José Antonio

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Superhost

384 total reviews · 3 listings

91% rated 5★

384 reviews

4.90

2017–2026

384 reviews

6BR Villa in Malinalco

Pamela

Excellent, 4 weeks ago

Very peaceful, the views are amazing

The house is beautiful, with a spectacular view, and the service from Martín and Leslie was unbeatable! They're amazing! We really loved the place. The only thing that greatly affected our experience was the heat. The bedrooms and common areas don't have air conditioning or ceiling fans, and the tower fans weren't enough. The heat at night was unbearable; even those who slept on the top bunk had to end up sleeping on the floor. We also couldn't enjoy the common areas much because it got too hot. The manager told us that they would install ceiling fans, and I think that would completely change the experience. If they manage to install fans that really cool the rooms and common areas, we would come back again and again. The house and service are spectacular; this is the only thing that needs to be fixed to make it a 10/10. Apart from the heat, everything seemed spectacular to us, and we'd love to come back!!

We spent a family weekend at the Malinalco accommodation, and we all agreed that it's a very nice place for a getaway out of the city. Getting to the accommodation is a bit tricky. I recommend planning your food purchases well before arriving, since the nearest local stores are 20 minutes from the house and the road is a dirt road. The facilities are sufficient and in good condition. The bathrooms are very clean and impeccable. There is always paper, and they provide you with clean towels, shampoo, and body wash. The pool is amazing, large and always kept very clean. Mr. Martín and Leslie were always attentive to what we needed. They offer you the option of cleaning and cooking for an extra charge. I recommend it 100% if you want to be relaxed and not have to worry about getting up and cleaning. In conclusion, it's a 11/10 ✨

The house is very nice, just as shown in the photos. However, I think they could improve in terms of cleanliness, maintenance and fumigation, since there are usually many animals and insects in the rooms, such as large spiders, cockroaches, silverfish, etc. I did not like that they limited the household supplies (toilet paper, napkins). We had to go to the center, which is somewhat far away, to buy salt, paper, napkins. I was there for 4 days and, obviously, the pool got dirty in the end and they never helped me to clean it. I feel that they could improve in that. There are a lot of cobwebs that are visible and have been there for a while. The main screen is only half working. The refrigerator does not cool. The oven does not heat, or rather, both do when they want. The cost is not cheap and I think that for the price, it's the least one could ask for.

The house is as shown in the photos or even better, spacious, clean and with beautiful views. The pool and jacuzzi were always functional, the kitchen had everything you need for cooking, and the host and his staff were super attentive with everything we needed throughout our stay. I definitely highly recommend this place! The only thing we struggled with a bit was finding the place, but they were very responsive and came to help us.

The house is very nice and the facilities are good quality. The view of the valley is the best part of the house. The host is very friendly and accommodating. The only thing is that it's difficult to get there, and you absolutely have to take a pickup truck or you won't get up to the valley, since the road leading there is not paved. I loved the service and attention from the cleaning person and the butler. The house does not have air conditioning, only fans, so I suggest caution in the summer or hot season.

4BR Villa in Malinalco

Tania

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 months ago

I love this Airbnb! The facilities are amazing, and I love that you can disconnect from the city for a few days

The place is located a little outside of Malinalco. Follow the check-in instructions and review them in advance because the area has poor reception, and you may not be able to watch the video they send when you are on your way. The house is large and has enough space for at least 4 families. It has all amenities. In addition, they offer you cleaning service for a fee so that you can focus on resting in this wonderful place. I recommend it. It has a small tub with hot water, which is essential for the area. The garden is well maintained, and the staff who take care of the place are always attentive to your needs. I recommend bringing everything before arriving, since there are no supermarkets or stores near the house. Excellent place!

José Antonio is an excellent host. The house is located between the mountains and is simply spectacular; both the property and the view make the experience feel magical. That said, getting there can be a bit tricky, so I recommend doing it during the day, as it's easy to get lost at night and the signal isn't very good. It's definitely an ideal place to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion with family or friends. The staff were very friendly, the cleanliness was impeccable, and the food was also very good. Overall, I give it 5 stars. Highly recommended.

5BR Villa in Malinalco

Laura

Excellent, 6 months ago

Excellent place!! Very spacious and comfortable areas, perfect for a family trip. We felt very comfortable and safe; both the host and Mary and Armando were extremely friendly. We had a great time, and we will definitely be back :)

We loved the house, we went as a family and we all had a great time Mr. Armando and Mrs. Mary are very friendly and help with the cleaning and turning on the Jacuzzi and the pool, everything was very clean. The kitchen has absolutely everything, we didn't lack anything and the grill works perfectly The Ping Pong table was a Hit José Antonio and Mr. Armando were very helpful with some things we forgot in the house, they kept them for us and we returned for them days later, we thank them very much for their honesty and help The only suggestion would be that the TV in the living room is not user-friendly, we could never put our Netflix account, or any other platform, to watch a movie and the trampoline was not available

Great place to spend time with friends and family. It's a private and quiet place to disconnect from the city. For check-in, I recommend following the instructions they give you. The kitchen is well equipped. The rooms are very comfortable and having their own bathrooms is a bonus if you go with several people. I recommend hiring the cleaning service so you can enjoy your stay to the fullest. The staff is very friendly and helpful and is always attentive to anything. Also the internet and services in general are in good condition. 100% Recommended.

