Vacation rentals near Sea Shell City Museum

Right from when we first booked we had great communication with the owners. The place is beautiful and well placed just as the ad said. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back.

This is our third visit to Estrella del Mar and the second time staying at Sherry’s and Fred’s place. Words are inadequate to describe the gratitude we have for yet another rejuvenating experience that in all respects fuels the soul. The condo is top notch: spotlessly clean, well equipped, gorgeous ocean view, and tranquil pools. Most mornings started with coffee on the patio watching the dolphins and pelicans play along the waves. We loved our daily walks along the endless, quiet beach that stretches for miles in both directions. Our visit to nearby Stone Island discovered a hidden gem offering beach restaurants with authentic, fresh, Mexican cuisine and entertainment right at the water's edge. For variety, we also bought a one day pass to the new Dreams resort next door and had an all inclusive, fun time to remember. Most evenings we BBQ'd and relaxed at the condo taking in the spectacular sunsets but a couple of times we strolled across the golf course to Las Villas: a smaller, local hotel where we had the best surf and turf ever! We absolutely love it at EDM and hope to come back every year! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Linda and Ian - Vancouver, BC

This property gets 5 stars for location, spectacular view and facility with wonderful hosts. The Las Gavias complex (and Mazatlan as a whole) is a friendly place in the perfect location. It's close to everything you need with great restaurants within a couple of blocks. The beach is easily walkable and the buses and Didi are easy when it's a bit too far to walk. Juan and Miranda are accomodating and the perfect hosts. The view on the balcony is second to none.The reason for the title is that a few things disappointed us. The host recommended not drinking the water. In other places we have stayed with the same issue hosts provided a water dispenser which used large replaceable jugs. Having to buy water in small jugs is so wasteful! There was daily noise (except Sunday) from the construction next door which was quite annoying when sitting on the balcony or lounging at the pool. This can be expected to continue for many more months because the building has just started. The sewer smell that emmantes from the utilty room on a regular basis was pretty gross even with sewer cover on and door closed. The beds were hard and could use a memory foam topper. These are things that mattered to us and we thought other guests should be aware of. A true 5 star would not have these issues. Except for the smell and the noise the other two are easily addressed. That said we still recommend guests stay at this property and with tempered expectations they won't be disappointed.

Casa Lily has amazing ocean views from the main living room and both bedrooms. The property is gated with security and located on the tranquil sandy Cerritos beach. The condo is exceptionally equipped with full size washer/dryer, fridge and stove. The many frying pans and cooking pots are new and there are plenty of dishes & glassware. There is a food truck that arrives about noon (M-W-F) with veggies, fruit, eggs etc. If you’re a pickleball player take your equipment…there’s a court available here. We had a wonderful 2 week vacation here!!!