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在海滩、沙滩毛巾
泳池
露台
用餐
住宿内部

点评

10/10
绝佳

整租房屋

6 间卧室6 间浴室可容纳 20 人（按实际入住人数收费）4000 平方英尺

热门服务设施

  • 海景
  • 游泳池
  • 厨房
  • 洗衣机
  • 可带宠物
  • 空调

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住宿简介

Casa Alvarado | Beachfront Private Escape w/ Pool

  • Casa Alvarado: Beachfront Villa in Punta Pescadero

    Welcome to Casa Alvarado, a stunning beachfront villa tucked into the serene cove of Punta Pescadero, Baja California Sur. This private oasis offers over 4,000 sq ft of modern indoor-outdoor living, just steps from the Sea of Cortez. Ideal for family vacations, retreats, weddings, or romantic escapes, Casa Alvarado blends design, privacy, and natural beauty in one unforgettable stay.

    Spacious Accommodations for Groups Up to 20

    The property features a main villa and two large private casitas:

    Main Villa (Sleeps 12): 4 bedrooms, including 2 king suites with en-suite bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with double beds

    Two Casitas (Sleep 8): Each with 4 double beds (2 on the main floor, 2 in a loft), plus a full bathroom

    Ocean Views, Private Pool & Beach Access

    Large ocean-view patio with a grand staircase leading to your private pool

    Direct access to sandy beach, natural reef, and turtle preserve

    Panoramic sunrise views over the Sea of Cortez

    Experiences & Amenities

    Snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, whale watching (seasonal)

    Fishing charters, scuba diving, boat trips to Bay of Dreams

    ATVs, side-by-sides, shelling, tide pool exploring

    Chef services, poolside massages, catering & fiestas

    Walkable access to Punta Pescadero Paradise Hotel: tennis, basketball, bar, and restaurant

    Daily housekeeping and on-site manager support included

    Private airstrip access + 2-hour drive from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

    Rates & Availability

    Main Villa: $800 USD per night (standard), $1000 USD during peak season (Nov–Jan)

    Main Villa + Casitas: $1000 USD per night, $1200 USD during peak season

    Minimum stay: 4 nights

    Contact Heidi directly for promo code or discounts for longer stays

    Booking & Cancellation Policy

    100% payment due at booking + $350 cleaning fee

    $500 refundable security deposit (returned within 7 days of departure)

    FULL REFUND (minus processing fees) if canceled 60+ days before check-in

    PARTIAL REFUND (50% minus processing fees) if canceled 30+ days before check-in

    NO REFUND for cancellations within 30 days

    Casa Alvarado is more than a vacation rental—it’s your canvas for meaningful moments in Baja. We look forward to hosting you soon!

