Location: Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Punta Penasco/La Ropa Beach - Zihuatanejo)
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Well by now you have likely read many other descriptions of how beautiful and friendly Zihuatanejo is, and how close the lovely La Ropa beach is to all the vacation rentals there.
You have also likely read that La Ropa beach is very good for swimming, so on any given day you will likely see a couple hundred folks in the water having fun. Su Escapada has all this just like the more expensive places, but there is something here that you will not likely find at other rentals in the La Ropa area…peace and quiet and PRIVACY.
And here’s why- at Punta Penasco (the building name) there are ONLY four units in the whole building (just four!). What you will be renting are the TWO top floors with the TWO top ocean-view decks. Unlike larger condo developments, you do not have people coming and going day and night...you will rarely see or hear anyone else here during your stay. Su Escapada is QUIET and PRIVATE...NO hotel feeling here!
The upper deck is off the bedroom and the next one down is off the living room. The other three units here are occupied by other gringos who work in Zihua and are usually away all day.
The building is usually totally yours to enjoy during the day, and mostly at night as well. You might find it nice to not have others around when you wish for a private swim in the pool as the pool is rarely used.
These two decks, one off your upstairs bedroom and the one off the living room (both with 100% beach/ocean views) are totally private enough for nude sun bathing should this be your thing.
Su Escapada, in the four unit Punta Penasco complex, has something else that you will long remember…it is at just the right height above the beach that allows only the pounding sounds of the small surf to be heard day and night - NOT A PEEP of the many jet skis and parasail powerboats can ever be heard unless you are down near the beach itself.
And here’s another nice feature of Su Escapada- you have a 99% guarantee that you will have a nice sea breeze coming in from the ocean year around. What this means for you is that the air conditioning is rarely needed.....or even the many ceiling fans for that matter.
Just keep the huge glass doors on both the upper and lower decks open and the back windows open and the cooling effect is usually perfect as it flows through the house to keep you cool and free of A/C noise.
Of course the A/C is always there should you wish it. Even the many fans will not be needed as a rule thanks to this gentle breeze. All this adds to the peace and quiet of your vacation that you will long remember.
And if you are the type that enjoys keeping in touch while you are on vacation, Su Escapada offers two ways to get your fill. Be sure to bring your laptop computer to enjoy the high-speed DSL wireless internet you will find on both levels.
In fact, you will be able to even use the wireless signal poolside if you wish. And you will find all the news you can stand (CNN-ABC-CBS-yadda+yadda), and 68 stations of commercial-free music with the XM satellite radio on the living room level.
Taxis are cheap in Zihua IF you agree on the price before you get into the cab. With a one minute walk down to the main (only) road you can snag one of the many taxis going by day or night. Su Escapada phone works for local taxi and pizza calls.
But if you want to skip a taxi, just another four minute walk from there will get you to the many waterfront restaurants. One of which is Paty’s- known for the best shrimp cocktail in all of Zihua.
Zihuatanejo, besides being a safe clean friendly town, it has one of the most user-friendly airports you will ever use. And La Ropa beach is at the airport end of town so you will never have to deal with more than two stoplights to get there or back.
At this point it’s necessary to bring up a few things you should know about the Su Escapada so you will be well informed as to what is being offered here. First, be aware that there are a fair number of stairs from the parking lot up to the pool area, and then there are another three level of stairs to the front door.
If you have problems with stairs do not consider staying at Su Escapada. Next- This well cared for condo is 18 years old and has never known the smell of a cigarette- absolutely no smoking inside or on the decks- in fact this is a no smoking building in total. Please, if you are a smoker do not rent here.
Finally, please no pets of any kind. Sleeping arrangements- the upstairs bedroom has one huge bed (8’ wide x 6.5’ long) and there is one full bathroom on this level. The two sofas downstairs serve as twin beds and can sleep two adults or children (over 13 only please because of the drop from both decks is considerable).
There is a full bathroom on this level as well. The kitchen is well equipped to dine four people. To keep rates low, maid daily service is not included. Should you wish daily maid service, please let me know so I can arange the level of service you wish to have. Maid daily service is $20 USD/day.
Remember- you have a clothes washer and dryer right in Su Escapada so personal items and sheets are done easily by you if you wish.
