Location: Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Zihuatanejo La Ropa vacation rental condo
Our gorgeous 2BR/2BA condo at Casa que Ve al Mar is just steps from Playa La Ropa in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Do you dream of the perfect view condo so close to the bay, you feel like you could dive right in? Sueno del Mar. Dream of the Sea.
Compare to Casa Que Canta in style, but not in price.
Our inviting condominium features spectacular vistas from the divine open air living room, kitchen, dining room and the master bedroom. From every room in the 1300 square foot sixth-floor condo, you have an eye-popping view of the ocean or the verdant jungle.
Do you enjoy the finer things in life and have an artistic eye? We have carefully selected our handmade furnishings and a colorful folk art collection. You will feel right at home from the moment you walk through the front door!
The al fresco living area is a great place to kick back with a cool drink and enjoy the amazing sunsets over Bahia Zihuatanejo. Relax to your favorite CD because the stereo sound system is wired throughout the house.
Each bedroom has king-sized beds (great mattresses!), 400+ Italian percale linens and air conditioning. The bedrooms feature plasma TV's with satellite TV, DVD, WIFI and writing desks. And the master bedroom has it's own terrace where you can watch the waves roll in.
You will love our a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen. We have just about every kitchen gadget you need, including Wusthoff knives: coffee maker & grinder, orange juicer, blender, toaster, microwave, oven, stove-top, Cuisinart cooking pans, handmade Talavera pottery and Mexican glassware. We have a whole house water purification system AND bottled purified water. The large wormwood dining table seats six.
We feature ceiling fans, a washer/dryer and elevator access. Our wonderful maid, Yolanda provides complimentary maid service three times per week.
Amble five minutes down to La Ropa Beach, or stay home and enjoy our two infinity edged pools overlooking the bay. El Centro is a short 15 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi or bus ride. Stroll arm in arm down lovely tree-lined cobble stoned streets or along the fisherman's walk.
This is our dream of a place by the sea and NOT a commercial rental property. We love our place and are happy to share it with other wonderful folks.
Our mission is to help folks learn to love Zihuatanejo and its surrounding areas as much as we do and to give them the best vacation possible. Harriet has put together an up-to-date 80-page guide to the area to get you acquainted even before you arrive!
*** WE ARE NO SMOKING!! ***
Note: Please contact Harriet for availability: email is best!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : BOTH bedrooms can be closed off with the COMPLIMENTARY AC going, but in the BAHIA BEDROOM, we usually sleep with the TERRACE doors wide open to the sea and dream to the sound of the waves. We lift our heads off the pillow in the morning and see the boats dancing in the bay: THIS IS THE LIFE!
- Linens Provided : I bring wonderful 400+ THREAD COUNT SHEETS. Our mattress pads are cozy and the mattress itself is just right: not too hard, not too soft. WE SLEEP GREAT AND EVERYONE LOVES OUR BEDS!
- Elevator : Since we are a 'LOWER PENTHOUSE' and are six floors up, we have an elevator.
- Washer : We have a LAUNDRY ROOM in our condo with a MAYTAG washer and dryer.
- Dryer : Yes, you can dry those wet swimsuits!
- Covered Parking : We are 501B in the tile-roofed parking ramada.
- Off Street Parking : We have a large parking lot.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Both beds are SEALY POSTUREPEDIC king-sized beds of the best quality. I regularly bring HIGH QUALITY pads and linens from the U.S. to keep the beds fresh. The pillows are cozy DOWN AND FEATHER pillows, but we can supply hypo-allergenic foam pillows to those with allergies.
- Convertible Bed : I have an extra inflatable single bed with linens in case you need one.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Both bedrooms have COMPLIMENTARY SATELLITE TV and DVD players: the kids can watch 'UP' while you watch 'THE SHAWSHANK REDMPTION.'
- DVD
- Video Library : I have a collection of DVD's and YOGA and PILATES videos for your enjoyment.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : We have some great locally produced CD'S for the WHOLE HOUSE wired in STEREO SYSTEM. Sit and watch the show Mother Nature puts on and listen to your favorite tunes.
- Shared Pool (2) : Two INFINTY EDGED POOLS (some of the most SPECTACULAR in all of Zihua) with great sunning terraces.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Side by side GE PROFILE FRIG, TEKLA CONVECTION OVEN and GLASS stove top, microwave, toaster, blender, citrus juicer, DOUBLE FILTERED WATER, dispenser, bottle water, teapot and coffee maker AND GRINDER.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : WE LOVE TO COOK! I have the kitchen stocked with all the spices and herbs (soy sauce, salt and pepper mills, herbs, mustards, vinegars, oil, sugar, etc) and Williams-Sonoma KITCHEN GADGETS you need to make your favorite meals. The pots and pans are CUISINART,the knives are WUSTHOF, the pottery is colorful Mexican TALAVERA, the glassware is hand-made. We have large supply to PLASTIC CONTAINERS that you can take to the Mercado Central in your shopping bag and bring back filled with chile rellenos and chicken mole!