住宿服务设施

沙滩

  • 地处沙滩
  • 沙滩毛巾

泳池/SPA

  • 泳池

互联网

  • 独立别墅提供：Wi-Fi

停车设施和交通

  • 店内提供停车位

厨房

  • 冰箱
  • 炊具、餐具和厨具
  • 咖啡壶/茶具
  • 烤面包机
  • 烤箱
  • 炉灶台
  • 微波炉
  • 洗碗机

卧室

  • 6 间卧室
  • 提供床单

浴室

  • 6 间私人浴室
  • 提供毛巾

起居区

  • 壁炉
  • 独立用餐区
  • 客厅

娱乐

  • 可收看有线/卫星频道的电视

室外区域

  • 门廊/外廊
  • 烧烤架

洗衣房

  • 洗衣机
  • 洗衣设施

舒适

  • 空调

宠物

  • 可接待宠物
  • 只可携带狗狗入住
  • 每只宠物限重 23 千克

适用性/无障碍设施

  • 无烟住宿

服务和便利设施

  • 每日客房清洁

休闲活动

  • 皮划艇
  • 乒乓球

安全功能

  • 没有一氧化碳检测器（房东注明住宿没有一氧化碳检测器；考虑携带便携式检测器）
  • 没有烟雾检测器（房东注明住宿没有烟雾检测器）

概况

  • 单元面积：372 平方米

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政策

入住

15:00 开始办理入住
住客需年满 25 岁

退房

10:00 之前退房

特别入住说明

住客可以通过专用入口入内
您将收到房东发来的电子邮件，内含入住和退房说明
住宿提供的信息可以使用自动翻译工具进行翻译

进入方式

私人入口

宠物

可带宠物
仅可携带宠物狗入住
总共可携带 1 只宠物（每只宠物限重 23 公斤）

儿童及加床

欢迎儿童入住。

活动

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

可否吸烟

Smoking is not permitted

重要信息

您需知道

可能需收取加人费用，具体费用取决于住宿的政策。
入住时可能需要出示政府核发的身份证件（带照片）和信用卡、借记卡或缴付现金押金，以便于支付其他杂项的费用
特殊要求视入住时的具体情况而定，可能产生额外的费用。不能保证满足特殊要求。
店内允许举办派对和活动（包括家庭聚会、生日派对及婚礼）；参加人数上限：50 位
房东表示住宿内没有安装一氧化碳探测器；建议旅行时携带便携式探测器
房东表示住宿内没有安装烟雾探测器
此住宿拥有阳台、庭院、露台等户外空间，可能不适合儿童入住。如果您有顾虑，我们建议您在到店前联系住宿接待方，以确认他们是否可以为您安排合适的客房
该住宿由我们的合作伙伴 Vrbo 管理。您将收到 Vrbo 发来的电子邮件，内含 Vrbo 帐户的链接，可供您变更或取消订单使用。

街区简介

这个度假屋位于洛巴里斯，位于海滩。ExotiKite Kiteboarding School (埃克索蒂凯特风筝滑水学校)是当地景点，可前往洛巴里斯海滩 and 布埃纳维斯塔海滩欣赏自然景观。访问我们的洛巴里斯旅行指南
查看洛巴里斯的更多度假屋
地图
Baja California Sur, MEX

附近有什么？

  • 洛巴里斯海滩
    洛巴里斯海滩
    车程 34 分钟 - 25.3 公里
  • 布埃纳维斯塔海滩
    布埃纳维斯塔海滩
    车程 43 分钟 - 33.8 公里
  • ExotiKite Kiteboarding School (埃克索蒂凯特风筝滑水学校)
    车程 34 分钟 - 25.3 公里

餐厅

  • Restaurante Cielito Lindo
    车程 16 分钟
  • Restaurante La Doña
    车程 16 分钟
  • El Vecino
    车程 16 分钟
  • All Sports Cafe
  • La Hornilla
    车程 16 分钟

常见问题

Casa Alvarado | Beachfront Private Escape w/ Pool有游泳池吗？

是的，此住宿设有游泳池。

Casa Alvarado | Beachfront Private Escape w/ Pool允许宠物入住吗？

是的，此住宿允许携带狗狗入住（总共可携带不超过 1 只宠物），每只宠物限重 23 公斤。

停车费是多少？

该住宿提供室内停车服务。

何时可在Casa Alvarado | Beachfront Private Escape w/ Pool办理入住？

15:00 开始办理入住。

何时可在Casa Alvarado | Beachfront Private Escape w/ Pool办理退房？

退房时间为 10:00。

Casa Alvarado | Beachfront Private Escape w/ Pool的地址在哪里？

这家洛巴里斯度假屋位于海滩之上；距离ExotiKite Kiteboarding School (埃克索蒂凯特风筝滑水学校) 15.1 公里，而且距离洛巴里斯海滩和布埃纳维斯塔海滩不到 32 公里。而且，拉里韦拉海滩和梦之湾海滩距离酒店不到 52 公里。

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10 分 - 超赞。62 条好评，共有 63 条点评
8 分 - 还可以。1 条好评，共有 63 条点评
6 分 - 一般。0 条好评，共有 63 条点评
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清洁度

9.8

地点

点评

已验证

10/10 超赞

Tracy T.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Great house

What a nice house. Wonderful location. Everything was perfect. We will want to stay there again.
2025 年 4 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Austin M.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Amazing!!

