Authentic Beachfront Home W/ Spacious Grounds, Pool & Surfing La Libertad Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 185724

Pool with swim up bar, covered lanai and manicured grounds

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Location: La Libertad, El Salvador, Central America (West of Playa Mizata)

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)

Everything you need in a vacation awaits you at Casa Tortuga. From the beautiful sand of Playa Dorada to the private pool with swim-up bar, all your needs are catered to. Whether you are a couple ready for quiet time or a large family looking for your next reunion spot, Casa Tortuga can accommodate you. Casa Tortuga is located at approximately KM 91 one mile off the coastal Highway CA-2. This is in the state of Sonsonate. See our website for additional house details, pictures and area attractions.

MEAL PREPARATION - Ana Rosa is one of the on-site care takers. For a small fee she will prepare meals upon request. Some of her specialties include cevichi, fish, shrimp, lobster and chicken served along with rice, beans and fresh tortillas. Ana gets the ingredients directly from the local fisherman and farmers which keeps the meal costs very reasonable, for much less than you would pay in a local restaurant and quite possibly less than you would pay preparing these meals yourself.

SURFING - How often do you get a lesson from a national champion? Our property manager is the El Salvadoran National Longboard Champion. For $50 per person - per session, Alex offers lessons right in front of the house or he will let you pick another local break of your choosing. Roll out of bed, grab your board, walk past the pool and catch a wave before breakfast. It’s that close. It's that convenient. If you want to explore a different scene, head out to Playa Mizata, a 5-minute drive away, or Playa El Zonte 40 minutes to the East. Both places have right-point breaks and sets that according to the locals line up “machine-like, with so much open wave face, it is like a skate park.” Water temperature is between 80°F and 85°F year-round. Winds are offshore and light in the mornings, and turn into light-to-moderate sea breeze (5-15 knots) by midday. Many of the breaks are well protected and surfable all day, because of the headlands and points. We have several surf and boogie boards at the house; others can be delivered for a fee.

DAY TRIPS - One of our favorite day trips is into the mountains to visit the hill towns of Apaneca, Ataco, and Juayua. From Casa Tortuga, the drive takes approximately 1 hour to reach the first of these towns. The trip takes you along the popular Ruta de las Flores (Route of the Flowers). Once here, you can stroll the cobblestone streets to visit local artisan galleries and old churches, hike to waterfalls or have lunch overlooking coffee plantations and volcanoes, or take a canopy tour. We can recommend guides for hike and tours.

SNORKELING, DIVING & FISHING - Los Cobanos is located 1/2 hour from Casa Tortuga. El Salvador's best diving is found here. You will see a major coral formation. It's not a reef, but thousands of rocky heads covered in coral. Two shipwrecks are found at about 35 feet. Go at low tide for outstanding snorkeling. You can also find diving tour operators and deep water fishing guides operating out of this beach town.

HORSEBACK RIDING - Our caretaker has a horse and for a small fee he will let guests ride the horse along the beach.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Bunk Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
• Other Amenities
  • On site care takers, cook to prepare meals, swim up bar with tiled stools, wet bar, surf boards and boogie boards on site, hammocks, horseback riding along the beach can be arranged, guided hikes in the nearby hills can be arranged. Yoga Instruction and Massage Therapy at Casa Tortuga can be prearranged, surf lessons at Casa Tortuga can be prearranged. Info provided upon request.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding

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Peak*  $1100/week (add'l guests over 6 at $70/week)
Non-Peak  $1000/week (add'l guests over 6 at $70/week)
*Dec 20-Jan 05 & Mar 15-Apr 30 $1100/week (add'l guests over 6 at $70 per week)
Discounts available for longer stays.
Honeymoon Special: $700/week (for 2 person occupancy)
Contact us for visits less then 1 week.
We accept PayPal

