Wonderful traditional Casa with some modern perks
We stayed at Casa Quetzal in March of 2020. Jamie has a gorgeous home in Casa Quetzal. It combines the "old world traditional" with many modern comforts making it a desirable vacation home on the quiet North end of Sayultia. We fell in love with the views from all levels of the home. Sunrise from the the balconies of the main level, listening to the birds and the waves roll in, hoping the spy a whale breach now and again. Spending the day at the pool level, lazily floating the hours away watching the ocean. Sunset with a glass of wine on the rooftop. We always ended our nights on any level, gazing at the stars, the full moon and listening to the distant sounds of music from the village. We were pleasantly surprised by the modern appliances and conveniences of the kitchen. Coffee maker, espresso pot, coffee grinder, blender, toaster, plenty of pots and pans, a crock full of kitchen utensils, full set of gorgeous Mexican pottery plating service, nothing was missed. The casa came "beach ready" with bag chairs, an umbrella, a small cooler. A couple of blow up floats made floating in the pool comfortable. We found the bed in the room we used to be very comfortable. He has added sliding doors to the bedrooms, which allow the ocean breeze to flow in at night, making for a comfortable night's rest. A few words about "the hill"; it's no joke. You are on vacation, please, there is no need to be a Crossfit Cowboy... just get the cart! If you want exercise, use the cart for the hill and park it at the bottom, you an walk to and from town. Also, be sure to be specific to the cart companies where you are staying, so they will provide a cart capable of the hill. If a company wants to charge an exorbitant deposit due to you being on the hill, move on to another company. We also found many taxi's and transportation services do not like to come up the hill, we saved money by meeting our taxis either in town or at the bottom of the hill for day trips. If you plan on renting a car, be sure to request a 4 wheel vehicle, we helped one unfortunate soul get their rental unstuck from the side of a tree after it slide partially down the road. As noted in the description, this home is not for those with young children or with mobility issues. All access from level to level is on the exterior of the home (lots of steps, some without hand railing). We appreciated the proximity to the quiet beaches of the North end. We were far enough away from town to be out of the hustle and bustle, but still feel apart of the village. This home was an excellent value for the money.
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