José Manuel
Reviews
Superhost58 total reviews
95% rated 5★
58 reviews
4.93
2018–2026
58 reviews

Nancy
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
Everything was amazing!

Ricado
Excellent, 1 month ago
Excellent

Gabriela
Excellent, 1 month ago
Great place to spend days with family or friends The place is very nice. It has all the amenities. Great for a weekend, or even for longer stays Manuel was a great host, always ready to help with whatever we needed Brenda, who helped us with the cooking all weekend, with a super service-oriented attitude and fulfilling all our cravings in an impeccable manner I would definitely go back to this place.
Host Response
Hello Gaby We are happy to have fulfilled what we set out to do as hosts. Your generous rating motivates us to continue always providing our best service and to strive to keep the property in the best condition so that your experience is to your liking. We hope you come back and that we have the pleasure of serving you. It was a pleasant experience to have them as guests. Regards

Daniela
Good, 3 months ago
The house is spectacular, just as shown in the photos. Manuel and Angelina were very open to talking and resolving any situation we had.

Jorge
Excellent, 3 months ago
The house is spectacular and impeccable, and the photos don't do justice to how beautiful and well maintained the house and garden are. The hosts, Manuel and Angelina, make you feel at home. Always friendly, always willing to help. Brenda, who does the cleaning and greets the guests, is spectacular. Friendly and attentive. And she's a great cook with delicious seasoning, and she prepared everything we asked of her. We will definitely return to this very special place.

Vivian
Excellent, 9 months ago
Our stay was fantastic. We had a super nice weekend and were very happy as a family. José Manuel was extremely attentive and resolved everything we needed during our stay. The house is beautiful and very special; you can see that it is decorated with a lot of love and attention to detail. We did notice a difference between what we imagined from the photos and the actual layout of the house, but the experience was still excellent. The cook is extraordinary: we recommend giving her the freedom to prepare what she knows how to do because it is delicious and becomes an experience in itself. Manuel's service, along with the service of those who helped us with cleaning and cooking, was exceptional. The pool was delicious and always warm. Highly recommended for a family weekend!

Carlos
Excellent, 10 months ago
It is a very well-kept traditional Mexican house, with very good service and all the necessary amenities. Highly recommended

Luzma
Excellent, 11 months ago
Excellent host and very friendly person, always in communication and attentive to what we needed. Very good experience, the house is beautiful and Brenda the cook is super helpful... totally recommended

Natt
Excellent, 11 months ago
It's an ideal country accommodation to disconnect. Since it was my birthday, I wanted to take care of every detail. Thanks to the hosts, who supported us at all times to live the experience, everything was warm and cheerful. Those were days full of energy and many smiles.

允
Excellent, 1 year ago
It was great

Rosalia
Excellent, 1 year ago
We loved our stay in Malinalco. Manuel's house is very well cared for, clean and with all the details to have a good time. The location is excellent for resting and at the same time enjoying the village. Manuel was always attentive and very willing to support us in whatever we needed, which made the experience even better. We definitely recommend it and hope to return soon.
Host Response
It was a pleasure to meet you as well as your wonderful family.

Cristina
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house is beautiful and perfect for a large family to share. We were very happy and Manuel was always available to meet our needs and provide solutions for everything, he is an excellent host. We'll definitely come back another time.
Host Response
Hello Cristina I thank you and I really appreciate the observations and will see Elba on time about the cleanliness. It would have been very good if you would have communicated it to me during their stay to resolve the problem. I will see to resolve the storage of clothes in that room particularly and the pool.

Carla
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great place to share a weekend with family and friends, the house is amazing! You feel welcome, the hosts are friendly, attentive all the time, attentive to what you might need or if you have questions. The facilities work at all times, the quality of the beds and towels is 5 stars. The location is wonderful, the views, there is no noise other than nature which is spectacular, sunsets and sunrises that can be seen. The cooking and cleaning staff are more than recommended, attentive, friendly and they cook deliciously. We recommend the stay, the price is totally reasonable with the quality of service and facilities, everything that comes in the description is fulfilled. My family and I are grateful for the kind treatment and the great weekend we spent at Villa Alaia.

Guadalupe
Excellent, 2 years ago
It was a beautiful stay. I recommend you go. The house has a very nice design with beautiful gardens. It's totally worth it

Víctor
Excellent, 2 years ago
An excellent place for a weekend ! The host is always attentive to anything.

