Tourists of all types from 2 months old to 80, newlyweds and couples still in love after 40 years, expats & wannabe expats exploring Mexico, ESL teachers, individuals and groups for courses or certification. Travelers often use this city, known for 500 years as the gateway between Mexico City and the Silver Cities with their splendor and heritage.

Most guests come “HOME” by referral, most return again and again.

Queretaro is a beautiful colonial city that is easy to navigate on foot and is not touristy. Sometimes I would take a photo of a doorway, balcony, or patio I just happened to pass by because it was so ornate and beautiful. You can get a nice view of the city from the Mirador. If you«re into colonial churches, you will be in hog heaven. There are also a number of interesting museums. Some review the history of the city with an emphasis on the Independence movement, and another one, Casa de la Zacatecana, actually involves a murder mystery. Plenty of good eats.

I personally much prefer Queretaro to San Miguel. Don't get me wrong; San Miguel is lovely. It's just that IMO, Queretaro is Mexican, while San Miguel is not."

Lonely Planet- el contador

“Many, many thanks for your kindness and help. Be assured we will recommend you at every opportunity. Best regards.” Jim

“You are highly recommended. I really enjoyed visiting with you. I get all excited about Queretaro and would have loved to find a nice place to rent like you found for your New York guest, Cynthia. I loved downtown. We walked around and sat in the park in the cool shade. I always like the old part of towns but I realized driving out that it’s a big city. It was wonderful, thanks for a very enjoyable time. You have a friend in Patzcuaro. Funny when you meet someone and it is instant like.Take care. I would love to be able to visit again.” Barbara

From a Mexconnected.com forum.

"I wanted to let all of you know that while vacationing in Queretaro we found a great place to stay, with Shelley at "HOME". It was a charming guesthouse for tourists in the Central Historic area. I had read postings from guests of Shelley's on internet forums. She is a FUN lady from Canada who remodeled and created a nice place for tourists to stay, simply called "HOME". The location of "HOME" couldn't be better; we were a few blocks to everything!

This is not like staying at a fancy B&B, it's more like visiting with your favorite sister. It is a very family-friendly too. "HOME" has 5 bedrooms available, 2 with private baths and 3 that share a hall bath. The rooms are not huge but have good light and big windows, which we like very much. She prepared a room especially for us with 2 beds pushed together, that had really comfortable mattresses. My Husband said he could not remember sleeping so well. She has 85 channels on cable TV which was important to us with all of the English channels. The bathroom was spotless and new with the big fluffy towels she had described.

In the morning Shelley prepared a great breakfast of eggs, meats, toast, fruit, fresh orange juice and great coffee, served at the family table downstairs. We had our breakfast early so we could go tour the delightful city. We were given a map and orientation so we could wander through the interesting walkways, take a trolley tour and see amazing buildings built in the 1500s. We had dinner at a sidewalk restaurant on a historic plaza.

The whole time we were there, we had the use of the in-house computer for checking email and telephone. There was a patio upstairs that had tables and chairs and a wonderful view over the city. We relaxed and watched the sunsets with a very nice man who was staying there as well, taking pictures of the mountains and playing soft music on his laptop computer.

The KICKER to all of this was the price; $35 per night for two people! We would go back in a minute. When you see Shelley, tell her Beverly says, "Hi".

We’re so glad that our friends from the US Peace Corps, Terry and Janice Gould, told us about your wonderful B&B in Queretaro. They recommended it highly! Thank you so much for all your help, information, activity ideas and hospitality. We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. Fond regards.

“Thank you so much for the help and the very confortable stay. We will see you middle of next month. We’d like to leave Chris with you for a few weeks to month while we return stateside on business."

"He could take art lessons in three different locations? Good idea! Thanks, we know he’ll be in good hands with you!"

"Thanks for taking such good care of Chris. He loved his art classes and he’s cooked us some of the things you taught him to make. He even washed the dishes! He’s gained over 8 pounds of healthy weight! How did you do that? And you broke him of his candy and Coca-cola habit! That’s a miracle!”

“Friends of ours stayed at your bed and breakfast a few weeks ago and highly recommend it. Thanks for the quick responses to our questions and the map. Many thanks. Cheers.”

