Vacation Rentals by Owner

Casa Contenta

Guest: Gil (Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/25/12 Review Submitted: 03/04/12

The condo is beautiful. The Kitchen is quite well equipped and there is a large dining table. Both the living room with large sofa and new outdoor patio are lovely to sit in and enjoy the spectacular view. The king size beds are very comfortable and the overhead fan provides enough ventilation for sleeping comfortably. The showers and bathrooms are clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our stay and we would highly recommend this property as well as the area of Zihuatanejo.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A most enjoyable stay

Guest: carlos98 (Surrey, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 02/06/11

My wife, adult daughter and I spent 8 very pleasant days at Casa Contenta over Christmas and New Years 2010 and enjoyed our stay very much. The condo was large, well furnished and very clean and the Casa Que Ve staff were helpful. We really enjoyed the infinity pool (perhaps the best poolside view ever) and spent more time there than we had anticipated. The information we received from the owner, Memmon, before we arrived was very helpful. A big plus for us was having WIFI access in the condo as the occupants of some other units were required to go to the hot spot by the pool to access the Internet. And we appreciated having a washer and dryer. The walk back from Playa la Ropa requires navigating a hill and a long flight of stairs to reach the building (see photo on the website) where there is an elevator to take you to the 4th floor. But the views from Casa Que Ve make the climb well worthwhile and for those who don’t like hills and stairs, the taxis are cheap and plentiful.

Owner response:We are delighted that your stay at Casa Contenta was so pleasant. It is always a pleasure to be of service to our guests by providing lots of information and answering any questions before the trip. Here's hoping the ocean views and refreshing sea breezes, as well as the warm and friendly people of Zihuatanejo, will bring you back to Casa Contenta very soon! With sincere thanks, Memmon and Susan

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Excellent Experience

Guest: Evelyn Gonzalez (Burbank, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

We had a great experience. It started with Memmon making the reservation process easy. He answered all of my questions, responded quickly, and he was accomodating. The payment arrangements was easy through the Big Bridge system. We also received helpful information regarding our stay from Memmon prior to us going to Zihua. Once we arrived to the condo, everything was so easy. We checked in within minutes unlike checking into a hotel. The hotel was as described on the website. It was clean and beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised that we received a big gallon of water which was nice to have considering the weather and need to hydrate after our travel. I would highly recommend others to stay at this condo. It is a great place at a reasonable price. I also received my security deposit in less than two weeks after our departure.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fabulous Time

Guest: Discover the World (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/30/10

Memmon & Susan we loved our stay in your condo this past January, beautiful views. The master bedroom was so comfortable and we slept well, loved all the storage and extra hangers. The morning shower with the windows open was a great way to start the day, very private. The kitchen was great and had everything one would need to cook a great meal, I had great intentions of cooking but never did, but we did use the bottle and wine openers! Memmon I loved all your advice and have been craving Letty's coconut shrimp since we returned home. Also missing breakfast at Patty's, love having breakfast with my feet in the sand. You have a great property.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Scott and Luree Miller (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/31/09 Review Submitted: 05/31/09

Words do NOT describe the wonderful help that Memmon and Susan provided prior to our reservation at their quiet, relaxing, well-equipped hideaway above La Ropa Beach. Our stay at Casa Contenta from May 27 through May 30, 2009, was MORE than we could have wished for -- and the reason we are now hoping for a return visit next year. We loved the beaches, the food (especially at Paty Miramar - an easy downhill walk from the condo - and FRESH whole red snapper at Los Adobes), the laid-back local fishing community of Zihuatanejo (including watching evening basketball games on Fisherman's Walk), the shopping...even the oh-so-easy-to-catch omnipresent taxis that squired us several times a day back to the condo for some rest and lazing in the infinity pools. THANK YOU, MEMMON AND SUSAN!!!

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Guest: Hani Michel (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/11/09 Review Submitted: 01/11/09

My family stayed at Memmon's and Susan's condo from December 20-27, 2008. We had a great time enjoying the amazing view from the condo, the great beach at walking distance and the relaxed life style and kind people this City offers. The complex is in immaculate shape and the workers there are very friendly. We celebrated my son’s 23rd birthday on Christmas day by having dinner at Villa de la Selva in Ixtapa, which has a great view, delicious food and very good wine. We had dinner at the fat mermaid, Mariner’s (main square) and we highly recommend them. We tried La Gula on Christmas Eve and although the food was Ok we thought that it was too pricey. In summary, our experience was unforgettable. Also, Memmon’s advice and tips were very helpful. We will definitely be back. Michel’s, Austin, Texas

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Guest: AmyMiller (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/09

My best friend and I stayed at Casa Contenta from 1/7 - 1/10, 2009. I can't begin to describe how fantastic the experience was. Susan and Memmon were incredibly helpful, emailing us tips and advice in advance, helping with restaurant selection and places to see. The condo is very private, quiet and comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked if you like to eat in. The view is stunning and the pools are breathtaking. The town of Zihauantejo is beautiful, colorful, charming, and tropical. We ate dinner at Il Mare, Elvira's on La Ropa, and El Meditereaneo in downtown Zihau. Service was fantastic, food was great and reasonably priced. We spent a week in paradise and can't wait to return. Amy & Brandon Tucson, AZ

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Guest: Paxton Family (Dallas, Tx)
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

We just got back from a week's trip to Zihua and this condo is fantastic. It has everything that you could possibly need and the view's are unbelievable! A must is to take the water taxi to Las Gatas for the day (or two!). We ate at different restaurants each day/night and always had an excellent meal. I would advise taking a taxi back to the condo each time as the stair's/road is very steep. It is only $3 from anywhere in the area. We plan to use this condo many times in the near future.

