Jim and I had
a wonderful time at Playa Blanca house! It was exactly what
we were hoping to find -- peace and quiet, a long empty
beach, and warm lazy days. We thoroughly enjoyed walking
on the beach for miles, swinging in the hammock, and even testing
our cooking skills in the ourdoor kitchen. Jim
got quite good at starting the fire, in fact. We also
ate out a few times at the small restaurants on the beach that
are just a few minutes' walk away. One day, while enjoying
cerveza and guacamole outside, we even experienced an
earthquake ("un tremblor")! We spent an afternoon
in Zihua and enjoyed visiting the town, but really preferred
being out at Playa Blanca. We also went to Barra a couple
times, and hired a boat to take us snorkling. Irma and her
husband took very good care of us (I think they were staying at
his brother's new house next door). We also were grateful for
the help of Magdaleno and his wife, on the premises.
We really had
a great time, and hope to return sometime in the not-too-distant
future.
Thanks so much
for your assistance with the arrangements.
Due to the
brillant sun, it was difficult to get good shots of the house,
whose kitchen is outside, the structure to your right. This is
the ramada, or porch, the owners watching television.
Here
we see Irma, beloved host/ owner of Paradise
Apartments, whose house this is, preparing lunch in
the kitchen, a charming affair with it's hanging plates, a woodfire
store -- the caretaker will show you how to cook in the traditional
Mexican campesino manner! There is hot water, electricity, refrigerator,SKY television. Jesus and Irma will take you out and show you the ropes. Lala,
a twenty-two year old Military Macaw is waiting
for a hot tortilla.
There are
two bedrooms, one with three double beds, and one with a king,
connecting shower/bath. Sheets and towels provided. Each bedroom
looks out onto the porch via sliding glass doors with screens,
and out to the ocean. Curtains provide privacy. Dog included.
Walking
back to the house midday in May, the month when foliage most dry
and skies are not brilliant blue as rainy season soon will come.
Price: Very
economical, depends on number of people and length or stay. This
is a property for ecotourists, campers, people who like to rough
it, or however you say it these days
Deposit and refund policy:
A 40% deposit is required to hold a reservation. The balance
is due 60 days prior to departure. If the balance is not paid
by that date,
reservation subject to cancellation. Monies refundable only if
property is re-rented, minus 20%.
