View from OUR patio looking out to the ocean & beach at Vida Del Mar.
Location: Manzanillo, Colima, Mexican Riviera, Mexico ((The Historic State Capital of Colima is only a 1 hrs. away)) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Condominium
Location:- Manzanillo, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
(Just 10 minutes north of the city and 20 min. South of the Manzanillo Airport...ZLO)
'VIDA DEL MAR' is an immaculately maintained ocean front condominium complex located in the tropical paradise of Manzanillo (in the State of Colima) on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Vida Del Mar is a gated community with its own 24 hour security service and is VERY VERY SAFE.
Looking out to the blue Pacific (just feet away) from the spacious ‘outdoor living’ patio (24’x13’), this clean and newly refinished condo offers a large master bedroom with new 'king-size' bed plus a second, smaller bedroom with new 'double-bed' (for 2) and upper twin (bunk) bed for a child. Both bedrooms have air-conditioners, with all rooms having ceiling fans which is all you will need.
While we hope it is not needed, the condo is equipped with a smoke detector and fire extinguisher for your safety.
The spacious living room opens onto a large furnished patio. The kitchen is fully equipped with new frig, stove, microwave, blender (for you margaritas). It also has satellite (Shaw) T.V. system (with all major US & Canadian networks), DVD, radio and CD player. The bathroom and shower has just been redone with all new tile (SUMMER 2010) with lots of hot water. 'Vida' has it's own treated water supply so it is safe to drink plus the condo also has bottled water available if you want. All you really need to bring is your bathing suit & suntan lotion........Manzanillo gets 350 days of sunshine a year!
The ‘Vida Del Mar’ complex offers three (3) beautiful pools surrounded by palms and great views, gated with 24/7 security guards. ‘Vida’ also offers the fine dinning of L’Recif (in season & when open), a cliff top and pool-side restaurant overlooking the Pacific. L'Recif, in addition to providing fantastic dinning also affords a romantic setting and stunning sunsets. As well as L’Recif, the 'Palma Real' Restaurant a short walk away is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual outdoor atmosphere, as are a lot of other great restaurants in town.
Minutes away is the private club of 'Club Santiago' on the golden sands of Santiago Bay and Manzanillo Bay. A short 10 minute drive takes you to the shopping area of Manzanillo’s.....‘Hotel Zone' and a little further on puts you in down town Manzanillo with it’s great shopping, market, local handy crafts, good food and friendly people.
According to 'Si-Mexico.co', a hotel and resort travel guide: "For many visitors Manzanillo's slow paced expansion is a blessing. Miles of untouched beach are easily accessed from the area's resorts, and outside of the bustle of downtown, the pace is slow and casual." Manzanillo's pristine beaches have even been featured in "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."
Our condo, in this tropical paradise is OUR 'home away from home', to escape from the rat race and winters cold, we invite you to be our guest and enjoy the 'Vida' experience.
When you arrive, the condo will have just been cleaned by the 'maid service' and ready for your vacation. For weekly stays (7 days & more), maid service is provided weekly with all linen and towels changed out. At an additional cost of approx. $8 daily or mid-week 'maid service' is available, as are additional towels (should you need more) at a very low cost from the 'laundry service' at the Vida office.
Guest laundry service is also available at a very low cost of 21.00 pesos (about $1.75 US) per kg. with 3 kg. minimum.
Area features:- Swimming, snorkeling, fishing (including world class deep sea fishing), surfing, beach combing, hiking, bird and wild life viewing, photography, sailing, jet skiing, horse back riding, ATC riding, tennis & golf are just a short drive away.
Just south of Manzanillo are the BLACK sand beaches of Cuyutlan...... But, best of all it’s a perfect tropical paradise to just relax in and just think about your friends in the 'snows of winter' back home!!!!
For your information, Manzanillo and the ‘Las Hadas’ Hotel was the location and setting for the movie ‘10’ with Bo Derek & Dudley Moore……a great movie....a great place to visit?
CLICK ON THE 'CALENDAR' ABOVE TO SEE WHAT DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE......
