Casa de Maquinas is a spectacular complex of 3 limestone buildings, a water tower and a 7 story chimney set on the lush grounds of the historic Hacienda Sac Chich. Surrounded by palm-filled gardens, Casa de Maquina’s is made up of three 2,000 square foot rectangular structures date back to the 1850s.
Throughout the Hacienda, there is evidence of its previous utilitarian life. Iron wheels and massive beams are remnants of its past, mixed with all the modern conveniences you could want.
The space
Casa de Maquinas is made up of three structures: Casa Antigua, Casa Nueva, and La Loggia.
Casa Antigua
Casa Antigua houses the Living Room, a Colonial Kitchen, 2 full bathrooms (one of which is in the restored water tower), and 2 King Bedrooms. One of the King Bedrooms has stairs that lead to a loft that has an additional Queen and Double bed. All bedrooms have Air Conditioning.
Both bedrooms and the main bathroom of Casa Antigua 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 and books.
Casa Nueva
Opposite Casa Antigua is the gorgeous Casa Nueva. This house has a dramatic central hallway that is the entrance to 3 Bedrooms (2 Kings, and 1 Queen) Each bedroom has it’s own full bathroom. All rooms in Casa Nueva have soaring 26’ ceilings and 13’ high doors. The highlight of Casa Nueva, the Master King, has a sunken living area for relaxing, and a private walled garden with a settee and plunge pool. All of Casa Nueva has air conditioning.
The Loggia
Between Casa Vieja and Casa Nueva is the open-air living room and dining pavilion, La Loggia. It is surrounded by lily and fish-filled reflecting water ponds and dramatic lighting. La Loggia has two sofas, a fireplace, a built-in settee sitting area, hammock space, and a large dining table. From the loggia climb an enclosed spiral staircase to a rooftop lounge and star-viewing platform. Here you can watch the moon, stars, sunset, an approaching storm, or enjoy the night breeze.
The Property
Beyond these buildings, in a hidden garden, you find the regulation size bocce ball court. Framing the entire hacienda are dry-stacked stone walls, tall hedges of fica, and walls creatively designed with metal cages filled with local limestone. The grounds are filled with exotic rare palms, bamboos, gingers, tropical plants, and fruit trees.
