Is Ranch,exotic gardens,walking distance to town and lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Ranch,exotic gardens,walking distance to town and lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Ranch,exotic gardens,walking distance to town and lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Where is Ranch,exotic gardens,walking distance to town and lake located?

Located in Ajijic Centro, this villa is steps from Ajijic Malecón and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Chapala. Church of Ajijic and Santos Degollado Secondary School are also within 2 miles (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Smith O.

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay. This was the first time my friends had been to inner Mexico so everything was new to them. I lived there for 10 years so I knew my way around. We were close to many good restaurants and the malecon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Suli F.

11 Jan 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Ajijic stay review.

Ajijic is great... friendly people, places to walk, good drinks & food, loved being in a prime location close to plaza & lake, spacious house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Perfect location! A block from the lake. The garden and patio are amazing. Great communication all the way through

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

4 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ajijic Paradise

This is our second time to stay in this home. It is spacious and the backyard is sooo beautiful. This location is the best. Residential feel, but just one street over to Malecon and a short walk to the main section of town. Owner was always available for any questions and Prop Mgr. always answered promptly. We keep choosing this property as it is such a special place to relax. Pool cover keeps water just the right temp. This place will forever be our Ajijic go to. You can’t go wrong here!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location

We had a wonderful stay at this home. Gardens were so beautiful and outdoor lounge spaces were great for siestas. Home is very nicely appointed with interesting artwork throughout. Location was ideal as a short walking distance to everything: Malecon, Plaza, restaurants. Streets are cobblestone so be prepared with footwear. Wish we would have stayed longer. Owners were very communicative throughout and we thank them for sharing their home with us. You will not be disappointed.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Christopher M. E.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Listing unmaintained

This owner is NOT maintaining this listing. Towels, mats and furniture are filthy or hole ridden. The water heater and dishwasher were broken. There was a propane gas tank leak. The maid rinses the mop in the pool and leaves the house unlocked upon leaving it unattended! The pool equipment is badly sun damaged which the owner wants to make US pay for!! The pool cover has disintegrated into the water but you can’t strain the plastic out cuz the net is missing—just a pole! STAY AWAY!!!!

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, beautiful back yard and nice house but needs some updates. Due to it being rainy season and the house being open air, it smelt like mold in the house. Power washing the back area might have helped or maybe putting in some plug in air fresheners. Emailed property manager on VRBO website letting him know where we had to return the garage door opener due to having wrong code to gate door and didn't get a response when I asked for him to confirm he got it. I think it should be optional for quests to have maid service come in during their stay or not. It was really awkward having the maid there twice for four hours at a time during our one week stay. Pool could use some tending to but other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wedge L., Kampala, Uganda

9 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Ajijic

Unfortunately there are lots of cobblestone streets and sidewalk. Several people have fallen or twisted an ankle. After you get into the walled property you get to appreciate a wonderful garden setting. We enjoyed our stay despite it being in the high 30's and low 40's at night for about a week. I'd recommend the villa. FYI: A really nice challenging golf course is a 35 min drive from the villa, Atlas CC. All my best, Wedge

Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

14 Sept 2016

A STUNNING HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN PARADISE

This was our first time in Ajijic during the summer rainy season. After years of drought and an occasional cold winter rain here in California, we really enjoyed the weather. The house was clean and everything worked. Hector the property manager shuttled us to and from the airport. The maid Maria was nice and friendly. She doesn't speak English but it was a good time to practice my Spanish. The other couple couldn't come with us so we had plenty of room. The master bedroom is air-conditioned but the fans were enough to keep us cool. We needed a light blanket at night. It really does rain at night in Ajijic. Great displays of thunder and lightning, too. We only used our rain gear once to go out for lunch. The sun was out again when we left the restaurant. Speaking of restaurants we really enjoyed a new place called Cocinart. Great Eggs Benedict and the best Reuben sandwich I've had outside of New York. Gossips was also excellent. The other new restaurant we tried was Pasta Trenta. My wife had a pasta dish with prosciutto and apples. I had a pesto pasta dish. Both were excellent. I tried a beer called AJIJIC. It was a stout and was excellent. Made locally. It seems the craft brewers are branching out. We tried to rent a golf cart to drive around the village but there was a 10 day waiting list. Will rent in advance next time. There is a liquor store on the Carretera just north of the property. W discovered Chamucos Anejo tequila which is smooth but doesn't have any oakey after taste. Iit's not available in the United States so it was a real treat. My wife retires at the end of the year and we are looking forward to spending more time at Randi's beautiful villa in Ajijic.

