Casa Boutique Zoogocho

Ramses' home is a bit of paradise just outside the city of Oaxaca. There were 6 in our group; we used the three bedrooms as well as the sofa bed in the office area. With three full bathrooms, the accommodations were perfect for us. This home is full of beautiful and thoughtfully furnished spaces to dine, to have a cup of morning coffee, to enjoy the sun, and to splash in the perfectly maintained pool. We spent New Years Eve on the rooftop terrace, mesmerized by the view of the city and the mountains, comfortably lounging in hammocks and large sofas. This home also has the feel of a gallery of wonderfully curated Oaxacan art; original paintings, pottery and sculpture create aesthetically beautifully spaces. We rented a car and made many day trips to the villages in the north, south and east valleys; these drives, as well as to the city of Oaxaca, were short even in the heaviest traffic. We felt as though we were coming back to an oasis in the evenings after long days in the hustle and bustle of local markets and the busy city of Oaxaca. We were fortunate enough to wake each morning to breakfast (we paid a small amount extra for this) prepared by Ramses' sister; she and the women who cleaned the house and pool on an every-other-day basis and tended to the gardens were a true gift. Our daughter is fluent in Spanish and we, with the help of her translation, were able to soak in their incredible knowledge about Oaxacan food, customs and culture. Those mornings are etched in our memories as a truly magical part of our trip. A very minor issue arose (we tripped a fuse while using too many kitchen appliances at once); we messaged Ramses, and within minutes he not only responded with thorough details about how to resolve the issue ourselves, but sent someone to make certain that we had figured out what to do. We have already spoken about when we will come back.