Guanajuato rentals guest comments

  • Scott & Lisa
    Encino CA  Comment left on 05/08/2012 for a stay in May 2012

    Great studio like apartment with nice patio and hosts

    We stayed at Bill's ground floor cottage for 4 nights in May 2012 during our visit to Guanajuato. The unit is very nice and I don't think the website pics do the place justice. It's got a small kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, coffee maker and two burner stove. We didn't really cook while there but did do breakfast and had everything needed.
    The living room/bedroom is a single room with a Murphy type bed that was quite comfortable. Bathroom was nice size, good water pressure, good hot water.
    We enjoyed having the patio right off the kitchen as we were traveling with our small pet and this made it convenient for us.
    Bill provided several suggestions for restaurants and things to see which were very much appreciated. He also went above & beyond when our car battery died. He took us to a mechanic and helped us get the car back running.
    The location is a nice 15 minute walk into town and on a nice street that was relatively quiet. There were several small convenient stores very close by as well as restaurants in walking distance. The bus that goes to/from town was a mere 30-45 second walk across the road. We think we may have liked staying in the Centro area better, but really don't know...we have heard being downtown is very noisy.
    This place was excellent for our short term stay!
     

    Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  • Monica Walters and Jeffrey Field
    Toronto  Comment left on 02/13/2012 for a stay in October 2011

    Our Second Home in a Wonderful City

    This is our sixth time renting an apartment from Bill. Why do we keep coming back?

    Well first off, where else can you have a bedroom with a panoramic view of homes clinging to the hillside in the distance and a balcony with a views of mountains and of the city as it stretches down the valley. We can enjoy the morning sun coming over the mountains as the rays shine through one of our many large windows.

    We are able to make a comfortable home in the safe, quiet neighborhood of La Presa, near to parks, food shopping and one of the best restaurants in Guanajuato, just a short walk up the road. One can safely walk to the 'dam' area to catch a very Mexican ambiance of open air food stands and picnicking. And when we hit something very Mexican that we can't understand, our landlords and now friends Meow and Bill Byrnes help us to find the answer and advises as to how to proceed.

    As we have enjoyed our apartment so much over the years, we have returned this year for six months. We are part of an interestingly designed complex with lovely architectural details, within walking distance to the Embajadoras Market and the centre of the city. We can get around by foot, direct bus or taxi and unlike many apartments in Guanajuato. we do not have to climb numerous steps to get to the complex.

    And we now have a bonus of the Byrnes' little ones waving and blowing kisses as we go by.
     

  • Tio Juan
    Sarasota  Comment left on 01/29/2012 for a stay in December 2011

    Casa marvalleosa

    As a consultant who spends between 35-40 days every visit to Guanajuato, a hotel and eating in restaurants is not an option for me. Thus, in October of 2010, as I was going to start an engagement with the University of Guanajuato, I asked my wonderful wife to find a comfortable, clean and safe furnished apartment in the city of Guanajuato. Through the Internet she found several Guanajuato rentals.
    Late that October, I visited with Bill who showed me his Garden apartment. I fell in love with the apartment, the whole property and the neighborhood where it is located, just 200 yards from the governor's palace...Convenient, spacious and very safe!
    Since November of 2010 I have spent more than six months in this wonderful place. Bill and Meow his wife have become very dear friends. I am also the Tio (Uncle) to Leah and Geo the one year old twins of Bill and Meow.
    Every time I come back to this marvelous city, and I do it often enough, I can only think of staying at the Garden apartment. This is my home in Guanajuato - no other place can compare. So, whether you are planning to spend a few days or a few weeks or even few months in Guanajuato, stay with Bill and his family in this wonderful place...Enjoy!!
    Dr. Juan M. Huerta, Principal Investigator, Universidad de Guanajuato
    From Sarasota, Florida
     

Jerri Glenn

Thank you Bill for keeping us "squared away". We look forward to our trip and really appreciated the information on the site. It was clear and helpful and everyone was very responsive.  

Regards,    Jerri

Marsha R.       American River College, Sacramento, CA  June '07

Bill,
I am very impressed with the professionalism of this entire transaction. I would say you are very good at this indeed!
 

Gitte and Leonard      Baja California Sur Mar '07

Dear Bill,
you have been very helpful in our search for housing in Guanajuato and I am writing to thank you for that. We are very impressed with your services and are glad to tell other people about you.

Guest Comments and Reviews Monica and Jeffrey       TORONTO Nov '06

Dear Bill and Meow,
We want to thank you for making our first visit to Guanajuato so comfortable and welcoming.
We loved our stay in a very special place - and think your apartments are very creative and special.
We look forward to returning next year.
Best wishes for the time ahead with 'hope and imagination.'

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