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Description of Surrounding Area

Chapala on the shore of Lake Chapala is nearing its 500th birthday. The charm of an old Mexican community, (population: around 16,000) old world ways and hospitality, along with many attractions to visit make this an ideal place to vacation or retire. This is part of the largest expatriate community in the world (the Lake Chapala Society has nearly 4,000 members hailing from 38 countries). English is spoken in many shops. Exploring the town and surrounding Lakeside area is good fun. Walking around the town will provide some education about the cultural differences as well as some exercise. Local bus service is good, cheap and fun. When the play and exploring are over for the day, relax in the comfortable surroundings of Meester Gringo's. Watch cable TV in the common area or in your room, use the free high-speed Internet, the laundry (washing machine and sun powered drying lines), or just kick back with a cup of coffee or tea and chat, read or take some sun on the patio to watch the hummingbirds grab a sip or two at each inviting blossom. All of this at budget rates.

Description of House

Nice rooms with comfortable beds, cable TV, and large closets. Secure parking off street. A large common area for relaxing and chat. Laundry facilities feature a modern automatic washer, solar powered drying (clotheslines) along with a "Mexican Maytag", (for gringos, that is a washboard.) A modern American style kitchen with appliances and cookware are available for your meal preparation,or there are many restaurants within easy walking distance for your convenience.This is a nice home in a quiet Mexican neighborhood.

Sleeps & # of Bedrooms

The bedrooms are nice, with good beds (matrimonial size, double), dressers and large closets. A TV in each room, cable has over 60 channels, at least 5 in English and several movie channels with films in English and Spanish sub-titles (a good way to learn some Spanish).The common area is a large living room with comfortable furniture and, of course, cable TV. Homes in this area, (5,000 feet above sea level) do not have furnaces or air conditioning simply because it isn't necessary. In hot weather, the interior seldom gets to 82 degrees, and in cooler weather, it doesn't go below about 70 degrees. Nice, huh, no heat bills!

Amenities

If you enjoy good restaurants, there are many in the area including some very good seafood restaurants on the waterfront and night clubs along the malecon' (waterfront walkway). Have a drink and watch people or dance your bootie off. Good taxi service is available if you over do it. We don't have any conference facilities unless you count sitting on the sofa and chatting, (but isn't that why you want to spend the winter in Mexico?)

Services Offered

Maid service available. Free high speed Internet connection for your laptop.

Restrictions

I hate restrictions but here goes:No petsSmoking on the patio or in the common area, but not in the rooms.No loud music, TV or guests after 12PM. This is a quiet neighborhood although the locals will party at the drop of a hat. I can't control that!

Rates & Availability

Rooms are available on a monthly basis only, $300 USD per month plus an added IVA tax of 15%. A $200 security deposit is required.

Directions

From the airport at Guadalajara you must take a taxi, no bus service available. It takes about 25-30 minutes and costs $25 US.Map and driving directions (English and Spanish) is available for printing on the website, print two copies, one for your driver and the other for you if you like to backseat drive.

Discounts Offered

For confirmed reservations, a security deposit ($200 USD) by credit card must be made to PayPal on the Internet. All financial transactions are made through PayPal.

Listing Address

Listing Name & Address
It's Meester Gringo's rooms for rent in Chapala
Lirios #58
Chapala, Mexico 45900
Mexico


Meester Gringo's rooms for rent