Beautiful...Casual Luxury in Romantic Beachfront Home

• As of 11/28/2011, This House Does Not Have Glass Windows Or Screens

  As of 11/28/2011, This House Does Not Have Glass Windows Or Screens

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 11/20/11
  • Review Submitted 11/28/11
  It only has louvered shutters and doors in place of windows and window screens, so when we stayed, the house was constantly full of gnats and mosquitos. One day after check-out, our 5 year old has 62 mosquito bites. The lack of windows and screens and resultant noise should be disclosed in the house description. The presence of closable windows would also have lessened the considerable noise from the adjacent town square, which included what sounded like cherry bombs and smashing bottles well past midnight. We left two days early to salvage a couple of enjoyable days from our vacation. The owner called us a week into our stay to ask if we were having a good time. We replied that the mosquitos were relentless, and the noise considerable. He send an assistant over to the house with mosquito coils and bug spray. He should have sent a carpenter to the house with windows and screens, BEFORE we arrived.

  Owner response: We were very sorry to hear of any negative experience in our home. To insure the comfort of future guests, we are installing screens this month (December, 2011) to provide better shielding of insects. Many months of each year, bugs are not an issue. In those times, the shutters become one of the features that is most desirable providing uninhibited views of the sea from all areas of the house. This visit fell at the end of the rainy season and just after a very serious hurricane. La Manzanilla is a very tropical setting…When the lagoon is extended, as it was in this case, there are more insects. Screens will greatly improve this situation. We will also be visiting with the city to request that the nightly curfew be enforced in help reduce noise. We chose the house understanding that it is located in a lively area….It is just at the city square and is accessible to restaurants and stores. We believe that being in the heart of the activity provides a feeling of security and convenience that is not available in more isolated properties. We appreciate all comments and we will continue to make every effort to keep the house beautiful, functioning well and special for those who choose to visit La Manzanilla.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/28/09
  • Review Submitted 07/28/09
  I stayed at this lovely beach house this past winter and it was truly a slice of paradise!! The house itself is gorgeous, nicely remodeled, and comfortable, and the location couldn't get any better. You're right on the beach! The town is quaint and welcoming, and I was pleasantly surprised to find such delicious food at the nearby restaurants. My favorite part of my stay was sleeping under the amazing palapa roof and listening to the sounds of the ocean. I definitely wish to return!

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  • Guest A. and J.
  • Date of stay 07/25/09
  • Review Submitted 07/25/09
  FROM E-MAIL TO OWNER: Thank you. Thank you very,very much. Your house is incredible and wonderful. We had a great time there. Our children loved the house and enjoyed the sea. They were like a dolphin and a mermaid. (May visit, 2009.)

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/20/09
  • Review Submitted 07/20/09
  I stayed at this property with my family in February of 2008. It is a gorgeous, relaxing, open and comfortable enviroment. The beach is literally in the backyard. There are also several nearby restaurants including a delicious coffee shop across the street. I will definitely return!!

  Owner response: Thank you for kind comments. You were actually there in February 2009 not 2008. I can't change your comments; I can only add comments of my own. Thanks again. Owner, D.S.G.

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