a dream vacation/location

Guest: Tracy M. (Saint Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 12/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

The condo is perfect. It's very clean, comfortable and well-appointed. The location was in the middle of everything- we could easily walk to the beach, town, and restaurants. We usually spend our vacation time with family- this was our first "real" vacation" in years, and it was a dream come true. There's so much to do in the area, but you could also spend days relaxing in the condo's luxury. We felt safe the entire time. The community was truly happy we were vacationing in their town and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We know only a few Spanish words but were able to communicate easily with staff. We're looking forward to another visit in 2012.

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Great week in Zihautenejo, accommodations were super.

Guest: bellpine (Omaha, NE )
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

Fantastic week in Zihuatenejo, this condo is amazing. We loved every minute of our stay and the accommodations were super. The owner provides a book with oodles of great recommendations for things to do, places to eat, how to get around and more, which was so helpful and made our stay even more enjoyable. We will be back.

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

A home for which pictures dont do justice

Guest: pete (Galveston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

An amazing experience. My fiance and I traveled to Mexico in early June for 5 days and stayed in this wonderful hideaway. The staff at the facility were all extremely friendly and the accommodations exceeded what the pictures allow for a view. The location seemed to be a perfect set. Just far away from town to afford seclusion but close enough that you could walk or cab it in a short time.(It was also great that a cab stand was around the corner so the time it took to get a cab called by the guard was a matter of 2-3 minutes.) We are looking forward to our next trip down and are happy we have place to return to. Wonderful experience.

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

A Retreat for the Mind, Body and Soul

Guest: Marla (St. Louis, MO USA)
Date of Stay: 05/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/21/11

This condo in Zihuatanejo delights the senses. Everything was as promised and more: luxury, security, service, amenities, comfort, views, convenience, everything. I felt like a high flyer in the exceptional accomodations provided by this condo. Z is a quaint, authentic village and the local folks are friendly and fun so you can immerse yourself in the culture and daily life. There are also many things to see and do in the area when you feel like exploring. The owners provide suggestions and recommendations for activities in the area. I often found myself relaxing in the beautiful infinity pool and lounging on the delightful beach listening to the sounds of the surf. I recommend a massage in the white cabanas setup on Playa de Ropa... heaven. The food was fresh, healthful and inexpensive. I loved the limonada (so refreshing!) and recommend the local red snapper (and I normally dont eat alot of fish!). From the condo's large terrace, the views of Zihuatanejo and the bay are phenomenal. Wherever the days activities take you, you will always enjoy returning to your home away from home in this beautiful and luxurious condo. I recommend an annual pilgrimage to this outstanding retreat.

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

A Piece of Paradise

Guest: Wes (Santa Cruz, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

This place is fabulous. We stayed here for a week in April and were sad to leave this little piece of paradise. The owners provided us with clear instructions on arrival to get from the airport to the condo and it only took us a few minutes to find ourselves in a comfortable spot on the patio taking in the view of the bay. We started our week with a quick trip to grocery store, which was a short cab ride away, to stock the fully equipped kitchen with freshly made corn tortillas and tequila for the week. We enjoyed cooking a few meals in the condo and eating a few in down town Zihuatanejo. Our favorite restaurant was a place called “Any” and we liked it so much that we ate there twice. We normally just picked places to eat based on the instruction binder provided by the owners. We were able to do many activities during our visit. We went on an ecological tour with biking, kayaking, and snorkeling on the Island of Ixtapa, a fishing and snorkeling trip with a local fisherman to Playa Manzanilla, and an excursion to a neighboring beach called Playa Larga. The highlight of the week was a cooking class with Monica where we made tortillas by hand and shopped at the local market for ingredients. Most of those activities took half of the day, which freed up the other half for lying under the palapas on the beach, nurse a tasty beverage, or visit the handicrafts market down town. My wife had a pedicure at Paty’s that she raved about for days that only cost about $20 for an hours worth of work. The prices for transportation, food, and drinks are quite cheap and it’s easy to spend a whole night on the town for under $20 each. Regarding the amenities in the condo, the beds were more comfortable than what we have at home, the patio has nice little shades to keep the temperature pleasant in the afternoon, the pool was the perfect temperature, the dishwasher prevented us from having to clean our own margarita glasses and the unlimited purified water kept us from having to buy loads of bottled water. This condo will not disappoint. You will never want to leave.

