One short block and you are here...why see the ocean when be there!
Location: Manzanillo, Colima, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Club Santiago is Gated at the Northern End of Manzanillo) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
We offer you a home like no other at Villas De Menorca. We hope that you will take a moment to view the photos and see the authentic Mexican environment you are invited to enjoy.
Accommodation:
ONE Cobblestone block to the very best beach in Manzanillo
1400 sq. ft (130 sq. mtrs) 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with 4 balconies equalling 550 sq. ft 51 mtrs. There are two great advantages of being on the fourth floor, privacy and an amazing breeze running through our home. There are 3 flights of stairs.
We are much bigger than most units at Villas de Menorca. 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed plus sleeping mats and a covered balcony.
Location:
Manzanillo, Mexican Riviera between Puerta Vallerta and Acapulco.
We are in an upscale gated community developed in the 1960's called Club Santiago. We are located in Bahia Santiago on the far North end of the bay.
Weather:
The weather is in the low 80’s in the day and a delightful mid 70’s at night. Ocean temperature around 83 degrees. Fabulous ocean visibility.
Flying there:
MANZANILLO AIRPORT CODE IS ZLO
DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM THESE CITIES/CARRIERS
Los Angeles on Alaska...go directly to alaskaair on the web for best fares.
Phoenix on America West
Houston on Continental Airline
Minneapolis Northwest Airlines
Minneapolis/St.Paul on Sun Country to Puerta Vallarta
Many Canadian cities on Air Transat
Puerta Vallarta and Guadalajara are each about 4 hrs. by very comfortable buses.
Transport in Manzanillo:
Airport to your door; 20 mins. Fare $25.00
The buses are wonderful and taxis are everywhere. Cheaper and easier to grab a cab than rent a car. Cab ride to town is $3.50-$7.00 depending on how far you go.
Food and Supplies:
The condo is totally equipped to cook, shopping is easy but restaurants are inexpensive and fabulous. The food is fresh and delicious.
You can walk to the corner store for supplies or two blocks to a decent sized market. There is a Supermarket further down the road. Our housekeeper can help you out.
In the immediate area there are 3 nice places to eat. One is pictured in the photos. Recently at El Oasis Restaurant a fine meal for two with bar drinks and tip costs us 450 pesos. That is about $33 US. This is an oceanfront wonderful restaurant, just a couple minutes from the condo.
What to Bring:
For a one week stay you need few light clothes, comfortable shoes, bathing suits, sun hat, beach towel, music recorded on USB sticks and a good book...and not much else.
Bugs:
Mosquito repellent just for sunset walks, otherwise not an issue except in the summer.
Amenities:
We offer beach umbrellas in our home to make a beach day all the more comfortable. Ceramic dishware, quality flatware, a stereo with USB, Egyptian linens, and many other amenities to make your stay more enjoyable.
Our housekeeper will come atleast once week to clean and change the sheets.
The beach is stunning…it is an easy wonderful place to go. The condo has everything you need to enjoy your time. The 3 mile beach is the finest around, the sand is soft and the waves gentle, sunset swimming, moonlit walks…
Activities:
Huge fishing area
Golf and Tennis
Two pools and a FABULOUS BEACH
If you are feeling like an adventure you can walk the 3 mile beach to the very sweet traditional town of Santiago, have a meal and take a bus or cab back....
Zero planning needed for a wonderful experience.
There are all sorts of other things like horse backing riding or taking a day trip to Colima or Colama. We enjoy the beach so much we haven’t done much else.
The town of Santiago is ten minutes away by bus or cab. Santiago has a wonderful traditional market with lots of fresh produce and seafood. Saturdays is open market day.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Yes, also wonderful ocean breezes!
- Washer: There is a laundry room with W/D attached to the kitchen
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Egypitian Cotton sheets/towels in master bedroom.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Basic Sky Satellite included
- Shared Pool: TWO LARGE SWIMMING POOLS IN COMPLEX
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: CERAMIC POTTERY, GLASS WARE, NICE CUTLERY.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: 2 new nonstick frying pans, new 2 quart with lid, and several other pots. Peelers, strainers, tongs....etc.
- Refrigerator: Nice newer fridge
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: BBQ shared by complex
- Balcony: The four balconies are what set this unit apart. There are only six units with this preferred floorplan in the complex.
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View: It is all about the ocean, but you also get a beautiful mountain view from the living room, dinning room and master bedroom.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): There is wireless in the Palapa. With our laptop we get a signal on the balcony in front of living room.
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-Apr 31 .. $180/night $1200/week
4 night minimum stay
May 1-31th ..........$800.00 per week
June 1 - Oct 30 ....$80.00/night $550/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Club Santiago, Villas De Menorca at its Best
Year Purchased: 2008
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
When we are there we like to wake up early, put coffee in thermal cups and head down to the beach for the sunrise. Since we closed escrow April 2008 each of the three trips we have worked our butts off creating the home that you see, I even worked hard at getting the pictures you see! We went shopping in Tlagapaque and Tonala for all the pretty traditional things in our place. So the morning coffee at the beach was an important part of our day. Then to close each work day out at sunset we would take a shot of tequila down and swim in the ocean until dark. Sunset on the Pacific with a fine Mexican Tequila kissing my beloved...doesn't get much better...except walking home in my bathing suite and being comfortable in just a sarong.
Owner's Map of Manzanillo
Here are the owners on the left and our dear friend Irma. She grew up in Manzanillo and we vacationed there with her and her husband. They are very good friends of ours from Santa Barbara. Without them we would have never found Manzanillo.
Part of the motivation of buying there was I am trying to become fluent in Spanish. Manzanillo is a wonderful place to practice Spanish. The locals are so kind and helpful. I feel so a part of a small community. I keep saying Manzanillo but we really are in another area Santiago, although connected, is very far different. I share our home because we enjoy sharing and it is expensive to own a second home!
We will do all we can to direct you to a wonderful time in our second home.
Property Photos
- One short block and you are here...why see the ocean when be there! - Manzanillo Vacation Condo near the Beach
- Tiles floors through out. USB stereo in right corner - Manzanillo Vacation Condo near the Beach
- Taken from the master bedroom balcony...one of two large pools - Manzanillo Vacation Condo near the Beach
- This is my personal favorite place to be...birds chirp, wind kisses skin
- Oasis Restaurant is just a few minutes walk and is wonderful!
- Can you hear the birds chirping and the crashing waves?
- Behind the wood door is a service room with washer/dryer and BEACH UMBRELLAS
- Sunny in the day and romantic at night
- Wonderful atrium provides great view towards the ocean
- Large master bedroom, couch, large chair and TV.
- Master bath, toilet and shower to the right not pictured
- Second bedroom with large balcony, desk, large closet,mirror and two chairs,
- Hall bath, new doors and cabinets throughout.
- Balcony off second bedroom and thru kitchen ideal spot to dine.
- Palapa, BBQ area nearby, tables chairs, wireless connection
- Bahia Santiago at 6:30am, a favorite time for walks in this safe area
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