Truly an excellent property that I would highly recommend!
2023 年 7 月入住 5 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Carmen P.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Nice and quiet

Secluded very private. Our family really enjoy it.
2023 年 2 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Gayle M.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Anniversary trip with Family and Friends

The house is on a beautiful private beach with lots of seashells, awesome snorkeling, and amazing sunrises! The house has a very well equipped kitchen, and all of the staff for check in and help when we were there was top-notch!!! Just loved our time there ! We had Martha with La Dona cook for us twice and it was wonderful!!!
2024 年 8 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

sara w.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Beautiful property on the water with plenty of toys to play with on the ocean.

The house was beautiful with lots of room for our 2 families. We hired a chef to cook dinners and it was perfect. The house is a 25 min drive out of town on a dirt road.
2022 年 12 月入住 5 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Michael J.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Perfect for a large group of friends with kids

10 adults, 7 kids under 4.5. Perfect setup and plenty of room for everyone. Patricia the property manager is amazingly helpful. We had all of our dinners catered by Martha and crew from La Dona restaurant. Food was delicious! Our entire group is ready to return!
2023 年 3 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Rich B.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Incredible Home

We absolutely loved everything about Heidi's home. The beach was gorgeous, and incredibly private. We had it virtually all to ourselves the entire trip. We had everything we needed, from bath/beach towels, snorkel gear, kayaks/paddle boards, kitchen supplies etc. Heidi also provides a very detailed welcome package, which has contacts for transportation, catered meals, massages, suggestions for the area etc. I would absolutely recommend Casa Alvarado for any large group!
2023 年 4 月入住 5 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Robin M.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Girls trip

We had a girls trip here and it was Magical! Once you get to the house you will not need to leave! The management was great at helping us plan our trip and the owner was very helpful with giving us a welcome packet with information about the area. The house is great for large groups and everyone had their own space. We rented Atvs to get around high recommend to see the area! The sunrises with a cup of coffee on the porch were gorgeous! We saw many whales from the house as well! We can’t wait to return!
2023 年 1 月入住 5 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Tina ( Kristina) L.

Wonderful Beach Front house !

My family group of 11 loved this house. There are 6 bedrooms which are spread out so everyone had privacy. The location is perfect if you want to get away from it all and enjoy the pool and beach. Quiet secluded beach- great walking and shell gathering. The owner and house staff are friendly, helpful and wonderful to work with. It is not a place to go for restaurants or night life as town is a good 1/2 hour away on a bumpy road but with small children that is not what we were looking for. The children loved the pool and the beach which is sheltered and safe for swimming all the time. Snorkling and kayaking were great. I would highly recommend this house!
已验证

10/10 超赞

Kara R.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Wonderful Holiday Stay

This was our second stay at Casa Alvarado and it was just as wonderful as the first. The location is beautiful and perfect with an amazing view and basically private beach with the best snorkeling! And we watched whales and mantas from the porch all week long! The owner Heidi is super responsive and accommodating, as well as Patricia the house manager. Everything we requested went off without a hitch including a decorated Christmas tree and a catered dinner on Christmas Eve. Wi-Fi was great for the teenagers as well as the adults who had to re-book flights home due to the weather mess in the US. If you’re looking for a quiet out of the way place for a large group this is the place!
2022 年 12 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

RJ S.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Wonderful location to Escape

We had a wonderful stay as a group of three families with an age range of kids from 6-17. The relative remoteness of the location facilitated just hanging out close to home. Certainly ordering in the meals was an excellent choice as they were friendly and delicious and just meant less worrying about cooking and dishes. The house is a bit of a rough ride on a dirt road so it takes some time to get too and fro which also lends itself to just staying put although we did a day excursion to the west coast. Octavio was an excellent resource for shuttling around but make sure you bring lots of US cash to pay for everything. The house was spacious and well equipped and the proximity to the beach was the best part. We were treated to lots of nature shows and beautiful sunrises with the pelicans and fish feedings along the shore and dolphins and whales playing off shore. The hotel was also a good resource for their restaurant. All in all, it was an excellent place to just kick back and relax.
2025 年 3 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Karen H.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Lovely House, Beautiful Beach

