexican experience. 

Our home is newly renovated been completely updated and features a small pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The kitchen is a modern kitchen, with all appliances, even a blender to make some Mexican traditional drinks. We added a new clothes washer. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan. Air conditioning is really not necessary on the beach in the Yucatan. Believe it or not the evening air can almost be chilly during certain parts of the year. Sleeping is very comfortable. Our pressurized water systems provides hot water. For those of you concerned about the water, we provide several gallon water bottles for your use during your stay.

Our design is basically a Mexican style home. Most paintings, pottery and furnishings have been purchased locally.

The main living area has two very large glass sliding doors that provides magnificent views from the kitchen, living room, dining room and master bedroom. Adjacent to the kitchen is the pool area, partly covered by Tilapia style roof for some shade. Imagine sitting in a lovely pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with a margarita in hand. The beach is quiet and good for swimming, or taking long walks and searching for seashells.

The house has lots of living space, and the second bedroom is a walk down the hall, really secluded from the downstairs living area. Each bedroom has a private bath. There is plenty of space. The third bedroom and bathroom was just completed this year and has its own private entrance and terrace. This second floor room has its own outside patio and a full panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico. It is so lovely!

For our guests, we provide wireless broadband internet access for access anywhere around the house. We have a Cable Satellite TV, with limited American channels. Also, we provide a DVD with a full library of DVDs. Nintendo, for the men and the children, with a host of games. Great for a rainy day.

Our home is located within walking distance of the main square of Chelem with its many good restaurants (our favorite, El Bull Pen, is right on the corner near our house, or for just a few blocks away is a bakery that has the most delicious daily made French bread.

We are about 6 miles west of the cruise port town of Progreso, (approx. 50,000 people) which has several beachfront restaurants, tourist shops, a wide malecon (boardwalk), a nice square, and a bustling market.

We are only 30 minutes north of the large, colonial city of Merida (over 1 million people), which has an international airport featuring direct flights from Houston. The best connections are on Continental Airlines, offering 1 stop service from most US cities directly into Merida. Or you can save some money and fly into the resort area of Cancun, which is about a 3.5 hour drive from the house; it is also served by a luxury bus that travels from Cancun to Merida.

There is much to do nearby including visiting Mayan ruins (Dzibilchaltun, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and several others), or touring henequen/sisal plantations with their restored haciendas, kayaking in flamingo habitats, swimming in cenotes (underground rivers), fishing, lots of shopping, or just beaching it. The area is culturally interesting and will provide you with insight into true Mexican life.

Within driving distance of the home are several very interesting towns with unique personalities - Izamal, Ticul, Valladolid, Celestun, and many more.

Historic Merida is a city dating back to the 1600's with amazing original architecture in the Centro district. Experience music and dancing on it's many squares nightly, or on Sunday morning rent a bike and tour the city on several streets closed just for bicycling. You will love the fabulous restaurants and outdoor cafes in Merida, and the shopping is great!

Or visit modern Merida with it's ice skating rink in the center of a mall, interesting zoo, or it's VIP movie theaters with lounge chairs and cocktail service. Even Home Depots and Starbucks, if you're homesick.

A rental car is provided during your stay with us. We either deliver it to the villa the next day or meet our agent at Merida airport upon your arrival. We provide step-by-step directions to the property, or you can be escorted directly to our villa using our caretaker. I recommend using the car, you do need transportation during your stay.

We have an English speaking caretaker only a block away if you need assistance, he will also provide airport meet & greet and introduce you to the home. We have many friends living nearby, so you'll have a handy network.

Our home can be rented during the season at special low rate of $725.00 per week, that includes a later model car. If you prefer to rent a car on your own, the rental is $600.00 per week. Since this is going to someday become our primary home, we take great pride in caring for it and our guests. We like return renters.

Please email me with any questions you may have, or for additional photos.

Regards,

Terry and Anthony

Full time off the premises property manager
Microwave
Full Kitchen with full size fridge
Full Stove
Hot water heater
Washer,  no dryer

Linens
Cookware and utensils
X-Box and Games
Ceiling fans
Hammocks
Maps of places of interest
Past visitor's Sign-In Book

**Free Satellite TV, with US Channels and Wireless Internet Service**

Chelem has the ocean (for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, boating, beachcombing and more) and a lagoon (with boat trips to see the mangroves and flamingos) Chelem is about 10 minutes from the port
town of Progreso, with the world's longest pier (which you can see
lit up at night from your balcony) and a charming malecon walkway w/shops and restaurants. About a half hour's drive from Chelem is the cosmopolitan city of Merida with its wealth of history, activities and shopping. You can explore Mayan Pyramids- Dzibichaltun is only about 15 minutes away and Chichen Itza is one of the new 7 Wonders of the World...and there are many others! Visit
quaint villages, museums, haciendas, caves and cenotes (water holes for swimming) Take a trip to the city zoo, a waterpark, golf, ride a horse drawn carriage, dine at outdoor cafes, or even iceskate! If you like to shop you
have a full spectrum of goods available...from street vendors, local
markets and craft shops to large malls and movie theaters (also Costco, San's Club, Home Depot, Office Max, Starbucks, McDonalds, Burger King, etc.)

*Weekly rates $750.00, including a later model car, or $600.00 without a car*

**Free wireless internet and satellite TV**
July-August $2,500.00 per month

Christmas Week $1025.00*, with a car
Easter Week-$1025.00*, with a car