Oaxaca City, Mexico - Sabbatical or holiday retreat (1-2 person bungalow in quiet location in beautiful rural part of town)
The beautiful bungalow is suited for a single person or a couple of visiting researchers, holidaymakers or those looking for a retreat on the edge of this special city in the south of Mexico. The bungalow is arranged as an open floor unit, with a raised area with a double bed/mattress and the lower area serving as a sitting area, with a futon sofa that opens into a double bed; and as a study area with work desk and a large closet. This living area connects to the kitchen/diner, equipped with fridge, cooker and all the necessary kitchen equipment. The beautiful bathroom is adjoining, with a walk-in shower.
The bungalow is set within the property of the owners, with a large area of maize field, trees, soil conservation work and vegetable garden. The bungalow is separate from the main house, but close by, with its own porch (incl. use of hammock) in the shared garden.
The bungalow is located in a rural area in the foothills of the northern part of the city, next to San Felipe del Agua, about 15 minutes by car to the centre of the historical part of the city of Oaxaca. The local village (an ejido) is 1.5km by trackroad. You can walk out of the door and along the path to be walking up the hill overlooking the valley, or take a cycle ride (mountain bikes can be lent) through the area and into the city (a steep hill on the way back, though!). If you plan to go into town at a daily level, then a car is better, otherwise, there are local buses to the ejido, then mototaxis, or taxis from and to the city you can take.
If you are happy to walk down the hill to the public bus stop (which takes you to the city centre for 8 pesos) or take mototaxis or taxis, you will be ok without a car. The walk is 1.5 km on the track road - some 15 minutes - downhill or uphill some 30 minutes. A taxi from Oaxaca's main bus terminal, the ADO, costs aprox. $120 pesos; to go into town you have to call for a taxi or hitch a ride with neighbours. Otherwise, we recommend a car. The casita is 7km away from the main square of Oaxaca, which by car can take 15-30min, depending on traffic.
The internet connection is good to work from home.
Basics:
Number of Bedrooms
0 |
Number of Bathrooms
1 |
Number of Offices
0 |
Surface Size
40 Sq. Meters |
Suited for
2 people |
Property Type
Guest House |