Location: Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Zihuatanejo) View Map
Accommodations: Luxury Condominium, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL! NOVEMBER 14 TO 28 SPECIAL RATES: email Harriet!
Relax and watch the waves roll in! Casa d'Arte is totally romantic, totally magical, and totally unique. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium in the Casa Que Ve Al Mar luxury complex is located above Zihuatanejo's fabled Playa La Ropa, one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet.
The spacious, flower-filled terrace at Casa d'Arte is a highlight of this very special home and where you may spend most of your time - a perfect place for a lazy breakfast or a sunset drink, or for blissfully watching the ocean and enjoying the breeze. But the romance does not end there! Exquisite designer touches throughout Casa d'Arte create an atmosphere of serene beauty and elegance. There are two magical bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen with purified drinking water, a comfortable living room, and an inviting dining area with a playful fountain.
For your convenience there is maid service, wireless Internet, and local telephone. For your comfort there are ceiling fans as well as state-of-the-art air conditioning and for your enjoyment there is a flat-screen TV, CD sound system and the fabulous ever-changing panoramic vista - featuring nightly sunsets! The gated Casa Que Ve Al Mar complex has two gorgeous infinity pools, an exercise room, 24-hour security, parking, and quick walking access to Playa la Ropa, the most popular beach chair destination in the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo-Troncones area!
La Casa Que Ve Al Mar means "The House That Sees the Sea" and with spectacular views of the beach, the bay, the open ocean, and the majestic Sierra Madre mountains, you will know you've arrived in paradise!
Casa d'Arte offers you access to both the vibrant town of Zihuatanejo and the modern resort of Ixtapa just five miles to the north. If you can pull yourself out of your hammock, there are numerous activities within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride away. There are several peaceful beaches where you can unwind far from the crowds but you can also enjoy fine dining, sunset cruises, shopping, dancing, spas, tennis, golf, yoga, artisan markets, horseback riding, traditional cultural shows, world-class fishing, surfing, and so much more! You can make your vacation as relaxing or as active as you like - the choices are yours!
*20% Discount Off Weekly Rate offer good through Nov. 1, 2009.
Please ask about our Casa d'Arte website for more information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Excellent AC in all rooms, indiviual remotes
- Washer: in unit
- Linens Provided: Sheets are 300 thread count or better
- Off Street Parking: Always available for guests
- Elevator: One flight of stairs to elevator
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : One of the king beds can be converted into two twin beds.
- Twin/Single Bed: King bed converts to 2 singles a few inches apart
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Many English channels are available
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Shared Pool (2) : 2 gorgeous Infinity pools with views of Playa la Ropa and Zihuatanejo Bay.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: with breakfast bar, toaster oven, coffee maker, electric tea kettle, blender, mini-cuisinart, microwave, and orange juice squeezer
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: About 500 Sq. Ft. with spectacular views
- Balcony: Private terrace spans the front of the condominium with space for hammocks, a dining table, and sitting area. The perfect space for sunset cocktails!
- View/Location
- Beach View: The expansive terrace affords a view in both directions of Playa la Ropa in addition to the bay, surrounding hills, and downtown Zihuatanejo.
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local calls on landline. A cell phone is also provided for you during your stay.
- Broadband Internet: Ethernet cable is included
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Available both in condominium and at infinity pools.
- Other Amenities
- Two Infinity Pools, Wi-Fi, Phone for Local Calls, In-room safe, Maid Service, Flat-screen TV, boogie board
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: Minimum age is 12 altho exceptions may be made in some circumstances
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: This condo is not suitable for children under 12.
- Smoking Allowed: Smoking allowed on terrace and exterior areas.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Secluded beaches, jungle walks close by.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season ... Jan. 1 - April 30 (excluding holidays) ...... $245 USD / night
Green Season ... May 1 - November 14 ... $165 USD/night*
Email me for SPECIAL RATES for NOV. 14 TO 28!!!
Prices do not include 17% Mexican IVA Tax.
We reserve the right to change prices without notice until a deposit has been made
*****Email for holiday rates.*****
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Zihuatanejo
When we visited Zihua for the first time in 2002, it was love at first site! Our plan had been to spend a month traveling up the coast from Zihua to Puerto Vallarta looking for a place to build our retirement home. We had a long list of requirements; friendly people, a spectacular ocean view, and a town with a relaxing vibe that still had restaurants and other attractions. It turned out that Zihua was our first and last stop.
