La Casa
Experience Morelia from the perspective of its domestic tradition of a patio house. Wake up to the sound of the church bells that for centuries have marked time in the old city. Enjoy the unique chance to live in a recently restored colonial-style home.
You will enjoy a historic ambiance enmeshed with a contemporary design where your needs will be met by the ex-pat owner, who has lived in Morelia for over 30 years and has written several books on local architecture.
Located just two and a half blocks from the main square we are at the hub of this city's cultural and social life. The house is within easy walking distance of churches, plazas, movie theaters, and restaurants. Great place to stay for the Morelia Film Festival. Morelia is a good base from which to explore nearby cities and towns, such as Pátzcuaro.
Full breakfast included
Free high-speed WiFi
Airport transfer and local day trips can be arranged
Laundry service is available at an extra cost
Hairdryer/ Toiletries
Smoke-free environment
Sorry, no pets
Weekly and monthly rates are available
Los Cuartos
El tigre / The Tiger
A mask and tiger suit from a traditional dance in the state of Guerrero give this room its name.
It has a queen-sized bed, couch and armchair along with a desk and chair. Two French doors open onto the main patio, across from the living room.
A third door leads into the ensuite bathroom.
Nightly rate: $150 USD depending on the season | $ 200 USD Film Festival and Day of the Dead.
Three-night minimum. Weekly rate: $750 USD
El chango / The Monkey
This bedroom is done in greens --with one double bed, a small desk and arm chairs as well as a hand painted armoire in a cactus design. It opens onto the second patio with a view of a potted acacia tree and flowering vines. A second door leads to the ensuite bathroom.
Nightly rate: $ 120 USD | $ 170 USD Day of the Dead and FIlmfest
Three-night minimum. Weekly rate: $ 600 USD
La Muñeca / The Doll
Original painted friezes were restored in this colorful room at the front of the house, with a window to the street. It is a large room with a queen-sized bed. Access to the bathroom is through a private vestibule.
Nightly rate: $150 USD | $ 200 USD Day of the Dead and FIlmfest.
Three-night minimum. Weekly rate: $750 USD
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History
About the house
This house was built in the late 19th Century; in the 1930s Andrés Calderón bought it as a wedding present for his daughter Adelaida and her husband, the poet Ángel Campero-Calderón. They lived in the house for five decades with their two daughters, María de la Luz and María Eugenia. After their deaths, the building was used as a school for over 30 years and fell into disrepair. In 2016 it restored with care to maintain its original character.
Restoration
As a result of neglect, when the owner architect bought it in 2015, it was in need of extensive renovation. The roof was restored using original methods with wooden beams, clay tile and a layer of earth topped with another layer of clay tile. Walls were plastered using a mixture of lime and cactus juice to give them authentic texture as well as breathability. The floors were tiled with hand crafted colored tiles, custom designed for each room. Each bathroom was individually designed to complement the adjoining bedroom. A beautiful light-filled kitchen was installed with a window open to the herb garden. A space for a large outdoor dining area was recovered by removing an iron and glass structure that was not original.
