José
Reviews
85 total reviews
99% rated 5★
85 reviews
4.99
2021–2026
85 reviews
Leticia
Excellent, 1 month ago
We had a wonderful stay! The home was exactly as described—very clean, well organized, and comfortable. The location was excellent and made it easy to walk to nearby restaurants, shops, and attractions. Communication with the host was outstanding from start to finish. They were incredibly friendly, responded promptly to every question, and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
Melissa
Excellent, 3 months ago
This was by far our favorite Airbnb we have stayed at. It is more beautiful than the photos and we loved the open air concept. We walked to great restaurants, coffee shops, cathedral and shopping. The hosts were accommodating and incredibly responsive!!!
Juil
Excellent, 4 months ago
What a wonderful house in Oaxaca Centro! Walkable to so many shops and restaurants. We had a group of 10 people and everyone enjoyed it so much. It was perfect to have a bathroom with every room. Such a great house for a larger group of people. Everything was clean and decorated so nice . The rooftop was amazing!
Aldo
Excellent, 5 months ago
Our hostess was friendly, helpful and attentive. Kudos to Lorena. Estancia Merced is a gorgeous place, our party of 11 had a wonderful stay.
Grace
Excellent, 7 months ago
This is a fantastic Airbnb that's so much better than the pictures! Lorena was a wonderful host, even accommodating an early check in. She cooked us breakfast one morning at a very reasonable price, which was a highlight of our trip! I did wonder about the layout of the place before I arrived. There are 7 rooms upstairs and one downstairs. The rooms are close to each other and still feel very private. There are plenty of places for a group to gather. Truly so wonderful for my group of 12. Would highly recommend!
Kristin
Excellent, 7 months ago
This was the most beautiful place in Oaxaca! I used this for getting ready for my wedding day and it was stunning, even more beautiful in person than in the photos. They had snacks and some drinks when we arrived which my friends loved and the location was fantastic, easy to walk to Santo Domingo and to everything we needed. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Roger
Excellent, 8 months ago
This is a lovely and well-maintained place, close to the main activities but just removed enough to be quieter and still very easily walkable to the center. They have done an excellent job of maintaining the historical character of the architecture and artistry while making the facilities modern. We had a group of 13 over New Years and really enjoyed the combination of privacy for each bedroom with great common spaces. The rooftop is a gem, and the responsiveness of Lorena and the other property managers is exceptional. Of course, Oaxaca itself is a marvel. We loved staying here!
Michelle
Excellent, 10 months ago
Lorena, was a very responsive hostess from the beginning to the end. I had so many questions for her and she responded accurately and quickly every time. The place was perfect for hosting my Ember and Earth Travel group. We had access to nearby restaurants and also was able to indulge in her host incredible breakfast to start our day. We felt at home and it allowed flexibility to relax between our very active days!
Alma
Excellent, 10 months ago
Highly recommended! Lorena was very attentive, looking out for us. Beautiful house, it matches the photos and is in a very good location.
Israel
Excellent, 10 months ago
The house is very beautiful. The photos do not do it justice. We had a large group of friends celebrating a couple of birthdays, including my own. Lorena was very responsive and super helpful. Not only in getting to the home, but also recommending transportation, restaurants, and so forth. She was even willing to go out of her way to purchase passes for us to travel from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido. The home is located in the city center and an easy walk to the historical sites, restaurants, bars etc. Highly recommend this home for any large groups traveling together.
Chris
Excellent, 1 year ago
I stayed here with six friends for our vacation. The property's central location provided easy access to restaurants and activities. The spacious house offered clean, quiet accommodations in a secure neighborhood. Host Lorena communicated promptly, provided local recommendations, and handled our restaurant reservations. I would definitely recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking to visit Oaxaca with a large group of friends.
