Guest Comments

Tourists of all types from 2 months old to 80, newlyweds and couples still in love after 40 years, expats & wannabes exploring Mexico, ESL teachers, 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, many return again and again.

Buenos Dias! We woke up with lots of energy this morning and had a great walk to the nearby market. Thank you for suggesting it.
We want to thank you for your wonderful hospitality and friendship. HOME feels like home.
We loved the valuable insights into Queretaro and its stories and we LOVED our scrabble game with you at the cafe on Plaza de Armas, listening to live Cuban music.
We'll be back now that we know of a home in Queretaro. All the best

Thank you so much. I had a grand time beginning each day (after a night in a very comfortable bed) with delicious food and interesting chatter with the other guests. I found Queretaro to be much more entertaining and teeming with culture than I expected....... beautiful streets, templos, museums; good food and wonderful climate. Relative quiet and clean fresh air were added pleasures. I too enjoyed scrabble night and meeting some of your local friends. What interesting, well-travelled women. Please give them my regards when you meet next Wednesday. I won't hesitate to return to Queretaro and Home B & B should the opportunity arise. My granddaughter Rashelle feels the same. Additional thanks for letting me borrow the book The Historian. It made my long journey home much more pleasurable. I'm about half way through. I promise to mail it back when I'm finished.

Home Barbecue

• Thank you for your graciousness and hospitality. You helped make it a lovely week. It's truly been a home away from home. -- Genia
• Thank you SO much for everything! I had a great time staying here - just like home away! Hopefully I'll have an opportunity to see you again in the future. Muchas Gracias -- Shyanne
• Great hospitality & delicious treats! Thanks! -- Coley
• I want to thank you so much for being a great hostess. You made my stay in Mexico feel safe and comfortable. I'll be back! -- Christine
• Thank you for taking such good care of me after I ate yecky on the street. You saved my week because I felt better so quickly. All the comforts of home! -- Chelsea
• Your help, hospitality and really good breakfasts made the week perfect! Thank you so much! -- Allison
• Thanks for accommodating my sister and I so well during my study course. We loved it! -- Jaynice

Sara and friend

The three weeks that I spent at HOME in Queretaro were great, thanks to you! They went by so quickly. I was able to enjoy the needed solitude up in Pineapple Plantation on the big terrace surrounded by tropical greenery. What a view! I was also able to find those fabulous local art instructors you reccomended. I left you a copy of the poetry book that I illustrated. Thanks for everything! Hugs

Xuling, Santa Rosa, California post to Travel Advisor

Sweet Visitor

Trio Coral

My criteria for a good value in travel lodging are 1) cleanliness, 2) safety, 3) location and 4) cost. As I spend little time in my room I find it silly for me to pay for "fancy" and "expensive perks". And my usual lodging is hotels, not B and Bs. So I surprised myself by booking a 5 night stay at Shelley's Home B&B Querétaro, and what a wonderful selection it turned out to be.

Home B&B meets my 4 criteria 100 per cent. My upstairs room was clean (as was the B&B) and sunny, with windows that opened wide and a nice firm bed. The private bathroom also had a window that I could open wide to let out the shower steam, as well as letting me shout to the world every morning "buenos días".

The outside doors were structurally sound and they locked tight.

The location was as central as possible without being in the middle of traffic noise. A 3 minute walk in one direction brings one to the churches, plazas, restauants, shops and street vendors and a 2 minute walk in another direct brings one to internet cafes and the largest Querétaro "mercado".

Shelley recommended a nearby laundry which delivered my clothes back to the B&B, and she helped arrange a bi-lingual driver for a day long outing. I know she would have done more if asked.

While my preference for food is simplicity (oatmeal/soup/juice) Shelley prepared an outstanding and filling breakfast every morning, which included juice, coffee and tea.

In summary I could not have picked a better place to stay than Home B&B Querétaro. All this and at a relatively inexpensive price. I highly recommend Shelly's B&B and will certainly stay there next time that I visit Querétaro. ¡Thanks Shelley!

Liked — My sunny room and the location.
Disliked — nothing
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for: Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for: Museums / Cultural / Historical sites

Julio Palms

Lonely Planet- el contador

"Spent a few days in Queretaro and stayed with Shelley. Listen, you heard it here - if you're in Queretaro and stay anywhere else, you are making one big mistake. She has a nice place, it's quiet, she'll fix you the best breakfast you will eat in Mexico, prices are good, and she is just plain nice.

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."

James and Barb Pace
Patzcuaro, Michoacan

“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.

Ronnie Ray, Dawn Lesley & Clayton(2yrs), Eugene, Oregon

Michael Dickson
Patzcuaro, Michoacan

“Thanks again. We enjoyed the brief stay, especially that birthday meal you fixed for my lovely wife. Excellent!
I will continue to toot your horn on the internet when given a chance.The location is incredibly good. You lucked up. Your culinary talent is first-rate and you are a nice woman to boot. Thanks again.” Miguelito

Liz Ragen & extended Family with newest member:Ragen Maeve Carey (2 months), Chicago, Illinois

“HOME” for the Holidays! Great!- communal sitting rooms so we all have a place to hang out. And we have the run of the place and you won’t take any other guests while our family is there AND you’re giving us a group discount? This is ALL good!”

