front of house and palapa
Location: Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Barra de Navidad, Beach, Melaque,Cihuatlan,Manzanillo) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Welcome to Casa de Los Abuelos.
This is a three bedroom private villa, with everything on one level, and a beach less than 200 feet away.
We also believe in green technology. This home has a solar power system with battery backups along with the normal Mexican power grid. We have replaced all halogen bulbs with wattage saving LED bulbs.
Located in a new and secure, gated community with upscale homes, you can still enjoy all the amenities you are used to at home, and more.
If you are looking to get away from the crowds this is the place for you. This home, offers extra privacy with a large green front yard, and lush vegetation between you and the street. Enjoy your private pool and the cool ocean breezes, in the shade of the palapa, while the beach is but a few feet away.
Stores, shopping etc... are only a few minutes away by car.
Daytime activity is minimal and evenings are quiet and relaxing, with only the sound of the surf in the background.
Be sure to ask us about our barravacations website where we will supply all the info you need to start enjoying your holiday from the first minute you arrive.
All three bedrooms have King size double pillow top mattresses and are covered in Egyptian cotton bedding and are sooo comfortable. The master bedroom has a walk in closet with a safe for valuables. The master ensuite is elegant and inviting. One of the other two bedrooms with king size beds is connected to another large three piece bathroom. A third pool bathroom is just off the patio. A washer,dryer, ironing board and iron are in the pantry just off the kitchen.
The kitchen is equipped with full size, top grade appliances. A spice collection and other basic cooking needs are supplied.
A full size Washer,dryer and iron etc. are just off the kitchen.
All you need to holiday here is personal items and food.
A water filtration system with UV technology assures pure water throughout the house. A seperate water cooler for those who prefer bottled water.
Enjoy the cool ocean breezes under the palapa next to your private pool. The ocean is only steps away for those long beach walks, and a 27 hole golf course is just up the road. Two more great golf courses are 40 minutes away in Manzanillo city.
A choice of Sirrius radio, or XM satellite radio, flows through a stereo system for any style listening pleasure. The satellite TV has a ton of movie channels.
A collection of DVD movies, a number of books, and numerous board games are on hand.
We supply a Vonage internet phone, with free long distance to Canada/USA, and Puerto Rico. A local pay by the minute cell phone, is available as well.
Twice weekly maid service is included. Daily service can be supplied for a per day cost, paid directly to the maid.
A queen sized airbed that is 20" deep and blows up with an electric pump is available for up to 2 more guests, making a total of 8. This bed can be set up where ever you choose in the house.
For guests who have small children, a playpen, a stroller, a high chair, an infant size life jacket, and a car seat are supplied to minimize your packing needs. Included are some small weights, a yoga mat and exercise ball for those who wish to keep up their gym routine.
This is still small town Mexico where the locals all greet you with a genuine smile. Credit cards and dollars are not normally the currency of choice as all stores price their goods in pesos.
A car rental is necessary.
Swimming in the ocean has to be evaluated on a daily basis. At times it is very swimmable and other times can be rough. The calmest waters are in the bay at Melaque only a few minutes away. You can compliment your vacation with many activities including, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding etc.
For the health and welfare of all our guests we must insist that smoking in the house is not acceptable.
Don't forget to read the comments left by past guests.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: quiet remote controlled wall mounted units
- Washer: full sized stacked units
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Egyptian cotton bedding and numerous large bath towels
- Garage
- Beds
- King Bed: King size beds in all three bedrooms
- Queen Bed
- Child Bed: padded playpen for infant sleeping
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: dishnetwork satellite tv, XM satellite and Sirrius satellite radio
- DVD
- Video Library: A small collection of DVD movies for kids and great movies for older kids and adults
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: XM and or Sirrius radio supplies any music needs
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All high end stainless steel appliances, full size stove and oven, microwave, blender, toaster and more.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Lagostina utensils and high quality pots and pans
- Refrigerator: side by side with water and ice dispensors
- Dishwasher: full size built in
- Microwave: stainless convection on counter
- Catering Available: A cook to prepare up to two meals a day is available, paid directly to the cook. Usually around $25.00 per day
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: outdoor propane barbeque next to the palapa.