WEATHER & CLIMATE, Air and Ocean temperatures for Manzanillo, Mexico.
(you can also click on the link below to view more weather information)
.....Day Temp......Night Temp....... Ocean Temp
JAN.... 80-84......... 70-73............... 80-82
FEB.... 80-83......... 68-71............... 78-80
MAR... 80-83.......... 65-67............... 76-78
APR.... 80-83......... 65-69............... 74-76
MAY... 81-85.......... 73-78............... 75-79
JUN.... 82-86......... 77-82............... 82-84
JUL.... 82-86......... 78-82................ 84-85
AUG... 82-86......... 78-82............... 84-86
SEP.... 84-87........ 79-83................ 84-86
OCT.... 85-88......... 80-85............... 82-84
NOV.... 82-84......... 77-79............... 79-82
DEC.... 80-83......... 77-79............... 79-82
Summer months (July & August) can be a little humid in Manzanillo as it is in a tropical zone.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Both bedrooms have room air-conditioners. All rooms have ceiling fans which should be all you need.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Laundry service is available at very low cost.
- Dryer : Located in the laundry room at the office.
- Off Street Parking : Cars only... Sorry no Motorhomes, RV, Boat or Trailer parking allowed.
- Beds
- King Bed : In main bedroom...New 'Pillow Top'
- Double Bed : In the second (smaller) bedroom as well as a 'Single' bunk bed above.
- Bunk Bed : Second (smaller) bedroom has a 'double bed' (for 2) with a 'twin/single' (bunk) above for a child.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Satellite (Shaw) T.V. is wired into the condo for both T.V's, so most major U.S. & Canadian networks are available.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : A good selection of video's are at the condo for guest viewing.
- CD Player
- Shared Pool : Vida Del Mar has three (3) beautiful pools for guest use.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped including a new gas stove, frig. and microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : New frost free frig.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : New gas Weber Q100 BBQ. on the patio.
- Deck/Patio : You will find you spend most of your time on the large patio with it's outdoor eating area & a extended living room & eating area.
- Balcony : A 24'x12' patio looks out to the ocean & the fantastic Pacific sunsets.
- View/Location
- Beach View : You look out to the ocean over grassie lawns & palms.
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View : You look out to the ocean over grassie lawns & palms. Some times you can see Whales in the Bay.
- Communications
- Telephone : Available in the office.
- Free Long Distance : Check out the 'Skype' world wide phone system using the internet from the office.
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet : Wireless 'Wi-Fi" connection for your lap top is available in the office at no charge to guests.
- Broadband Internet : Available to all guests at the office at low cost.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Available in the office area only.
- Other Amenities
- Internet and computer access is available in the office. Full laundry (2 hour) service is available at low cost.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed : But you can smoke outside on the patio/deck....THANK YOU.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Site seeing to other historic areas and cities such as Colima, Guadalajara and Bahia-de-Navidad are close by. Manzanillo offers some of the best deep sea fishing in the world.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
PEAK SEASON Rates... (Nov.-Apr.)
$100/nights (4 nights minimum) ...or.... $649/wk (7 nights)...or... $2,000/month.
Christmas to New Years Season, Dec 23 to Jan 2 (10 nights block) $1,200.00
OFF SEASON Rates.... (May-Oct.)
$75/nights (4 nights minimum) ...or.... $475/wk (7 nights)...or $1,250/month
$250 refundable Security Deposit require.
50% due with booking, balance due 30 days before arrival.
We take Visa and Master-Card credit cards
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
"Vida Del Mar"... (Condo) .......... Pacific Paradise
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Manzanillo
A couple of years age we visited Manzanillo for the
first time and went out to dinner at what was rated as "the best restaurant
in town"...L'Recif, which as it turned out is located at 'Vida Del Mar'.
One look at 'Vida' and we fell in love with it and were lucky enough to find a place
'for sale' and bought it on the spot. After a major renovation we had it
just the way we wanted it.....'our home away from home'. We fell in love with
Manzanillo & 'Vida Del Mar' as we are sure you will also.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
The posted pictures tell the entire story......the beaches, the sand, the pools plus
the beautiful view from the condo out to the ocean.