Our three generation family had a wonderful time at Casa Alvarado! The two casitas and four large bedrooms in the main house provided us with plenty of space so that we were together but not in each others’ space the whole week. The house is right on the beautiful beach where we snorkeled, swam and collected shells. Nice pool, hammock area and outdoor fire ring. The kitchen has everything you need. The owner Heidi has connections with a caterer, drivers and a sports fishing captain. all good people. The fisher people in our group caught two marlins, two dorados and a tuna on their afternoon on the captain’s boat- phenomenal. This is truly a well supplied getaway house near a small hotel and in a small neighborhood but far away from stores and bars and the scene in Cabo San Lucas. That was a plus for us.
2023 年 12 月入住 8 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Carol V.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Paradise for those looking for privacy and beauty

The property is advertised as paradise, and it is for those looking for a gorgeous view of the Sea of Cortez, a sand beach that you will have practically to yourself for swimming, kayaking and boogie boarding, a coral reef right in front of the house for snorkeling, and a large pool with a large covered deck and 10 lounge chairs. Our group of 20, ages 1 to 71, visited in July (90 degrees) and lived in the water. We had a marvelous time. That being said, the house is remote, a 2-hour shuttle ride from the airport, the last 30 minutes of it on a sand road. So unless you are renting a car and driving (not for the faint of heart), you have little access to shops, restaurants and nightlife. It all depends on what kind of a vacation you want. For us, it was paradise! The house is very clean, the kitchen well stocked with an ice machine, griddle, and instapot besides loads of pots and pans and dishes. The family room has two bookshelves filled with books and family games. We were provided a 5-gallon jug of water each day for drinking, though we purchased additional for our group. The property manager, Patricia, will shop at Costco and Walmart for all of your food and alcohol for a fee of about $120 US plus 10% of the food cost. I suggest paying her for the food in pesos because the exchange rate was not favorable. The guys went deep sea fishing and caught a marlin, which we grilled for three meals. Delicious! A memorable vacation.
2024 年 7 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Morgahn G.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Amazing Property!

We were a group of twelve and I can say everyone thought this home was incredible from the moment we arrived and were welcomed by the house manager Patricia and her crew who helped unload the van to the moment she waived goodbye on our last morning. Patricia is top notch and made our visit so much better. She responds extremely quickly when you reach out and is happy to help with anything we needed. Martha's cooking was so delicious and she and her crew are so friendly. The snorkeling out front on that reef was wonderful. Lots of big fish. The resort was a fun little happy hour spot. We will most definitely be back.
2022 年 7 月入住 5 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Ryan B.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Beautiful

Wonderful home away from the busy streets of the city. Great amenities and amazing views. Would definitely stay again!
2022 年 2 月入住 7 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Jeff N.

满意：清洁度、入住、沟通体验、位置、展示内容准确性

Took our breath away!!!

This property is absolutely stunning. It feels like you're on a cruise ship when you're in the family/kitchen area because all you see is water. The views, stars, sunrises, and moon rises are breathtaking. There was plenty of space for 13 of us. This property is essentially a private resort; each bedroom with it's own bathroom, good size pool, and beach with hardly anyone around. Very quiet and remote. If you want a place to relax, then I highly recommend this property. Susan is the best property owner/manager that I have interacted with. Extremely helpful and engaging. It's very important to her that everyone has a great time. Carlos checks on you daily and Griselda is a fantastic cook!! There's a resort close by that makes great drinks and delicious food. We already told our oldest daughter to get married here. Let's see if we can convince her. WE CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!!
2019 年 6 月入住 8 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Janice M.

