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Hacienda Dzibikak - stunning luxury estate, great for kids, w/ staff, nr Merida

Hacienda Dzibikak - stunning luxury estate, great for kids, w/ staff, nr Merida

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Main House of the Hacienda
Main House Facade
Back Garden with Chapel
Main Garden
Old Gate

Overview of Hacienda Dzibikak - stunning luxury estate, great for kids, w/ staff, nr Merida

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 161900 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Uman, Yuc
  • Popular LocationMérida Cathedral23 min drive
  • Popular LocationU.S. Consulate Merida24 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaseo de Montejo25 min drive
  • AirportMerida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

4 bathrooms

Room 1 en suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Room 2 en suite

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Room 3 en suite

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Room 4 en suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Hacienda Dzibikak - stunning luxury estate, great for kids, w/ staff, nr Merida

Located just 20 minutes from Merida´s airport and 30 minutes from the famous Centro Historico, Hacienda Dzibikak is one of Yucatan´s most accessible and luxurious hacienda retreats.

Lovingly restored over a six-year period, this beautiful 17th-century estate is set in 12 acres of tended garden and is perfectly suited to family groups of up to 12 guests. It comes with a 20 meter pool, 5-a-side football pitch, treehouse, children´s play area, pool table, ping-pong, Pétanque and even a small prison!

The property has been thoughtfully decorated to a very high degree and is filled with an eclectic mix of interesting antiques and artefacts from Yucatan and around the world.

Its location close to Merida means that guests can easily enjoy the city´s sights and restaurants.

Rental includes:
- Cook to prepare all meals
- Daily cleaning service
- On site maintenance staff
- Taxes
- On site manager

Nannies, massages, musical entertainment, shopping and other services can can be provided on request at cost.

Please ask for detailed room breakdown.

Keywords: Private Hacienda Estate; Family friendly; Merida Vacation; Luxury Yucatan Hacienda Resort

Property manager

Richard Nichols

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Exterior
Casa Doña Guiomar, a Yucatecan jewel in downtown!
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Casa Doña Guiomar, a Yucatecan jewel in downtown!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Umán

Located in Umán, this vacation home is in a rural area. Museo Casa Montejo and Macay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Zoological Park of Centenario and Animaya Zoological Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Map
Uman, Yuc

What's nearby

  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 22 min drive
  • Mérida Cathedral - 23 min drive
  • U.S. Consulate Merida - 24 min drive
  • Paseo de Montejo - 25 min drive
  • Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Center - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salón de Fiestas "Las Palomas - 9 min drive
  • Tunich Nah - 10 min drive
  • Taqueria "El Huinic - 6 min drive
  • El Mexicano - 6 min drive
  • El Mesón de San Felipe - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

The Absolute Best Place to Stay on the Yucatan Peninsula!
We had a difficult time deciding where to stay on our trip to the Yucatan with so many options- beaches, pyramids, interesting villages, haciendas, cenotes, and bigger cities. We decided to stay with Richard and Leena for two nights because the property looked amazing. We wish we had stayed there the whole week! Hacienda Dzibikak is quite simply spectacular. Richard and Leena have restored the property to its past glory with an impressive combination impeccable attention to detail, exquisite decor, and high end luxury. I have travelled a great deal in Mexico, and stayed at several haciendas. Hacienda Dzibikak is without question my favorite. What we enjoyed the most about our stay was the attention that we received from both Richard and Leena. Richard gave us advice on where to go, when to go, what to avoid, etc. With all of the options in the area it is extremely helpful to have someone who knows share ideas. He also was full of interesting stories about the process of restoring their Hacienda. If you want to explore this part of Mexico, with all it has to offer, Richard can help! Leena was just as kind an hepful as Richard. She was very concerned to ensure that we had great food. One of the people in our party is lactose intolerant, and she made absolutely certain that nothing in our food was going to cause a problem. She worked with her cook to prepare two of the best dinners that we have ever had in Mexico (ask her for the Strawberry Shortcake dessert!), and was even nice enough to share her recipes with us. We really enjoyed everything about our stay here. If you want to explore off the beaten path, but do not want to sacrifice the finer things in life, stay here. You will be glad you did.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Héctor S.

Amazing Property! Wonderful Yucatan Experience!
We had a Fantastic Time at Hacienda Dzibikak. We spent one week with two families with small Kids with plenty of room for all of us. The owners are terrific hosts always responsive to all our needs. There were sure all our requirements were fulfilled. Cook was included in our stay, she prepared very good Traditional Yucatecan Food. Kids had a lot of fun at the pool, the Tree House, Jail, Playground and Tree Swings all over the place and all the spacious gardens where they could play and had a lot of fun. Every room in the property has its own special charm. It is full with books, games, and all you need to entertain. All the rooms are very comfortable and spacious. Each has a fantastic bathroom and huge walk in closets. There are Hammocks by the pool which are fantastic to lounge or have a Nap. Its location is ideal, as it is conveniently located 10-minute drive from Merida’s Airport and Periferico, which allows you to make a day trip to all main tourist attractions, like Beaches, Flamingos, Cenotes, Ruins and of course Merida’s downtown all within a relatively short drive. We have previously stayed at other haciendas that have hotel service. Which make you feel that you are at a hotel. But this stay was different and truly reflects what to live at a Hacienda is like. It is very cozy and has that Home feel. It reflects all the hard work of several years of restoring this place, making it a unique and special place. Would recommend to any Couple, Family or group of friends wishing to experience a Hacienda style getaway. We would definitely consider Hacienda Dzibikak for our next trip to Yucatan. It was a terrific experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Richard Nichols

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After successful careers in London, Lena and Richard happened to spend a few nights in a Yucatan hacienda whilst on holiday in Mexico. Charmed by the experience, they soon decided to buy one themselves, and so began an adventure that has lasted to this day.

Dzibikak, the hacienda they finally settled on, was a long-abandoned, heavily overgrown ruin when they found it. The restoration process took six years, and throughout they were careful to maintain the architectural integrity of the original design, combining it with state-of-the-art mod-cons that all discerning travelers demand.

Since its completion, the hacienda has served as a holiday rental, a venue for weddings and other events, a backdrop for countless photoshoots and as a family home.

Why they chose this property

The Nichols chose this property for a wide variety of reasons.

First and foremost, its location close Merida, means that it is a practical place to stay with easy access to restaurants, shops, hospitals and all the other facilities and amenities the city offers.

Of equal importance is the hacienda´s proximity to the charming and unspoiled beaches of Sisal and Celestun, to the ruins of Uxmal, and to some of the state´s prettiest cenotes.

Last but not least, they were attracted to the hacienda´s long history (there are the remains of an ancient pyramid in the back garden), its architectural splendor, its wide open spaces and its potential as a world-class destination for the more discerning traveler.

What makes this property unique

Unlike many restored haciendas, Dzibikak has served as a family home. This means it has that despite its large size it has a lovely, lived-in feeling that too many holiday rentals lack. The public spaces are all individually and stylishly decorated according to different themes, there are hundreds of unique antiques from the Yucatan and around the world, and all sorts of different toys and games to keep the family entertained.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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