Guest: Paul & Maureen (-)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

"This was our third stay at Casa Ladera. We have been going every other year and stay towards the beginning of January. This trip was a little different for us this year because we invited some friends. My wife and I stayed in Casa Ladera and our friends stayed in La Casita. Casa Ladera is peaceful, relaxing and the views are incredible. This is our "do nothing" vacation and we enjoy every minute of our time in San Pancho. Joel and Livier take pride and personal care of the grounds and Casas - it's like you are at your own 5 Star Resort. A typical day starts with a short walk down the beach and into the Village for breakfast. Back to the Casa, hang out till an evening cocktail and watch the sun set from the patio or on the beach. Back to the Village for dinner, kick back at the Casa and then start the day all over again. If you want activity, you can find it - there's plenty around (I did go for a few beach and jungle runs). We start missing Casa Ladera as soon as we back out of the driveway. We'll be back."

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Guest: Miles & Bekky (-)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

"Our short time in San Pancho was a wonderful vacation, made extra special by the accommodations at Casa Ladera. Located with a great ocean view (whale watching from the terrace). Casa Ladera is a short beach walk into town. San Pancho is clean and upscale with fine restaurants and interesting shops. The accommodating staff provides a pampered lifestyle. Many other interesting sights are a short car ride away. Our next visit will be longer."

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Guest: Greg & Sandie (-)
Date of Stay: 04/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

"I want to apologize for taking so long to let you know how fabulous our visit to San Pancho was in March. Your home and the beautiful little town on the beach were as wonderful as we could have imagined. The house was absolutely perfect for our needs and Joel and Livier were excellent. I'm sorry we didn't have enough time to take advantage of their cooking skills. The week was as relaxing as any I have ever spent and Casa Ladera was a big part of that. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Probably the biggest disappointment came from the banana tree getting knocked over by the critter that came by each night to munch on the bunch of bananas that were ripening. Thanks again!"

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/09

Casa Ladera is beautiful and peaceful, with breathtaking views and comfortable amenities. The staff are kind and helpful. I would happily come back here.

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Guest: Tami & Tom (-)
Date of Stay: 12/10/08 Review Submitted: 12/10/08

"Tom and I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay at Casa Ladera. It is a very sensual place with the multitude of colorful birds, flowers, and coconut palms. There were many pluses to our stay. Waking up to beautiful surroundings every day just helped us get off the wheel very quickly. Waking up to the waves crashing on the shore, the birds, flowers and trees, just expedited the entire winding down period. The weather was wonderful and we got some fabulous sunset pictures that we are blowing up onto foam board to hang in our home. It rained the last morning that we were there, and we were able to photograph the rainbow. Just beautiful. The plus de resistance is Joel and Livier. We liked Joel from the start. He was kind enough to prepare breakfast for us almost every day. Communication did not seem to be a problem and it was a pleasure to have Joel around. He is extremely professional and a wonderful cook. We had less time with Livier, but the time that we did have with her - you can see that she is as special as Joel is. For the first time in several years I felt very sad to leave. I have not enjoyed myself on vacation or relaxed that much in the last 10 years. It was a blessing. We are sorry that we missed you & Lee. We know you are there now and we are in spirit. Muchisimas gracias por todo."

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Guest: Alexis & Sam (-)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

"We loved San Pancho! And of course your house was great. You have the perfect location as far as we are concerned. The only thing we were disappointed in was that so much of the town was closed down for the summer. There were some restaurants and shops I had been looking forward to checking out, but it was all closed for the summer months. After a couple days, we really didn't mind, though. A few of the things we loved and suggest you recommending to future visitors: El Estar - We had massages there. Excellent! Gallo's Pizza - We went on Thursday night to see Frank's presentation about the turtles. The pizza was GREAT and Frank was a hoot! The work they are doing in San Pancho with the turtle nests is very interesting, and of course we bought t-shirts to support the cause. Taco Stand - The one a block or 2 up from El Estar on Egipto - Excellent! Mega in Bucerias - Best grocery store ever. That thing has everything you could need. And it's so nice and new. The map you gave us was super helpful for us to quickly learn our way around. Thank you so much for all of your help! You were so considerate in helping make our stay a good one. We will definitely be back!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

What a great spot! The comforts of both the Casa and Casita were exceptional and the views breath- taking. As a family of 5 we were able to do and access everything we wanted. From the village restaurants, the beach in front of us and other local beaches - especially the hidden Punta Monterrey - we were able to fully relax, play and swim to our hearts' content in complete tranquility. What a difference from Cruise Boats, All Inclusive Resorts and busy Metropolitan Centers. Private, Safe and Spectacular!! Don't Sell.... Tony from Canada.