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

Exceptional Condo

Guest: EastEnder (East Hampton, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/04/11

We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful condo. The property is extremely clean and well-maintained and the furnishings are first-rate. We never tired of the jaw-dropping view from the huge terrace. Marcia and Walter have outfitted their unit with exceptional care and attention to detail to provide all the comforts of home. The condo development is in a prime location and features a lovely infinity pool. The best beach in Zihua is only a five-minute walk from the condo, and several top restaurants are even closer.

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

what an absolute treat and memories forever

Guest: Peggy and Randy (Raleigh, NC US)
Date of Stay: 01/20/11 Review Submitted: 02/10/11

My husband and I had never been to Zihuataneuo. We had an opportunity to get of NC from the ice and snow and visit this new paradise. Wow, we had no idea what we were going to find. This condo is absolutely first-class with an infinity pool, incredible terrace, gourmet kitchen, huge rooms with comfortable furniture, and the most comfortable beds around. The market and wonderful restaurants are just a short walk away. We so enjoyed being on the beach at 6:30 to see the most incredible sunsets while we enjoyed happy hour. We had never been to Zihuatanejo before but we hope to go there again and again. We have so many awesome memories from this trip.

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

Words can't begin to describe this wonderful place.

Guest: Deb & Brian (Hinton, Alberta Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10 Review Submitted: 12/30/10

This condo is absolutely wonderful. Incredibly clean, close to the beach and downtown, incredible views all with an infinity pool right outside the front door. We spent Christmas 2010 there with our daughter 20 and our son 17 and had the most amazing time. We cooked many of our own meals on the barbeque on the palapa as well as at some of the wonderful restaurants both downtown and at Playa la Ropa beach. There is everything you could possibly need to make your vacation comfortable, a well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, barbeque, lovely living room, the beds are very comfortable (with wonderful pillows) and even some beach chairs and a cooler bag. We definitely plan to stay here when we come to Zihautanejo again.

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

Fantastic Condo, Wonderful Time !!

Guest: Victoria (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/08/10 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

I had the good fortune having a "girls getaway" for my birthday in early December at Preciosa. My husband surprised me and picked out this fabulous condo for the trip. Everything from booking the trip, to pre-trip advice, to post trip follow-up by the owners was handled quickly and easily. You can tell they really care about their guests having a good time. When we walked into the unit we could NOT believe the view, just spectacular. The patio is HUGE and nicely furnished. I could never tire of gazing at the view sipping my coffee on that patio, such a treat. The unit is fully equipped and very clean, nice furniture and very comfortable. Can't think of anything the owners have missed. There are views from the bedrooms as well thanks to a wall of shutters in each bedroom, such a brilliant idea. The walk to the beach and town was very pleasant. Zihuatanejo has a wonderful feel to it, more authentic and not as touristy as other places I have been in Mexico. Lots of inexpensive, delicious food to be found. The only touristy experience we had was visiting Los Gatos beach via water taxi. The beach is beautiful but it was quite busy and we felt a lot of pressure to dine at each venue. Ultimately we went back to Paty's on La Ropa for our beach day ! The taxis around town were very easy to find and the prices very fair. The staff at the condo were so cheerful and ready to help. The pool is literally steps out the front door, and the view IS as pictured. We had the pool all to ourselves most of the time. Hope to return and would definitely recommend this condo to others.

Owner response:Our condo in Zihuatanejo is perfect for any occasion - girls getaway, honeymoon, relaxing week or family vacation.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Beautiful condo! Great Location! Hope to stay again!

Guest: Zihua Lover (austin, texas)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

My husband and I stayed at this condo for a couple nights...and I so wish we could have stayed longer! Very spacious, stunning views of the bay, incredible outdoor area, and equipped with all the modern day luxuries one could ask for. I highly recommend this place!

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