Wonderful condo!

Guest: Michelle (Kirkland, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/21/11

My husband and I stayed in the Casa Mar Y Sol condo for a week in November. The view from the condo is amazing, and we found the condo itself to be perfectly comfortable and very nicely furnished. Frank (the owner) is very helpful and accomodating! The pool was definitely our favorite part...just steps from the condo and had such an amazing view! We would definitely stay here again, it was in a great location and a short (but steep!) walk to/from the beach and lots of restaurants. Thanks again Frank!

Owner response:Thank you Michelle for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure having you all here and I hope you return again real soon Frank

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Best view in Zihua!

Guest: Kelly (Washington State)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

Just returned from our stay @ Casa Mar Y Sol. Frank was great to us, very helpful and accomodating & the place is amazing! It was our first time in Zihua & we are already planning our return for next year sometime. The view from Casa Mar Y Sol can't be beat...you can see forever. The hill is a bit steep, but worth it. We already miss waking up to that view! On La Ropa, we loved La Perla (best garlic shrimp EVER). In town, Daniels had great mango margaritas & delicious food as well

Owner response:Thanks Kelly, you were 4 very special people and I hope to see you again next year

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

A Dream Vacation!

Guest: HC (NY. USA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/10/11

The apartment, the view, the pool, the host, the village, the beach, the weather, a sumptuous pot- pourri of pleasure! Highly recommended!!!

Owner response:Thank you for the brief, yet powerful description of my apartment

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Best value in Zihua

Guest: Marcus (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 01/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/24/11

I was really happy with the decision to stay in a condo in La Ropa that had the comforts of a home. Frank's place was clean, spacious and all the amenities were functioning properly which made our stay memorable. The beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of closet space and enough towels for our stay. The gas kitchen and full size frig were great. Washer/Dryer was awesome. There were plenty of ceiling fans which helped when we didn't want to use the AC. Location was great; property was located on a hill at the end of a very small street. Slight construction noise next door but not enough to take away from the Zihua bay view’s while drifting in the infinity pool!! Although the pool was shared, it was hardly ever used which was perfect for us!! La Ropa beach is a 10 min walk and town was another 20 min. There was a binder that a collection of menus/stuff to do while in Zihua, which we added maps to since no one seemed to have tourist maps in town!! Definitely hit Patty's and La Perla restaurants in La Ropa for inexpensive beach front dining. If you’re a runner this was a great place to get some hill runs in, either towards town or up in the hills overlooking Playa Las Gatas. Very little traffic and actually drive slower!!! I would definitely come back and stay here longer now that I know about this property!! Thanks Frank!!

Owner response:Hi Marcus Thank you for the wonderful review, I am glad your stay was memorable Hope to see you again one day soon frank

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Fabulous find

Guest: Colin Anita (Vernon BC)
Date of Stay: 01/11/11 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

The condo is very bright clean and modern The view overlooking Zihua Bay is just fabulous The infinity pool is steps away from the condo which is a huge plus Because the building only has 6 units you feel as though you have the pool to yourselves Frank is very helpful and accommodating We highly recommend this property Will not disappoint

Owner response:Thanks Colen and Anitaas You were great guests and it was my pleasure to see that everything was as perfect as it could be for you I hope to see you again one day soon

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

A wonderful Stay!

Guest: Dave (Guanajuato, Mexico)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

My wife and I and 3 year old son stayed in la Casa Mar y Sol in September 2010. It is a beautiful condo with stunning views. Every day we walked down to Playa la Ropa and rented a palapa and chairs at La Perla restaurant (for 50 pesos a day), which, in our opinion, was the best spot on the beech. It was a good walk with a 3 year old, especially on the way back, but not unmanageable. We tended to go down in the mornings and come back to the condo after lunch for our son to take a nap. My wife and I could then just enjoy the view and the tranquility of the place. Frank was very attentive to our needs and we really appreciat his willingness to allow us to stay there with a young child as many other places in the area don't allow children. We definitely recommend this place!

Owner response:Hi Dave Glad all went well for you 3 come back again soon

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children.

Where to begin! Let's start with the view.

Guest: Liza and Jeff (Park City, UT)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

If you have never been to zihua, the view of the bay is great. The view from this patio is one of the best in town. So good, that you want to sit on the patio or pool all day. Now on to Frank--he is so helpful and friendly, he goes out of his way to make sure that everything you need is taken care of. The house is clean, new, and the filtered water is great--we love that fact you can drink it and use the ice. This place is a gem, and if you are thinking of this or another place, trust me, you won't go wrong choosing this place. By the way, he also has a great CD and Movie collection.

Owner response:Thanks Liza and Jeff You are a great couple and easy to please. It was my pleasure to do the little extra for you Thank for being my guests

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

Paradise Revisited

Guest: Madeliene Tarasick (Parham, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/08/10 Review Submitted: 12/04/10

I have to concur with other reviewers about this amazing property. The view, in particular, far surpasses anything you can imagine. This was one of the best places we have ever stayed through VRBO. We had many evening meals outside, under the stars, followed by a quiet dip in the infinity pool. This is a wonderful location for two couples. We really appreciated the well equipped kitchen and Frank's amazing collection of CD's and DVD's. Also, it's great having Frank near by for great conversations including helpful advice about local attractions and outings. We'll go back to this gem for sure. On another note, it's a quick walk down to beach, but not so quick coming back. Recommend taking car down closer to the beach to avoid steep uphill walk back.

Owner response:Thank you Madeline, You all were a pleasure to have as guests and I hope to see you again when you return to Zihuatanejo

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

Million dollar view

Guest: CC (Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

Talk about a million dollar view. Every morning early I would rise and bring my freshly brewed cup of Mexican coffee onto the terrace overlooking paradise. What a way to start your day. The property was very well kept and had all the modern ammendenies of home and then some. The infinity pool was spectacular to say the least. I cooled off and enjoyed the scenery at the same time. Frank has always been a gracious host and is very knowleable of all the wonderful things to do in "Z:". This was not my first time in paradise you see. I loved it so much, I retuned 4 years in a row. The nearby town is very enchanting. Many great places to enjoy lots of great food and tons of shopping. I always felt very safe and welcome by the town folk. In closing, I would definitly recommend this property as a class act. Awesome times in "Z" Cheers claudette

Owner response:Thanks Claudette, you painted a perfect picture and it was my pleasure to help

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

Paradise

Guest: Brendon (Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

We stayed at Casa Zih for eight perfect nights, I cannot recommend it enough. It was sublime. The condo is better than the pictures represent, and the pictures are very good, it's that nice. Zihua is the perfect Mexican vacation spot, the beaches are clean and warm, the restaurants superb and the town charming. If you want real Mexico this is it, it has the prefect balance of Northern amenabilities and Mexican ambiance. The condo is perfection, the view alone is worth the price, the condo itself is clean modern and beautifully laid out and decorated. You will have a brilliant holiday spending days body surfing down at Playa La Ropa and evenings with a cocktail drinking in the view. You will not be disappointed. Myself, wife and kids would go back tomorrow if we could.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.