Jorge
Excellent, 1 year ago
We stayed at Merced La Estancia in beautiful Oaxaca, México to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and it turned into an unforgettable five-day celebration. I had planned a surprise with all of our guests, and the setting couldn’t have been more perfect—elegant, spacious, and surrounded by the vibrant culture and warmth that Oaxaca is known for. There was a hiccup on our first night due to a city-wide blackout, leaving us temporarily without electricity or water. Thankfully, our wonderful host Lorena stepped in immediately and went above and beyond to bring us a generator and address our concerns with care and urgency. Her attentiveness truly made a difference and reminded us that hospitality isn’t just about a beautiful space—it’s about people who genuinely care. Once the power returned, everything was smooth and spectacular. The property was everything we hoped for and more—a serene place to laugh, connect, and celebrate love and life with family and friends. Thank you, Lorena!
Alejandro
Excellent, 1 year ago
Jose’s place exceeded every expectation. The apartment is even better than the photos—bright, roomy, and spotless. We loved walking out the door and being steps from cafés, mezcalerías, and all the heart-of-Oaxaca spots we wanted to explore. Jose and his team welcomed us like old friends. Check-in was effortless, they had great local tips ready, and were genuinely flexible when our plans shifted. It felt like staying with family, but with the privacy of our own space. If you’re heading to Oaxaca and want a comfortable home base right in the center, book this place. We’d come back in a heartbeat.
Kevin
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a great time at Hacienda Merced. It is even better in person than the pictures. Lorena was a great host and we could not have asked for a better trip. We had 10 friends sharing this beautiful property and everybody loved it. We also had a private chef to celebrate a 50th birthdayand that could not have gone better. I appreciate all of the work and service. Everybody provided definitely will be going back.
Monica
Excellent, 1 year ago
The Estancia la Merced was perfect for our group! It’s even more gorgeous in person. Fantastic location, beautifully appointed rooms, and Lorena’s hospitality was outstanding! She even had snacks, water, and mezcal set out for us to enjoy. Don’t think; just book this one!!
Verena
Excellent, 1 year ago
Loved the place! Very spacious, with an amazing terrace! The hosts were amazing to us! Super communicative and attentive! I highly recommend it!
Jennifer
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is perfect for a large gathering. The photos don’t do it justice, especially the roof sitting area. Bedrooms were all great. Lorena was a delight and responded immediately to all our requests/needs. The kitchen was adequate but not if you plan to cook a lot. Would recommend more seating downstairs so there’s another seating area. Overall, we loved our stay and would come back again.
Sergio
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is spectacular, very nice, very well decorated and very clean. Comfortable, with everything you need to have an excellent stay. The host was very attentive, flexible arrival and departure. I would definitely recommend the house and would always stay here again. Staying here is a good choice.
Shelby
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a wonderful stay at Estancia la Merced. The property is nicer than it looks in the listing photos and everyone had a very comfortable stay. Lorena was wonderful at communicating and a few small issues were quickly and easily solved. Very quiet for being so close to the centro.
Lili
Excellent, 1 year ago
Estancia La Merced was a wonderful place to stay in the city. It's about a 10 minute walk to the zocalo. There's restaurants and bars within a 5 minute walk. It's a good central location. The house is beautiful just like the picture. Each room has its own bathroom. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is a bit small for the size of the home but we made it work. Overall it was a great stay for our large party.
Rosy
Excellent, 1 year ago
It is within walking distance of everywhere, perfect for a large family. We had a one-year-old, and there was a room on the first floor that was perfect. Older people could go to the roof and not make noise for the kid at night.
Adela
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is beautiful, very well maintained, centrally located, comfortable, Lorena the host was very attentive to what we were offered. Everything in the description was spot on.
Viridiana
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is divine, very spacious and conveniently located, they left us many nice touches, each bedroom has a full bathroom which makes it very comfortable, it has a spectacular terrace and a kitchen with all the necessary utensils, we asked for cleaning service one day and they were very punctual and reliable. I 100% recommend the stay, we loved the house
Polly
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a great family stay: we were three families reuniting - a grandfather, a family with kids 9 and 11 and another with kids 5, 7, and 9. We had more than enough space and everyone was comfortable. The rooftop was amazing - we ate breakfast there everyday purchased from the local market and the bakeries in the neighbourhood, and we played games there and relaxed at all times of day. The neighbourhood is great - walked everywhere but not in the heart of the centre so felt more peaceful. Lorena was super helpful - let us check in early and was responsive to any question during our visit. Appreciated the mezcal, chips and chocolate provided - we all enjoyed sipping the mezcal after a day of sightseeing! Recommend for large groups - it's a beautiful space, though note we didn't cook much in the kitchen except for eggs for breakfast.
