Our Homestays at Casa 426 are animal-free.   For animal accompanied travelers,  I can share a few good airbnb hosts who I know accept well behaved dogs.   So far, we have not found any cat friendly places worth recommending.

We are accepting travelers looking for a cultural stay  while they attend  the June 2026 World Cup games.  We have a one week minimum stay during June.    For those visitors looking to stay only a few days, a hotel will be a better choice.   

​No.  We have no interest in simply "filling beds." Casa 426 is a cultural homestay project.   We genuinely enjoy meeting well-mannered travelers, volunteers, and future immigrants. Our goal is to offer an authentic, personal experience for those looking to explore, discover, and socially integrate into Guadalajara.

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Since 2022, I have hosted more than sixty people from around the world. These aren't transactions; they are shared experiences. Think of it less like checking into a hotel or airbnb and more like being welcomed into the home of a local connection who can help you find your feet and experience the real city.  The distinction is at the heart of what makes Casa426 unique: this is about building a welcoming community, not running a business.​​​

Not formally, but 100% of everything generated by travelers goes back toward maintaining, improving and operating this as a sustainable cultural homestay project.

At an Airbnb, you usually get an entire apartment for a lot of money but that's about it.   You have to figure everything out on your own. 

At a Hotel you get a room, room service, and nice lobby for a lot of money.  Everything else is up to you to figure out on your own.

At Casa 426 Cultural Homestay you get a large room with a private bathroom.  

• My Local Insights: I offer genuine advice, local knowledge, and personal pontacts that you won’t get from a standard Airbnb stay.

• My Neighborhood Tour: I provide a quick orientation of the neighborhood, helping you get familiar with the area.

• My Tailored Recommendations: I can suggest activities and spots that fit your interests, saving you time and avoiding tourist traps.

• Authentic Experience: Live like a local in my updated colonial-era home, right in the historic heart of Guadalajara, and experience everyday life outside the tourist bubble.

• Social Connections: Want to know about local events or meet people with similar interests? I can usually connect you through my local social network.

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Our booking charge is to secure the room for the dates you choose and to demonstrate that you are serious about visiting.    You may change your arrival date once, at no cost, up to 4 days before check-in—subject to room availability.  Our booking charge is non refundable and is in addition to the daily room rate which is generally 20-30% lower than most comparible properties in Centro Guadalajara. 

For extended homestays (more than one week) we offer a reduced daily rates for subsequent weeks.   See our rooms page for details and sample calculations.   Stays are flexible and staying part of a week is fine.   Custom proposals will be provided when you provide an e-mail, arrival/departure dates, and the room you prefer. 

Booking charge is paid in advance in MXN pesos.   We can accept USD through  Zelle/Venmo/Wise.   For our European, Asian, Middle eastern, and South American friends, we have a way to accept booking/reservation charge.  

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Daily room charge is payable in MXN pesos weekly in person in Guadalajara the morning after you arrive.   During June 2026, daily room charge will be payable in advance.  

Arriving :  Flexible. Please let us know when you bus or plane is scheduled to arrive in Guadalajara.  Early morning and late night arrivals are okay.  

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Departing:  Flexible.   If we have another guest coming in for that room on your departure day, we will ask you to clear the room by 12 noon so that we can get the room ready.  If you have an afternoon or evening flight/bus, we can store your bags and you are welcome to explore or hang around the casa. 

Quiet hours are generally between 11pm and 8am. We maintain a respectful and relaxed atmosphere all day. If you need any special quiet times, please advise and we will try to  accommodate.   Nights are relatively quiet especially after 9pm.  However, we are in the urban core and Mexico has a vibrant culture where noise, talking, laughter and music are celebrated and can occur any time of the day or night.    

Cigarette smoking is permitted on the azotea/terraza only.

Cigars and marijuana are not permitted on property.

For everyone's security, no outside guests please without prior approval.

Casa 426 is not available on Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Mr.Bnb or other rental platforms.   Our travelers find us through word of mouth or various Guadalajara based social media groups.

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