Luxury With Magnificent View

Guest: Albert (Los Angeles, CA )
Date of Stay: 07/29/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

Even the most critical guest could not find any faults with this wonderful home, its furnishings, decorations and spectacular view. Dennis and Joan have gone far beyond all expectations a visitor might imagine. Its location to all the village and the beach has to offer is perfect. We highly recommend this house.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Casa Paloma

Guest: Elizabeth (Southern California)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

You know how you see videos of rentals and it looks awesome and when you arrive, you are totally disappointed? Well ... this is the first case where the place was better in real life than in the video!!! No kidding! Talk about Exceptional Property, Awesome Location! I couldn't believe how beautiful it was when we all arrived. Sooooo clean, wonderful interior decor, wonderful manager and cleaning lady, close to town, close to the beach, and everything you need was at the Casa. Spent evenings on the patio singing songs, swimming in the pool, eating, drinking, watching the wonderful lightening show in the sky, and ... there are fireflies in Sayulita! I couldn't believe it when I saw them! I was a child when I last saw them in Japan. And ... I can't forget Luna, the cat, that hung out with us at the Casa. :-) I am definitely going back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Best Vacation Ever!

Guest: Mel & Deb. (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

We can't wait to get back to Mexico ... Sayulita and especially Casa Paloma! The first thing we noticed about Sayulita is how safe and friendly it feels. Kids are playing in the town square. People will not only give you directions, they'll walk you half way there to make sure you're on the right track! First off - Casa Paloma is simply amazing; it's the most beautifully architectured house in town AND at the top of the most perfectly situated hill in town. The 360% panorama of ocean, beach, town-center and pueblo neighborhood make you"mayor of Sayulita for a week!". It's a 2 minute walk to beach, shopping and dining yet a comfortable distance from the din of the Sayulita life. The Pacific Ocean is Casa Paloma's back yard; there is the constant sound of surf and a cool breeze flowing up the hill from the better-than-the-pictures" ocean vista. The waves below the property are perfect for first timers, rent a board for $5 and cowabunga! Probably every restaurant in town is worth writing about. But the best food we had was at Casa Paloma! In fact you don't even need to leave the house if you don't want to. Stock the fridge from the Mini-super 2 blocks away, buy loads of fresh fruits and veggies from the trucks that cruise the neighborhoods like ice-cream vendors (the house stocks iodine wash so with a 15 min' soak you can feel safe about consuming produce.) House-keeper Dora's tamales are not to be missed! And really we found no restaurant to match the views from Casa Paloma. The open architecture makes you feel like you are outside even though you are safely under the shade and rain cover of verandas. The decor is stunning, every corner alive with the best of local art; inlaid sea shell mosaics decorate the bathrooms. With the heated pool and plush lawn chairs, some days you never even make it to the beach! Our room was perfect, nice wide screen TV and large comfy bed. Our friends rooms were equally and uniquely magnificent. Will we return? Most definitely!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great Sayulita Vacation!

Guest: Louisa (San Rafael, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

Casa Paloma is a dream property that has so much to offer. When you walk up the steps, face the surf and breathe in the moist air, your body immediately relaxes. Everywhere you look, inside and out, you experience beauty – and you feel a sense of harmony unlike any I have experienced in Sayulita. When I discovered the palapa roof terrace I realized this is the perfect place to mediate and do yoga. I even invited a masseuse to give me a massage there. It was perfect. We have stayed in many homes throughout Mexico and Casa Paloma has the most fully equipped kitchen I have found. We certainly share the owners appreciation of Mexican art and the way it is combined with modern conveniences. Our entire family from grandkids to grandparents loved every minute of our time here. If you are looking for that special Sayulita dream vacation, this is a great place to start. Many thanks to the owners and a special thank you to Dora and Maru who made our stay so comfortable and memorable. We will be back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

What an amazing place!

Guest: amos & lynnz (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

Thank you, Dennis and Joan, for creating Casa Paloma. What an amazing place! Such artistic and natural beauty, refined elegance, comfort, spaciousness, and unbelievably gorgeous views from all vantage points! You truly have a talent for creating a well-considered totally pleasing vacation environment, both inside and out. We so easily dropped out of our hectic lives and felt nurtured, uplifted, and rejuvenated. Casa Paloma is so grand and relaxing we felt like we didn't even need to go anywhere else to enjoy a fantastic vacation! And yet the quaint little town of Sayulita and its expansive beaches were so enjoyable that we left "our nest" at least once a day to go exploring. Especially enjoyable is the convenience of being able to walk easily everywhere. What a discovery your Casa Paloma and Sayulita are! We found so many glowing reviews of your place on the VRBO site, we just had to come.....we are totally happy we did.....and look forward to returning as often as we can!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

This is it!

