Casa de Maquinas

Old world charm restored for luxury stays

Tucked away on the lush grounds of Hacienda Sac Chich, Casa de Maquinas is a complex of 3 limestone buildings: Casa Vieja, Casa Nueva and the Loggia.

Surrounded by palm-filled gardens Casa de Maquina’s three 2000 square foot rectangular structures date back to 1850. Throughout the hacienda, there is evidence of its previous utilitarian life. Iron wheels and massive beams are remnants of its past. The original water tower is now transformed into a modern bathroom, the dramatic 85 foot chimney rises above the property.

Hacienda living room — Casa Vieja

Casa Vieja houses the living room, a colonial kitchen, two full bathrooms, and two King bedrooms. One of the King bedrooms has stairs that lead to a loft that has an additional Single and Queen bed. All bedrooms have air conditioning.

Both bedrooms and the main bathroom of Casa Vieja have doors that open out to the pool and garden. Originally the water tank for the hacienda, the freshwater pool is now a shimmering refuge from the heat of the Yucatan. A steel and bamboo pergola and a playita of shallow water with a hammock suspended above provide areas for rest and shade.

The colonial kitchen has everything you need to cook (if you wish!) including a charcoal BBQ outside. The large and airy living room has a full stereo system with control of the speakers located throughout both houses as well as the outdoor spaces. You will also find plenty of games, books and even some instruments!

Fresh water pool in the palm-filled garden

The living room with stereo system & games

Shell mosaic tunnel connecting the gardens

Primary bedroom with double doors to the pool

Bedroom 2: King bed & loft with a Single & Queen bed

Casa Vieja Details

Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2 guests (310 square feet / 28 square meters)

King bed with attached bathroom (also serves house) and large armoire. Separate entrance to pool patio through large antique doors.

Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2 guests (290 square feet / 27 square meters)

King bed, armoire, bench, and the stairway to loft bedroom. Private walled patio with a private bathroom in the historic water tower.

Loft area: Sleeps 3 guests (153 square feet / 14 square meters)

Loft bedroom located within Bedroom 2. One Single bed and one Queen bed and armoire. Shares the water tower bathroom.

Casa Nuevo guest bedroom — Casa Nueva

Opposite Casa Antigua, is Casa Nueva. This building has a dramatic central hallway that is the entrance to three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and soaring 26’ ceilings and 13’ high doors. The highlight of Casa Nueva, the Primary King, has a sunken living area for relaxing, a private walled garden with a settee and plunge pool. Casa Nueva is fully air conditioned.

Bedroom 1 Primary King with a living area, massive en-suite bathroom, private garden and outdoor tub

Bedroom 2 with a King bed and en-suite bathroom, double doors overlooking the ponds

Bedroom 3 with a King bed, en-suite bathroom, and double doors overlooking the garden

Casa Nueva Plunge Pool — Outdoor bathtub & private garden
Casa Nueva Master Bedroom

Casa Nueva Details

Bedroom 1: Sleeps two guests (860 square feet / 80 square meters)

King bed, armoire, desk, sunken living area, settee, walled private patio and garden with plunge pool & outdoor settee. Massive ensuite bathroom with double sinks. Each end of the room has large double hacienda doors

Bedroom 2: Sleeps two guests (360 square feet / 34 square meters)

King bed, armoire, desk, private bathroom, large double hacienda windows look over the lily pond, large double hacienda doors lead to garden and grounds

Bedroom 3: Sleeps two guests (360 square feet / 34 square meters)

King bed, armoire, dresser, private full bathroom, large double hacienda windows looking over the central courtyard gardens and large double haciendas doors exit to the garden