- Deck/Patio: Huge terraza off living room through patio doors that open 14 feet wide making living in or out the same.
- Lanai: Off living room with patio and chair set for 8
- Gazebo: Palapa covering the pool patio, right next to the private pool.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: 60 meters from the ocean, a walkway right in front of the house for access, one building lot between us and the ocean but will not be built on until March 2008
- Water View: unobstructed view of the ocean, one building lot between us and the ocean but will not be built on until March 2008
- Mountain View: look behind the house to see the palm groves and mountains
- Communications
- Telephone: A vonage phone with up to 125 minutes per week free to Canada/USA and Puerto Rico.
- Free Long Distance: up to 125 minutes per week free to Canada/USA and Puerto Rico
- Cell Phone: A cell phone is on hand that you prepay the minutes for. Perfect if you have family in the area.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): A wireless internet is provided with a dedicated dish mounted on the roof with a wireless access point in the house. Suitable for wifi phone and laptop connection with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
- Other Amenities
- eco-minded, solar power assisted vacation home, with battery inverter backup assures no power outages, the latest LED lighting throughout the house for a smaller carbon footprint. Satellite TV with many movie channels, XM satellite radio, wireless internet, Water cooler, Egyptian cotton Linens provided, iron, large propane barbeque, young child necessities, including pool toys, some small weights and yoga accessories.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Whale watching, our beach is a turtle sanctuary when they come up the beach to lay their eggs in the sand. Miles of beach to walk seldom meeting other people.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
November 28,2009 to May 1st 2010 $250.00 per night, 7 night minimum
May 1st ,2010 to Nov 27th 2010 $195.00 per night, 3 night minimum
rates are for 2-4 guests and $35.00 per person extra $500/damage deposit required
Christmas and NewYears $2450.00 per week
Monthly from May 2008 to October 2009 $3200.00
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Barra De Navidad, Coco Beach, 3 King Beds, Pool, Ocean
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Barra de Navidad
After vacationing in many other Mexico destinations, we tried Barra de Navidad. The small town atmosphere and genuine relaxed Mexican lifestyle kept us coming back. We built our retirement home here in 2005 and have had so many memorable times with our kids and grandkids. We invite you to come and share our tropical jewel, with your families and friends.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
We offer near total privacy, as you would have in any private home. No hotel guests to step around or compete with for pool use and chairs. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. You are close to nature yet in a neighborhood of upscale homes with great neighbors, and only 200 feet from the Pacific Ocean. There are restaurants, bars and stores within minutes by car. Visit carnivals, markets and other busy events then go back to the house to lay back, relax and swim in your private pool, walk the seclude beach and decompress. Truly a relaxing vacation.
Owner's Map of Barra de Navidad
Wanda and I have been married for 35 years, and could never have dreamed of being so fortunate as to own this Mexican property. I have been self employed since 1974 and Wanda has been a Registered Nurse since 1976. After working hard for all those years, with minor interuptions for family, the time came for some quality relaxation. Barra de Navidad has become our destination of choice.
Property Photos
- front of house and palapa - Mexico Vacation Rental
- private pool and palapa - Mexico Vacation Rental
- private front yard - Mexico Vacation Rental
- large outdoor terraza off the living room
- kitchen from the living area
- entertainment center in living room, foyer in background
- King size master bedroom showing door to walk in closet
- Master ensuite bathroom showing only one sink of two and marble counter top
- King size second bedroom
- third bedroom with king size bed
- Large Guest bathroom
- Kitchen area with full size appliances
- sunset from the terraza
- miles of private beach to comb
- nearby beaches great for swimming
- lush golf course just 1 km away
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PETER WEBB , WHISTLER BC
Homeowner Response:
Thank you Peter. We just returned as well and had the same problem. But all is ok now. The internet and Vonage phone are now working properly. Problem was the palm trees have matured so much since the internet reciever dish was installed that they were blocking the signal. Dish moved and problem solved. Thanks Bob and Wanda
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