6/10 Okay

David C.

24 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trying Not To Be Too Picky, But...

We understand that our stay in September was during the rainy season so the humidity was high and mosquitos were abundant. The home felt safe, the wifi was good and the location worked well for walking Ajijic. There is a small AC unit in the master bedroom which worked well but there is little airflow to the rest of the house so we had to purchase a pedestal fan and moved it around with us. There is some screening with the patio doors but no screens on the front door so no good access for a breeze. We decided to take drinks to the mirador but it was just nasty with nothing we wanted to sit on. Carpets don't really get cleaned they get swept so we took the the smaller ones outside and shook them as there was plenty residue from previous renters. The showers were a big dissapointment. There were 3 to chose from: The master was cramped with very little water flow and it did not drain well. The tile shower offered more room and better flow until you tried to get hot water then the flow went to a dribble as the single control handle was broken. The third was in a bathtub and offered equally disappointing flow. All three shower heads were damaged. I pulled the insulation off the pool and saw it was pretty dirty. I stuck my arm in it and the top 4 inches of water was warm and the rest was colder. I checked it 3 more times during the day with the same result - This means the water was stagnant with no circulation, we never used it for that reason. So, no mirador, no pool, no airflow, no showers to speak of, the house is old and smells like it to the point we didn't put our clothes in the walk-in closets, not the experience we were hoping for.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Asheville, NC

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much better than photo's show

We lived in Ajijic at one time and knew this area and what to expect for the most part. The house was much better than the photos suggested and was perfect for our needs. Lot's of outdoor living space which is wonderful this time of year and pretty much all year. We were able to walk to our favorite dining places or drive there easy. Would certainly stay here again. Schedule a 1/2 day to just look at the interesting collections in the house alone!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

12 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would like to return.

Property is as described, and it was a pleasure to stay there. Everything went smoothly. My wife and her brother, and two guests, especially enjoyed the pool. Nice and private and quiet. Casita is great. Easy walk to lots of nice things to do and see and eat. No problems. All went smoothly.

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda T., Ajijic, Mexico

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden Oasis in the Village

Well-maintained, artistic property with loads of Mexican charm. Easy walk to the malecon and the many fun shops and restaurants in Ajijic. The pool, gardens and fountain were a treat; we spent most of out time at the house outside enjoying the beautiful weather. Victor, the property manager, was a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denny F.

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ambiance in the extreme

What a house !!! Hacienda style house with lots of character, a beautiful garden, courtyard and outdoor covered terraces. Pool was refreshing, but the entire place just made you relax. Close to everything in old Ajijic, but still relatively quiet.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ajijic Home

This property was very convenient to town, stores and restaurants. The kitchen had everything imaginable you could need for cooking. The house itself was very spacious and accommodating.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., USA

18 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our New Second Ajijic Home

We loved your property. We will come back and stay !

Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marina L.

16 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxurious Hacienda

Large beautiful hacienda with all the convenience of home. Great weather compared to Texas, it rained on some afternoons but weather even got better to walk along the malecon. Weekend little shops along the malecon have great deals. As well as Wednesday farmers market in town. Walking around town and the neighborhood is very safe and people in town are very friendly. The outdoor areas around the house are very nice we enjoyed them, specially the pool after a long walk. Most businesses are closed by 4:00 pm and restaurants are closed by 9:00 so plan accordingly. Spend some time also at the mirador to see the sunsets and lake and mountains view. Having a washer and dryer is a plus. We enjoyed our stay and will probably go back. Owner and manager are so helpful to make sure you have everything you need and check on you to make sure everything is going well. Thanks Randy for allowing us to share your wonderful home. Marina

