The Best Spots Property Highlight: Casa De Ladrillo in Alamos, Mexico

"...Mexico's Answer to Shangri-la, a Place with a Salubrious Climate and a Rich Store of Stunning Spanish Colinial Structures that Lend it a Timeless Air."
-Town & Country Magazine

CASA DE LADRILLO
RENTAL RATES
Main House Rates
Main House rental rates include:
:: Transportation to and from the
Obergon airport (Approx. 90 min away).
:: Use of the entire 20,000 square foot estate.
:: Services from the caretakers, cook, and daily
housekeeping.

High Season (November to May)
Daily: $3,000

Low Season (June to October)
Daily: $3,000

Upper or Lower Casita Rates*
(*When main house is not occupied)
Daily: $250

Mexico's 15% EVA tax will be added to rental.

Designed with ultimate quality materials and craftsmanship this eight-bedroom villa has 20,000 square feet of indoor – outdoor living and entertainment space. His and Hers master bedroom suites adjoin, each with private office – library, dressing room, luxurious baths and fireplaces. Hand painted murals adorn the walls and ceilings. An outdoor “portalito” with fireplace connects the suites providing exquisite sunset mountain views.

Elaborate moldings, canterra carved mantels, extensive woodwork and paneling, as well as hand painted murals by artist Daan Hoekstra are among the many details that establishes this as a property of distinction. The Formal Dining Room seats 30. The Salon is cozy and comfortable. The Outdoor Portal - Living Room overlooks the Olympic size swimming pool, jacuzzi and patio gardens. The Gourmet Kitchen is perfect for entertaining with its wine cellar, service area and raised herb garden. The Sports and Entertainment Suite includes massage, vapor, sauna and exercise rooms.

The properties chapel is an exquisite mix of historic archetecture and heavenly artistry. Inside the chapel, you will find ample seating, a loft, and murals painted in the central cupola.

The Upper Casita can be rented while the Main House is not occupied. When renting the Main House, the Upper and Lower Casitas are yours to enjoy. Both casitas are immaculately furnished and offer guests ample space to read, relax, and enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of the property and surrounding area.

The Lower Casita can be rented while the Main House is not occupied. When renting the Main House, the Upper and Lower Casitas are yours to enjoy. Both casitas are immaculately furnished and offer guests ample space to read, relax, and enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of the property and surrounding area.

Alamos offers more than meets the eye. The town is best explored on foot, sketch book in hand, the curious eye searching out the features of days gone by and the mystery behind the gates of the houses of Alamos. Pursue each cobbled street, seeking out the details that a camera can't catch. Plaza Guides can fill in the details for the curious. Tours of colonial homes, the countryside, various silver mines, indigenous villages, coastal estuaries, as well as river float trips are available. Enjoy the Basque tradition of strolling student troubadours, "La Estudiantina" dressed in authentic costumes. The Sierra de Alamos has many hiking trails and is easily accessed by foot from town.

Alamos has ideal weather conditions with 360 days of sunshine. The winters are dry and temperate and summers bring exciting monsoon type systems. Temperatures range from 75 to 80 degrees day and 55 to 65 degrees nights during the winter; and 85-95 degrees days and 60 to 70 degrees nights during the summer. July brings monsoon systems that deluge the afternoons. These rains last until late September. During December and January, there may be gentle soaking rains. On either side of the rainy season, there are long dry spells.

AREA ACTIVITIES

AREA CLIMATE, MAPS and HOW TO GET THERE

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre in the historical colonial town of Alamos, Sonora is Casa Ladrillo, elegant, bright and airy with high ceilings, lovingly restored and graciously enhanced with modern luxuries by one of California ’s renowned designers. The three acres of park-like grounds with prize rose gardens, stately palms and spectacular views add to this secluded estate.

On the grounds you will find a beautiful Chapel, perfect for the most exquisite wedding event, with loft and murals painted in the central cupola. Also on the grounds, children will love the playground and a custom built Children’s Playhouse.

The property is walled with a gated entrance. There are three attached garages with space to park a total of eight vehicles.

ACTIVITY LINKS:
Things To Do In Alamos. (This will open a new window.)
Stephanie Meyer Natural History Tours offers tours and tourist services. They can be reached by email: sameyer92@hotmail.com
More than 400 species of birds have been recorded from the coast into the foothills at Alamos. (This will open a new window.)
Current Calendar of Events For Alamos. (This will open a new window.)
The Turtle Island Peace Camp offers many unique experiences, from dolphins and birds to mudcrafting and solar energy research. (This will open a new window.)