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/12/09
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  Veronica Marquez , Mexico City
  • We stayed for 9 glorious days, no tv, no phones, no internet. We lounged around, swan and ate "mariscos" all day long. We have 3 kids and they also had a great time relaxing. Thanks Casa Tortuga!
• 02/21/09
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  Dennis & Sharon , Santa Rosa, CA, USA
  • "Casa Tortuga," and all the people we met there made our first El Salvador trip very mellow and easy. It was hard to leave the good cooking of Anna and Patty and the overwhelming relaxing of hammock-surfing in the afternoons and the real thing at dawn in the warm waves, but we did take some very interesting side trips. The most exciting was the zip-line tour at Acajutla Canopy. It's an easy drive, and you'll see what it's like to be a bird, flying above and through the trees and mountain coffee plantations! "El Impossible" park is also large, beautiful and unspoiled nature, with many hiking options. Closer to home, see if Lazaro will take you up the hill to show you his farm. And if you are a bird-watcher, a short walk West on the beach will bring you to a little estuary that enters the sea. This spot is great mornings and evenings for many bird sightings. Enjoy your stay - we were entranced!
• 08/15/08
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  J. Honan , Seattle, WA
  • We have traveled to many tropical places and Casa Tortuga was one of the best experiences we have ever had. The relaxed atmosphere, reading in a hammock by the beach/pool, dinners under the cabana,....we loved it! A big part of our experience was Lazaro, Ana Rosa, Myira (sp)...we loved them all. We will be back soon; truely a special place. jh
• 07/25/08
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  Sonia Cama;cho , Santa Clarita, CA
  • What can I say, just perfect!!! If you want to relax and enjoy the best of El Salvador and still feel like you have the comforts of home, stay at Casa Tortuga. The property is beautiful, secluded and we felt very safe. My family and I stayed there from June 27, 2008 to July 3, 2008. The grounds are clean and colorful with flowers and trees. I personally loved just relaxing in the hammocks and enjoying the ocean breeze. The rooms are comfortable and have great a/c if you need it. The pool was great with bar stools inside which we really liked and the beach is right there! We really liked the black sand on the beach and the fact that there were no rocks. Anna Rosa and Lazaro the care takers are very helpful and Anna Rosa is a great cook!! We would definitely return again and would recommend it to our friends and family.
• 07/14/08
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  Jonelle Simons , Park City, UT
  • Casa Tortuga is awesome - our stay (6/22/08 to 6/26/08) was incredible, and the on-site caretakers, Ana, Lazzaro and their daughter Miera were great! This was one of our best trips ever, and I hope to return to Casa Tortuga again in the future!
• 06/30/08
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  Wenche F , Seattle, WA
  • I absolutely loved the place and I especially miss little Mayra, please tell her hello from me! I can’t wait to go back again, I feel like I left a little piece of my heart there.
• 06/20/08
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  Wenche , Seattle, WA
  • I absolutely loved the place and I especially miss little Mayra, please tell her hello from me! I can’t wait to go back again, I feel like I left a little piece of my heart there. Make sure people understand that Lazarro and Anna don’t speak any English. If you know a little Spanish you will get along just fine.
• 06/09/08
  Positive Rating
  Paul Murphy , Santa Monica, CA
  • This is it! El Paraiso Tranqilo where everything moves a little slower. Surf in the morning, nap in the shaded hammocks, take a dip in the pool then stroll the beach at sunset. Just be careful, you may not want to leave Casa Tortuga.
• 06/05/08
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  Jon Dudkowski , Santa Monica, CA
  • Casa Tortuga was a surfers dream. We spent 10 days there, and it was everything El Salvador is supposed to be: consistent waves, great people, mellow vibes, and amazing food. The break in front of the Casa was usually mellow with a few great days. Its a good warm up or warm down. With the help of a super cheap rented truck we were able to surf almost a dozen point breaks along the coast. The roads are good, the waves are VERY good, and the lodging was the best. I would say more about the house, but frankly you have to check it out to understand what a great place it is. I will be back.
• 06/03/08
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  Jeff Soriano , North Carolina
  • We had a wonderful time at Casa Tortuga. The casa is spacious - enough room for a bunch of couples or a family reunion to spread out. Anna is a great cook - she prepared a few meals of fresh fish, chicken, and the very common Salvadoran tortillas and beans. Every bit of it delicious! Lazarro is extremely helpful - just be prepared to speak spanish! We had the beach to ourselves - nobody for miles - and all sand and no rocks. Boogie boards and surfboards were great. And, if you can pull yourself away from the beach for a day or two, go up to Juayua and check out the waterfalls... sublime! Thanks Casa Tortuga - we will be back next year.

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