Tres Casitas

Perfectly located 2 level blocks
from the town center known as "El Jardin"

Three 1 Bedroom casitas (little houses)
exquisitely designed, detailed and furnished eclectically Mexican.
Also studio and bath with private terrace.
Each accommodates 2 persons comfortably.
Casitas #1 and 2 can sleep a third person in the living room

Kitchens, fireplaces, fine original art and crafts.
Cozy, yet light and airy.
Cable TV, maid Monday - Friday
House phone for local calls.

Free wireless internet!

Daily rates from US$90 ... Weekly rates from US$450
4 night minimum

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Rental Rates

High Season Rates,
(Dec. 21 through Easter; June 1 to October 1;
Day of the Dead and Thanksgiving weeks)

Low Season Rates

Ideally situated a 3 minute stroll south of El Jardin on one of the oldest, narrowest and narrower cobblestone streets in San Miguel, this long narrow property was constructed, partially saving 200 year old ruins, by artist Nanci Closson in 1993.

An upper terrace view of "La Parroquia"

All casitas have private bath, fireplace, fan, space heater,
fully equipped kitchens with microwaves, bottled water,
house phone extension for local calls.

Maria's ambitious housekeeping and helpfulness as manager is available
Monday through Fridays and at guests' arrival times.
For night (after 7 pm) and weekend arrivals, there is a US$15 fee for Maria's extra time.
Payment to be made to Maria on your arrival.


Tres Casitas is:
compact, cozy, sculptural, light, bright, airy, angular.

Green with growth--Moroccan desert reds, turquoise, mellow yellows, rich ripe rusts; this is Old Mexico.

Tres Casitas is not:
elegant, appropriate, grand, palacious or even spacious;
related to space, yes, but space designed to make the most of it
as the property began with a limited amount.

In all of the accommodations are original paintings (many are Nanci's work), sculptural ceramics
and a fine collection of Mexican, Native American, African, and Central to South American crafts and textiles,
which are for sale.

Images of Tres Casitas Move your mouse pointer over each thumbnail to see a larger image.

Casita No. 1 (Eclectic)

Located downstairs at the rear of the property past
the outdoor common living area.

Called "Mexican Eclectic" for its many sculptural angles, nooks and crannies,
it encompasses a large tree of Paradise in its small private terrace
(or vice-versa).

Living room, Casita No. 1, tree of paradise in terrace outside.

This casita with its 700 sq. ft., built on 45 degree angles, has a wood burning fireplace, bedroom with queen bed, extra sleeping for one person in the living area, and a fully equipped kitchen (stove-top but no oven) off a plant-filled atrium, plus bath with shower. 13 inch TV/VCR in bedroom with basic 60 cable channels (no CNN).

Casita No. 2 (The Tree House)

Nanci's (who may have Swiss Family Robinson ancestors) favorite... built just for her! Upstairs at the back, and most private, The Tree House offers Boveda-ceilinged (vaulted) romantic loft sleeping (queen bed) under a cupola; reached by stationary ladder.
Below is a wide built-in counter with snug working space.
25 inch TV with stereo with CD player, basic cable plus CNN, BBC channels.

Tree House No 2 ladder to sleeping loft.

This light-dappled, plant-filled living space, has a lower "breakfast or reading terrace" complete with tree growing through its patio floor and it's own private garden terraces above with spectacular views of La Parroquia and the city. Sensational for sunset watching or entertaining!

Tree house Living Room

Casita No. 3 (Colonial)

The over 200 year old ruins of three rooms at the front of the property are now part of Casita #3, the "Colonial", the largest of the casitas, with colonial style living room, double wooden doors and windows, gas fireplace, built in bancas, skylights, and sixteen foot ceilings.

16 foot sky lit - ceiling living room in No. 3

The old-fashioned Mexican-style Talavera-tiled kitchen is completely equipped: equipal table, 2 chairs for breakfasting, and stovetop but no oven. In the living room is another table for 3-4.

King bed in bedroom (2 unmovable twins put together), excellent closet space.

Outside, follow a circular iron staircase upstairs to a private roof garden terrace with umbrella table and chairs for views of the Cathedral and the city.

Casita 3 is located at the front of Tres Casitas compound, lower level,
left of the entrance walkway garden.
TV with basic cable plus CNN, BBC.
Occupancy: 2 persons

The Studio

One large, light and airy room with working-size art table; choice of daybed, bunk bed, or pull down double bed.

Hotplate, refrigerator, coffeemaker, bath with shower and shady private terrace.

Studio interior

Small bed & bath (La Presidentita)

Located in the pasillo between Casita # 3 in front and #1 at the back, this teensy accommodation, 8 by 11 and a half ft. is VERY compact with desk, built-in closet, double bed and architectural details that make it seem a bit larger. The bath, which is almost as large as the bedroom, is across the hall. Although very small, this bedroom is often used for a few days by guests visiting guests in other casitas. Sleeps 1 person comfortably.

"La Presidentita" left, bath on the right