As much as I would love to keep this location a secret, I would also love to see more people visit Puerto Penasco. This city is a diamond in the rough.
Although we only communicated via email, the host was responsive providing directions and instructions on check-in/out. The location was fantastic; a few blocks from the beach and a few minutes’ drive to Malecon, Rodeo Drive, or anywhere else. We met up with friends that stayed at Sandy Beach and it was easy to get around.
There are 6 buildings in this complex, a mix of condos and hotel that share parking and pool space. The hotel isn’t very large and there seemed to only be a few of the buildings occupied. At most, there were less than a dozen vehicles in the lot and only 1 other family that used the pool. Located directly below Whale Hill it is a quiet location. The only noise we heard was from an occasional ATV driving down to the beach and carnival rides next to Manny’s (beach) on the first night (gone the next).
Locating the condo was fairly easy, aside from a single missed turn upon arrival. Parking was plentiful with a short walk up a few stairs and across the pool area to the condo. The condo was exactly as it was described; clean and no odors. There was no issue connecting to Wi-Fi.
The kitchen is a bit small, but we only used it for the fridge and a few dishes (no cooking). A hot plate, coffee maker, blender, pots, pans, and dishware are all provided.
The bathroom sink is directly inside the bathroom door. A bit odd for U.S. standards, but easy enough to get around; definitely not “accessible”. The shower water wasn’t really hot but didn’t need to be. It was warm enough to be comfortable. There wasn’t a lot of hot water, but sufficient for the 4 of us.
Outlets in the bedrooms were located at the foot of the bed so if you’re setting an alarm on your phone it won’t be next to your head when it goes off.
Overall, this location is a quiet oasis, perfect for relaxing or crashing after hitting the beach/town. This will be my first choice when returning to Puerto Penasco.