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Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.

Fully restored Ajijic, hacienda-style Century home in one of Ajijic's oldest neighborhoods.
New listing on VRBO (OWNERS HAVE NINETEEN 5* REVIEWS ON PROPERTY NEXT DOOR with 'other' booking agency).
Please note: Guests must show at least 2 positive reviews and zero negative reviews.

2,600 square feet of spacious,, elegant living with en suite bathrooms, chef's kitchen and wonderful L-shaped colonial, screened and glassed, verandah.

All located in a 6000 sq foot garden, with patios and Barbecue area, magnificently-canopied by four, seventy foot Galeanas, (African Tulip Trees).

The Privada is one of the most desirable in all Ajijic - 100 yards from Lake Chapala and Malecon (lakeside promenade). An enclave of 9 unique, century houses, centred on the Los Arcos Estate, it is auto-gated at night for total privacy and security without the intrusiveness of security personnel.

Just south of the authentic, Mexican, Seis Esquinas (Six Corners) The The casa is located minutes from Lake Chapala to the south with the Sierra mountains behind it. The neighborhood, where many of Ajijic's religious and other parades originate, is alive with children, their young families headed for the waterfront park, horses, donkeys (on our cobblestone streets) and the occasional, creaky roosters.

Ajijic has been settled for, some say, many thousands of years. The Spaniards were merely new arrivals here! The town exudes the kind of tranquility and culture that only thousands of years can create. And staying on our Privada is the best place to experience all that.

Property manager

Alec (Franz)

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: cat or small dog upon approval with damage deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: small private gathering with no speaker noise.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Galeanas . True Hacienda style Elegant Living in Ajijic

About the area

Map
Ajijic, JAL

What's nearby

  • Ajijic Malecón - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of Ajijic - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laguna Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chula Vista Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Monte Coxala Spa - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Tango Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa tequila bonanza bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Casa del Waffle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cenaduria Memo - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Galeanas (African Tulip Trees). True hacienda-style elegant living in Ajijic. located?

Located in the heart of Chapala, this villa is steps from Ajijic Malecón and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Chapala. Church of Ajijic and Santos Degollado Secondary School are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

To say that this was my favorite VRBO stay is an understatement! This home is breathtaking! There is so much space and the yard is absolutely beautiful! I loved all the open air you can have in the home. There are many doors that open to the screen porch which is almost as big as the home. The pictures do it no justice! There are so many places to sit comfortably in this home and on the porch. There are ceiling fans in every room, plenty of drinking water, paper towel and toilet paper provided. It is in a very safe area and the home is very secluded and private. The yard has a gate that locks and the road is gated at night for extra safety. We were very comfortable walking day or night. There are a ton of great place to eat and shop close by. We didn’t even rent a car, just used a taxi to and from the airport. There are taxis close by and a bus that runs for cheap. The owners of the home were so helpful during check in, making sure we had everything we needed and knew how to lock everything up. I cannot wait to visit again. I LOVE this town, home and yard. Did I mention how beautiful all the flowers are??!! There are two lounge chairs outside and the owner washed the cushions and brought them over nice and clean for us. There is plenty of sun during the day in the yard to catch a few rays of sun if desired. I truly cannot say enough how much I loved this home and hope I get to stay again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

It was our 2nd vacation here. We loved it so much last October that we booked it again for end of March/beginning of April. Gorgeous propety and wonderful location. Highly recommended for a beautiful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

The home is spacious. A large kitchen has all appliances. Two bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms. A huge enclosed veranda looking out on a manicured garden. Well located at end of the Malecon (15+ minute walk to main plaza) and local six corners’ shops. So why did we leave early? Let me preface this by saying that once the owners (they don’t use their real name) returned to Ajijic and I found them living next door, they graciously allowed us to use their casita while the power was out in the rental and giving us the option to move out for a partial refund. That said, I could talk about the salvation army furniture, the wooden beds – even less comfortable than they sound, the lack of lighting on the private road or in front of the house, the swarms of ants (tiny on kitchen counter, large near bedroom) and other bugs invading home, difficulties with the TV and internet, or the repeated power outages (that didn’t impact the hosts with a backup generator) and lack of flashlights or candles. But most of this can be chalked up to, as the hosts said, “Welcome to Mexico.” My real complaint is the lack of communication or caring. The host stopped answering their phone after day one, later explaining they don’t own a cell phone and don’t know how to access their voice mail?!?! The only contact was a housekeeper who spoke Spanish. What hurt the most was sitting in the dark while the hosts, two doors over with power, didn’t care enough to walk over to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This property is absolutely stunning. It is immaculate and beautiful. The garden is a dream. We had great communication with the owner. We could not have picked a better property. Looking forward to coming back in April.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024