- Refrigerator : Side by side GE PROFILE with ice-maker.
- Microwave : SAMSUNG. Works great!
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Upon request, but we suggest enjoying our incredible local restaurants in all price ranges.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Outdoor dining area by the pool seats 6.
- Balcony : LA BAHIA BEDROOM has a TERRACE for two overlooking LA ROPA beach. We spend a lot of time there reading and dreaming and having slow, meaningful chats about life.
- View/Location
- Beach View : You can see the breakers on LA ROPA BEACH. You look right at the mouth of the bay for amazing sunset shows.
- Ocean View : We are located above ZIHUATANEJO BAY, on a hill and then six floors up: the VIEWS are jaw dropping. The first things anyone says upon entering Sueño del Mar is, "WOW! LOOK AT THE VIEW!" It is great to watch their faces.
- Mountain View : LA SELVA BEDROOM (Jungle) faces the dedicated open space on the hills behind us. It is very quiet except for the sound of birds.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local land line.
- Cell Phone : Cell phone available for your use!
- Computer : We have a LAPTOP and an HP PRINTER available should you need it!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Yep.
- Other Amenities
- WHOLE HOUSE WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (you can even brush your teeth!). Large bottles of water supplied free of charge.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years or older for contract
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Green Season: April 30 to September 31 $1000 (2) to $1300 (4) /week*
Shoulder Season: October 1 to November 30 $1300/week*
Early December Special: December 1 to 15 $1000/week*
High Season: January 8 to April 30 $1600/week*
Christmas: December 15 to January 5 Email for prices
*Rates INCLUDE ALL TAX, maid and concierge service.
Visit our website for details on rates and cancellation policy.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Zihuatanejo
Ron and Harriet have a strong belief in education and environmental action as a means to heal the world.
With that in mind, for every guest that stays with us, we donate to the Children's Library a Barra de Potosí. The programs help change the world one child at a time. We donate to Friends of Niños Adelante as well.
We also give to S.O.S. Bahia for the rescue and preservation of Zihuatanejo Bay, to raise awareness of the bay as a natural and tourist resource that we should preserve and enjoy in a sustainable manner.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
The view. The art. The bay. The people. The food.
Owner's Map of Zihuatanejo
Harriet Garfinkle is a former dancer, a painter and the owner and director of Woodside Pilates.
Ron is Neuro-psychiatrist specializing in treatment of severe brain disorder and schizophrenia who has hidden talents as an artist.
Harriet and Ron went to Zihuatanejo on their first date in 1978. Back then it was a sleepy fishing village, where you could lie on the beach all day under a palapa. You could take an occasional plunge in the gentle surf, sip a piña colada, dine on the freshest fish, and take a nighttime stroll under more stars than you could ever dream up.
That was almost thirty years ago, and hardly anything has changed. It is waking up a little and has more comforts and conveniences, but the construction of Ixtapa twenty minutes away corralled all the high-rise hotels, trendy discos and deconstruction of natural splendor.
Zihuatanejo has kept all of its old world charm and remains one of the most beautiful beaches and bays in the world. They have traveled a lot since then, but Zihuatanejo is the place they always go back to, and finally in 2006 they bought property there.
Property Photos
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- Every nook is beautifully Mexican in style...a visual delight! - Zihuatanejo, Mexico Condominium
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- Zihuatanejo luxury vacation rental condominium...the view from the living room! - Zihuatanejo, Mexico Condominium
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- Zihuatanejo condo rental with a delightful open air living room. view of La Ropa - Zihuatanejo, Mexico Condominium
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- You are not watching the sun set. You are watching the world turn. Two pools.
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- You will love all the art and artesania and the mable inlaid floors.
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- Awaken your dreams with the view from the master bedroom.
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- La Bahia Bedroom.... a romantic hideaway....
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- Hand waxed walls, tropical hardwood cabinets, sand blasted marble floors.
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- You can cook and watch the sunset at the same time in our gourmet kitchen!
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- The festive La Selva bedroom with hand painted furniture.
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- Lovely art from the highlands of Michoacan.
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- Imagine yourself by the pool with a drink in hand, drinking in the view!
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- Twenty condos in our beautiful building at Casa que Ve al Mar.
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- The turquoise waters of Playa Las Gatas on Zihuatanejo Bay.
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- Strolling along Playa La Ropa in the fine white sand.
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- Zihuatanejo and its surrounding beaches abound with natural splendor.
Traveler Reviews (16)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Delia
(Oakley, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07
Review Submitted: 05/20/07
Just a note to thank you for allowing us to stay at your lovely condo in Zihuatanejo. We were looking for a beautiful, tranquil place to "breathe" and we found it at Sueno Del Mar. The condo and views were simply stunning. It was perfect! Muchas gracias! Jose and Delia
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It's true! This place is amazing!
