Arguably one of the most charming Mexican cities, San Miguel de Allende has lots up its sleeve to attract travellers from all over the world. This vivacious, colonial-style city is home to lively markets, a spirited wine scene and some top-notch landmarks such as Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel church that are well worth a visit. To add to these, the city bursts with art exhibitions and cultural festivals through the year. Safe to say, no matter what time of the year you pick to visit this Mexican city, it will be a treat. Listed below are some of the best long-term rentals in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Book one and enjoy exploring this amazing city for as long as you want.
1. Villa Alta Dos (from USD 60)
At this charming villa, you can start your day by soaking in refreshing Mexican air at the terraced courtyard and patio. This can be followed by some sunbathing in the garden. You can even head indoors to the mezzanine bedroom and catch a restful nap. Alternatively, the town centre is about 15 minutes’ walking distance, so you can easily step out for some exploring.
A washer and dryer have been made available at the rental, so you can pack light. Villa Alta Dos is a long-term rental that requires a minimum 14-day reservation. You can avail of attractive discounts if you book this property for more than 30 days. Housekeeping service is carried out once every week.
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and the mattress is super comfortablegreat bedroom closet and bathroom lots of nice touchesthe outside sitting areas are a great place to have breakfast or read a bookcomfortable and supportive walking shoes are a mustone of best stocked kitchen we have seen in our travelsCleanliness:
the house itself? spotlessly clean comfortable bed hot shower and overall a great valuethe caretakers' kept the property spotless and are very friendly and kindthe home was clean and the property well maintainedthe interior of the unit was sparkling clean neat and orderlythe house is cosy clean private and has everything you need for a relaxing stayHost:
fantastic hosts and staff to deal withveronica the manager is very helpful and professional and the house staff first rateveronica provided great service and prompt communications and john is the most gracious host evercommunications with john & veronica were also great they are both very attentive and thoroughcommunication with the owner (john) and property manager (veronica) during our stay was easyRead more reviewsLocation:
it is located in a good neighborhood and is withing walking distance of many parts of the citylocated in a well established residential neighborhood the daily walks into centro were breathtakingly beautifulwe loved everything about the house and locationthe area were the villa is located is very calm and quietthe neighborhood is very quiet and the neighbors were friendly
2. Paleta House (from USD 182)
At the fully equipped Paleta House, you can whip up full meals in the kitchen indoors and savour them alfresco on the rooftop deck. Alternatively, you can fire up the barbecue grill and enjoy a cookout. A private chef is also available on-site, so you can hitch their services and enjoy your time off. You can get in touch with the host for more information and additional fees for this service.
If you prefer staying indoors, you can watch your favourite movie on the smart televisions. Those in the city for work will also appreciate the free WiFi service available at the rental.
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it’s 3 levels of 500 sqf of comfortable enjoymentCleanliness:
clean well organized with great layout with three bedrooms and 2 baths and a fabulous roof top deckHost:
lovely terrace for some drinks and food and a very attentive and responsive hostgabriel is a great host thank you very much we will definitely come back another timegabriel was very responsive and answered any questions i had for our tripgabriel was kind enough to give us a driver recommendation which came in super handyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and tastefully decorated apartmentpaleta house is so cute and great locationjust a 5 min walk from the center and lots of super nice restaurants very close byperfect location easy check in and just as describedlocation was amazing easy access to everything and great views from the terrace
3. Charming home at a central location (from USD 293)
This quaint home enjoys a central location in the city. Here, a housekeeper will be available six days a week, so you can have one meal in a day prepared by them and even get the house cleaned during a long-term stay. The housekeeper can also help you with the purchase of grocery items and other supplies.
At the rental, you can pick up a book from the library and enjoy some reading on the patio. Else, you can dip into the private pool and splash around a bit. The pool can also be heated at additional charges. A serviceman will periodically visit for the maintenance of the pool and garden.
Dogs are also permitted at this Airbnb for a daily fee, after prior approval. The fully fenced private backyard is an ideal spot for a game of fetch with them.
While you will not have access to the rental’s laundry, you can ask the housekeeper to wash and iron your clothes so you don’t have to pack heavy. It is customary to tip the housekeeper for the service received during your stay at the time of check-out.
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the rooms are all separate and center around a gorgeous courtyard with a poolthe home was beautifully laid out with all rooms facing the courtyard where the pool is locatedthe house is amazing the rooms and decor are perfectCleanliness:
the beds were all very comfortable and bathrooms clean and well appointedit is beautifully decorated and isabel makes it clean comfortable and exceptionally deliciousthe place itself was super clean and isabelle the housekeeper was super helpful and attentiveHost:
the home is beautiful and the personnel is attentive and amazinghe and the staff were very helpfulgreat host thank you robbeautiful architecture gracious design and a friendly staff to make one feel very much at homerob was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to help make our stay greatRead more reviewsLocation:
this house is amazing the location is walking distance to the gardenspacious comfortable and close to everythinggreat place in the middle of san miguel allendebeautiful home and a perfect locationthe location of the property is in the heart of the town will definitely book again
4. Stunning penthouse (from USD 170)
At this penthouse apartment, you can spend hours seated on the patio and exchanging conversations. Else, you can head up to the balcony and bathe in some of that glorious Mexican sun. This can be followed by a relaxing dip in the soaking tub in the bathroom indoors. The rental also boasts a dedicated workplace, where you can hook up your personal devices to the free WiFi and get some work done.
