House Manual

Trash

There is no recycling in Mérida, everything goes into the one bag. When full, please seal off the bag and place it outside the front door on the sidewalk any day from Monday - Friday and it will be picked up. There are extra trash bags under the kitchen sink. 

TV

There is a 55” Samsung Frame TV in the living room. It has apps for Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney. Although depending on where you are from some of those accounts may not be accessible in Mexico. 

Air Conditioning

There are fans in every room and AC in the living room and both bedrooms. The AC in the living room is strong enough to also cool the kitchen and dining areas if all doors remain closed. Please turn off AC units when you are not at the house. 

Noise

Please no loud noise outside and no amplified music outside or on the terrace. Noise travels easily in Centro and we need to be considerate of our neighbors. 

Drinking Water

Water in Mexico isn’t safe to drink and we recommend that you use the provided bottled water, including for brushing teeth. If the large water bottle supply is running low please message the management team to request more. 

Hot water

Mérida’s water has a high calcium level that plays havoc with the plumbing. For that reason hot water may take longer to come than you are used to. Turn on the hot faucet and wait a couple minutes and you should have hot water. We recommend not using both showers at once as that may further slow delivery of hot water. 

Kitchen

Dishwasher - there are dishwasher pods under the sink. Place one in the receptacle in the door and then select a program. NORMAL setting is usually sufficient to clean plates and glassware. Note that there is a rack at the top of the dishwasher for silverware. 

Coffee - we supply you with fresh coffee grounds to get you started and there is a coffee grinder. 

Ice - the ice in the freezer is made with purified water and is safe to drink. 

Kitchen Lighting - if you are cooking there is a switch under the rim of the campana (the hood over the stove) that turns on a light over the oven. There is also a switch at the right side of the kitchen counter that turns on lights under the kitchen shelves.

Pool

The pool is cleaned twice a week. The filter pump is set on a timer. 

Please do not drink from glass containers while in the pool. Also please do not swim with tanning lotion on. 

Heating - Heating is available for an additional cost of US $30 per day. Please contact Geoff if you would like to have the pool heated during your stay. It’s an electric heater and takes about 18 hours to bring the temperature from cold to a comfortable warmth. 

If you would like the waterfall or pool light on there are switches outside, next to the door to the main house. 

Upstairs Terrace

Stairs - The stairs to the terrace are steep, please be careful, especially with young children. 

BBQ - There is a gas grill on the roof and there are BBQ tools in one of the kitchen drawers. 

Cushions - When the weather is good with no rain, the management team will put out the cushions for the terrace seating area. If there is rain the cushions will be stored in the upstairs bathroom. If you have the cushions out and it starts raining we would greatly appreciate it if you could store them away until things are dry again. 

Terrace Lighting - There is a light switch at the top of the stairs for the lights under the big planter and the pendants under the pergola. Additional light switches in the bathroom light under the seating and also light a wall of the neighboring hacienda. 

Laundry

The washer and dryer are behind the black metal doors in the utility closet at the base of the terrace stairs. The lint trap in the dryer doesn’t fit well, please make sure that it’s in place before and after you dry a load. 

There should be a bottle of laundry detergent in the utility room for you to use, please contact management if it’s missing or if its levels are low. 

Parking

Parking Space - There is a complimentary covered parking space in a nearby lot for you to use. Let management know if you would like to use it and they will give you a key and directions. It’s open Mon-Fri from 9am - 4pm. Outside of those times you will need to use the key provided to open the padlock on the front gate. Please make sure that you lock the gate again behind you. 

The name and address of the parking lot is:

Estacionamiento 49

Calle 49 #488 between Calles 54 and 56

Parking spot number is 56 and there is a Casa Wayib sign at the space to direct you 

Street Parking - You will see some street parking around our area. On C.55 just east of us and also along Calles 52 and 54. Just be careful and follow signs as they do tow. If you are towed, go to the police station around the corner on Calle 57. 

Markets and Supermarkets

Six

(hours vary)

This is just a couple of doors down from Casa Wayib on the same side of the street. Good for beer, sodas, ice, snacks and bottled water

Oxxo

(like a 711, good for basics, open 24 hours)

Calle. 61 # 494 between Calles 56 and 58

Soriana

(open daily 8am-10pm)

Calle 56 514 between Calles 63 and 65

The only supermarket that’s really walkable from Casa Wayib in Centro

Walmart

(open daily 7am - 11pm)

Paseo Montejo - not walking distance, drive or take an Uber

This has something of everything including a meat and fish section, fresh breads and vegetables. It also has pharmacy items and toiletries 

Costco

(most days 10am - 8.30pm)

If you are here for a longer stay and have a car then Costco in the North is a good option. Inventory is very similar to Costco in the US 

Chedraui Selecto

(open daily 7am-11pm)

C. 37 215-A, Monterreal, 97133 Mérida

This is in the North so you need a car or Uber. Higher end supermarket with a great bakery 

Mercado Lucas de Galvéz

Walk south along Calle 55 for 10-15 minutes and you will arrive at the market between Calles 65 and 67

This is the famous main market of Mérida where many locals shop. There’s something of everything, from fruit and vegetables to panucho stands and spices to vendors selling candles, clothes and religious paraphernalia. It’s a riot of sights, sounds and smells.

Food Delivery

Rappi

Rappi is a delivery app where you can order food and groceries delivered to the door

Uber Eats

Operates the same as in the US

Coffee

La Riqueza

(open daily 7.30am - 7.50pm, Sundays 8am - 1pm)

C. 60 #440, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro

We buy a lot of whole bean coffee here, they have great roasts from Chiapas, Veracruz and Oaxaca

Wine and Spirits

La Botilleria

(open daily 1-10pm, Sundays 12-5pm)

Calle 56 #462 at corner of Calle 53, Centro

This is a favorite spot and just a couple blocks from Wayib. All liquors are made in Mexico and they have really interesting mezcals, tequilas, gins, rums and a small selection of wine. They are very knowledgeable and will also give you tastings. 

Mezcaleria Antifaz

(open daily 10am - 10pm, Sundays 10am - 5pm)

Calle 47 #483, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro

Similar to La Botilleria with a good selection of mezcals and other spirits and a small selection of wines.

La Europea

(open daily 10am - 8pm, Sundays 11am - 5pm)

City Center Calle 30 185 Sub Ancla 3, San Ramón Nte

This is in a shopping center called City Center in the North. It’s a big store with a huge selection of local and imported wines and spirits. Great mezcal and tequila selection too. It also has a deli section with imported cheeses and cold cuts. You need a car or Uber to get there.

Costco

(see markets above)

A good selection of wine and spirits, similar to their inventory in the US

Walmart

(see markets above)

A selection of wine and spirits. We are not big fans of their wine selection but it’s OK in a pinch!

Massage

Keith Fremon is an excellent massage therapist who will come to Casa Wayib with his table. It’s a fairly firm massage! If he is not available when you need a massage he will connect you with one of his associates. Keith is American and bilingual. Rates are very reasonable by US standards.

cell/whatsapp: +52 999 164 5472

Coqui Coqui up the street has a beautiful spa in the rear of the boutique. The massage is lighter here than Keith provides.

Calle 55 516 entre Calle 62 y Calle 64

Phone: +52 999 923 0216