Casa Panda is in the very heart of Merida - one block from the lovely church, plaza and market of Santa Ana and 1.5 blocks from Paseo de Montejo, the magnificent main boulevard with museums, monuments, restaurants and spectacular old homes. No need for a car, as everything you need is within easy walking distance. The home is large enough for family groups but cozy enough for 2 couples to share. With elegantly designed indoor and outdoor space, you will have all you need to enjoy Merida. The guests will be able to enjoy the entire house in privacy. Casa Panda is the newest property in the Burro y Flauta group of properties and features furniture by Yucatan Custom Furniture, lighting by Takto and art from a variety of talented Merida artists. The entryway and living room is very spacious with comfortable seating for the entire house. The colorful art in the entryway and living room is done by local artists. With three spacious bedrooms, it is large enough for family travel. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and garden-like ensuite bathroom. It looks out to the pool and patio area. It also includes a built-in desk for those guests who must work while in vacation. There is a television with basic cable and netflix access is the master bedroom. In addition to the master bedroom, there are two large guest bedrooms and another bathroom. All bedrooms have mini split air-conditioners to keep things cool. There are two outdoor areas: The first is a patio/garden with a fountain in and small seating area between the entryway and the kitchen. This area is perfect for romantic dinners, as it is lit by twinkling lights hung in between the hanging plants. There is also a patio at the back of the property with a medium sized pool, perfect for cooling off and relaxing. The house is equipped with all the modern conveniences, including laundry facilities. High speed wifi internet access is available throughout the house. And the home is equipped with everything you need to relax and enjoy your conditioner, body soap and laundry detergent are all provided. Guests will have access to the Burro y Flauta concierge manager as needed during their stay. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything! Check in is available after 3pm. Check out is before 11am. We may be able to accommodate an early check-in if availability allows. - Reservations during Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa (Easter) require a five night minimum stay. - We allow smoking on any of the outdoor areas but it is prohibited inside the property. - Please respect the property. We love Casa Panda and we are sure you will too! Deposit: A deposit of $500 is charged and held when the reservation is made to cover any damage during the stay. An additional security deposit will be required for stays longer than one month. Pet fee and deposit: One small (under 15kg) pet is welcome, but the guest is responsible for all damage caused by their pets. An extra pet fee of $75 will be charged for those guests who want to bring pets. Maid fee: For rentals in excess of 1 week, weekly cleaning will be provided at no extra charge. Electricity/energy fee: Electricity is included for stays of two weeks or less. For stays longer than 2 weeks, no electricity is charged for normal usage (USD$5 per day for Casa Panda). Furniture and décor from pictures may differ. We are always upgrading and improving the look and feel of our property for the comfort and pleasure of our guests. Casa Panda is owned and professionally managed by Burro y Flauta Vacation Properties, and guests will have access to the concierge manager as needed during their stay. As our guest, you’re in great hands and will receive: - a friendly in-person to welcome you and get you settled in. - dedicated hotel-like concierge services at your fingertips. - recommendations for places to eat and sights to see all based on our personal experience. - Discounts on car rentals from Xootrip -- just mention Burro y Flauta, my name Becca, or my dad's name, Mike. All of our homes are well-appointed. But if there is anything you need, don't hesitate to ask! Burro y Flauta owns and manages several other vacation homes in the historical center of Merida (between 1-5 bedrooms); please check them all out.