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“Atiliomar” is a beautiful and charming beach house with two studio cottages. It is located 2 Kilometers outside a town called "Playas" (AKA General Villamil) which is about 80 kilometers from Guayaquil,the nearest large city and international airport. This is a beach front house - Walk out the back gate right onto the enormous, sandy beach. The house has a European feel with exposed wooden beams and lots of natural light. One of the studio cottages is self-contained with a kitchen and bathroom, the other has a bathroom. There is large gated courtyard in front with covered parking areas and a charming shrine garden.
The Main house has two bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining area and a small bar adjoining the fully stocked kitchen. The master bedroom has air conditioning and a breath taking view of the ocean. The pool has a waterfall fountain and is surrounded by tropical flowers, patios and a quaint cactus garden. The caretakers, who live next door, are a charming family who provide security, house-care, food shopping and can even do cooking for a small fee. The beach enters the ocean at shallow slope, the waves are big enough to be fun but not dangerous and there is little or no current. There are some good surf spots a short drive away. A stay here could be an ideal beginning or ending to a trip to the Galapagos.
Restaurants are nearby and plentiful. There is one small "resort," where inexpensive massage, and gym facilities are available as well as a wider variety of European-style food. The walk along the beach to Playas is highly recommended! (it takes about 25 minutes). Otherwise, the bus comes frequently or you can flag down private taxi/truck for a dollar. Playas is a quiet little fishing town that receives local tourists from Guayaquil during the weekends of the hot season. The town has numerous bakeries, restaurants, a wonderful local food market, low-cost gift and clothing stores, at least six internet "cafes", and long-distance telephone facilities. Walk into town along the beach- 30 minutes. |