Casablanca Living – Our Home, Rental Property and Artistic Inspiration!

Casablanca Living

Casablanca Living is a Luxury, 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Hacienda Style, Private Rental Home with a Large Pool and expansive garden, in the Heart Of Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico.

We bought this home semi-renovated in 2010, but there was literally no garden, no pathways, no cabana and no third bedroom — it needed a massive amount of love. We spent nearly 13 years restoring it, decorating it and making it feel like a true oasis in the middle of Centro Histórico.

Soon after making it feel homey and able to live in comfortably, we purchased the house across the street from the front doors of Casablanca. We renovated that home (Called Casa Negra) where we live 75% of the time, as we rent Casablanca throughout the year through Airbnb.com and VRBO.com. The other 25% of the time we randomly cross the street allowing ourselves some time to enjoy the house and let our animals stretch their legs. The large, manicured garden, allows ample opportunity to watch Iguanas, Possums and other cats walk the tops of the 11 foot walls and chase some tropical bugs, while allowing my wife’s Mom (who lives with us at Casa Negra) have some freedom from us. Basically giving us all some breathing room and independence.

If you would like to Rent or Buy our home, please Contact Us. We are looking to continue this exciting and adventurous journey of being creative to Europe and hope to take you with us along the way.

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Experience Casablanca Day & Night

Explore our visual tour below to see how the estate transitions from a bright, sun-kissed tropical haven by day into a romantic, softly lit architectural masterpiece at night.

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Casablanca Living is a Historic Centro Oasis Inspired by Romance and Built around 1890.

For us, the home was inspired by the timeless 1942 film Casablanca. Casablanca Living is a meticulously restored 19th-century colonial estate nestled in the heart of Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico’s Centro Histórico. By melding the vibrant energy of the Yucatan with the rustic elegance of Southern France and Tuscany, this private luxury property offers an unparalleled sanctuary. It lovingly took us over a 13-year journey and it is now a proven, premium luxury rental on Airbnb and VRBO, seamlessly operating as both a lucrative investment and a breathtaking private residence.

Grand Scale & Timeless Architecture

• Space & Layout: 576 m² of masterful construction featuring 3 luxury bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
• Soaring Proportions: Dramatic 7-meter-high ceilings paired with original 3-meter-high grand doors.
• Historic Foundations: Intact original layouts featuring classic parquet flooring and exquisite historic floor tiles rumored to be imported directly from France.

Your Private Tropical Sanctuary

Step outside into a massive 577 m² estate footprint completely hidden behind secure, majestic 11-foot walls. The expansive outdoor living area features a large private pool overlooked by a deep-shade lounging Cabana with hand-carved pillars. The lush, manicured garden is dotted with mature fruit trees, winding stone pathways and a massive over-pool hammock made for absolute relaxation.

Curated Antiques & Premium Finishes

Our home has been dressed in history and top-tier modern convenience. The spaces are defined by one-of-a-kind statement pieces, including a magnificent 300-year-old chest and a 200-year-old dining table. Every appliance, kitchen fixture and bathroom detail has been chosen for its premium quality and meticulously maintained to elite standards.

In the Heart of Centro Histórico

Enjoy the best of Mérida right at your doorstep. Located in a notably peaceful, safe and welcoming neighborhood with fantastic neighbors, you are just a short walk away from the bustling local Mercado, vibrant plazas, historic architecture and the city’s finest dining and nightlife.

For more information about the home, wanting to rent the home or wanting to purchase the home, please view your optional links below.

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I’ll discuss in much detail how we restored our 19th Century Colonial Home in the Heart of Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico and the Journey it took us to get here on my YouTube channel.

Thank you for visiting!

Steve