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Beachfront Paradise in Undiscovered Mexico
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 4 - 7 nights |
Overview
Villa, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)
Villa Tamarindo is one of three villas at Sendas del Mar which lies in a two and one half acre gated compound on the beach at Barra de Potosi. The beach is an unspoiled nine mile stretch of white sand on the Pacific coast of Mexico fifteen minutes south of the Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo International Airport.
The villa is a 500 square foot architecturally stunning palapa with bedroom (king bed convertible to twins), in-suite bathroom, seating area, kitchen and private patio. It directly faces the ocean. The kitchen includes full sized refrigerator and four burner gas stove with cookware and utensils. All the water is purified. Maid service is included.
The property has over three hundred feet of beachfront and the ocean is literally 100 steps away. A nearby point shelters the beach from open surf and provides gentle waves, perfect for swimming in the 80 something degree water. The three villas at Sendas del Mar (check website) share a beachfront infinity pool, a shaded pavilion with a full sized pool table and 3000 sq meters of grounds with tropical gardens, water lily pond and orchard.There is a large parking area inside the walls The caretaker family lives on the premises and provides cleaning and security services. Onsite staff can help make arrangements for massages, private cook, fishing, golfing and surfing outings as well as sightseeing trips to nearby Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa.
Sendas del Mar is a five minute walk from the village of Barra de Potosi with its restaurants and grocery stores and its famous seafront seafood enramadas. It also offers kayak and paddle board rentals and boat tours of the offshore islands and the lagoon, which is a birder’s paradise.
Need more room? Contact us about the other two villas available on the property.
Keywords: villa, bungalow, casita
About Gunnar Erickson
We are a retired American couple dividing our time between this beach property and our home in San Miguel de Allende.
Gunnar Erickson purchased this villa in 2007
Why Gunnar Erickson chose Guerrero
We have seen most of the coast of Mexico; this is one of the last unspoiled stretches that has easy access to international airports and is near developed tourist areas with all their amenities.
What makes this villa unique
Barra de Potosi is the epi-center of laid back. It is a quiet village where most of the men are fishermen, launching their pangas off the beach every day and hand lining snapper and pargo offshore. Nature is everywhere from the pelicans diving in the surf to the turtles nesting on the shore. If you want to get away, this is away.
Amenities
Barra de Potosí Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- 500 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 3
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Beachfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Internet ...
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Catering Available
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- spacious and spectacular
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
- king sized bed convertible to two twins.
- Pool Table ...
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio
- Gazebo
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Tennis ...
- limited accessibility ...
- Communal Pool ...
- Staff
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- groceries
- massage therapist
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(25 traveler reviews)
Everything we wanted
Beautiful grounds, awesome beach, amazing casita, friendly people, yummy food, incredibly relaxing and the we never wanted to leave. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to visit.
Wonderful Place to Rest and Relax
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5 days at this lovely casita. The view and sound of the ocean were spectacular. We loved our walks along the beach, by the lagoon and around the village. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful. This was an extremely peaceful and relaxing place to stay. The casita was clean, well cared for and had everything we needed. It is indeed a "Beachfront Paradise" as advertised. We highly recommend it and look forward to visiting again.
Total relaxing week in Barra de Potosi
An excellent week relaxing without a care in the world. The accommodation was exactly as stated, as were the views. Everything we needed for the week was available. Any questions or concerns were taken care of by T & C (on site couple that look after the accomadations) immediately. The lagoon was a great place to explore for an early morning start. The locals were very friendly and we had so much fun improving our Spanish and helping them with their English. The food in the village was 'Mexican' and was delicious.
We definitely want to make a return trip in the future, weather was great, accommodation great, food great, everything was great!! The perfect place to relax and recharge the batteries.
Splendid!
Gunnar & Barbara's place was both exquisite & splendid! The hospitality was fantastic & Tito & Carmen went above & beyond to ensure all was taken care so one could simply enjoy the beach & relaxation time. Barra de Potosi's beach life was not only serene & tranquil, but one of the best relaxation spots I have visited in Mexico. Thank you & Cheers to G & B!
A paradise we will never forget..
We have been going south for many years and have had different and wonderful experiences but none as relaxing and surreal as Sendas del Mar. Upon entering the compound, the beauty of the surroundings and warm air immediately took our breath away. Our home during our time there was Villa Tamarindo with its brilliant architecture and delightfully decorative layout and color scheme. Everything we needed was provided. Dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, wine glasses, blender, fresh towels…..We couldn’t ask for more.
Every day we woke to the ocean view from our king size bed, and of course freshly baked rolls dropped off by Titto the resident care taker who is there for your needs day and night along with his beautiful wife Carmen who makes everything look Immaculate !
We also would have visits from the kind and gentle pets that would grace us with a good morning tail wag each and every day.
We enjoyed dips in the ocean and walks along the beach to the enramadas (open air restaurants along the beach) for lunch, laid by the infinity pool, dined at the local restaurants.
We would also like to add a few things about Barra itself. The people are genuine, loving, caring and their way of life is simple. The children are innocent and inquisitive and a delight to be around.
The naturalness and simplicity of everything gives you a great peace of mind.
Respect the people of Barra, keep the beach and surrounding area clean and enjoy nature at its best.
We cannot wait to return to this natural piece of paradise.
We Hated to Leave the 'Last Best Beach'
When you arrive at the gates you know something special lies behind. Each villa is special in its own right; one would think a landscape architect designed the grounds, they are so well matched to the building form but Gunnar and Barbara get all the credit. The property is not simply an architectural masterpiece but a work of art and, as we sadly drove away at the end of our week-long stay, we were still marveling.
Coming from an Alberta winter, you can well imagine our goal was to spend as little time indoors as possible; what better way to do it than to have your living space partially open? We were thrilled to discover our little casita came with daily housekeeping and maintenance from on site manager, Tito, and his lovely wife Carmen. We had great fun practicing our Spanglish and Carmen, in particular, was very interested in improving her English. Tito was up bright and early each morning supporting our daily breakfast habit with a delivery of fresh rolls to our door. I would be remiss if I didn't mention our other guests, Tali, Scamp and Snow, the resident dogs and cat. I suspect they would have ignored us had we not arrived stocked with tasty treats to entice them to our door.
What cannot be overstated is that it isn't just the property that goes well beyond one's expectations; it's the hosts, Gunnar and Barbara. While always conscious not to invade the privacy of their guests, they each offer up their special brand of opportunities that made our stay all the more enjoyable.
Would we return? In a heartbeat!
If you want to learn more about our stay in Villa Tamarindo and the community of Barra de Potosi, check out my blog: http://hpdsinc.blogspot.ca/2015/04/the-last-best-beach-barra-de-potosi.html
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Barra de Potosi is the epi-center of laid back living. If you want to do more than walk the beach, swim and relax, there is sport fishing nearby including offshore for billfish, in-shore for rooster fish and jacks, bird-watching with over 200 species identified in the area, kayaking and snorkeling.
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Rates & Availability
Barra de Potosí Villa Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Christmas
Dec 17 2017 -
Jan 8 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$200
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My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
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$150
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$950
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Additional information about rental rates
Christmas rate from December 17, 2016 through January 8, 2017 is $200 per night with 7 night minimum
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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