AREA WEATHER LINK:
Navojoa Annual Temperatures, Precipitation and Weather. (This will open a new window. There is a link at bottom of the page that will take you to the current weather forecast.)

AREA MAPS:
Interactive Map of Alamos. (This will open a new window.)

GETTING TO ALAMOS, MEXICO:
Travel to Alamos by bus, by commercial airline, by car, by private aircraft or with a tours. (This will open a new window.)

Click here to open the Main House picture gallery. (This will open in a new window)

Click here to open the Grounds picture gallery. (This will open in a new window)

Click here to open the Chapel picture gallery. (This will open in a new window)

Click here to open the Upper Casita picture gallery. (This will open in a new window)

Click here to open the Lower Casita picture gallery. (This will open in a new window)
























		What Others Have Said About THE BEST SPOTS Properties and Service: Big Bear , February, 2004 I wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at the Big Bear house and will be coming back again! M Kelley Koko Head , February, 2004 We had such a wonderful time and that lovely home has brought my family fond memories. We plan to visit again in a few years just to relive such memories. We received your wonderful post card, that was very kind. My father immediately placed it in one of our family albums. That is a very beautiful post card! A Tran Catalina Island, May, 2003 Just wanted to drop you a line to say "thank you". We had a great time in Catalina last week and your Hamilton Cove unit was fantastic! The unit is immaculate and well located to access the various amenities at Hamilton Cove. I spoke to Chelae a few days before we arrived...she sounds very nice on the telephone and made it very clear that she was always available to us during our stay. We look forward to speaking with you in the future regarding Catalina (again) and some of your other properties. S Lee Waimea Bay April, 2003 From the moment we landed in Honolulu, I was in immediate contact with your local property manager, who helped with directions not only to the house but also to a Costco enroute so that we could stock up on provisions for the week. As an added bonus, he made swim masks and snorkles available so that we could enjoy the coral reefs just outside the back yard. He even brought over swim fins and boogie boards for us to use! In short, he struck the perfect balance between attending to all of our inquiries and to a feeling of privacy. After adjusting to the sound of what seemed like the north shore surf breaking in the living room at night, we slept incredibly well. I highly recommend this spot for anyone with insomnia! Of course, I could go on about the hypnotic waves, the sunsets and the double rainbows but you already know that. It was wonderful! In closing, let me say again how much fun we had in your beautiful home on the north shore of Oahu! My wife, son and I are already thinking about when we can do it again. In the interim, if I may assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to call on me immediately. Aloha and mahalo! Bob Rodewald Catalina Island, March, 2003 Wanted to thank you for the arrangments for our visit to Catalina, everything was EXCELLENT. The place was perfect and we had a great time. Wayne P. Mandelbaum Big Bear February, 2003 Thanks again for a fantastic weekend - everyone had a blast and the house was great! Wish we had had more snow, but it didn't damper our weekend. Still had a fantastic time and look forward to returning soon. Jacob Fenton Collins (Balboa) Island November , 2001 We've enjoyed every bit of our time here on Collins Island. Thank you for your part in making it all so special. You've gone out of your way to make our time here memorable - we'd love to come back some time. The Nieves family - England Big Bear Wednesday October 24, 2001 We had a great time last weekend in Big Bear. The house far exceeded our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed the house and all it had to offer. Thanks, Barrett Rancho Mirage Friday October 5 , 2001 I just want to let you know how much we enjoyed our week in the Rancho Mirage condo. The place is lovely. Phil looked after us really well. The couple of problems we had, were resolved really quickly. Rest assured - we'll be back!! Cheers, Chris Dillon Lake Tahoe Friday September 14, 2001 I wanted to thank you for the Tahoe house. We had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back! Michael Coletti Catalina Island Monday September 10, 2001 My children are still talking about Catalina and want to go back next year. It was a great vacation. Thanks Lori Vecchio Catalina Island Wednesday, July 25 , 2001 Just wanted to let you know we had a great time! I will recommend your place to all my friends. The back tire on the golf cart had a slow leak which we had to refill a few times during the trip, so you may want to look into a patch. Anyhow, I was curious as to whether you have an email list which can notify me of any last minute availability's for the condo. We like the discounted rate. If so I would love to be added. Thanks again, Shawn Lake Tahoe Thursday, July 19, 2001 I would recommend your place as being a prime place to stay. I would also like to say that Debbie, the one who