RATES: There is a 10% discount for stays 10 days or more. Minimum stay is five nights, and seven over Christmas/New Years. Weekly rates shown are based on five nights. For extended stays of 30 days or more, please contact owner for special rates. (APRIL 2009 UPDATE- SO AS NOT TO INTERRUPT YOUR VACATION PLANNING BECAUSE OF THE UNKNOWNS OF THE SWINE FLU ISSUE, A FULL REFUND OF YOUR DEPOSIT IS OFFERED 90 DAY PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY)
CONTACT INFORMATION: SORRY BUT EMAIL IS OUR ONLY CONTACT method as we live in a remote area that has no phones of any kind. We do have satellite email and check it frequently.
See our Su Escapada website for more information about Su Escapada and the general Zihuatanejo area...shopping/taxis/restaurants etc.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Both floors have a remote controlled air condition unit should you wish to use. However, most folks find opening the windows and doors on both the front and back sides allows the great daily sea breeze to flow through. And this also allows you to hear day and night the pounding surf.
- Washer: Su Escapada has it's own laundry room- it is not shared. Laundry soap provided. Electric iron provided should you wish to REALLY get fancy.
- Dryer: Private Su Escapada dryer in laundry room
- Linens Provided: Yep, all provided, and for the two single "sofa beds" down stairs as well if there are four of you
- Off Street Parking: Parking lot for the building below the pool area
- Beds
- King Bed: The bed is the next size up from California King- called Western King...HUGE
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : There are two downstairs sofas that can be used for two extra guests as full sized singles
- Entertainment
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: Shared only with the three other units
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: You will find up-scale cookware and good knives, a juicer for the very inexpensive oranges here, blender, timed coffee pot, and a gas range with griddle for hotcakes or tortillas, and a nuker.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave: Yep
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: As the daily breeze usually dies off just before dinner time, most folks dine on the lower deck using the four seater glass table. The view is beautiful there for dining and candles are provided for the table.
- Balcony: This is above the lower deck and with the same great view to the sea. Two cocktail tables and lounge chairs are there to watch the great sunsets nightly.
- View/Location
- Beach View: You can see from the pictures the great beach view. To get to the beach- one minute walk to the main street-one minute walk to the south-turn right at the first street- two minutes to the beach if you are a slow walker.
- Ocean View: See the pictures- Ocean view or what!
- Water View: No obstructions.....period!
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Phone provided for local calls...taxi-pizza etc
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): 24/7 broadband TelMex WiFi. As with all internet in Zihuatanejo, to be honest, you will find times with lightning-fast speeds and times with slower speeds (but never as slow as dial-up).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: No Pets- sorry
- Not Suitable for Children: Because of the circular staircase drop off, and the great falls from the decks, kids over 13 only please.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: At least 13+ please
- Smoking Not Allowed: This four unit building is total No Smoking
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 06-Apr 30 .. $125/night PLEASE NOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
May 01-July 30 .. $ 85/night NOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
Aug 01-Sept 30 .. $60/night or $1085/month NOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
Oct 01-Oct 31 .. $85/nightNOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
Nov 01-Dec 20 .. $125/night NOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
Dec 21-26 and Dec 27-Jan 02/ 6 nights min $930 each time block
Jan 03-April 30 .. $125/night NOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
May 01-July 30 .. $85/night NOTE-5 NIGHT MINIMUM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
My wife Barbara and I live in Mexico full time, but on the Baja peninsula near a town called Mulege. We are on a semi-remote beach and as such have no phone service of any kind. Solar powered satellite internet is our contact with you and we use it daily to keep in contact always.
Why the Owner Chose Zihuatanejo
We bought in Zihuatanejo because it is a friendly easy area to get around. It is clean and safe with good medical care available.
The Unique Benefits of this Condominium
One of the great delights of Zihuatanejo is the "mercado publico", the public market in the centro...downtown. The fruits and vegatables come in from the local farmers...really, just a BIG farmers market. And the fish market there has everything and soooo fresh.
Property Photos
- Upper deck off the bedroom - Zihuatanejo, Mexico Vacation Condo
- Taken while on the big 'oversize' king sized bed - Zihuatanejo, Mexico Vacation Condo
- From livingroom looking into kitchen area - Zihuatanejo, Mexico Vacation Condo
- Pool as seen from the lower livingroom deck
- Beach as seen from livingroom deck
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #192186
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