Guest: PVT
(South Portland, Maine)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12
Review Submitted: 01/26/12
We had the privilege of calling Sueno del Mar "our home" for two weeks in January for our first trip to Zihuatenejo. This condo is even more beautiful than the pictures on this website, and what the pictures can't convey is the beauty of nature you'll experience from this place: the sound of the surf, the wonderful breezes and the drama of the sunsets. Everything in the condo was of excellent quality and in perfect working order. The art and accessories in every room are a delight and a beautifully equipped kitchen was an added treat. The rental process was great and the owner provided both an excellent guide to the condo and an "insiders''" guide to Zihuatenejo that was invaluable. I would absolutely recommend this property! During our stay, we enjoyed eating at lots of local restaurants: Paty's Mar y Mar and La Candela on La Ropa, La Casa Vieja and La Gula at La Madera, and Los Braceros and Coconuts in Zihua. We spent one Sunday evening with lots of local folks at the basketball court in Centro Zihua and ate some wonderful food from the street vendors. We enjoyed cocktails and sunsets at La Escorella and Las Brisas del Mar (though our condo was hard to top for this!) and music at Daniel's (Jimmy Mamou), Bandido's (Michelle La Valle) and La Casa Vieja (a charming pianist/singer whose name I've forgotten.) As for outings, we enjoyed and would recommend: we took a panga from the pier in Z to spend the day at Playa Las Gatas twice, took the bus to Playa Linda in Ixtapa then a panga to Isla Ixtapa for another day of hanging out. We enjoyed a great sunset cruise on the Piquante catamaran and rode buses to Barra de Potosi where we took a wonderful boat tour of the lagoon with Avi "Shark Boy." Bottom line: we loved many things to see and do in Zihua, but most of all, we loved coming home to Sueno del Mar!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Awesome Vacation Sueno del Mar
Guest: Bonnie and Bill
(Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
It's difficult to express just how beautiful Harriet and Rons' condo Sueno del Mar is!! The view is breathtaking and the condo is amazing. We had a wonderful vacation, Everything from restaurant and excursion tips found in Harriets guide book, the beach, the pools, the neighboring vacationers in other units,,,all was just fabulous. Harriet is so helpful and easy to communicate with, answering all our questions promptly either by phone or e-mail We are definately telling friends and family about this wonderful vacation location and are also looking forward to returning!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Guest: Tory
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Date of Stay: 10/19/10
Review Submitted: 11/12/10
Sueno Del Mar is just what its name implies! The condo itself is absolutely gorgeous. As you drive up the steep stone driveway to the condo entrance, the magnificent Pacific Ocean is to your left, and the perfectly sculpted Casa Que Ve al Mar to your right. The condo complex itself is a mix of beautiful terra cotta and iron dirt red. Smiling faces are always ready to greet you at the gate and as you walk past the bougainvillea to the elevator, the sweet smell of flowers begin the relaxation experience immediately. Walking into the condo does not disappoint! The west facing wall is a large open window, looking directly at the ocean. The kitchen is quaint, but fully stocked with all necessities; coffee maker, Tupperware and lime juicer. The master bedroom has an amazing view, accompanied with a private lanai. Harriet has done a wonderful job placing plants appropriately to create optimal privacy. Unlike most vacation rentals I have found online, the photos are NOT deceiving. The condo is exactly as it is advertised…a Dream. The beach is a few minutes away by foot. The laundry room has all kinds of fun water toys and beach bags. Everything you need is provided. The beach was perfect for swimming, sun tanning and the consumption of beverages….but find somewhere else to eat. We usually had brunch in El Centro (town). I have enough Spanish to get by, but if my significant other had been left on his own, there would have been issues with getting a taxi to pick us up at the room. Harriet has an amazing guide book with all kinds of advice. The 35 peso water taxi rise to Las Gatas is absolutely worth it. We spent two days with Frank at Otilia’s on Las
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May in Zihuatenajo
Guest: Pnavyc
(Carson City NV)
Date of Stay: 05/07/09
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
We thoroughly enjoyed a week at Sueno del Mar in early May 2010. The photos do not do justice to the beauty of the condo. Harriet Garfinkle has decorated it with astounding Mexican art that fits perfectly with the décor. Her guide to Zihuatenajo, over 70 pages, was full of interesting information and tips that made our stay much more enjoyable. We felt that we really got to know the area in a short visit thanks to her guide. The staff at the condo could not have been nicer or more accommodating. All in all, a most enjoyable vacation.
Owner response:Wow, thank you, Charles and Eileen. I have sort of made it my mission to introduce my guests to the joys of the area, to the experience of being a 'local'. Thank you so much for all your kind comments! Harriet
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
PERFECT Honeymoon!