If you prefer stepping out, the historic town centre is walking distance away. Please note that this apartment has staircase access.
The rental has attractive monthly discounts for long-term bookings as well.
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the shower is great - lots of pressure and hot waterloved the place great location spectacular views comfortable bedsuper comfortable bed and beddingCleanliness:
very clean and incredibly gracious hostingvery clean and with everything you needplace was clean and super comfortablethe space is large super clean and comfortableHost:
our wonderful and gracious host alice was very helpful whenever we needed itthe accommodations are excellent the host is very helpful and the rooftop especially is incrediblesuper helpful great recommendations and extremely accommodatingshe also is very responsive and gave us some great recommendations around townand alice the owner is delightfulRead more reviewsLocation:
very good central locationterrific location in the heart of the centrothe location is awesome near all the restaurants and things to dothis was a dream vacation largely because of the perfect location and wonderful layout of the apartmentit’s in the perfect location and is a beautiful home
5. Casa Las Dos Vidas (from USD 264)
You can book Casa Las Dos Vidas and avail attractive weekly discounts for a long-term stay. However, note that check-in after 6pm will incur an additional fee.
Here, you can prepare a full meal in the equipped kitchen indoors and dine alfresco on the enclosed patio. Alternatively, you can stay in and stream an online show on the smart television. Free WiFi service is also available, so you can connect your personal devices and clock in a few productive hours too. A washing machine, dryer and iron are available at the rental so you don’t need to carry too many clothes.
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the kitchen was well equipped and the washer/dryer were much appreciatednice patio for outside breakfast or diningthe 3 bedrooms and bathrooms were also very nice and allowed everyone ample privacyCleanliness:
it was extremely clean and comfortablesparkling clean--probably the cleanest airbnb we have ever stayed inthe house is very inviting clean light filled and comfortablegreat place super clean and fast internetRead more reviewsLocation:
the 15 minute walk into the city center was easy and scenichouse and neighborhood was peaceful and quiet we loved everything about itthis charming house in san rafael was a wonderful place to see and appreciate san miguel de allende
6. Cosy unit in the town centre (from USD 140)
Here’s a charming apartment located at a walking distance from central San Miguel de Allende. The unit is equipped with complete kitchen essentials, so you can easily bring in supplies and prepare your meals in-house. This can be relished on the dining table indoors or even on the private patio. Some books have been made available on-site, so you can curl into the living room couch and get some reading done.
Services such as laundry, housekeeping and catering can also be arranged at an additional fee, which benefit those planning to stay here for an extended period. However, note that guests must climb stairs to access this rental - do keep this in mind while booking for guests with mobility issues.
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while you can get away without air conditioning in sma i appreciated having it in the bedroomthe bed is a king size with an awesome mattress and pillowsthe upper deck was a lovely place to have breakfast while looking out over the parkCleanliness:
place is clean and in a great locationwhat an excellent stay the house is so charming clean spacious beautiful and in a very great locationthe place is clean and it gets a lot of natural lightthe apartment was perfect clean incredible location super comfortable bed and everything we would ever needHost:
the hosts are extremely helpfulthe host was welcoming accommodating and responsivethe host was very communicative friendly and accommodatinghost was available when needed but otherwise provided a nice private spacehost was available when needed but otherwise provided a nice private spaceRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatlocation is the bestfree parking is close by but a little challenging to findfree parking is close by but a little challenging to findjosefina’s place was located in a perfect place
7. Casita de la Costurera (from USD 117)
Casita de la Costurera is a pet-friendly rental. It is ideal for long-term solo and couple travellers, who can lounge on the private terrace for hours. Else, you can stay indoors and tune into the smart television to catch your favourite show. The main bathroom features a soaking tub, which you can dip into and relax yourselves completely.
The laundry room on-site is equipped with a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board so you can travel light even for longer stays.
Guests planning to book this place for more than a week may note that a three-hour-long cleaning will be carried out once a week at the rental. Quiet hours are to be observed post 11pm daily.
