The backdrop for this historic home is San Miguel de Allende, the birthplace of the heroes of the independence movement. Located a few hours north of Mexico City in the Sierra Madres, it was founded in 1542 by Fray Juan de San Miguel, a Franciscan monk. San Miguel de Allende retains a rich colonial charm with its cobblestone streets and beautiful Spanish colonial mansions. It is one of only two cities in Mexico on the United Nations list of historical monuments. It was voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler as “Best City in the World” in 2013. With an average annual temperature of 71 degrees the area enjoys a perpetual spring like climate. It is here that you will find behind antique carved doors the unique colonial mansion Casa Chorro.

Minimum rent: 4 Nights: $8,000

$11,900 / Week

$38,500 / Month

Master Bedroom Suite: 2/F, 1 king, 2 Moorish styled his/hers private bathrooms with bathtub/showers, fireplace, private terraces, private balcony with views of mountains, park and town

VIP Suite: Garden Level, 1 king, private bathroom with bathtub shower, fireplace

Dining Room: seats 14 w/ fireplace, french doors leading to outdoor living area

Living Room: multiple seating areas, wood burning fireplace, library, french doors to outdoor terrace, great views

Study w/ cozy TV viewing area, computer/internet station, printer/fax, sound system

Kitchen fully equipped with microwave, stove, dishwasher, coffee maker

Outdoor Terrace overlooking pool and gardens, with views of town

Twin Bedroom: 3/F, 2 twins, private bathroom with bathtub shower, balcony, fireplace

Adjacent suite: 3/F, 2 doubles, private bathroom with shower, fireplace

Bedroom mezzanine: 2/F, 1 king, private bathroom with bathtub shower

Bedroom, G/F: 1 double w/ daybed, private bathroom with shower and bidet. Also includes personal safe.

Bedroom: adjacent to pool, 1 double, private bathroom with shower, covered patio.

PRIVATE PARK: Includes Michoacan "troje," covered barbeque/dining area, powder room, and extensive gardens and fountains.

GYM: A separate building houses a gym w/ treadmill, steam room, Japanese hot tub, yoga/massage room and 2 full baths.

STAFF: chef, gardeners, houseman, housekeepers

AMENITIES: heated pool and sunning area, TV/video/DVD player, stereo w/ipod dock, sunning area, gym, fire places in most rooms, outdoor barbeque and dining shed at lawn level, magnificent gardens throughout, terraces throughout, large rooftop w/ seating, large offstreet parking area.

COMMUNICATION: Free US calling via internet phone, high speed internet, fax, printer, local phone

VIEWS: City, Landscape, Mountain, Pool

CHILDREN: Permitted

SMOKING: Allowed in outside areas only

ACTIVITIES in SMA: art and spanish classes, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hot springs, tennis, golf, historical tours, cultural tours, culinary classes, art museums, shopping