A lush backyard, terrace, and traditional Cocina de Humo set Alcalá 228 apart. This 4-bedroom house sleeps 10 near Centro Histórico, with daily coffee, fruit, bread, and mezcal to savor in Oaxaca City.
Welcome to Alcalá 228
Explore Oaxaca like a local from the comfort of your home away from home. Alcalá 228 is a short walk from the Centro Histórico, local markets, favorite restaurants, and bars.
The home was designed with the comfort of visiting friends in mind. Our goal is for Alcalá 228 to feel like your own home—located in one of the world’s most magical cities.
The Living Room and Kitchen
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with fresh agua fresca, an Oaxacan botana, and mezcal from some of our favorite Maestro Mezcaleros.
The fully equipped kitchen includes:
- Drip coffee station
- Electric coffee maker
- Toaster oven
- Microwave
- Gas range and oven
- Refrigerator with a 3.75-liter filtered-water dispenser, refilled daily
- Pots, pans, and utensils
Fresh coffee, cut fruit, and bread are also provided daily and included with your stay.
The living room features:
- 65-inch 4K television
- Apple AirPlay and Chromecast connectivity
- Surround-sound JBL soundbar and subwoofer
- Scent diffuser
- Board games and playing cards
- Large air-conditioning unit
- Bar stocked with mezcal from preferred Mezcaleros
Sample a variety of agaves from the comfort of your vacation home.
Main-Floor Bedrooms
The main floor has two welcoming, mirrored bedrooms. Each room includes:
- Queen-size bed
- Spacious closet with drawers and hanging rods
- Air conditioning
- Charging hub
- Two bathrobes
- Double-door balcony
- Two handmade chairs and a side table
The balconies are ideal for enjoying a coffee, cocktail, or mezcal.
A hallway closet provides extra towels, sheets, pillows, an iron, and other essentials.
Main-Floor Bathroom
A full bathroom is located across from the winding staircase for guests staying on the main floor. The open-layout bathroom includes:
- Open standing shower
- Double-sink vanity
- Large, hand-welded mirror
- Handmade, locally produced shampoo
- Handmade hand soap
- Handmade exfoliating body-bar and loofah combination
- Fresh towels
- Hair dryer
The towels and hair dryer are stored under the sink.
The Terrace
After a day of exploring, dining, and enjoying mezcal, relax on the open-air terrace. The space includes:
- Hammock
- Handmade straw mat
- Couch
- Side table
Terrace Bedroom
To the left of the terrace entrance is the Terrace Bedroom, where simplicity highlights the room’s design. It features:
- Queen-size bed
- Nightstand
- Air conditioning
- Domed ceiling
- Handmade circular lighting installation
Relax in the air-conditioned room or unwind in the hammock on the open-air terrace.
Terrace Bathroom
This compact bathroom includes everything needed for the Terrace Bedroom. Amenities include:
- Handmade, locally produced shampoo
- Handmade hand soap
- Handmade exfoliating body-bar and loofah combination
- Fresh towels
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobes
The towels, hair dryer, and bathrobes are located across from the sink.
Downstairs Master Bedroom
From the main floor, exit into the backyard and descend the stairs to the private Master Bedroom. The beautifully restored room features:
- Brick-lined vaulted ceiling
- Exposed stone foundation
- Polished concrete floors
- King-size bed
- Queen-size pull-out bed
- Drawers and hanging rod
- Bench
- Air conditioning
- Custom handmade wooden furniture crafted from local hardwoods
- Vintage JBL speakers
- Bluetooth receiver
- Hand-woven rugs made by local Oaxaca artisans
Enjoy music through the vintage JBL speakers using the easy-to-connect Bluetooth receiver.
Downstairs Master Bathroom
The Downstairs Master Bedroom has its own private full bathroom, equipped with:
- Handmade, locally produced shampoo
- Handmade hand soap
- Handmade exfoliating body-bar and loofah combination
- Fresh towels
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobes
The towels, hair dryer, and bathrobes are stored under the sink.
The Backyard
The lush backyard may make you forget that you are in the middle of Oaxaca City.
The first level of the outdoor space includes:
- Local herbs beneath the windows for tea, cooking, or adding fragrance
- Two large nut trees
- Space to park a car
To access the parking area, enter through the Primera Cerrada and the large metal doors.
The centerpiece of the backyard is the Cocina de Humo, a traditional outdoor brick-and-clay kitchen inspired by our grandmother’s outdoor kitchen. If you would like us to arrange a meal prepared there, please let us know.
One level below the main outdoor area, outside the Downstairs Master Bedroom, is a social space for making plans or discussing the day beneath the Oaxacan sky. Behind it is a collection of dessert plants, including:
- Maguey Espadín
- Madre Cuish
- Cacti
- Other local plant varieties
One level farther down is an enclosed, lush green patio that provides a beautiful backdrop for photographs.
Additional Information
Our home is cared for by Kary, who visits daily at 9:00 a.m. to:
- Tidy the house
- Make fresh coffee
- Serve fresh fruit
- Bring fresh bread
Kary speaks only Spanish, but I can be reached through this platform with any questions about the house. She tidies both common areas and individual rooms. If you would prefer a different visit time or more privacy, please let me know so we can arrange a schedule—or no visits at all—during your stay.