The 'Yucatan Building' is one of 13 on the ocean front 29 acre condo complex at Vida Del Mar. The condo has a breath taking view out to the ocean front the patio.
Old town Manzanillo and the port area are always ingteresting to visit with local shopping.
Manzanillo's Internationa Airport (ZLO) is located just 15 min. north of Vida Del Mar & the condo. Manzanillo is served from a number of major US cities as well as connections from Mexico City.
This is the main 'Hotel Zone' & tourist area on Manzanillo, shopping, restaurants, hight clubs, and the well known Las Hadas Hotel.
The world class L'Recife Restaurant is located at the Vida Del Mar complex overlooking the Pacific.
This is the main shopping area and the location of a number of shopping centers with everything you will need.
A fresh water bay feeding to the ocean with lots of wild life & bird watching.
THe Village of Santiago is a great are for 'local shopping' and street market every saturdy morning which is a lot of fun. Local artisans set up their stands selling arts & crafts.
The historic city of Colima is the Capital of the State of Colima. This is a must to visit with it's historic buildings and great shopping in the down town area. Only a (easy) 2 hour drive from Manz
The town of Melaque & Barra de Navidad as well as other small villages on the coast are well worth the trip, with a lot of handycrafts made by the locals available in the stores & from street venders.
The beaches at Cuyutlan are the nesting area for thousands of Turtles who return each year to lay their eggs. A protective Turtle Farm has been set up to provide protection for the returning TURTLES
Cuyutlan is the home of the BIG GREEN Waves for surfers during the time of years that the Big Pacific swell come in....Google it for more detail.
La Manzanilla & the Bay has miles of beaches for swimming & water sports as well as wild life viewing.
The lagoons south of town are well known for the 'salt' that is produces and exported world wide. This salt and the high mineral content of the ocean in the Manzanillo area are VERY therapeutic and
This is the location of the shipreck of the SS Golden Gate in 1862. She carried 1.4 million dollars of gold which would be 150 million today. Most of the gold was not recovered and the locals say th
A nice little restaurant just a short walk from Vida and great for breakfast, lunch or dinner at very good prices. You can also cross over to Santiago Bay beaches on the 'walking bridge' across the
This is the main north & south highway between the airport and Manzanillo, Vida del Mar is located 10 miles south of the airport and 10 miles north of Manzanillo
Owner's Map of Manzanillo
Hi,
We are Canadians that live in California and have been vacationing in
Mexico for years. During our travels we fell in love with Manzanillo & 'Vida Del Mar' which has become 'our home away from home' for much of the winter. We think you will fall in love with it to.
Property Photos
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- View from OUR patio looking out to the ocean & beach at Vida Del Mar. - Manzanillo, Colima Vacation
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- View from your (24'x12') patio out to the Ocean.....outdoor eating area & BarBQ. - Manzanillo, Colima Vacation
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- Outside seating area on the Patio of the condo. - Manzanillo, Colima Vacation
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- View of our Condo building...... "Yucatan Bldg."
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- One of three (3) pools a few feet from your condo.
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- Another of the 3 pools (at L'Recif Restaurant) with a swim up pool-side bar.
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- The golden beach at 'Santiago Bay' at dusk....close to 'Vida del Mar'.
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- Dinning out at a local restaurant, sunset over Santiago Bay, Manzanillo.
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- Looking into our Living Room area from the entry hallway with patio in beyond.
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- The kitchen with eat-on counter as well as eating area on the patio outside.
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- The main bedroom with kingsize bed and the deck seating area in the background.
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- Second (smaller) bedroom looking in from doorway. Double Bed lower & Twin above
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- The bathroom with glass block 'walk-in' shower is all new with lots of hot water
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- Panoramic view from the deck of 1 of Vida Del Mars 3 swimming pools.
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- The beach at Play de Oro and tails of a sunken Gold Treasure Ship, near Vida.