Magical Retreat on the Sea of Cortez

My family (2 children aged 10 and 12) and 2 friends stayed in Casa Alvarado for 7 days and I cannot say enough good things about it. We snorkeled in the the reef right in front of our beach and saw a veritable aquarium of fish every day. Parrot fish, balloonfish, stingrays and eels to just name a few. We spent every morning paddle boarding the turquoise waters in the beautiful Sea of Cortez. The location was perfect as we could easily walk to the hotel for drinks or a meal but the entire complex of Punta Pescadero is off the beaten path and is very safe and not overdeveloped like the area around Los Cabos. At this time of year, we saw at most 8 people on the beach at any given time. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation far from the crowds and lots of water activities and potential for adventure, this is the place. If you get a chance and are in whale shark season, we recommend the 2.5 hour drive to La Paz to snorkel with whale sharks. It was an amazing opportunity and our kids cannot stop talking about it! As for the house, you will want for nothing. There are endless bottles of purified water and all the utensils and appliances to satisfy any chef. Carlos, the caretaker, came by every day to check on the pool and our needs and he is a treasure (he will always appreciate a cup of coffee in the am so please offer him a cup). :) The owner, Susan, is the nicest person and gives out very thorough information. The pool house had a ton of floats and snorkel equipment as well as water shoes for every size. Honestly, the house far exceeded our expectations. The hardest part was saying goodbye but we are already thinking about coming out again for next year’s spring break.
2019 年 4 月入住 6 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Dawn A.

Fantastic Family Vacation

We planned a family vacation for my husband and three of his siblings and their special others and were very happy with our stay. The house was wonderful, the views were amazing and the staff at the house were very helpful. We enjoyed breakfast and supper catered by Griselda and Ofelia every second day and their food was wonderful. The caretaker Carlos was very helpful and even brought us back some hot sauce when we mentioned we were having trouble finding a certain type. We snorkeled and saw beautiful fish and even a sea snake, and one day we saw some orcas off in the distance. We took walks on the beach and did some day trips in the area and just had the best time. One of the most amazing things about this house was the owner, Susan, and how helpful she was. She kept in touch prior to our stay and by the time we got there, I felt like we were staying with family. The only somewhat negative thing about the trip was the crazy bumpy road leading to the resort area. Definitely use Octavio Cato's transportation company. They were on time and gave us lots of information about the area as we drove. We can't wait to plan our next trip here.
已验证

8/10 不错

Mary L.

Our 8 day family vacation for 12 in Baja Mexico

This is a wonderful location true to description. The kids loved the pool and we're easy to track their whereabouts. The layout of the home works well for large families. The kitchen amenities including ice machine was perfect for a large group. Sunrises followed by snorkeling, kayaking, & paddle boarding right in front was enjoyed almost daily followed by sunsets and family games The preparation emails by Susan answered all our questions and helped make us be ready to "be there". Carlos property manager was very attentive including aiding us in a rare power outage. Highly recommend a delicious cooked by Griselda meal brought in the first night and tortillas as needed. We would highly consider staying here again if returning to this area.
2019 年 2 月入住 8 晚
已验证

10/10 超赞

Wendy T.

Truly Paradise

This property is ideal for anyone that wants to get away from the beaten track. They have all the amenities you could ask for and a view that is unparalleled. Carlos that takes care of the place comes by daily to check on you. The pool is in excellent shape and the property is big enough that even with 9 adults we always had enough space. They have every game you could think of for your night time activities and the fire pit is ideal. If you truly want to get away, you can't beat this property.
已验证

10/10 超赞

Corrine F.

Absolutely a home away from home!

We four couples had a fabulous 10 day stay at Casa Alvarado. The location is perfect - in a cove for more protected snorkeling & enjoying the warm & clear ocean. We had breakfast & dinner prepared by the lovely sisters who have worked for years in the well appointed kitchen. Walking to the hotel for lunch/drinks is just a few short minutes away. We used the standup paddle boards, kayaks provided by Casa Alvarado. Carlos, who oversees the property, kept us in ice & drinking water our entire stay. Housekeeping services were much appreciated. Communications with owners is excellent!! Highly recommend this property :)
2018 年 11 月入住 1 晚
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Todd F.

A restful time away with the family!