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Guest: CampbellFamily (Bellevue, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/11/08 Review Submitted: 04/11/08

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Contenta. Memmon was wonderful to work with! Casa Contenta was more beautiful than we expected. We stayed there with my sister and her husband. It was clean and well maintained. The infinity pools were gorgeous. The security staff were very helpful. Even the year round residents were a good resource. We went to Playa los Gatos via water taxi. Had full body massages at Isabel's on Playa la Ropa. Ate wonderful food in La Madera. We suggest El Manglar on Playa la Ropa. Tamales Any's, Los Braseros, and Garrabos in la Madera area. La Cala Restaurant is one of the more pricier restaurants, but well worth it. If we ever go back to Zihua, we'll definitely stay at Casa Contenta again!

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Fun in Ziwah

Guest: PaulN (Seattle WA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/18/08

We rented this condo and it was exactly as pictured. The view from the room and pool was fantastic! The condo owners we met were very friendly and we got a couple of rides to town and many recommendations for where to dine. La Ropa Beach was a 5-minute walk and there were plenty of palapa huts and lounge chairs for rent. Ziwah town was very fun at night with lots of good (not prententious) restaurants and bars with music. We went fishing one day (half the price of fishing in Cabo) and caught two sailfish. This is a great condo with a great location for a "Mexican" experience. Much better location and value than any huge resort on the Ixtapa side.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: Geri Chillemi (Bismarck, ND)
Date of Stay: 02/19/08 Review Submitted: 02/19/08

We are two couples who stayed at Casa Contenta from Jan. 17th until Feb. 2nd, 2008. It was perfect for us. Two large bedrooms and two tiled baths, fully stocked kitchen, beautiful decor, and fantastic view. We have been traveling Mexico for 20 years, mostly in the Yucatan. Zihua reminded us of what Cancun was like before it became a tourist trap. The people were great & the food superb. Be sure to walk down to La Gula - gourmet food at very reasonable prices. We walked to town every day, sometimes twice. The guys golfed 14 of the 16 days we were in Zihua - bought a month pass for $450. We received the condo deposit back within a week after our return. We will go back to Zihua.

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Casa Contenta

Guest: Fab5 (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/08

We stayed at this property Feb 2 to 16th, there were five in our party. The accommodations were clean, comfortable and provided us exactly what we were looking for. The owners of the property were very helpful and provided us all information we required. This was our first visit to Zihua, the people are friendly and the atmosphere is so relaxed, we will definitely return to this area again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Pelican family (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/28/08

Casa Contenta offers the old charm styling of Zihautenejo in an immaculate setting. The unit is spacious, and offers a view that could be a mural. The kitchen is well equipped and supplies extras (like a blender) that inspire. The pool area makes it hard to leave the facility, yet the short walk to the beach reminds one of the magic of Mexico and its cultural uniqueness. We would definitely like to return.

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Guest: Patti and Sean Macbeth (Arvada, CO)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/01/07

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Contenta. The location was very convenient to town and a short walk to the beach.. The condo itself is beautiful, lots of tile - very nice beds and bathrooms/showers. The view is outstanding! The security folks are very accomodating and attentive. The owners were very helpful too, they provided us with good tips about the area, etc. prior to our arrival. We would definitely stay here again!

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Guest: Rick & Suzanne Shaw (Pasadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/06/07

Casa Contenta is a lovely, clean, spacious condo with a beautiful view and very helpful service. The pools are a perfect temperature, serene, relaxing. Great accessibility to Playa Ropa- only a 5 minute walk, nice sand and waves on the small side but decent for boogie boarding. Not a bad walk (20-30 min) to get into town if you're up for some exercise after a day of lounging and eating nachos and reading. We walked or taxi'ed in to town every day to shop or eat. We ate fresh, wonderful pastries every day at the pasteleria on the main road before Fisherman's Paseo.WE did a big grocery shopping on the first day at the Comercial (about $100 for a family of four) and that lasted us all week eating breakfast and snacks in the condo and only needing to go out to eat once a day for dinner. We had fantastic tamales at ANY'S restaurant (the best I've ever tasted), and the best tortilla soup at Bandido's (you also get a fun tableside magic show there). The culinary treat of the week was an international quality gourmet meal at Z's restaurant at Club Intrawest-- an outstanding meal in a romantic setting. The boat trip to Las Gatas was fun but the snorkeling there was a bit murky; we saw lots of fish but it looked like we were viewing in B&W instead of color. Our girls loved parasailing on Playa Ropa. We visited Ixtapa and Playa Linda (which was quite crowded and trashy) but felt Zihua was so much more of a colorful, character-ful, charming place. We were glad we chose to stay in Casa Contenta and we loved our stay here. The beds and showers are nice - we slept well here! The owners and the staff there made everything very easy and hospitable. We give it 4 stars for a laid back relaxing family vacation.

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Guest: Thomas Updike (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/29/07

This is definitely a beautiful oceanview Condo. We stayed the end of March, 2007. It was very neat and clean. The maid service was great. The Infinity pools were breathtaking. All the information that was given was accurate and complete. Thank you for a great vacation. We were very satisfied and would rent again.

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