4BR Villa in Malinalco

Claudia

Excellent, 8 months ago

It was a comfortable stay from start to finish. The house is divine, the rooms are comfortable, the view is amazing. The pool is cold, but the Jacuzzi is delicious.

Host Response

Hi Claudia, thank you very much for your rating. We are glad that you had a great time! In December we set the pool to 28 degrees with a heater. Greetings and we hope to see you again!!

The house is very nice and has everything described in the listing. The only points to improve are: the pool heating. The jacuzzi was very hot but the solar panels are not enough to heat the pool (it was 25 degrees and partly sunny during the day), so maybe they could offer another additional heating method. Another point to improve is that there was no hot water in the master bedroom. We discussed it the next day with the person who takes care of it, but he only said that they were going to check it, and on the 3rd day it was still not hot either, they only said that they had just fixed the boiler but apparently it was not working well. Finally, the directions to get to the house could be better, we couldn't find several of the landmarks or signs that come in the guide. Outside of that everything was very good. We recommend hiring Mrs. Mary for cleaning and food, the pizzas in the stone oven are highly recommended.

The house is beautiful, with amazing views. We had a super fun family weekend. José Antonio was super kind with the requests I made, I really appreciate it. The last 700m to get to the property are quite complicated dirt roads, especially at night or in the rain, take this into account. There are 3 houses with a garden and a private pool each and a common area with games, a fire pit, etc. The houses are separated by a small fence, we had some noise in the morning with the neighbors who had a party / event. I am very grateful to José Antonio for all his attention and to the staff who work at the house.

The house is beautiful, just as seen in the photos. The staff is always attentive and there is even the possibility of extending their service for an extra cost, which helps you to worry only about relaxing. Very well-equipped house and perfect for not going out and just enjoying yourself. We really appreciate being able to travel with pets. The only detail is the internet signal that is intermittent, but it is understandable due to the area where the house is located. We had a great weekend, we would definitely come back.

6BR Villa in Malinalco

Daniela

Good, 11 months ago

The house is very nice, clean, with a spectacular view and everything is very well cared for. We had a very pleasant weekend with our friends, and Mr. Martin was very helpful at all times, always willing to help with anything. Some areas of opportunity that could improve the experience: • The access road from the highway is in very poor condition; even one of the vans had a flat tire when it arrived. • We were almost a whole day without Internet. • The listing mentions 6 rooms, but there are actually 5, as the sixth is a service room and we did not have access to it. Apart from those details, the house is beautiful, comfortable and with an amazing view. Without a doubt, with some adjustments it could be a perfect experience.

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience, Casa Mantra in Malinalco is the place! ✨ The house is lovely, but the real star is the breathtaking landscape that embraces it. It is impossible to capture in a photograph the grandeur of the view; it leaves you breathless. It is a visual spectacle that changes with the sun and fog, and connects you with nature in a magical way. The staff is very friendly and helpful, which perfectly complements the beauty of the place. It was a great experience. I would definitely come back without hesitation!

4BR Villa in Malinalco

Valeria

Excellent, 1 year ago

Excellent house and location, all the services available, many activities to do, privacy, cleanliness. And above all, a lot of nature.

The house is beautiful, well kept, clean, spacious.. the kitchen is very well equipped with all you need to cook for large groups. We really enjoyed our time there. We loved the pool and jacuzzi temperature, it was always warm (we paid the extra fee to heat it up and it was so worth it). Antonio was very responsive. It is a bit uncomfortable having people coming over but understandable for the pool maintenance. My only “complaint” is that you should leave the kitchen clean and do all the dishes before you leave. There is no dishwasher and we are paying a cleaning fee.. so it didn’t make sense to me, but apparently that is the rule unless you are paying for Maria’s cleaning service. We would love to be back :)

5BR Villa in Malinalco

Carolina

Excellent, 1 year ago

The service was always excellent and the facilities are in excellent condition. I would return in hot weather as the pool is excellent

The Mandala House is compact and efficient. It has many activities for all ages. The pool is medium-sized and is located in such a way that it integrates with the other outdoor activities and can be seen from the living room-kitchen (thinking of families with small children). It's very nice to go for a walk or run in the countryside surrounding the house. The kitchen is spacious and has a wood oven (we made delicious pizzas)! Mary, who helps in the house and kitchen, is a 10! We went with a group of 16 people. We fit well. Now, the house does feel like it's made for rent (we feel it's missing a more personal touch) and it needs some specific updates. In general terms, it was a very good deal in "value for money", the host José Antonio was very attentive, the service in the house was excellent, and in short it was a trip to remember.

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