Karla
Excellent, 2 years ago
The villa is beautiful and much better and more spacious than what you see in the photos. The host is always attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend the place!

Cynthia
Excellent, 2 years ago
Amazing host and beautiful house we had an amazing time.
Host Response
It was a pleasure to be able to assist you and it is always satisfactory to receive reviews that recognize our delivery. They will always be welcome.

Gonzalo
OK, 2 years ago
Property well located and very nice. The house has a considerably high price for not including in the rate water expenses (not having a filter), cleaning (which they impose daily despite requesting that it would not be necessary every day), and the pool heater (which by the same token was used the minimum). It would also be nice to have more privacy since the owner Manuel, although he is a nice person, was walking around the property all day long and this was uncomfortable for us. There is a lack of fumigation, as we encountered a snake, spiders and scorpions.
Host Response
It's unfortunate to be your “ rating” when you didn't even stay or take care to let people know that they've stayed on the platform because you and they didn't take care to do so. The property is located in the middle of the countryside and is constantly fumigated but there is no barrier that can prevent El Paso from insects and in this case from a water viper when I repeat, we are in the middle of the countryside. I was close to the people who stayed because they were asking for some things like buckets or boxes to put all the flowers they bought. There was a moment Grandpa called me for a soda. I would personally open the door for them to continue with the preparations. On the platform, the cost of daily cleaning that is paid to those who complete the cleaning and the optional ones such as pool heating (who did not want) and a cook service that is paid directly to the person who provides the service. Airb&b's properties are for guests to take with them, and we'll give hosts all the facilities to make them feel at home. The courtesies we put in the bathrooms such as cream, tooth paste, etc., the jug with purified water, are that, courtesies are not an obligation, guests take care of their supplies. But it seems like paying $60 for a bottle of water. As information for you THAT you did not STAY, I took everything out of my refrigerator and took it to another one that I have in my house at the other end of the property, so that they could store more food that they were carrying with the eager to continue resolving. There is no doubt that being helpful and trying to make guests feel spoiled, cared for, and cared for as in the case of the people who hosted on my property, is sometimes taken as an intrusion. Manuel

José
Excellent, 3 years ago
Excellent Host and place! We will definitely be back! Everything was very clean. Very good and attentive service. Fantastic barbecue space!

Emily
Excellent, 3 years ago
Beautiful house and incredible sound system. Great for hosting friends or family. The oven doesn't work very well and the sound carries a lot in the main house, so if you are looking for quiet it's probably best to stay in the second house.

Jacqueline
Excellent, 3 years ago
Villa Alaia is a truly spectacular space, very comfortable even for large groups, the facilities are impeccable and it is equipped with absolutely everything you need. The house is very cozy and has many very nice details. The location is privileged, so it gives you a postcard-worthy view. We traveled with children and they really enjoyed the gardens, the pool, board games and the campfire area. Mary and Alejandro, the people who helped us with cleaning and cooking, were super friendly and helpful and were always attentive to anything we needed. Manuel was an extraordinary and warm host, he made sure that we were comfortable at all times, he made us feel at home and his willingness exceeded any expectations. There is no doubt that we will return to Villa Alaia, it is definitely one of the best experiences we have had when renting a house.
Host Response
Thank you for your review, which motivates us to continue maintaining quality and delivery at Villa Alaia

Erik
Excellent, 3 years ago
Jose Manuel was helpful at all times. The house is very, very nice, spacious and, above all, impeccable in terms of maintenance and cleanliness. Ideal for families. The photos are very good, but the house and spaces are even better than what is shown. Everything is excellent!!!
Host Response
I'm glad you had a good stay. Thank you for choosing us Regards

Juan
Excellent, 3 years ago
An amazing house! With wonderful spaces! You can enjoy every corner! Perfect for relaxing and spending a family weekend!

Lucina
Excellent, 3 years ago
Manuel is an amazing host! He did everything to accommodate our needs, was flexible with check-in and check out times, was very responsive, and made sure we had an amazing time. I told him I'd be celebrating my birthday and he even had a "Happy Birthday" sign waiting for me upon arrival. His place is beautiful, every part of the house is perfectly clean, bed and linings are new and comfy. I'd absolutely recommend staying at Villa Alaia, and hope to go back soon.

Nuno
Excellent, 3 years ago
Very comfortable stay, a great weekend. Manuel is always available, friendly and attentive. The house feels very familiar, although at the same time independence is achieved between rooms, which is appreciated in a group of friends. Highly recommended!