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- Vida Del Mar condo complex, 13 buildings on 40 acres. Santiago Bay in background
Traveler Reviews (10)
Jan 19-Feb 24, 2011- stay at Vida
Guest: Helen and Jim
(Washington State)
Date of Stay: 01/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/01/11
Hi Mike and Monique! It's been awhile since our 5 weeks (Jan-Feb) at your lovely condo, and we're still savoring fond memories. Your welcoming bottle of wine was the first thing we saw when we walked through the door and was most appreciated. The fresh flower bouquets in the the living room and bathroom were beautiful, and the housekeepers replaced them several times. The weather was just fabulous (blue skies everyday), the ocean water was warm, and the condo suited our needs very well. The deck/patio was perfect for our morning coffee, afternoon drinks, and grilling many of our dinners. We loved just sitting there looking at the view and listening to the ocean and the colorful birds in the nearby palm trees. On several evenings we even saw lightening bugs flickering over the lawn below the patio. The staff, maintenance, and security were exceptional. In fact, we felt very safe at all beaches, and all the places we visited in and around Manzanillo during our stay. Neighboring condo owners and other guests were friendly and helpful, some even took us to church, grocery shopping, out to lunch, and a swim at a local beach. How neat is that! Vida del Mar is beautiful, private, and secure, though a little bit off the beaten path! Taxi fares are reasonable but the closest bus stops are a couple of miles away! We recommend a car if you want to explore the area around Manzanillo. We were disappointed that L'Recife poolside restaurant was closed during our stay, but hopefully it will be reopened. Even without the food and drink service, L'Recife pool was our favorite place to swim at Vida, as the pool is big and the view is outstanding and also a good place to spot whales. We saw some on several ocassions. The other two swimming pools at Vida offered a free daily water aerobics class which we participated in a several times. There are some very good fruit stands nearby, and shopping is good in nearby Santiago. The Saturday market is full of local handcrafts and produce, and you can find just about anything else you might be looking for. We often started our shopping day with breakfast at Juanito's restaurant, just a few blocks down the street from the market, and ended with a late lunch at El Tablao over-looking Santiago Bay. We think Vida del Mar is a great place to stay, whether you just want to hang out by the pool or use it for a home base while you got out enjoy the local scene!
Owner response:Hi Helen & Jim, So glad you had a good vacation & enjoyed the condo. It's unfortunate that the L'Recife Restaurant was closed but hopefully it will be open again for next season. Like you we love Vida Del Mar & Manzanillo. Again thanks for taking such good care of the condo & our home away from home. Regards Mike & Monique
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/14/10
Review Submitted: 02/14/10
HI Mike We had a wonderful time at Vida del Mar during the last 2 weeks of Jan. The real test was for my husband. He had not been to Mexico before and was nervous about it. He came back home a convert and wants to return. It was a safe, secure vacation and fantastic for R & R. We loved the cliff pool and the restaurant at Vida and the walk to the beautiful beach at Santiago Bay. Thank you for having everything ready for us on our arrival. We didn't have to worry about anything. It was all done!
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Guest: Laura & Nick
(Calgary, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 01/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/26/10
What a beauiful place! Nick and I stayed for 3 weeks but it was not long enough. We loved the area and it gave us a chance to experience the true Mexican culture. The residence at Vida were so friendly and outgoing and we met some lovely people. This is truly a peice of paradise and we loved basking in the sun at the upper pool by the resturant - what a view. We fell in love with Vida and are now looking at real estate investments for the future. We will never forget this trip!
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Guest: Andrea, Brian and Josh
(VICTORIA B.C.)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/10
We had a wonderful 10 day stay at Mike and Monique's condo at Vida Del Mar. It is truly paradise. The condo is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The views from the outdoor patio are lovely.We particularly enjoyed having breakfasts and dinners there. Pleasant, cool breezes off the ocean made sleeping at night comfortable. The neighbours and Vida Del Mar staff were very pleasant, friendly and helpful. Thank you Mike for you recommendations for dining out.The Real Palma restaurant was an easy walk from the condo. The food was good and very reasonably priced.L'Recif was a wonderful dining experience. We also enjoyed meals at El Fogon and Juanito's.We hope to return to Vida Del Mar one day!