There is no washer or dryer on site. However, if you need laundry service, we can arrange a one-time laundromat service at no additional cost during your stay.
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Claudia
2 months ago
As avid Airbnb users, I can confidently say this was one of the best Airbnb stays we have ever the pleasure of experiencing. The photos do not do justice to how beautiful, clean, comfortable and peaceful the house is. Daniel & Fernando were perfect hosts - helpful, friendly, accommodating and informative. Having Kary at the house daily to help with cleaning, breakfast and general questions was what pushed this into an A+++ stay. Kary is so friendly, kind and helpful and a wonderful cook. I definitely recommend taking advantage of Daniel's offer to have a dinner in the Cosina de Humo on the terrace - not only was the food delicious, the atmosphere they have created out there is magical. This will be our go to place to stay on all future trips to Oaxaca. Muchas gracias Daniel, Fernando y Kary!
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Victor J
2 months ago
We had a great experience staying here during the Guelaguetza festivities. The house is in a good location that’s walkable to downtown. The staff was very friendly and took great care of us. Will definitely come back!
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Nicole
7 months ago
Our group was so excited to stay at Fernando’s place and yet it exceeded our expectations. The decor was beautiful, the outdoor space was serene. Kary greeted us on arrival to show us around the home. She had delicious fruit, guacamole, and salsa waiting for us. The mezcal bar was such a lovely treat and we enjoyed tasting all the different options. Kary also came to cook us breakfast one morning which was so lovely and delicious. We also arranged with Fernando to have his team cook us dinner one evening in the outdoor kitchen. Two of our guests are vegan and they were able to curate a menu to suit all of our needs. The meal was amazing and it was so special to be able to eat in the outdoor space. This was such a nice touch and we appreciated it so much! One of the highlights of our trip. The home is outside of the main town area but we walked into town easily every day. Would stay here again and again!! A lovely experience. Thank you!!
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Tania
7 months ago
One of the most amazing Airbnbs we stayed at! We loved the cul de sac location, how walkable the airbnb was to the main center areas, the availability of delicious restaurants and markets, and the ample space that our family with young children of 6 and 8 years old had. The housekeeper who came everyday was incredibly helpful and kind. She not only helped prepare breakfast each morning but also helped in cleaning our rooms throughout the day. My husband worked remotely for a few days and had no issues with Wifi. We even brought our own starlink but it wasn't necessary because the wifi worked so well (for all the of the intense internet needs across meetings, virtual calls, etc.). We were also able to order lunch in advance so my husband could just walk into the kitchen and have a delicious meal each day prepared fresh for him. We also really appreciated the hosts responsiveness and recommendations to make our stay outstanding. The tour service and airport transfer recos were A+++!
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Brittany
9 months ago
What a lovely place! Let me say first, even if the house had not been beautiful having Kary there to greet us with guacamole and salsa when our flight arrived five hours late would have been enough to earn endless praise. Waking up to cut fruit, eggs, coffee, and cocoa was also really lovely, and Kary made this a really special stay. The house itself is also beautiful - the photos almost don't do it justice, especially the comfortable beds and linens, and the very large outdoor area. The outdoor kitchen is a really cool feature, and the option to have someone come cook a meal there was very neat. FWIW, we were there with two small children, and had to do a bit of crowd control to make sure they didn't climb the stairs or break any of the cool ceramics (which we just moved to a higher shelf, so not a huge deal). This was not a negative for us, but you will need to mind very young kids. Also - the gate on the street is not locked, and street parking is safe and easy.
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Alyssa
9 months ago
We loved our stay! The home was beautiful and well appointed with many different areas to spend time in. It was easy to walk into the center part of the city as well as other neighborhoods. We would definitely stay again!
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Megan
9 months ago
a beautiful and comfortable space for our family of 7. lots of extra details and amenities made it feel luxurious.
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Lorna
11 months ago
Fernando's house was just remarkable. You can get to the city center in seven minutes and on your stroll there be delighted by your discoveries of shops and restaurants. The house is absolutely beautiful and Fatima was a wonderful addition. She comes every day to clean the house, so you feel like you're in a hotel. We would recommend this 100% and we can't wait to come back.
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Ben
11 months ago
This house made us feel like we were locals. It was a quick 10-15 walk from the heart of downtown Oaxaca. Upon arrival, there were welcome drinks and snacks ready for us. We really liked that Fatima, the woman that helps clean the house, stopped by every day during our stay to clean and organize the house. She also made us some snacks one of the morning we were there. The home was beautifully decorated. We wish we could have spent more time in the house to really enjoy all the spaces. I would definitely stay here again.
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John
1 year ago
Lovely older home in traditional Mexican style, nicely decorated. Furniture is somewhat low to the ground and may be uncomfortable for some. Mosquitoes can be a problem but plenty of repellent available. Rooms were all air-conditioned, which was very nice. The downstairs master bedroom is a bit remote and below ground level lending itself to a musty feel. Host was very responsive to our questions. Fatima was an exceptional addition to our experience. She was present every morning for housekeeping, preparing breakfast if requested and concierge services which all made our trip a wonderful experience
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