Guest: Harrington (San Francisco/California)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

Wow! What a vacation! We just returned from a week at Casa Paloma with every day surpassing the one before it. We were there with 6 of our best friends and a better time and place could not have been found. Everything surpassed our highest expectations. My wife and I stayed in one of the elegant master bedroom suites. We felt like we were on another honeymoon (we're both in our 60's!). The artwork, the gardens, the amenities, the palapa terrace on top, the beautiful swimming pool - and the closeness to everything "Sayulita" simply could not be beat. The owners seemed to have thought of everything we might want: excellent books, quality and recent dvd's (we watched The Fighter during our visit), CD's to listen to, friendly help that were there every day to answer our every want. No detail for supporting our enjoyment and relaxation was left out. We can't wait to return for another stay in "paradise".

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Maggie, et al (taken from guestbook) (-)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

Our Girl Surf trip was incredible in your beautiful Casa Paloma! Thank you for creating such an amazing environment. All the art and good vibes were very much appreciated. We loved how everything was so well considered and every convenience available. We particularly loved the gardens and pool. And the views and location were second to none!

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Guest: Tanya & Stefan, Vancouver, Canada (from guestbook) (-)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

WOW! Increible! Me canto la casa y cada detaille de ella. What a thoroughly beautiful, thoughtfully-designed home. We were so happy and fortunate to make it ours for one week. It was the most beautiful place to host a wedding. I loved the art, the views, the weather, the pool, the higuera tree and gardens . . . TODO. We did not want to leave! Muchimas Gracias por todo y a todos. (Especialmente Dora y Maru!)

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Guest: Shelley, Sheridan, WY (taken from guestbook) (-)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! From young to old, we all had a fabulous time! The house was gorgeous, far better than we expected. This property is what every traveller hopes to find by very rarely does. Our stay here was perfect, enjoyable, even enchanting. The staff was also very gracious and helpful. We could not have asked for more . . . . oh yes, we could of stayed . . . another week, another month, MORE TIME!

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Not a luxury rental

Guest: Family Vacation (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

Although we agree with the prior reviews that the unit has pretty much unbeatable views with an excellent location, we were disappointed with the cleanliness and maintenance of the unit. The pool was swamplike for the first 5 days of our stay-until the pool cleaner finally came to say that the filter had been clogged by sunscreen and sand from the prior guests. The general cleanliness of the unit left much to be desired, from food on the walls in the kitchen, a kitchen sponge that was full of food and dirt (we replaced it finally out of our pocket), filthy curtains, dirty utensils, inches of dust, spider webs , etc. There were a limited number of towels (they seemed to be rationed- one per guest and towels were still wet between showers), and when we left them to be cleaned, we rarely got the same amount in return- in fact we spent the last several nights with no bathmats. Somewhat unusual for Sayulita these days, we could not flush toilet paper. For a luxury rental, we would have expected that the closet lights be more than a light bulb dangling from a cord coming from a hole in the wall. While this may have been a prime rental in Sayulita several years ago, there are much better maintained, cleanlier and updated units in Sayulita for much less. Keep in mind too, if you don't rent the whole house, you share the pool, which could be pretty inconvienent if you were renting the lower villa where the pool is located-no privacy! In addition, there are really only 2 beds in the lower villa...it really only sleeps 4..the sofas in the "living room" (read 2 couches in front of the front door) would not fit a normal size adult. We have admired this unit for years- from the street it looks wonderful and the garden is amazing, but left extremely disappointed.

Owner response:WOW, what a shock it was to receive this review! After consistent 5 star superlative responses from our guests, we found it hard to understand these criticisms. I immediately called the renter to see what occurred during their stay at Casa Paloma. He said there were a few issues with the property, but overall his family really enjoyed their vacation, except for one member. He said he would have the negative review retracted, since he felt it was unfair and exaggeratedly negative. We apologize for any inconsistency in our staff's performance of their duties. (PLEASE READ ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS BELOW ABOUT OUR HOME AND OUR STAFF!) Casa Paloma is a clean property with housekeeping service daily except Sunday and pool and garden service 3 times weekly. My wife and I recently arrived in Sayulita and have spoken with all our staff. This is what we learned. The renters added another family to their villa in the middle of their stay. Overcrowding can easily lead to disappointment. This young family, a couple with 2 young children, were staying in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa. They asked if they could rent another villa for their aunt and her family, but later decided to stay within their original budget by all staying together. This villa is not meant to accommodate such a large number of guests and I fear many complaints stemmed from that situation. Upon arrival our property manager greets our guests and gives then a cell phone and her cell number. She asks them to call her if they need her assistance in any way. Also our housekeeper is there every day except Sunday. During their entire week stay they called only once to report the pool was cloudy, which our manager tried her best to correct. Apparently sunscreen and sand from our guests had clogged the filter and it took a few days to clear. There must have also been a misunderstanding about our plumbing. We have been on the citywide sewer system for over a year and our plumbing accepts toilet tissue. We try very hard to provide a clean house with every convenience to our guests ,which includes the support of our trained, hard working, friendly and honest staff. As the owners of Casa Paloma it is very difficult to hear that someone did not enjoy their stay here. I hope readers understand this is the only negative review we have ever received in 5 years of rental history and it does not reflect the experience of others who have rented this uniquely beautiful property. Sincerely, Dennis & Joan

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