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

11 Dec 2018

A Wonderful Property

The pictures do not do justice to how special this place is. This wonderful island of peace and quiet is only 4 blocks to the main street of the village and one block to the malecon. It has enough room to invite friends as we did. They stayed in the Casita and were as comfortable as we were in the main house. We particularly like the large electric gates that allowed easy access and egress for the car that we rented...DO NOT rent a car at the airport. Taking a cab from the airport is really cheap and worth the price. We rented a car from S&S Auto between Ajijic and Chapala. They were wonderful, the car was great, and it was half the price for twice the time that we paid for a similar car rented from the airport during an earlier stay. The garden is absolutely beautiful (a total oasis) with singing birds and hummingbirds enjoying the flowers as much as we did. And coming home after riding horses and taking a dip in the pool was absolutely delightful. If you are in the mood for the best rack of ribs ever, try Gosha's Restaurant on the Carraterra. And the best hamburger was found at La Media Luna slightly to the east of the main square towards the entrance to the main church and just past the ice cream shop on the corner of the square. And Black Coffee across the street from Wal Mart has better (and far cheaper) frappes than Starbucks. And if you are looking for a realtor, talk to Tom Barsanti from Eagan Realty. He is up to date on all the properties for sale, on all the rules and regulations for buying in Mexico and he can show you all the places to buy anything at all. We spent four weeks here, and could have stayed far longer. This place truly felt like home. Thanks Randy for sharing this wonderful property. Gary and Charlene

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

14 Oct 2018

Fun Stay

Not sure what to expect when we arrived, but when Victor was showing us around, the house kept going and going! Much bigger than expected, and the pictures don't do it justice. For part of the time, we had 2 friends in the Casita, and there was plenty of room. Most of our time was in outdoor living area, but the TV works well when we just needed a hit of English. Would LOVE to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Louene L., Little Rock

20 July 2018

Beautiful gardens in front and in back. Loved the outside patio area.

Close to the malecon for lake view. Walking distance to downtown and many great restaurants. Beautiful house.

Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

18 May 2018

Perfect in every way!

Absolutely loved this house. Beautiful furnishings and lovely art work. Odd layout but very doable. We spent most of our time outside. The outside area is very comfortable with lots of seating and dining options. The built in grill was nice. The pool is heated with a solar cover and was a perfect temperature. I wish I had brought a float! The yard was very private with beautiful bougainvillea lining the fence and the tallest cypress trees (pencil pines) I’ve ever seen. The front entrance with the double entrance and pull through driveway was really nice. The location was perfect, located on a very quiet street, two blocks from the Malecon, perfect for a morning stroll. The kitchen was very well stocked. It had a 6 burner stove with a griddle, oven, microwave, separate convection oven and a toaster oven. Blender, food processor, coffee maker, nice new dishwasher, plus lots more. A very eclectic mix of cooking utensils and sharp knives with sharpeners. Everything we needed! The owner and manager of the house were very helpful but we really didn’t need them because of the very detailed instruction book. I would stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

29 Nov 2017

Lovely character house in beautiful Ajijic!

We enjoyed our time thoroughly! The house is interesting, full of great folk art and very comfortable! Gracias!!

Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Tami A., San Diego, Ca.

29 Sept 2017

Great house in great location

This is a charming house in an excellent location, walkable to everything. The property is beautiful with fruit trees, palms, orchids, and roses. The description of the property is accurate and the property is clean and well maintained. The owner was great to deal with. We would definitely recommend this property as the place to stay in Ajijic. Don't miss the Wednesday tianguis (farmers market). Try M & J Pizza at Donato Guerra #17. Fun atmosphere & great pizza.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo T.

2 Aug 2017

Loved Our Stay

July 31, 2017 Just completed a wonderful two month vacation at this spacious and delightful compound/hacienda in Ajijic. Enjoyed its great indoor-outdoor layout, wonderful use of color, amazing eclectic decor, comfortable furniture, beautiful grounds, and a great location close to all that Ajijic has to offer. This was such a heartwarming home to be in. Especially appreciated the wonderful artifacts that were abundantly displayed throughout, adding so much to its unique Mexican flavor. For those who love to cook, you'll find the kitchen supplied with every utensil you could possibly need. However, if you'd rather not cook, like me, there are plenty of fine restaurants within walking distance.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Memphis, TN

3 July 2017

Perfect-Look no further

The Home--Perfect. We felt at home the minute we walked in the door; the artwork, the furniture, the bedrooms and bathrooms all give the feel of a very welcoming place to spend a relaxing visit in Ajijic. The kitchen has any and every culinary instrument you could ever want or need for meal preparation. And, the patio and gardens are unbelievable! Once again, the furniture, the artwork, the plants and fountains are very relaxing and accommodating. The Location--Perfect. Located on a quiet street about 1/2 block from the lake and just a couple of blocks from the center of Ajijic, we never felt the need for a car; our strolls about town became part of our daily ritual. The Owner--Perfect. Randy was in constant communication with us from the time we expressed interest in the property, throughout our stay and even after our return. No question went unanswered, no request unmet. In short, if you are looking for a perfect property for a visit to Ajijic, look no further, you've found it.

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