14 Ferienhausbewertungen von Feriendomizil Ferienobjekt 299786 in Oaxaca, Mexiko

I am from mexico and traveled from NY to Oaxaca to celebrate Day of the Dead. We were so happy to connect with Adele and to find this warm and beautiful house were we could cook and relax as well as drive down to the city. The views are beautiful and nights are peaceful. The grounds are extremely well taken care of and full of native flowers, lemon trees and rain gardens. Because of the changing weather of Oaxaca at this time of year we used the fireplace as well as the pool so it was great that the house was equipped for both cold and warm weather.

One of the best part was the separate guest house were I was able to stay with my husband away from the other guests, so it provided us with some privacy, while allowing us to share the common spaces of the house.

I highly recommend it!

Adele is wonderful host who does everything she can to make you feel home... and, guess what, it works... Her house is beautiful, full of taste and little details. When leaving after eight days, our daugther was asking why were we leaving and whether we could stay here for ever... I guess this says it all.

This was our first trip to Oaxaca, and it was a lovely place to stay. The decor evokes a feeling of being a part of Mexican culture. The vista over the valley is breathtaking at sunrise, sunset, day and night. Live music can be heard from time to time from the neighboring areas. We also heard (usually pleasantly) the occasional turkeys, donkeys, frogs, dogs, and vendors hawking their wares.

Adele is easy to work with and has put together a wonderful team to help her guests. The driver, Lupe, picked us up at the airport late at night and arrived cheerfully and promptly every time we needed him, including a 5:30 am pickup to catch our flight home. Sarai had a lovely meal ready for us when we arrived, and Florencio was there to show us around our lodgings. They were always available but never intrusive. Sarai's cooking is as satisfying as any meal we had in a restaurant.

The location is remote. On the positive side, it is a very peaceful respite from the activity level in Oaxaca, and there is virtually no road noise. On the negative side, it takes time and patience to get anywhere from here. To get around that, I suggest (1) loading up on groceries at a mercado and contacting the owner or property manager about having meals cooked for you and (2) calling Lupe anytime you need to go anywhere. Our visit was short and we didn't want to try to figure out the complications of the moto-taxis, shared taxis or buses, but we might have if we'd stayed longer.

Try to arrive on a Tuesday or Wednesday so you can get your groceries at the market in Etla. It was well-stocked on Friday when we went, but Wednesday is the big day, which we missed because we didn't research thoroughly.

We were two ladies who don't sleep together and one of us either had to sleep in the separate building or in a single bed in the office you walk through to get to the master bedroom. It wasn't a big deal either way, but it was a little unusual.

The library is great - recent bestsellers, classics, travel books and reference materials. The wireless internet was fast and reliable, and a desktop computer and printer are provided. The kitchen is well-stocked with staples, utensils, pots, and appliances.

We felt completely safe and comfortable at El Barco. We were only in Oaxaca for four days, but on day four, rather than continuing to explore, we preferred enjoying Sarai's cooking, and relaxing at the pool and the cool serenity at El Barco. We hope to come back soon and often

This property is a spectacular hideaway in the hills overlooking Oaxaca. The home is exquisite: decorated in the most beautiful manner possible with every nook and cranny filled with interesting local art and books about the surrounding countryside. It is warm and inviting with all the comforts of home. Quite and peaceful, we enjoyed our time there and would recommend this home to anyone.

Rather than dashing all over the place, as we usually do, my husband and I opted for a two-month sojourn at El Barco, with a view to exploring the Oaxaca region in a relaxed fashion. This house provided the perfect base for that: it is beautifully decorated with local crafts (the owner is an artist, and it shows!), and the spacious, high-ceilinged living room opens onto flower-bedecked terraces with broad vistas of the valley. We spent many a night watching the sunsets. It is completely private.

The tiled kitchen was very well equipped, a real plus for me since I like to cook, and there were plenty of spices, basic foodstuffs on the shelves. When we arrived , we found coffe/milk/fresh rolls/fruit/juice, and even beer in the fridge - very welcome after a long journey from the U.S. There is a large, eclectic book collection, plus plenty of books on area crafts, for which Oaxaca is famous. There's also a variety of straw hats and bags available, which certainly solves the problem of stuffing these into the overhead!

The pool is gorgeous; El Barco is one of three very individual houses in a gated compound, and most evenings finds several friends and neighbors gathered by the pool for sunset-watching; a great time to pick up tips on the area. A local grower delivers organic produce to the door, plus a morning delivery of warm, hand-made tortillas can be arranged. In lieu of renting a car, we opted to have Lupe, the driver who picked us up at the airport, drive us around on the days we wanted to go out; he is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English. A housekeeper comes to clean and change the linens a couple of times a week - the place is spotless.

This owner has arranged for everything you could possibly want for a hassle-free stay in what is certainly one of the most intriguing parts of Mexico. We look forward to returning.

Our stay at El Barco was superb. From the minute we could view it peeking out from the lush vegetation that surrounds the property we were spellbound. Upon arrival the authentic Mexican decor paid homage to the local artisans and immediately allowed us to be a part of the cultural magic of Oaxaca. Both owner and manager were extremely helpful and lived by the creed "mi casa es tu casa" (my house is your house). We would recommend this place to our family and friends and hope to one day be able to return!

i brought my parents and a friend to stay at casa el barco in december last year. it is an absolutely beautiful, peaceful and thrilling place to stay. the views are lovely and the decor inside made it difficult to leave. we will surely return in the future. i can't say enough wonderful things about this place. every morning, gazing out at the bougainvillea, i felt invigorated and excited for the day's adventures. i loved casa el barco and i'm shouting it from the rooftops! you will NOT be disappointed!

We had a wonderful experience at El Barco. The home was beautiful, very comfortable and extremely well furnished. We toured the nearby craft villages in the morning and couldn't wait to return back to El Barco for swimming in the pool and relaxing in the hammock. The sunsets are amazing there! The owner was wonderful and was very helpful with our travel planning. Our trip to Oaxaca was one of our best vacations and was very memorable. We would definitely recommend it to friend. Thank you Adele and family for sharing your lovely home with us.