Beto
Excellent, 2 years ago
The place was in a very quiet area but within walking distance of virtually any place of interest. The place was amazing, much better than the pictures
Anya
Excellent, 2 years ago
It is a beautiful house with the best possible location in downtown Oaxaca. Large for large groups. We received an excellent service from Lorena, friendly, helpful, always answered and helped as much as I could. We hired 1 day Memelas breakfast and it was spectacular. We'll definitely be back, great stay!
Donna
Excellent, 2 years ago
Jose and Lorena were always available for questions. They communicated very well and were willing to help in any way. The home is incredible and beautiful. I would say if staying there for an event you should have someone buy flowers at the market for each room for your guest to enjoy. It’s cheap but beautiful.
Breck
Excellent, 2 years ago
A great value and wonderful hosts. They found out it was my birthday and went above and beyond! We all felt so welcome and cared for. Beyond a normal airBnB experience.
Paulina
Excellent, 2 years ago
I cannot recommend this place enough! When my group and I arrived, Lorena was incredibly helpful at explaining everything to us. The photos do not do the place justice, it is more beautiful in person. Everything is less than or around a 10 minute walk so there is so much accessible to you. Would come back again!
Zachary
Excellent, 2 years ago
Amazing home! Filled with charm, was even bigger in person, and the amenities / service were of high quality. Fantastic location in the historic center of Oaxaca City!
Jeff
Good, 2 years ago
Beautiful restored house. Very walkable to the Zocalo and restaurants. Very private and quiet, rooftop patio lovely.
Amanda
Repeat guest
Excellent, 2 years ago
I've been coming back to this place for the past 3 years. This has been a great place for me to host a Creativity Retreat for 7-8 people where everyone has their own space and bathroom and we can sleep, eat, do our studio work on the roof and be within walking distance to restaurants and main attractions. If the prices can stabilize, I hope to be coming here for years to come. Each year the owners add little extras to make the place more accomodating and useful for everyone's needs. The TV monitors, extra furniture and covered terrace was a big addition and the cold water plunge bath was a nice addition this past year. While some tiles in some of the bathrooms need attention, cing, I'm sure it's on their list as well. It's a lovely, clean and comfortable place to be. Looking forward to many trips to come.
Colby
Excellent, 2 years ago
This is the perfect place for a large family gathering or a group of friends meeting up. It is in a great location less than 10 minute walk from the majority of the best things to do in Oaxaca.
Maria
Excellent, 2 years ago
Awesome stay for my 50th bash. Lorena was a great host, she took care of everything for my dinner celebration. No ask was hard for her to make happen. She created a full 4 day itinerary for us and took care of all the arrangements, from beginning to end. All 14 of us had a great experience at this place. The only recommendation from some of my male friends that have a larger frame is that some of the rooms with full size beds need to be upgraded to at least queen size for comfort. Other than that I would highly recommend this place and stay again in a heartbeat.
Phi
Excellent, 2 years ago
Amazing place to stay for a big group of people. Everyone had their own space and space to hang out as a group. Would definitely come back and stay here anytime!
Monik
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great stay! Lorena is an amazing host with a lot of recommendations. The house is beautiful and in a walkable and safe part of town. Great for bigger groups. Would definitively stay here again.
Guadalupe
Excellent, 2 years ago
The house is fantastic for a large number of people, it is in perfect condition and in a very good location better than in the photos. We had never been taken care of as Lore attended to us. She is attentive,respectful, and flexible, always looking for how to make us better respond to my messages, including in the Night. He served us the Breakfast every day is delicious and varied. Undoubtedly Lore is the Best host we've ever had. Thank you for an incredible few days!!!!
Rebecca
Excellent, 2 years ago
We loved everything about our stay! Lorena went above and beyond to help us secure transportation to and from the airport, meals and the Dia de Los Muertos tour with an incredible guide. Everyone spoke beautiful English and responded immediately. It truly could not have possible been better.