Guest: msd22
(Orange County, California)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
THANK YOU so much for allowing us the opportunity to stay at your beautiful and amazing condo this past week during our honeymoon. Your personal touches made us thankful everyday that we did not stay at a hotel. Waking up every morning to the sound of crashing waves and the view of the bay does wonders for those hoping to recharge their batteries. Your guide was perfect, and helped us navigate our stay! We love what we saw of Zihua and hope to come back in the future. The food was amazing in almost every restaurant. What we loved the most was the pace of life and the ease of being in Zihua. We walked everywhere, and the people were so friendly. The yoga at Paty's is great! In addition, we treated ourselves to Massages at Sotavento on the Beach. It was $30 for an hour and was one of the best massages either of us have ever had. Mark got a 30 minute massage where two therapists worked on him, and I had an hour massage which included a variety of techniques - would HIGHLY recommend this! We spent one date at Los Gatos and to be honest preferred La Ropa. Los Gatos seemed like a tourist trap to us, and we preferred the style and pace of being at La Ropa beach. This was a perfect honeymoon for us in so many ways. The views from your condo are breathtaking! You can tell the care you have put into the place, and the decorations are beautiful. I especially loved those stars that you had hanging from the Balcony and would love to get some for our new house in Baltimore! Your kitchen was stocked with everything we could have needed, and we filled it with just a few essentials for the 7 days. Yolanda provided us with wonderful service, and Eliezar was available for any questions we had. We came on this trip with grand expectations of all the things we were going to see and do, and we ended up staying close to home the whole time which was perfect. The biggest decisions we made were beach or pool and where would be like to eat? - SUCH a treat for 7 days! It was so nice to come "home" at the end of everyday, and we ended all of our days with a dip in the infinity pools just before sunset. We met quite a few people who live in the complex, and who were renting, and everyone was so nice and accommodating! Thank you, Harriet and Ron!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/24/09
If you're looking for a wonderful getaway look no further than this. This place is beautifully decorated, and very comfortable accommodations. Excellent management/guard staff. Top notch condo!
Owner response:Thank you Scott and Lisa!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/12/09
Sueno del Mar was all that we had hoped for and more. It is truly a home - with all the comforts and thoughtfully chosen decor. We were struck by the beautiful, expressive folk art throughout the condo - from dishes to paintings to furnishings. Sunsets from the indoor/outdoor living spaces are spectacular. Harriet's and Ron's suggestions were (mostly) right on for restaurants, beaches, shopping and recreation. We'd like to add the Inn at Manzanillo Bay at Troncones for great lunches and a spectacular, deserted beach. Thanks Harriet and Ron for your posting on VRBO - Sueno del Mar is everything you say it is!!! BW, Swampscott, MA
Owner response:Thanks Barbara- We love Michael Bensal's cooking at Manzanillo Bay too (see page 54 of our guide). We are tickled that everything worked out so well for you at our place! You were great guests. Harriet & Ron
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/09/09
Review Submitted: 02/09/09
We had an incredible escape from reality and so much enjoyed your (our) Dream of the Sea. Zihautanejo is an absolutely amazing place and a "Mexican Minute" is our new mantra... Sueno del Mar is our new fantasy! WOW WOW WOW !!! I will be writing back to you as soon as I have all the pictures and words to describe the most amazing time and place on Earth and quite possibly the Universe. We did journal our trip and so glad we did because it's all running together and our journal is the only way to keep our special memory in order, except that we will always remember what a phenomenal time we had in such a wonderful paradise! We lived your guide and are so thankful for it, so many spectacular things to see and do… Love Sueno del Mar, Zihautanejo, the Mexican people, and the wonderful staff at La Casa que Ve al Mar. We will be back, this is certain!Thank you for your dreams and making them a reality for us!Dick, Debbie, Ron and DebbieJanuary 2009
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/09/09
We had an incredible escape from reality and so much enjoyed your (our) Dream of the Sea. Zihautanejo is an absolutely amazing place and a "Mexican Minute" is our new mantra... Sueno del Mar is our new fantasy! WOW WOW WOW !!! I will be writing back to you as soon as I have all the pictures and words to describe the most amazing time and place on Earth and quite possibly the Universe. We did journal our trip and so glad we did because it's all running together and our journal is the only way to keep our special memory in order, except that we will always remember what a phenomenal time we had in such a wonderful paradise! We lived your guide and are so thankful for it, so many spectacular things to see and do… Love Sueno del Mar, Zihautanejo, the Mexican people, and the wonderful staff at La Casa que Ve al Mar. We will be back, this is certain! Thank you for your dreams and making them a reality for us! Dick, Debbie, Ron and Debbie January 2009
Owner response:Thank you Dick and Debbie....you made our day! Harriet and Ron
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