Rooms

The 3 double bedrooms are kept pristine by the daily housekeeping staff, and all have crisp white walls, beamed ceilings, tiled floors and beautiful furniture specially designed by local woodworkers Mobili Piave. All have ensuite shower rooms - the house used to operate as a B&B - as well as air-conditioning, ceiling fans, reading lamps, TV and plentiful wardrobe space.

There's one ground-floor room, set off the interior courtyard, which boasts angel sculptures and a full-length pewter mirror decorated with wings. There’s also a tiny garden and stone fountain which we thought heavenly: the fountain runs with recycled water, so we had no qualms about falling asleep to the sound of trickling water. Also on the ground floor are a spacious sitting room and the kitchen-diner, which is the heart of the house.

Upstairs are two further double rooms: one larger, with its own balcony overlooking the patio, and one smaller, with panelled walls and views onto the roof terrace.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Fan
• Safe box
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

You have free run of the cheery yellow kitchen to prepare meals, snacks and drinks. There's all the equipment you need: a 4-ring stove, a fridge, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, purified water, a blender, dishes and utensils; even an iron and ironing board if you want to look freshly pressed for dinner. A nearby supermarket is handy for stocking up on provisions, or you can hire a cook to do the hard work for you.

You can also pre-book a hearty breakfast if you're feeling lazy: we tucked into traditional egg and tortilla dishes - huevos rancheros, chilaquiles de huajillo, omelets de queso con salsa de espinacas - alongside breads, pastries, juices, coffee and tea.

Oaxaca has become something of a Mecca for foodies and Adriana can recommend and book any number of restaurants if you want to eat out. A favourite of ours was La Biznaga - we visited twice to enjoy La Enredosa (a delicious soup of spaghetti strips, chorizo, fresh cream and chillies). Or for tasty Oaxacan dishes try La Olla, run by another family member, Pilar.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Chef on request
• Meal delivery service
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Take a walking tour of Oaxaca: the Graphic Arts Institute, the Contemporary Art Museum, the beautiful churches of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, the regional museum and the cathedral
  
• Go shopping in the markets for rugs, pottery, Panama hats, guayabera shirts, basketry, hammocks, masks, embroidered textiles, toys, blown glass, bark paper paintings, filigree silver, leather goods, sombreros, wrought iron, wooden figurines, tinwork, pewter, even guitars
  
• Sit in one of the many cafés around the Zócalo (Oaxaca’s main square) and soak up the local atmosphere
  
• Or go on a guided tour of local villages, including stops at craft stalls, the oldest tree in the Americas at Santa María del Tule, and the Zapotec sites of Monte Albán, Mitla and Yagul
  
• Mountain bikes and horse-riding can be arranged through local agencies if you want to see the area on 2 wheels or 4 legs
  
• Relax on the roof terrace with a good book and a cold beer
  
• Treat yourself to a revitalising temazcal (steam bath) treatment - ask Adriana for details

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cooking classes
• Cycling
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets
• Traditional cultures

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome, though there are no cots for babies and the house is better set up for families with older kids. The kitchen is useful for preparing meals and snacks, and the location is ideal for shops, cafés and restaurants.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

La Casa de los Milagros is located in the centre of Oaxaca, a provincial city about 500km south of Mexico City.

By Air
Oaxaca Xoxocotlán International (10km away) is the closest airport. It's served by domestic flights, plus occasional services from the US. If coming from the US, or wanting to combine Oaxaca with the coast, you'll find there are more flights to Bahías de Huatulco (270km away). If you're coming from Europe, you’ll probably fly into Mexico City (500km away), from where there are about 10 daily flights to Oaxaca.

Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.

From the Airport
From Oaxaca airport you can either take a taxi or hire a car (see below). If coming from Huatulco, you'll need to drive or take the air taxi service to Oaxaca.

By Bus
First-class bus services operate regularly between Oaxaca and Mexico City (6 hours), Pochutla (7 hours), Puerto Escondido (9 hours), San Cristóbal de las Casas (12 hours), Tehuacan (6 hours) and Villahermosa (14 hours).

By Car
Having the use of a car makes exploring further afield easier, but watch out for the potholed roads. See our car rental recommendations. There's no off-street parking at La Casa de los Milagros, but you can normally find a space on the road outside.

Detailed directions are provided when a booking is confirmed.

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