But back then, finding a real estate agent proved to be one of the trickiest parts. But we diligently hunted around until we found someone who finally agreed, after considerably prodding, to take us out for a day of exploring. Our first stop was La Casa Que Ve Al Mar. Bye buy travel plans! It was out last stop as well! We knew immediately that we'd never find anything we liked better, no matter where else we looked. So, instead of hitting the road, we spent the rest of our vacation month putting a deal together, talking to contractors in our bad Spanish, and doing endless paperwork. We have never regretted it.
Because we were early buyers in La Casa Que Ve Al Mar, we were able to buy one of the most desirable condos in all of Zihuanejo. We choose an exceptional 7th floor location where the views are amazingly expansive -- we can see up and down the beach in both directions because there are no buildings obscuring our view. We also see the hills, the picture-perfect bay, the ocean beyond the bay, and the blue blue sky. We can watch the waves roll in! The thought of gently rocking in our in hammocks sipping Margaritas on the 500 foot terraza while watching the amazing sunsets was simply irresistable!
I forgot to mention that we bought a completely unfinished space but I'll spare you the construction details. Let's just say that we learned the hard way that manaña means many things including "not now,"never," and "any time but soon." But everything comes to an end eventually, even construction work.
The Unique Benefits at this Luxury Condominium
We loved the 3 years we spent living in Casa d'Arte! But then, unexpectedly, and more or less accidentally, we moved to India in 2006 -- another story! So now we stay here for 2 or 3 months in the summer and we're still loving it as much as we ever did.
We spend most of our time on the terraza. Casa d'Arte has one of only 4 large covered terazzas in the complex -- that's one reason we bought it. We furnished it for elegant outdoor living complete with dining table and chairs, hammocks, lounge chairs, tropical plants, a bbq grill, and an "art station" desk. At almost 2000 square feet, Casa d'Arte is one of the most spacious condos in the Casa Que Ve Al Mar complex. We take full advantage of our glorious pools too -- I swim several times a week.
Because we built Casa'd'Arte as a personal residence, there are many exceptional touches. My husband made a beautiful indoor fountain out of river rocks in the dining room as well as two crocodiles in the hand laid pullido floors. I designed the wave in the Wave bedrooms. My husband created a unique Jungle Room filled with treasures from his early morning jungle expeditions. I made paintings and shopped for handmade crafts and fabrics. We both have strong urges to create beauty. But when we're not here, we enjoy sharing our home with others who will appreciate it as much as we do. Casa d'Arte is totally unique because it was created out of love and designed to inspire. We understand that even the tiniest details are important to making our condo as beautiful as the natural magnificence viewed right from our terraza and almost every room.
Everyday, we feel we are fortunate to be here. We think you will too.
Owner's Map of Zihuatanejo
Cindy Lowe has been writing and playing music for most of her life. Her inspired lyrics, evocative melodies, passionate vocals, and distinctive guitar playing combine to conjure up a rich and heady brew seasoned with Folk, Rock, Country, Classical, World Music and Other-Worldy ingredients. Musicians from the far-flung corners of the universe add unique flavors and contemporary spice to create a sublime musical journey.
In the 70's, Cindy left her career as a classical guitarist to perform her own magical brand of gypsy/cowgirl/folk/rock and since then has traveled the world and performed on 4 continents. Her music has attracted critical acclaim and a loyal cross-cultural following; several of her songs have been recorded by other artists, others have been used in films.
In a previous existence, Cindy was a popular guitar, voice, and song-writing teacher in the East Bay area of California until she and her husband Jeff moved to Mexico in 2003. They later began splitting their time between Mexico and India, where they now live most of the year. At Meherabad, Cindy gives concerts, teaches music workshops, and leads informal singing groups. She recently completed her 6th album in Chennai (Madras) with an amazing lineup of Indian musicians.
Property Photos
- An incredible day of blue water form our terrace! - Zihuatanejo Lodging
- The HUGE terrace has two hammocks for afternoon siestas! - Zihuatanejo Lodging
- Ah, the terrace hammock! - Zihuatanejo Lodging
- View from part of the terrace
- Relax with friends on the the living room couch.
- The open plan kitchen with full amenities and beautiful artistic touches.
- The dining room at Casa d'Arte in Zihuatanejo.
- The whimsical Wave Bedroom at Casa d'Arte
- The colorful master bathroom.
- The Jungle Bedroom at Casa d'Arte
- One of two full bathrooms in Casa d'Arte luxury condominium in Zihuatanejo.
- Casa d'Arte has the art built right in!
- More details.
- Casa d'Arte is located in this front building of Casa Que Ve Al Mar
- Our infinity pools at sunset.
- Our grounds are among the prettiest around!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #90862
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