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it has great terrace very stable wificomfy bed awesome bathtub and all the amenities you can think ofcute house with great terrace good wifi and water pressurethe street noise did not bother us but we did have the fan on while we sleptexcellent spacious condo with 2 full bathrooms laundry good wifi and comfortable bedCleanliness:
clean and great responsivenessvery clean and exactly what you expect (minus the bed)apartment is clean and silvano is quite courteous and responsiveclean and timely servicehighly recommend the place was spotless cozy well located and had everything we neededHost:
host was very responsivethe host was super responsivethe host was very responsive to our few questionswonderful place and great hostsilvano was an amazing host as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
location was goodthe location is wonderful everything is super closeeasy walking distance to everything in central san miguel de allendehouse is great location is greatlocation was excellent 10 min walk to main square and tons of restaurants bars and a starbucks
8. The Yellow Loft (from USD 70)
This split-floor accommodation is well-equipped to host a long-term stay. Here, you can gather in the living room and catch up with loved ones. Alternatively, you can head up to the private terrace to enjoy a drink under the starlit sky. The chef among you will enjoy using the full kitchen to prepare a meal. A housekeeper will also be available to assist you during your stay.
Mosquito nets, washing machine, dryer, iron, as well as extra pillows and blankets are provided at the rental so you can stay here long-term with complete ease. However, note that the use of stairs will be required to access the bedroom and certain other parts of this rental.
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also has a washer and dryer iron iron mat which is nicehad the ideal amenities for traveling and patio was beautiful high ceilings and comfortable bedand do not forget take your own breakfast or dinner in the terrace the view is so nicethe space is clean stylish and the wifi connection is stronggreat modern space and a great value we loved having breakfast up on the roof in the morningCleanliness:
great clean loved the contemporary vibewell situated clean and modernvery clean which is always what my wife noticesgreat loft with roof deck immaculately clean and well-stockedall the place is so nice with wide windows super clean and with multiple amenitiesHost:
told the owner and hopefully they fixed itgreat host who communicated almost instantlychiara is a great host and very quick to respond to any questionschiara is a wonderful host - very thoughtful and very responsive to our questions before check-inloved staying here and they were great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
again great locationlocation - a good 20 minute walk to the center of citywe loved the locationan awesome place closer to the main downtown only walking like 15 minutesthe loft is in an excellent location within a 15 minute walk to the city center
9. Studio rental with good amenities (from USD 74)
This sleek unit is a good option for couple travellers with kids. A high chair, crib, stroller and several other baby-friendly amenities have been provided at the rental, so staying here with little ones will not be an issue. You can prepare your own meals as the kitchen is stocked with cookware as well as essential supplies.
A washer and dryer are available on-site, handy amenities if you’re planning to stay here for long. The rental has high-speed WiFi for those who want to get some work done.
Note that this Airbnb rental has staircase access. You can reach out to the host if you require assistance with carrying the luggage to the unit upstairs.
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modern comfortable furnishings and bedwhat a great place very modern enough room for two extremely quieta great place to stay and relax with a very comfortable king-size bedCleanliness:
the apartment was very cleansparkling clean wonderful shower and well stocked kitchen if you like to cookjordan’s casita is comfortable clean and welcomingjordan's home was very clean and most definitely comfortable to stay atclean the location was great and the room size was perfect for my boyfriend and iHost:
responsive and attentive to my questions and needsjordan is an excellent host who took great care of usi had a lovely stay and the hosts went above and beyond to accommodate methe hosts are very reactive flexible and made all for me having a very comfortable stayhe was also flexible with the check-out time which was extremely helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
jordan’s location is excellent recommend itnot too far from downtown but an easy 10 mins walkthe place is ideally located very near to all the attractionsawesome place to stay near allthe location is fantastic and is only a short walk to the indoor/outdoor market
10. Casa Duende
The vibrantly decorated Casa Duende requires a minimum five-night reservation and is equipped with all the amenities necessary for a long-term stay. This includes a kitchen where you can whip up your own meals.
Sun seekers can head up to the roof terrace for sunbathing. Alternatively, you can pick up a book from the extensive collection at the rental and do some light reading. Drawing up a comforting bath in the soaking tub in the bathroom indoors is the perfect way to end a day. A dedicated workspace is also available for those who want to get some work done.
Your furry friends are welcome at this rental. The fully fenced private backyard is a great spot for them to rollick outdoors.
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
761 meters (0.5 mi) from Parroquia de San Miguel ArcángelSuperhost
Accommodates: 5
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the casita was equally nice with wonderful light filled rooms and a great rooftop porchexpect to relax and enjoy this cozy space the minute you walk into the beautiful enclosed patiothe kitchen is well stocked and had almost everything we needed to cook for ourselves (and save money)Cleanliness:
the place is clean and lovedthe apartment was clean and beautifully furnishedchecks all the boxes: clean friendly easy walk into town nice touches like the tea and granolaHost:
gina is a great hostthe hosts are outstandinggina is an awesome hostthey are gracious hostsgina & dave were really great hosts who made us feel at home during our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
you'll like this neighborhood and locationnear to the centro but far away enough to enjoy the quiet side of san miguelit was also situated in a great location roughly 10 minutes walk to the center of the cityloved the location a short distance from the jardin yet with its own unique personalitygreat location near groceries as well as a eating places
Long-term stay in Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is packed with experiences all through the year. You can stay here for a week or longer and you won’t get bored. The great long-term rentals listed in this article offer great amenities that will not make you miss home. Check into one and explore this Mexican city to the fullest.
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