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Guest: Barb & Joe
(Oakville, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/22/09
Review Submitted: 03/22/09
We have just returned to Canada from six glorious weeks at your condo at Vida del Mar. Every day was the same - outstanding weather, sociable gatherings at the pools, cheerful & accomodating workers throughout the complex. With a rental car we were able to enjoy many of the area's attractions. The property is beautiful and carefully maintained. It's like living in technicolor! Your condo is the perfect place to enjoy day or night, with a large bright balcony and very comfortable new kingsize bed. Of course we spent most of our time outside enjoying the absolutely perfect weather. Thank you for providing everything we needed for our first time in the Manzanillo area - we look forward to another 6 weeks in 2010!
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Guest: John & Mary Carpenter
(Vancouver BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/14/08
Review Submitted: 11/14/08
What a great vacation, Your condo had everything you could want, the grounds and gardens at Vida Del Mar are beautiful and the view from the patio was wonderful. We loved walking along the beach at Santiago Bay and stopping in at the little restaurants & bars. The locals are very friendly and NOT like other resorts we have been to like Cabo or Mazatlan.....we loved Manzanillo and will be back. Thanks for letting us use your condo, it was perfect. John & Mary
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Guest: Larry & Pat Herigstad
(Federal Way, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/08
Review Submitted: 03/13/08
Hi Mike, Returned last night from Vida and 6 gorgeous days at your home. Everything was just great. Your home is like "brand new" and all the furnishings you need. We met some of the neighbors and were very kind and friendly, like we knew them for along time... The buildings and grounds are beautiful and a joy to sit and view. It was a really a gorgeous stay and will return in the future. Thank you Mike and Monique for sharing your home.
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Guest: Jo-Dee
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Date of Stay: 03/07/08
Review Submitted: 03/07/08
This is an e-mail from a guest. Hi Mike, Yes, we are home and settling into the routine (and ice and snow) again. We had a wonderful vacation at Vida del Mar! The condo was great, nice and clean with all the new appliances, mattresses, etc - it was perfect for our family. We really enjoyed our time there, especially since we "ate in" a fair amount - the kids weren't used to Mexican food of course, so having a kitchen was great. The maid and laundry service was great, no complaints. We ate at L'Recif once and the food was good. Other than that, one suggestion I have is to get a towel drying rack of some sort, since we always had to hang our beach towels and clothing on the outdoor chairs. Overall we had a great time in Manzanillo and really enjoyed using your condo. A few visitors commented how nice the unit was compared to some others they had seen! Thanks very much - we'll definitely recommend your place to family and friends. Take care, Jo-Dee
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Guest: Mark Thompsn
(Edmonton,Alberta)
Date of Stay: 02/24/08
Review Submitted: 02/24/08
Hi Mike, Just a quick note to tell you what a GREAT vacation we had. The condo is so well layed out with everything you need for a month or a week. We loved the patio and spent most of our time out just kicking back with the sound of the waves and smell of the tropical flowers.....just fantastic. Vida Del Mar is more like a private club than a condo complex, the the gardens & pools as beautifull..... so well kept. Our only problem was our stay was not long enough, but we will be back next year. Thanks again Mark & Bev. Edmonton, Alberta
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Guest: David Reid
(Coeur d'Alene, ID)
Date of Stay: 02/23/08
Review Submitted: 02/23/08
We spent the first week of February 2008 at Mike & Monique Leicester condo at Vid De Mar. WOW! We had a great time. The view from the patio is breathtaking. The L'Recife Restaurant in Vida De Mar is first class. The beach is only a 1/4 mile walk from the condo to the Bay of Santiago. After strolling the beach we would stop at the various local open air restauarts, our favorite one was El Indio. We used the local bus system to travel to Saniago or Manzanillo. The local people we meet where helpful and friendly. Please e-mail us if you have any questions about the condo. Mike & Monique were very easy to work with. Honest and straight forward with information. David & Eileen Reid
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