In the charming Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende, a stunning three-story house has become the unlikely home of Michael and his husband. With its massive living room, five bathrooms, four fireplaces, two bedrooms, and both a casita and a den, this palace for rent is a far cry from their previous nomadic lifestyle.
The couple’s grand new abode boasts a courtyard and rooftop garden, complete with outdoor BBQs and two massive water features. And if that’s not enough, the house has three balconies off the various rooms – although Michael and his husband didn’t even know about one of them until they’d been living there for a week.
As they explore their new surroundings, they can’t help but feel like royalty, complete with a staff of three who handle everything from housekeeping to gardening. But despite the luxuries, they’re aware that their presence in this beautiful home raises questions about income disparity and the unfairness of the world.
The neighborhood is diverse, with expats and Mexicans living side by side, some rich, some middle class, and some poor. A shop down the street sells roasted chickens and potatoes for just seven dollars USD, while a woman across the street sets up a small stall to sell plastic containers of Jello and flan for 50 cents each.