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Guest: Helen & Bill (-)
Date of Stay: 07/19/07 Review Submitted: 07/19/07

"I wanted to thank you for allowing us to rent Casa Ladera. We had a fabulous time and found everything - the house, the casita, the beach, the people in town, Joel and Livier, the weather, the jungle - above expectations. Each day we did some type of adventure and each was fabulous. We rode horses through the jungle, town and beach. We were escorted by boat to excellent snorkeling spots on three different days. We followed large groups of dolphin and watched them play up close. We explored Isla Maria and took lots of pictures of the rare Blue Footed Boobies. We took trips by car and boat to surf and explored Puerto Vallarta. We never did find our way around the city so any future trips will probably focus on Sayulita, Punta de Mita, San Pedro and the little town 45 minutes to the north. We would love to rent again."

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/16/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

Over the past 5 years we have vacationed in San Pancho with each visit a bit longer than the last. This year, our sixth visit, was the first time our desire for a four week stay matched the weeks available at Casa Ladera. We were thrilled. This spot is a wonderful place to have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The house itself is tastefully decorated in the Mexican style with many personal touches of the owners; it feels like visiting someone’s home. The kitchen is very well equipped, including cookbooks—the best we have ever had in Mexico. There are several outdoor dining spaces; there is nothing like having breakfast on the deck while watching the birds and fishing boats, spotting whales at play, or losing yourself to the calming influence of the ocean immediately in front of you. Casa Ladera is perfect for families with children or two couples vacationing together. The two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are spacious and afford plenty of privacy. Joel and Livier try to make guests feel comfortable and at home. They are a delightful couple always willing to help you out in any way they can. The beach at San Pancho is beautiful and uncrowded—a perfect spot to soak up the sun, take a walk, hunt for shells, surf the waves, read, or watch the pelicans dive for fish—they never miss! The town of San Pancho, within easy walking distance of Casa Ladera (either by the beach or by road) has several restaurants, unique gift shops and small grocery stores. Occasionally during the week vendors come through the neighborhoods of San Pancho selling fresh fruits and vegetables and sometimes shrimp and other seafood. The town is also well located to go exploring other beaches and towns up and down the coast.We had such a good time and enjoyed our vacation so much that we will be returning to Casa Ladera and San Pancho again next year. Hasta luego! Linda and Ken StanleyReston, Virginia

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

Over the past 5 years we have vacationed in San Pancho with each visit a bit longer than the last. This year, our sixth visit, was the first time our desire for a four week stay matched the weeks available at Casa Ladera. We were thrilled. This spot is a wonderful place to have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The house itself is tastefully decorated in the Mexican style with many personal touches of the owners; it feels like visiting someone’s home. The kitchen is very well equipped, including cookbooks—the best we have ever had in Mexico. There are several outdoor dining spaces; there is nothing like having breakfast on the deck while watching the birds and fishing boats, spotting whales at play, or losing yourself to the calming influence of the ocean immediately in front of you. Casa Ladera is perfect for families with children or two couples vacationing together. The two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are spacious and afford plenty of privacy. Joel and Livier try to make guests feel comfortable and at home. They are a delightful couple always willing to help you out in any way they can. The beach at San Pancho is beautiful and uncrowded—a perfect spot to soak up the sun, take a walk, hunt for shells, surf the waves, read, or watch the pelicans dive for fish—they never miss! The town of San Pancho, within easy walking distance of Casa Ladera (either by the beach or by road) has several restaurants, unique gift shops and small grocery stores. Occasionally during the week vendors come through the neighborhoods of San Pancho selling fresh fruits and vegetables and sometimes shrimp and other seafood. The town is also well located to go exploring other beaches and towns up and down the coast. We had such a good time and enjoyed our vacation so much that we will be returning to Casa Ladera and San Pancho again next year. Hasta luego! Linda and Ken Stanley Reston, Virginia

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