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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 52152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Chapala, Jalisco
  • Place, Parroquia del Senor del Monte
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Plaza principal de Jocotepec
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Monte Coxala Spa
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jocotepec

Located in Chantepec within a short stroll of Lake Chapala, this villa is within a 10-minute drive Monte Coxala Spa. The villa includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Parroquia del Senor del Monte - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Plaza principal de Jocotepec - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Monte Coxala Spa - 24 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Ajijic Malecón - 35 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Chapala Malecon - 47 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Carreta Campestre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sissy Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flor De Humo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El May - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carnitas Michoacan - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent.

🌿 Villa Meli 1 – Cozy Lakeside Retreat Near Chapala Lake

📍 Steps from the lake | 2BR · 2BA | Shared Pool & Garden
Villa Meli 1 is a charming, cozy home with authentic Mexican touches — perfect for a romantic escape or a relaxed family getaway. Just a few steps from Lake Chapala, this peaceful retreat offers comfort, privacy, and shared access to beautiful outdoor spaces.

🏡 The Space
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: Full-size bed
Bedroom 2: King bed + Single bed
🚿 2 Full Bathrooms
🍽️ Full kitchen
🛋️ Dining & living room
🌄 Cozy Mexican decor throughout

🌴 Shared Amenities
Enjoy the shared areas with guests from the neighboring villa (only 2 total on the property):
✅ Pool
✅ Garden & terrace with Lake Chapala views
✅ Garage/parking area
✅ Beautiful patio with traditional equipales chairs – perfect for relaxing outdoors

🧑‍🌾 On-Site Caretakers for Peace of Mind
The property caretakers live within the complex, offering:
Extra security
Help with cleaning requests
Local tips & recommendations
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Whether you're sipping coffee on the terrace or unwinding by the pool, Villa Meli 1 is the perfect blend of comfort, culture, and calm.
Book now for a peaceful lakeside escape in beautiful Chapala! 🌅
The villa features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,152 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
421823

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this villa?

This villa is situated in Chantepec within a short 7-minute walk of Lake Chapala. San Juan Cosala Boardwalk is also within a driving distance of 5 mi.

Is there parking available at Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent.?

Yes, there is a garage. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Is Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent. a good place to stay for couples?

At this lakeside villa, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a lake view in some villas, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent.?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa provide breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent.?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL), which is about 17.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent.?

No, there aren't any villas with balconies at Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent..

Villa Meli 1 The perfect place to be, a Relaxing cozy house with a Mexican home accent. Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We loved the location on the lake. But the ad for #1 is misleading. There is no view. That i sonly from Meli 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Villa meli

Wonderful vacation in a beautiful spot on Lake Chapala
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KB G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful with breathtaking views. The things that make it “good” and not excellent.. for us were the beds. Super hard to sleep on, the house is very cold and the heater did not work. We felt like thicker blankets would have helped a lot with the night cold. The water pressure when we showered was good or bad depending on the time of day for some reason. Also the WIFI did NOT work. Other than that, the house is lovely. We usually stay in the smaller house but this year we brought our two daughters and wanted to give them their space. They enjoyed the upper room and we used the lower room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Internet

Internet a a little bit off and on.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Our vacation

Nice property. Great landscaping and villa. Was a little too far out of town (Chapala) for us. Caretaker on property but only speaks Spanish and we only speak English. Difficulty communicating. Hot water took forever to get to the master shower. Quiet when the fireworks stop. Secure with tall fence and gate all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alonzo Z.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Despite having Daniel there to assist and welcome us- he was nice and helpful. The stay itself was disappointing as I know I did not get what I signed up for originally. A Plus was the pool and garden, lake view -very relaxing. Privacy- was not always available as property caretaker lives right next to the villa we stayed in, which was off putting. Cleanliness- in the villa 1 cleanliness was subpar and we chose not to cook there because appliances are dated, didn’t appear clean and there were constant small ants on the counter I had to clear off. The Small room with two beds first night there was an unwanted large flying insect guest which was another red flag & made us decide to only stay that night and checkout earlier than what we scheduled/paid for. Comfort- beds uncomfortable and squeaky, noise of the fans was loud so we turned it off and unfortunately it made the room hot but we were not comfortable cracking the windows due to potential insects coming in. Bathroom in the main living/dining room space Is dated, little water pressure. Distance- an hour away from airport although originally the location we choose notes it being close to Chapala, Ajijic and airport. It is about 30 mins from Ajijic. Hopefully this feedback will help you with making necessary changes and accommodations for others who may decide to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
la limpieza muy bien, y comoda en general solo la cama de la habitacion 2 un poco menos buena, los servicios de la casa buenos en general y un buen trato del recepcionista Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

villa meli 1

nice property, wish the pictures showed more of the complete parcel. if we new the larger house was in front of the one we rented we probably might have rented that one. if we come back we will consider that one first. daniel the care tacker was very considerate and very diligent in caring for the property and helping with information as he was able. really nice guy and family!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022