Kiana
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had such a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. It was a family reunion and such a perfect home to do it in! We all had our own room and plenty of space to hang out. It’s also in a great location! Thank you so much for hosting!
Federico
Excellent, 2 years ago
The house was perfect and very nice, very well located for walking in downtown Oaxaca and they were always attentive to make sure we didn't lack anything
Holly
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had a group of 12 friends, and this Airbnb was perfect. Plenty of space and great common areas for games and hanging out after long days exploring the local city. Our hosts were always communicating and helped us get around town with recommendations and taxi help. They also organized breakfast at the Airbnb with local recipes for our whole group, which helped avoid long waits at popular restaurants before excursion days. Would highly recommend this place!
Rebecca
Excellent, 2 years ago
We stayed with a diverse group of guests with a variety of expectations and requirements. The house was spotless, spacious beautifully appointed. The host’s attention, care and flexibility was exceptional, and our guests were very well looked after. This is a fantastic property in a great neighbourhood with a brilliant host. Thank you Lorena!
Juan Carlos
Excellent, 3 years ago
The house is amazing and with a perfect location! José and his team are always available and gave us amazing tips and recomendations. Highly recommended for groups visiting Oaxaca
Ana
Excellent, 3 years ago
Lore, the person who manages the place, is the greatest!!! Friendly, helpful, super attentive Thank you very much! We were happy.
David
Excellent, 3 years ago
Epic home base for Oaxaca exploration. Lorena made our stay amazing by coordinating our transportation, making a delicious breakfast, and teaching a cooking class. The 8 bedrooms perfectly accommodated our group of 9. We enjoyed the central location, heavenly rooftop, and Lorena’s hospitality. We even left a sleeping boy in room #4 and thankfully Lorena found him so we could come back for him. I cannot recommend this place enough! Great value
Marco A
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had wonderful time here, we all loved this place, this place is very close to main touristic area which was great for us because we went back and forth to get some rest or get ready for our dinner reservations, also there are open spaces where we hang out from amazing roof top view (some of us had a massage service there) to courtyard. Lorena was very kind, flexible and helpful to made even more enjoyable our stay, we are really thankful for her effort to get the best of out our trip
Miguel Angel
Excellent, 3 years ago
I’m a frequent traveler, and in all these years, I’ve never written a review for an Airbnb rental. But this property and its manager, Lorena, are worth mentioning. It has been the best place I have ever stayed at, with impeccable cleanliness and sheets that smell of pure cleanliness. Lorena helped us with everything; she was super friendly and very helpful. My group of friends and I will definitely be back.
Linh
Excellent, 3 years ago
Better in person than in pictures! Host was so amazing and flexible and location was convenient. In fact we extended our stay.
Marina
Excellent, 3 years ago
Super good option to host the group. The house is beautiful and has open areas which helped us to do the work sessions we needed. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, the kitchen is super organized and clean. The whole group was very happy
Stephanie
Excellent, 3 years ago
We loved staying at estancia la Merced! It such a beautiful colonial home. The pictures don’t do it justice, this place is beautiful!! Each bedroom has a restroom and A/C unit, their even is an additional men and women’s restroom downstairs(most of the bedrooms are in the second floor). The terrace is also lovely, the perfect place to watch the sunrise. We would go up to the terrace in the mornings and were often greeted by hummingbirds. Lorena and José were great hosts who were quick to respond if we had any questions! Would definitely stay here again!
Vanessa
Excellent, 3 years ago
My friends and I had the absolute best time! Jose and the entire team were the perfect hosts. Extremely helpful, nice and wonderful. I would 100% recommend staying here.
Jessica
Excellent, 3 years ago
Estancia la Merced is absolutely gorgeous! Even better than the photos. It was the perfect home base for our large friend group. The keyless entry was great and gave us all the freedom to do our own thing without having the coordinate with each other. What made our stay the absolute best was our host Lorena. She was so kind and helpful. She arranged incredible breakfasts for us each day and a super fun tour of Monte Albán. She even helped us arrange last minute early morning rides to the airport. We cannot thank her enough. We will definitely be looking to stay at Estancia la Merced again!