“I got your email address from a friend who stayed there and she HIGHLY recommends that we stay there! Now I will relay your information on to others! Those of us who are cooking-impared love it when someone cooks for us but your breakfasts? WOW!! Many thanks for “HOME” and your hospitality. You made the weekend that much more fun. We’ll spread the good news for sure! See you again in February.”
“Hoping you have 3 rooms for your Canadian gang. Jerry and I would like the top room again, Butterfly Terrace, we think it’s gorgeous and so handy to the patio.
You asked before if we had any preferences for breakfast. I’m putting in a  request for your whole wheat whole grain pancakes with Maple Syrup, homemade Sausage and those fancy eggs the way you make them!They’re great breakfasts! Everything you make is great!” Sue

“We came with Sue and Jerry. We’d like to return for 2 nights with another couple. What concerts and entertainment are coming up this week?

“October 10th is Thanksgiving for us Canadians! Do you have Turkey Dinner planned? If so, count us in!!!! We can’t wait till we get the chance to come down and visit again."

"Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! We’ve sold to the walls and we've sold the walls too! We’re moving to Mexico! We wanted you to be the first to know!”

I’d much rather stay at “HOME” than in a hostel any day and the price is the same for a room.”

“Great that you could use the photos and glad Julio was able to be of service! We had 3 truly wonderful days in Queretaro. We really managed to totally  relax, true holidays.
We enjoyed your hospitality. Cuidate mucho.”

"LOVE the new pictures! Does this mean you can finally put a website together?”

“We have heard so much good stuff from bear(Frank Fundaro) and Joan Murray about your place called “HOME” and about your cooking!! After seeing the pictures, your place is so nice that we’re building our trip around your availability. Special requests? Oh-yes, I’m a vegetarian and my husband is allergic to shellfish. I don’t like goat or sheep’s milk or cheese. We both drink coffee, we hear yours is great.”

“Just a note to let you know that we arrived alive but very worn out. Just wanted to thank you very very much for helping to make our visit and research go more smoothly with suggestions, contacts for us, and letting us use the computer and phone etc, etc. We really enjoyed getting to know you and hearing your great stories both in and out of Mexico.I don’t know what the future holds for us as far as Mexico is concerned but we’ll keep you posted of any new developments. We’re trying to digest everything we took in and see how we feel about it. Take care and thanks again for all your help. You are a very kind-hearted soul.” Dolores

"Another reservation, last minute this time. I would prefer the room with the queenbed for my parents, any of your rooms are just fine for me.”

“We’ve heard wonderful things about “HOME” and we’d like to stay there for 11 days while we’re visiting our friends, Terry and Janice. I’m told you offer a weekly discount.”

“Thanks Shelley for a wonderful stay at “HOME”. We could not have asked for a warmer introduction to Queretaro.
We like Queretaro so much that we will be back and we hope to stay with you.”
“Is there a room for us for 4 nights? Looking forward to seeing you again!”
“We’re coming back again this winter! We’d like to stay with you. And take advantage of the Spanish lessons there. Would you cook us our comidas favoritas  again ?”

“What a beautiful city you’re in.  Thank you for your hospitality. I have many positive comments for your B&B. Please make sure that you say “hello” to your English class.
 I’m delighted and not surprised that you do well. You’ve created a wonderful product: “HOME”, you have a great personality, you work very hard and your breakfasts are to die for. “

“We were referred to you by very kind words. They were all true, now we’ll recommend you to others.”

“You were recommended to us by Mike Mawer in Patzcuaro. Thank
you for a lovely stay.”

“I’m an American teacher coming to Qro. For a month on a study program at UPN. Joe Rider the owner of Casa de Marcos recommended you well. Do you have an economical room at a monthly rate?”
“Perfect! Your rates are so reasonable, I’ll take the whole Enchilada!”

“Thanks for a very pleasant stay. I’ve recommended “HOME” B&B for other teachers coming to Queretaro for their Bilingual Certification Program through BCLAD which is associated with the San Diego School District.”

““Home” is beautiful, and everyone in the program is talking about it.  I want to stay there for sure on my next visit!
I will let others know and print your pictures to use during orientation.”

“Thank you . Everything was great! And thank you for the “Spanglish Party” on the Terrace you threw for us. Complete with delicious Spanish Tapas. We will remember it fondly forever.”

“That’s great news that you have a vacancy on such short notice. There’s another teacher with me so we’ll need two.
I’m looking forward more great discussions.”

Janet Lau, San Francisco Bay
“I’m coming back to Mexico this Christmas and our first stop is Queretaro. I’m hoping we can stay at “HOME” like we did last Christmas. Wasn’t that fun? There will be 3 of us this year.”

"HOME" Queretaro B&B
a Guesthome
Centro Historico,
Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico

phone: 011 52(442)183-9139