Danae
Excellent, 3 years ago
The house is wonderful, Manuel's service is excellent, he is attentive to needs and very helpful at all times. You have to bring all the groceries because there are not many stores nearby, but the support in the kitchen is very good.

Juan Francisco
Excellent, 3 years ago
Everything was very good, everyone was very attentive.

Ana Teresa
Excellent, 3 years ago
The place is very nice, spacious, the garden is very nice and is very well cared for. The service was first-class, Manuel was there to give us attention at any time. The area is very nice, we were very happy

Alana
Excellent, 3 years ago
Manuel’s place is a gem and super gorgeous! We had a fantastic new years there and hosted a large dinner with friends, dancing and loved the fire pit and pool. Highly recommend!

Daniel
Good, 3 years ago
We had a fantastic stay at Manuel’s place. Just as described in the reviews. Very spacious and great staff always willing to help.
Host Response
Thank you very much Daniel for your feedback. I just want to clarify that I live on the property in a house next to the one you rented and which I entered to be in my dining room and to keep an eye on you. Such was the case, that when they mentioned the water pressure in the independent rooms, I went to CDMX to buy a pressurizer and returned to install it and leave material for my house and that same day I left. I'm very sorry to have inconvenienced you, far from perceiving my willingness to offer you better service. I would like to know the criteria for the 4-star ratings for location and quality to improve those aspects.

Elizabeth
Excellent, 3 years ago
It was an unforgettable experience. We travel with the whole family, the house is incredible! The photos fail to capture how magnificent it is. A thank you to Manuel the owner who is an excellent host. The people who supported us in the house very friendly and helpful, everything was perfect, the cleanliness, the facilities, the location, much better than in the listing of the house. The experience is highly recommended. Definitely a place to go back to.

Daniel
Excellent, 4 years ago
The house is much better than you expect from the photos!!! The attention of Manuel and his staff is exceptional, we will definitely return another weekend to enjoy the tranquility that is experienced there.

Cecile
Excellent, 4 years ago
Beautiful house surrounded by nature. Excellent service and very good attention from Manuel. We recommend it!

Nicole
Excellent, 4 years ago
Everything was spectacular. Everything was very well thought out for an incredible stay.

Andres
Repeat guest
Excellent, 4 years ago
The villa is immaculately cared for and has all the amenities in perfect maintenance, in addition to Manuel always maintaining close communication for any questions.

Ezio
Excellent, 4 years ago
Simply spectacular!. Every detail of our stay was really pleasant and satisfying. José Manuel's personalized attention is unique, detailed, and always seeking to leave a feeling of fullness in the experience of his villa. The villa is full of experiences, magic and holds a new story in every corner. Spaces for reading, fun, coexistence, all always in contact with nature and the same peace that the place and its surroundings generate. In our particular case that we travel as a family with children and young people, the pool is a wonder, and it is strengthened by hiring the heating service, since it manages to have a temperature of 32-34 degrees(very economical compared to the average of this type of services in other options on the platform). Definitely an experience worth repeating. Congratulations Jose Manuel and thank you for all your attention.

Maximiliano
Excellent, 4 years ago
The villa is wonderful and undoubtedly reflects the care and dedication that Manuel puts into every detail to make everything an excellent experience, but his attention and the care he gives to guests are unbeatable. Thank you so much for everything. The hosts are great.

Francisco
Excellent, 4 years ago
Excellent in every way !!! Totally recommended, we will definitely be back!!

Caren
Excellent, 4 years ago
Our stay was spectacular, the property is perfect for going with friends and family. There are many common areas where you can socialize: pool, terrace, space to make a fire... and the rooms have total privacy. The audio system is very good and the cleaning is exceptional.

Carla
Excellent, 4 years ago
The house is amazing, highly recommended. It is very nice, very clean and meets all the amenities and description. Manuel is super friendly and helpful :) The house staff were super friendly and supported us with everything we needed

Javier
Excellent, 5 years ago
The place was very beautiful we had a wonderful time. We will definitely be coming back again and be recommending to others!

Hector Fabian
Excellent, 5 years ago
A great place to spend a pleasant time with family or friends. Outstanding services, friendly staff and a place with great design. Highly recommended.

