One of my favorite places in Mexico is San Miguel de Allende, a beautiful city with a year round spring-like climate which makes a welcome break from the heat and humidity of Playa del Carmen!

The streets of San Miguel are so interesting. You really have to peer into every open doorway to get a good look at what’s inside. They are not allowed to put signs that stick out sideways on a building and all signage must be approved by the government so it keeps the heritage look of the city. All paint colors must also be approved by the city so you can’t just paint your house or business purple

At one time these were grand homes and now many have been turned into retail stores with the kitchen intact. This is one of my favorite stores.

On this visit to San Miguel the house that we stayed in was spectacular and needs to be shared! Built in 1717 one 1/2 of the home was the town bakery back then. Cool…..

The owner then purchased the home next door and did that 1/2 in Moroccan style which is popular in SMA. Both sides are rented at the same time. It had a bose sound system thoughout the house and the tunes got cranked and enjoyed! (not too loud ) What a joy it was to stay there and the owners were fantastic! Upon arrival the phone started to ring and it was the owner calling from San Francisco!

This house was the HIGHLIGHT of the trip for us!!!!

The rooftop deck

Part 2 of the house…. the Moroccan side of the home. Every bit as spectacular as the other side. This would have been good enough for us but of course it’s rented all as one home!

Staying in this home was magical!

The owners did an amazing job of decorating!  More on the decorator later.   Whatever the cost of this house if you have the $, spend it! You only live once and this house will make you feel alive!!!!!!