watches over the place, is a great person, very helpful and friendly. It's a lot of work to get ready for the next vacationers. Everyone thought it was the best. Thanks again, More to come. Charles Brown Big Bear Tuesday July 17, 2001 9:13pm Just wanted to let you know how much our family and I enjoyed the Big Bear house. It was so clean and neat, it almost looked like a new home. And it was even more beautiful than your excellent website showed. The fact that it was in such a quiet forest setting and yet it was only minutes away from all the activities at Big Bear made our vacation that much better. The whole rental experience with your company was flawless and easy. Thanks again for making that beautiful home available. Alan Hauck Chuns Reef Place Wednesday, July 11, 2001 6:16pm We had such a spectacular time at Chun's Reef. The weather was great and much fun was had by all. You can count on us to be back next year! Steve, the grounds man, was extremely helpful and is a very kind person. He spoke highly of your company and enjoys his work. You have a good man keeping up the place. Thank you again!, Craig Rancho Mirage Wednesday April 25, 2001 Well, it's time to go home! We've found out we have "sand in our shoes" and don't want to go!!! Had a great time!!! Thanks. Patty Big Bear Lake Wednesday April 25, 2001 We had a fantastic time up at the Big Bear Cabin! What a location - so secluded. The kids had a ball playing in the snow in the back yard and of course playing pool! We enjoyed a day at the slopes and then relaxed in the Jacuzzi to ease our aching muscles. Nancy Templin Waimea Bay April 23, 2001 We had a great time and you could not beat the house we stayed in, what a beautiful place! My mom especially loved the sea turtles that swam around by the rocks almost everyday. Robert North Haleiwa Monday, April 21, 2001 A quick note to you regarding the North Haleiwa beach bungalow, we found it to be everything that we had hoped it would be, and more. The house was clean, the beds comfortable, and it had all of the amenities that we needed. The view from the living room window is right out of a post card. Steve is a delight to deal with, he added value to our experience with his knowledge of the area, and with his spirit of aloha. He loaned our oldest boy a couple of surfboards, and told him of some better places to go surfing. He allowed our youngest boy to "help" him with some planting that he was doing in the front yard of the bungalow. He also wove them headbands out of palm fronds, and cut some orchids from his own property to give to my wife. Steve greeted us with that great smile of his and showed us around the property, really made us feel at home. Sincerely, Fred Hoyer Palm Desert Monday April 09, 2001 Wanted to thank-you for arranging everything for us. As usual we had a great time. Thanks. Alison North Haleiwa Monday, April 02, 2001 We stayed at the North Haleiwa property March 10th thru March 17th. We enjoyed the accommodations. I only wish we had more time there. We were very well taken care of by Steve. Thanks. Kent Petersen Catalina Island Monday, March 26, 2001 We loved our stay in Catalina and our Villa was absolutely wonderful and restful. The individual that met us there and helped so much was terrific too... we plan to use you for any future vacation plans we have. Thanks a lot. Phil and Liz Spiegl North Haleiwa Friday March 23, 2001 We had a wonderful stay and we will be referring others to you. We would also like to book both houses for a family get together in March of 2004 We will be over again before then and will take the one property on our next vacation. Until then Aloha & Thanks. Trevor Maddern South Haleiwa March 18, 2001 The trip to Hawaii was a great success & our accommodations were as great as expected. We drove around the island & made day trips to several other islands & loved being away from the crowd. Steve was helpful and always available. Debra Martin Kailua March 3, 2001 What a great time we had staying in the Kailua house. The staff did a wonderful job getting the house ready for our stay. Everything was perfect. I have never rented a place with such a well equipped kitchen! Everyone in my group was really pleased with the accommodations. Thanks, Jeanne McDonald

"Gracious living, gorgeous architecture, old world charm and the friendliest of people... that's why people go to Alamos."
-San Diego Union/Tribune

"Alamos is the colonial gem of the Sierra Madre."
-The Alamos Guide

"In Alamos, the weather was fabulous... Clear, dry and cool. I don't think anything quite like this exists anywhere else in the northern hemisphere. It is truly heavenly!"
-D.R. Riding Adventures

QUESTION: What does Alamos mean?
ANSWER: The town takes its name from the poplar or cottonwood tree, native to the area.

QUESTION: How did the "Chocolate Palace" get its name?
ANSWER: Located at 9 Calle Mina, the Cocolate Palace is one of the many private homes with a story. Patricia Mars of the Mars Bar Candy Company married Mr. Fleming who bought the building in a nearly ruined state and rebuilt it in the 1960's. Set on five acres and with a kitchen that serves 100 guests, their many parties are lavish affairs.

Alamon is a town of 10,000 residents and is the only federally declared colonial city of northern Mexico.