We recently stayed in this property for 28 nights. The unit was charming and very authentic Mexican, with wonderful tiling and paintings, and so we were looking forward to a wonderful stay. On the positive side, we loved being in the old town and the location was relatively close to shopping, markets, beachfront and the walkable to restaurants. However, we would not stay in it again because of various problems we experienced, that could not be successfully addressed, during our stay. I hesitated to write a review, but I felt it necessary to ensure that people know what to expect.
Cold showers—the water tank was too small to accommodate the number of people staying in the building. The water had to run for about 5 full minutes before it heated up sufficiently to have your shower. Frankly, I got tired of having cold showers all the time or feeling rushed to get out of the shower when the warm water turned to ice water.
Mustiness in the “Casita” bedroom—this was a concern from day 1 to day 28. Although the owner and rental agent tried very hard to resolve the problem, the smell remained. At one point, our friend who was staying in the casita bedroom had to move out at her own expense for 3 nights and then move into another unit that the owner had free for 2 or 3 nights. It was stressful for all concerned and hampered our vacation experience. As well, there was no compensation for the nights our friend was unable to stay in the room.
Inadequate kitchen for a long rental—the kitchen did not have a dishwasher, which was an inconvenience. As well, existing appliances were old and not in the best of shape. The gas stove top was a great feature, but the gas oven did not heat up properly, so we never knew what temperature it was reaching, and this discouraged us from using it. It was not a kitchen for any serious cooking; just toast and frying an egg. In the first week, I purchased a new frying pan and lifter because the one inside the drawer was too worn out to cook on. Gadgets were limited and in bad shape and dishes were badly scratched. Because we like to cook, it was disappointing.
We were not alerted about construction inside the building—There is ongoing and construction inside other units inside the building. The constant banging and hammering, forced us to get out early and stay away as much as possible.