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El Refugio - San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca

San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico
Preferred Destination: Portugal
Alternate Destinations: Italy | Argentina | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From June 6, 2026 until November 15, 2026

Description

Exquisite 2 bedroom, 2 bath adobe home on 3 acres of cactus gardens, fields & and a stream, in the village of San Pablo Etla, 8 miles outside Oaxaca City. Perfect for creatives, remote work & visitors looking for inspiring surroundings & mountain trails right outside the door. Two separate offices (high speed fiber) available for remote work. Kitchen and back sunroom recently updated. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets in the pavilion with a gorgeous view of the Etla valley. Access to the local Oaxaca culture & the many artisan-filled villages. A perfect vacation or live/work retreat for short or long-term stays. Mthly discounts available. We are restless and inquisitive Minnesota natives who love to travel and enjoy the outdoors. We are recently semi-retired (architect and non-profit management) and split our time between Minnesota, Mexico and travel. We run a design/build program for architects and students, creating award winning projects on three continents.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
2

Size
2,900 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From June 6, 2026 until November 15, 2026

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Dia de los muertos rates are higher.

Location

House in San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico

Neighborhood

San Pablo Etla

Nearby Cities

Oaxaca

Comments: Exquisite adobe retreat on three acres of cactus gardens, fields, and a stream in San Pablo Etla, just eight miles from Oaxaca City. Framed by mountain trails, it offers a gateway to Oaxaca’s rich culture and artisan villages.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: Reduced monthly rate may be available.

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Comments: Single level home with a large covered patio, new sunroom and a separate pavilion for morning coffee or evening sunsets. New modern kitchen renovated in 2024 with new appliances.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Portugal

Alternate Destination

Italy

Alternate Destination

Argentina

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0


Size
1,000 ft2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

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