David
Excellent, 5 years ago
Excellent attention ! Highly recommended

Andres
Repeat guest
Excellent, 5 years ago
The house has all the necessary amenities to make the stay super pleasant. Its gardens are impeccable and the pool area is ideal for enjoying the weather and the landscape. Manuel was always attentive to any need, and the help of his staff in the house was kind and professional. The rooms and work area have all the comforts one can expect from one's own home. It was the best choice among the many we have stayed in Malinalco.

Maria Leonor
Excellent, 5 years ago
very nice house and very attentive owner

Mónica
Excellent, 6 years ago
It was an extraordinary experience to be in the villa these days. We felt very happy, since the place is beautiful, full of details, with unsurpassed service. The place is adorned with monumental mountains. Totally grateful.

Gerardo
Excellent, 6 years ago
Extraordinary place to go with friends. Manuel stays attentive to what happens and the couple who attends you is happy to help you have a great time.

Javier
Excellent, 6 years ago
We had a wonderful time in this Villa in Malinalco. Great amenities, extremely helpful staff and overall great place to stay with a large group

Maria Gabriela
Excellent, 6 years ago
A divine house!! With all the comforts of a boutique hotel, a beautiful landscape, the stay is very comfortable! Manuel and the staff there to help us very helpful and attentive all the time!

Gladys
Excellent, 6 years ago
Don't think twice. The property is beautiful and has all services . Full of tasteful details. Everything In perfect condition, the water in the Pool is really heated. The staff Mary and the Chinese are always attentive and willing to serve whatever you need. I highly recommend . Thank you Manuel
Margarita
Excellent, 6 years ago
Pictures don't do justice to how beautiful the property is and how well it's designed. It offers spaces to enjoy individually but also areas for group coexistence. It's spotless and the service is fantastic.

León
Excellent, 7 years ago
Much better than the pictures. Everything is impeccable and the treatment of Manuel and the house staff is excellent.

Erick
Excellent, 7 years ago
The best airbnb you can stay. 100% recommendable and great host

Maria Fernanda
Excellent, 7 years ago
DEFINITELY THE PLACE EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS, THE VIEW, THE PLACE, THE LOCATION, THE SPACES ARE UNBEATABLE. I THANK MANUEL AND HIS WIFE FOR THIS PENDING. MARIA AND ALEJANDRO HAVE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE.

Erick
Excellent, 7 years ago
Great place! The experience of our stay was excellent. The house offers a level of comfort and luxury worthy of a boutique hotel. Every detail is carefully cared for, all the amenities in the house work perfectly (water, electricity, air conditioning, surround sound system, pool heating, televisions, fire pit space and highly equipped kitchen) and the decor is spectacular. Service employees are very willing to help with what guests need, we really appreciate their work. It feels a lot of security and tranquility inside the house. Manuel was very attentive and accessible with adequate advance notice before the stay, providing suggestions of logistics, places and local providers in addition to welcoming us in an amicable way. In conclusion, the stay at Villa Alaia offers you a great value, comfort, luxury and tranquility for the money invested. Warmly welcoming the entire Villa Alaia team and we will definitely be back!
Host Response
We were happy to welcome you to Villa Alaia, which you read the property and that your stay has been rich and memorable. We always strive to provide our guests with a wonderful experience in every aspect. We'll be waiting for you again!

Rocio
Excellent, 7 years ago
Villa Alaia is worth it for all plans; families with kids, couples or friends . Place is a beauty! Gardens, plants, flowers ( many beautiful varieties) and the pool are impeccable. The layout allows you to have many areas where you can be and have privacy or be all together. Manuel was always 100% looking forward to us . Polite, friendly and respectful people. The staff attending to you were extremely willing to help us from lowering the suitcases of the car to preparing things to our liking . Maria cooks a very rich breakfast and they give you a cinnamon bread from the area that is delicious. I would say that they make you feel at home and that gives the stay a bonus that you don't have in other places. Highly recommended!

Josan
Excellent, 7 years ago
Wonderful stay at Manuel's house. We felt at home. The house was spotless, every detail was designed for a wonderful experience, and Mari, Chino and her family's service was spectacular. The semitropical climate and nearby places to get to know are well worth it for both sightseeing, shopping and extreme sports. Manuel and his wife were watching over us at all times. Thank you Villa Alaia!!!!

Alberto
Excellent, 8 years ago
Great stay at Villa Alaia The hospitality and service of Mary, Alejandro and his whole family, from the moment you arrive until the last moment of your stay, are waiting for you not to need anything. The house is beautiful, full of amazing details, very well cared for. We had a wonderful end of the year, thank you so much!