Amanda
Repeat guest
Excellent, 3 years ago
I have stayed at this beautiful house for two years to host a retreat for 8 women. Each person gets their own room and private bath. The front private courtyard is a great meeting place, the dining room was perfect for the catered meals as well as lecture space and the rooftop terrace was an excellent outdoor space, now partially protected with a large covered area. Rena as a great host and made artfully presented, delicious breakfasts for the group as an add on. There are cafes near by and it's a 10 min. easy walk to the Zocolo center of town. This is a great house. It's well managed and I would not hesitate to rebook.
Michael
Excellent, 3 years ago
This is an excellent spot for a larger group looking to stay near the center of the city. The rooms and central courtyard are beautiful and the rooftop has plenty of space to relax and take in the cityscape around you.
Jennifer
Excellent, 3 years ago
José was a wonderful host, our stay in Oaxaca City was wonderful! This property is in a quieter part of town yet still walkable to everything. The spaces are even better than the photos, beautiful artful touches throughout and plenty of room for all. We would choose this property without hesitation again and again!
Laura
Excellent, 3 years ago
The only thing missing from the house was a washer and dryer, the Cósima was inferior to the rest of the house, the hosts were very attentive and helpful, they had a great detail, it was my 10-year-old grandson's birthday and they took us and placed a piñata full of candy
Stephanie
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had an incredible stay! The place is even more beautiful than the pictures. It is close to all the main attractions in downtown Oaxaca. Our host was very friendly and attentive.
Nicole
Excellent, 3 years ago
This house blew us away and surpassed our expectations. It’s very close to the center. The hosts were always lovely, helpful and attentive. Can’t recommend enough! We’ll be back soon with our big family
Ana Mari
Excellent, 3 years ago
Excellent option to stay in Oaxaca. The house is beautiful, comfortable and is very well cared for and located. We loved it!
Marcela Isabel
Excellent, 3 years ago
The stay was great! Lorena was so attentive, kind, patient and helped us out in so many ways. The house was beautiful, it was clean, welcoming and in a great location. We really loved the stay. Everything we needed was there- small first aid kit, iron, hair dryer, towels etc. Great comfort. The beds were comfy, the air conditioner worked great, plenty of soap and all sorts of amnenities. We had a full house and even got breakfeast both days. Lorena prepares delicious meals at a great price. I couldnt have asked for more!
Daniela
Excellent, 3 years ago
Estancia La Merced was prettier than even the pictures could capture! It was a perfect stay for our whole family and definitely worth the price tag and more. Lorena and Jose were so kind and left a small bottle of mezcal and a box of the most amazing chocolates. They were also so attentive if we had any questions or concerns. We were a short walk out can ride to the main city center attractions. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Hannah
Excellent, 3 years ago
Our stay here was wonderful! The space was perfect for our large group. Lorena, the on-site host, was wonderful and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. We scheduled a cooking class with her, but she also spent half a day with some of the group at the market to find some specific things we were looking to bring home. She also gave us some great food recommendations. The location was excellent and very walkable. We had the perfect visit!
Jan
Excellent, 3 years ago
Our family of 13 were in Oaxaca for a wedding. The Estancia la Merced provided a clean, comfortable and relaxing place for our entire family. It was within easy walking distance from the center. Communication was great with Lorena via Whats App. They provided bedding and play blocks for our 2 1/2 year old grandaughter. I highly recommend this place for large groups.
Tarini
Excellent, 3 years ago
Our family had the most wonderful stay at this Estancia! Lorena went out of her way before we arrived to help us make arrangements in Oaxaca, and was so communicative throughout our stay. This large house was perfect for our family of 7, with lovely outdoor common areas for us to hangout. The house is a 10 min walk from the Templo Santo Domingo, and also walkable from all the the restaurants and mezcalarias we wanted to visit. And yet, it’s quiet at night and feels secluded. Couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to Oaxaca — highly recommend staying here!
Raquel
Excellent, 4 years ago
The house was spotless, Lorena and Brenda were super friendly and attentive the whole time,His welcome and kindness we loved it.
Sara
Excellent, 4 years ago
Amazing, spacious, and beautiful place. Great location. Some of the bathrooms were a little small and strange, however not a big deal. Wonderful people and wonderful city. Exceptional all around.
