Progreso Villa for Rent: Sapphire Villa on Chelem beachfront - Property 193710

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Our home is right on the beach. You may want to wake up and have an early morning swim in the beautiful gulf waters. The gulf is very calm in the morning. Drink coffee on the terrace and watch the seagulls and pelicans welcome the day. Most of the year you'll experience this in complete privacy save a few lone beach-walkers. You won't find tourists here. This is a place to relax. Read the books you've never had time to read (or take the time to do some writing, art work or needlework), nap in the hammock on the terrace, stroll into the village and practice your Spanish. Just relax.... Sapphire Villa has 2 large bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and the 2nd bedroom has 2 twin size beds. Sheets and towels are furnished.

The kitchen has a new gas oven/stove, coffee maker, toaster, and a new full size refrigerator. There is also an electric bottled water dispenser that serves hot and cold water. The kitchen is equipped with dishes, utensils, pots and pans and other cooking supplies. Every room has a ceiling fan. No air-conditioning is needed - the sea breeze is incredible! There is a radio and CD player but no TV. Remember this is a place to relax, not to watch the news. There is a TV antennae if you choose to bring your own though. The living room and dining room are fully furnished and there are outdoor chairs for enjoying life on the terrace. Pour a glass of wine and watch the beautiful sunset. There are at least a dozen hammock hooks around the house and in the house. Try it, you may never want to sleep in a bed again! Our villa has been completely remodeled since buying it with all new plumbing, electrical, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and tiles and new tiles.

In case you get tired of relaxing, there is plenty to do nearby. Merida is only a 45 minute drive away and is the capital of the Yucatan. This is a beautiful, romantic and historic colonial city with festivals, cultural events, wonderful shopping and restaurants. Take a city tour in a horse and buggy and see the grand colonial architecture which dates back to the 1500s. On the outskirts of Merida you will find what we call the American area, complete with a very nice mall, department stores, Home Depot, TGI-Fridays, Bennigans and Sam's Club to name a few. A multi-cinema movie theater with Hollywood movies in English is also in the mall. For for those experiencing withdrawal from these amenities, rest assured they are there. Speaking of withdrawal, inexpensive internet cafes can be easily found in both Progreso and Merida.

Golf: In Progreso (10 - 15 minutes away) you will find: great restaurants, many of them seaside, a large supermarket and an outdoor market with local produce. And of course the Malecon with its beautiful beach and view of the longest pier in the world! The Yucatan is rich in Mayan history and many major ruins are within a 3 hour radius, the closest just 20 minutes away. Many of them have caves and fresh water cenotes as well. Explore Dzibilchaltun, X-tambo, Uxmal, Izamal and of course Chichen Itza - one of the new seven wonders of the world!

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