“We all got keys so we can come and go individually as we please? Thanks for setting up that lovely baby crib and with soft sheets and blankets. It was perfect! Thanks for helping with the baby too and for fixing my sister up so fast when she got sick from street food. That could have been disastrous for a nursing mother.”

“HOME is just perfect! What a Wonderful Family Christmas we had! I’m glad we had a phone number to leave with family back home.”

A.D. and Edna Hudgens
Tyler, Texas

“I changed my schedule so we can stay four days instead of three. I may ask for one more night." Edna and I sure enjoyed the week that we spent with you in Queretaro. What a gal! We couldn’t believe that after mentioning that we love guitar music, that you could arrange an instant and impromptu guitar concert with two very talented and capable professionals -- and they just did it because they like playing (and singing) and I’m sure, because they consider you a good friend. They wouldn’t even take any money when I offered it to them! That’s an evening to remember forever I’ll tell you! Thank you missy. We’ll be seeing you when Queretaro has its International Guitar Festival, come Spring.

Frank(bear) & Ana Fundaro, & Chris (15yrs), Queretaro, Qro

“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!”

Laura Barnes and Sienna(7yrs)
Brisbane, Australia

“Gidday! Your info about all of Mexico has been smack on. Because I’m travelling with my young daughter, I don’t want to move around too much, but we needed to get out of Mexico City! I want to say again how valuable our time was with you. It saved me in many ways- rejuvenated my soul and calmed both of us down. Prepared us soooo well for great times ahead! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Hope life’s good to you mate!” Laura

Ros Young,
Melbourne, Australia

“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.”

Sue and Jery Maill, Ottawa, San Luis Potosi and China

“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

Bev & Bill O'Shea,
Regina, Saskatchewan

“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?

Really looking forward to seeing you again.”

Todd & Shannon MacIntosh,
North Vancouver , British Columbia, Patzcuaro, Michoacan

“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!”

Lonely Planet - Senorita Ali,
Vancouver, BC

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

Karin Reinecke and Julio Larramento

“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.”

Todd MacIntosh,
Patzcuaro, Michoacan

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

Judy Cameron, North Vancouver, British Columbia

“Friends told me about your little spot in Queretaro before, but then I just met a family of tourists here in Bernal who stayed at your hotel and said they liked it very much. That's two recommendations! I’ll be there on Friday.”

Ivan and Bev…..
Nuevo Vallarta, Jalisco/Phoenix, Arizona

“Just a short letter to tell you we remember you fondly Shelley. You were our savior in Mexico! Many thanks. Wish we could see you again soon. If you’re out to the coast in the winter, you know you’re always welcome here! We’d like to pay back the favor.”

Peggy Murphy
Seattle, Washington

"I’m happy to hear that you’ve settled into a friendly place with more opportunity. I’ll be sure to schedule a stop in Queretaro to see you again. You sure saved us when the transmission went on our camper in Maravatio. You took charge of the situation and had us settled into your beautiful home with that lovely garden, treated us to wonderful meals and comfy beds, pointed us in the right direction to enjoy the street markets the next morning after breakfast and got a really good price on a good and fast transmission repair. I guess it didn’t hurt that everybody in town knew you and was your friend! I can’t think of a better person to run a bed and breakfast. Everybody KNOWS they’re welcome and will feel right at home!What did you call it?"

Dolores and Kimo………
New Mexico

“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

Celise Ingram,
San Francisco & Guanajuato

"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.”

Damshai Kini,
Thailand

"We stayed across the street at Meson de la Merced in 2002. That neighbourhood is quite nice, convenient too."

Ron and Ronalee Kincaid,
Washington

“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.”

Gordon and Jay Cortright,
Claerwater, Florida

“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 ?”

Ishtiaq Khan,
Nanaimo, BC

“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. “

Jacques & Carol Bouchard,
Ajijic, Lake Chapala and Main

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

Tricia O'Hare,

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

Bilingual Certification Couse - BCLAD Carolyn Kernkamp,
Oakland, California

“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!”

Beth Swartwood,
San Diego

“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.”

Jaquelin Tanayo ,
BCLAD Program, San Diego

“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.”

Karl and Renate Fredrickson,
New York

“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.”

Joan Campbell,
Ottawa, Ontario

“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.”

Wendy Call
Crawford McCallum
Garrett Epps
Jessica Treat
Dr. Malvin Mauney

Literary Translations Workshop Group:
“Your location is perfect! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us and giving each of us a special diet. It’s a good thing you’re a chef and a nutritional therapist. Thank goodness for your first aid training, especially when Dr. Malvin was going into shock after his fall. You nurse-maided all of us back to health. I’d say that’s above and beyond. You were kind enough to set up several study halls for us besides the desks in our rooms so that we could collaborate on translation works. Thank you. It was truly a wonderful experience. I’m still missing those breakfasts! Great! Great! Great! ¡Muchisimas gracias!” Wendy

Janet Lau,
San Francisco Bay

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
Centro Historico, Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico
HOMEQueretaro@Yahoo.com  or use the Reservations page
phone: 011 52(442)183-9139