Ramiro
Excellent, 4 years ago
HIGHLY recommended house, it exceeded our expectations, the house is nicer than what you see in the photos, nice rooms, excellent service and attention, very well located.
David
Excellent, 4 years ago
We had a wonderful stay. I didn't realize this place is basically a full hotel you're renting just for yourself. It is perfect for a large family or several couples traveling together -- the dining and common spaces are great gathering spaces, while the rooms are private and each have their own bathroom. Our contact was tremendously helpful, setting up tours and even a birthday celebration for our youngest daughter featuring a mariachi band, all at very reasonable prices. One side tip: ask them to disable the automated hallway lighting, as otherwise it turns on in the middle of the night when the breeze blows and shines into the bedrooms. We kept meaning to ask for this each evening and kept forgetting come morning.
Raul
Excellent, 4 years ago
The stay was very pleasant. The house was definitely ideal for our group of friends (12 people). Very comfortable, very good location, easy check-in, nice Oaxacan decor, clean, large spaces. The rooms are very spacious, with large, clean bathrooms. 100% for the facilities! Lore took care of us wonderfully. She was always there before the trip, during the trip, and when we left Oaxaca. I support and recommend several tours, transports and restaurants, also support us for a private dinner and it was delicious! We are leaving happy, pampered, and eager to return to the place. Sofia and Raul
Oswaldo
Excellent, 4 years ago
Lorena was an excellent host. He was always present and in constant communication with all guests. We gave recommendations for places and typical food near the house and was aware of our tours and our stay in general. He helped us with everything we needed. We loved everything. The house is beautiful!! 100% recommended. We want to go back!
Eric
Excellent, 4 years ago
5 star house and hosts. This house and its location are awesome. The pictures don't do it justice. The foyer is very welcoming and teases the open central area of the house which contains a water fountain and chairs that we used to wind down at the end of our days chit chatting and sipping some tasty mezcal. The decor is extremely well thought through, and the bedrooms are beyond comfortable. There was nothing wrong with our stay. Very grateful for the opportunity to experience this unique property and will definitely be staying here on future trips. Lorena the host was also very welcoming and provided a 5 star experience. Located just outside the downtown, but close enough to explore all that Downtown Oaxaca has to offer. Hit up el pasillo de humo (the smokey hall) for some grilled meats and delicious hot chocolate. And make the walk to the Iglesia de la Soledad for some tasty ice cream - my favorite was Beso Oaxaqueño: coconut, carrot and walnuts.
Angela
Excellent, 4 years ago
This is truly a beautiful, super-clean place to stay for a large group. Centrally located. Very clean, beautifully decorated. Comfortable beds. Clean and Lorena was perfect as a hostess, along with José. As a group, we especially enjoyed our evenings in the center area where we could gather, drink mezcal, and thoroughly enjoy each other's company. I highly recommend this place for large groups visiting Oaxaca. Not unlike this place, Oaxaca itself, of course, is magical!
Brennan
Excellent, 4 years ago
Without a doubt: THE best place to stay in Oaxaca. Our hosts, Lorena & Alejandra really made our experience special and comfortable. My wife and I got married over the weekend and we stayed here with our family from Colombia. Everyone LOVED this place. Comfortable rooms and beds, good privacy from each other, and great bathroom with amazing showers. The house is even more gorgeous than the photos (which I didn’t think was possible). We loved the location, an easy 11 minute walk to the Zocalo (and even shorter walk to tons of places). You get a chance to enjoy the nightlife but head home to a relaxing stay. Amenities wise you’ve got everything you need: Good wifi, a spacious kitchen with a full refrigerator on the first floor and a mini refrigerator on the second, lots of places to sit and talk with family, and air conditioning!! Beautiful, comfortable, and centrally located. Worth the price. We are definitely staying here again soon.
Sahil
Excellent, 4 years ago
Great Airbnb! Highly recommend for large groups. The location is great. Know that only 4 of the bedrooms have ACs, and they didn't work for us the entire time we were there but the team was very responsive and had electricians come to fix them after the first night.