The views are amazing in this little piece of paradise. We had a large group and the house easily accommodated all of us. The snorkeling, pool & ocean time, ATV's and the proximity of the hotel for happy hours made this an ideal spot for a family get away! I will also comment that the owner made the trip coordination amazingly easy along with her team of locals that added to the experience! 5 stars!
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SUZANNE B.

WE LOVE CASA ALVARADO!!!

This is our second time visiting Casa Alvarado and it never disappoints. This year we had 6 couples staying in the Main House and both Casita's. The layout is perfect for this many people. We had practically the entire beach to ourselves. Carlos came to the house every day and took care of all our needs. He arranged transportation when needed, brought ice, firewood, water and anything else we requested. Grizelda and Lucy brought in a Mexican spread of food on two occasions which is always a treat. The boys loved taking the ATV's to explore the desert and town of Los Barriles while the girls played in the ocean on the paddle boards and sipped margarita's by the pool overlooking the beautiful ocean. We had dinner on the patio at the Hotel down the beach our first night and danced all night to music requests with a fun DJ. Susan is absolutely amazing to work with and helped plan the perfect trip for our group. We highly recommend this place for your next sunny beach vacation getaway! Suzanne Barlow Feb. 10-17, 2018
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Nathaniel J.

Can't go past Casa Alvarado!

My friends and I arrived in late June and stepping through the front door just took our breath away. What an amazing view and location! Carlos greeted us on arrival and was incredibly helpful throughout our stay, regularly checking in with us and helping with whatever we needed. We spent our days snorkeling, playing ping pong, paddle boarding, kayaking and lazing around the beautiful house. Octavio drove us out to Cabo for a night which was a lot of fun! At night we were treated to delicious meals from Griselda as well as some of the surrounding restaurants, with the Taco Stand and Cielito Lindo being some of our favorites. Casa Alvarado is a great place to unwind and relax with a great group of friends or family and can't wait to come back one day!
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Mike S.

50th Birthday Perfection

We just returned from a week at Casa Alvarado and wish we never left. The house exceeded all of our expectations. Leading up to our trip, Susan went above and beyond helping us plan everything. She provided the most gracious assistance I have ever received for a VRBO rental (and I've rented many). We arrived to a warm welcome from Carlos, the house caretaker -- a very sweet and helpful man who came by each morning to check what we needed -- ice, drinks, food, firewood for the firepit etc. The house provided plenty of room for all 10 of us adults to stretch out, find peace and relax. We each had our own bedroom/bath (very comfortable beds!) and spent a lot of time cooking and talking around the large concrete countertop in the kitchen and dancing. The beach was virtually empty so it felt like we had it to ourselves. We paddled the bay with the SUPs and kayaks and snorkeled the beautiful coral reef full of fish and even a moray eel. The day we arrived we experienced 100s of manta rays jumping and saw many whales over the course of the week. We ordered fresh cooked Mexican food from Griselda (who also cleans the house -- she brought us 2 excellent dinners), Lucy (yummy tomales & chile rellenos for lunch), Jill at Doughnation (tasty baked goods for breakfast and dessert) and Carlos fetched us some fresh locally caught red snapper that we bbq'd on the grill -- so much excellent food to be had without leaving the property! For a short getaway, some of us rented ATVs from the nearby hotel to drive the coastal dirt road to Los Barriles, a really fun town about 30min to the south (you can pay with credit card). The hotel (5 min walk from house along beach) also makes a killer margarita if you feel like "going out" for a drink at their bar. Casa Alvarado is nicely situated on the cliff to take advantage of the views and the path of the sun throughout the day providing plenty of places for shade and hanging out in the sun. The private, shaded palapa halfway down the steps to the beach was our favorite morning place to hangout and watch the sunrise. The house is remote (another reason why we love it) but no need to rent a car -- Susan hooks you up with the very reliable, Octavio. He and his drivers shuttled us from and to the airport in 1.5 hours, no sweat. All of our friends absolutely loved the house and said they would like to return some day. Hopefully soon!