Daniela
Excellent, 4 years ago
Great hosts, very helpful
Bob
Excellent, 4 years ago
This place is great, going to book it again for next year
Tony
Excellent, 4 years ago
What can we say about Lorena and Alejandra. They were so helpful to us from opening up the house early to having all the rooms filled with sun hats and bags for el mandado for our guests. We came here on our wedding week and with our bridal party and we had an incredible time. Lots of room for everyone. Individual rooms for everyone’s privacy and a roof top that really made every night moonlit night complete. We fully intend to return here at the very least on our anniversaries. Gracias otra vez por todo!
Raj
Excellent, 4 years ago
Highly recommend staying here with a big group; the rooms all surround a sunny courtyard that creates a communal atmosphere, with lots of spaces for relaxing and spending time with friends. Lorena and her team were also very accommodating and I’d definitely recommend organizing breakfasts with them; the food is authentic Oaxacan and they even taught us how to make quesadillas. Lastly, the place feels like a true part of Oaxaca, situated among a number of local businesses in a less touristy part of town (though all the tourist stuff is a short walk away). Staying here was a highlight of our trip!
Juan Fernando
Excellent, 4 years ago
Amazing house and location. It has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Highly recommend.
Midori
Excellent, 4 years ago
We loved the house very much for its spacious modern design, proximity to the Oaxaca's city center. Each room was clean, spacious and decorated with local textile and vibrant art, beautiful ceramics, and equipped with its own bathroom. The courtyard that was opened to the sky and the roof deck that provides a panoramic view were amazing and served well for entertaining our wedding guests. Our guests absolutely loved the house and our party on the roof. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, but it would have been even nicer if there were some wine glasses, paper towels, napkins. I would stay here again and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a house for a large group.
Stefany
Excellent, 4 years ago
Wow!! Incredible. Pictures do not make this little hacienda justice. Beyond beautiful, clean, cozy and great hospitality. We enjoyed this home very much. The home is centrally located to everything. Safe neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again. The host were very accommodating. A must stay. Definitely treated us like “mi casa es su casa”.
Antonio
Excellent, 4 years ago
Casa Merced is located very central in Oaxaca, it is very easy to walk anywhere from there. There's a car rental next door. The rooms and the house in general are very comfortable, ideal for traveling in groups of friends or family. Lorena's service is extraordinary! He serves very professional and delicious breakfasts, but he also goes far beyond that and helps coordinate services to ensure that your stay is perfect (transportation, massages, etc.). Thank you very much for everything!
Bonnie
Excellent, 4 years ago
Our stay in Oaxaca was amazing thanks to the Estancia la Merced. We came to celebrate Días de Muertos in Oaxaca and were surprised to find the whole Airbnb decorated with flowers, sculptures, and even an alter! Hector, our host, was super helpful and communicative during our whole stay. He welcomed us into the Airbnb, gave us all a run-through of the space, and was super responsive to any questions/requests of our 14 person group! One of the best things about the whole experience was that whatever last-minute interests we had: such as excursions, cooked meals, face painting (for Dias de Los Muertos); Hector would put us in direct contact with community members to coordinate these services. I would not hesitate to recommend Estancia la Merced and can't wait for our next trip to Oaxaca!
Nasser
Excellent, 4 years ago
Incredible house and exceptional service. Super central.
Gerardo
Excellent, 4 years ago
The house is wonderful. It's even more beautiful live than the pictures,its location is unbeatable. It is located 3 blocks from one of the most traditional markets in Oaxaca, where you can enjoy the variety of incredible colors and flavors. If you don't feel like cooking don't worry you will find lots of delicious and very cheap food stalls. It is also only 5 short blocks from the heart of town. So you will be a 5 minute walk to all the attractions and points of interest in the city. Not in the middle of the hustle and bustle in the city centers. So when you arrive at night you can rest super well. Also the beds in the stay are super comfortable and the rooms are very clean. Really a place I would return to with my eyes closed to. I recommend it 100% , thank you very much José for your kindness and hospitality . The complimentary mezcal tasting you offered to welcome us was to wish for us. Thank you very much for contributing to my visit to Oaxaca, it was an unforgettable experience