Mexico vacation rentals

At first the pictures looked to good to be true but upon arrival we were stunned as it was even better than advertised, the location is perfect and close to everything. The amenities were top notch and the service provided by Philip the host was amazing as well. If you are looking for a spacious 2 bedroom right on the ocean this place is as good as it gets and we will be going back many times.

6 Adults and 2 children (parents, brother, sister-in-law, their 4 and 2 year old, my girlfriend, and me) stayed 7 nights at this amazing property. Below are the key takeaways: -Communication and coordination with the owners pre-trip was responsive and clear, including pre-stocking of food/drinks for our arrival and transportation to/from the airport -The Property Manager (Enrique) was very helpful upon arrival and was on call when we needed anything or had issues at the house (eg something minor breaking) -Elba, the chef, cooked fantastic food two times a day and was very helpful with recommendations in town and transportation throughout the week. She also made great drinks! Having Elba to cook was an even better perk than we imagined! -Gloria, the maid, worked very hard to make sure the entire villa was spotless each day and we had fresh towels (which we used often). We appreciated her very much! -The villa and location was perfect for our family. The view from the dining room, living room, and patio/pool was perfect. The master bedroom was the star of the show in terms of the rooms and had the same perfect view. The location is within a gated complex with security so we felt very safe throughout. Also very easy to get a cab/Uber or bus into town. -The private pool was used multiple times a day by both the adults and children. The propriety also had access to a nice shared pool but we did not use that as often (except for early morning laps that I did. It is not a lap pool but one side was about 20m). -The beach and ocean was fantastic and so convenient (literally right outside the villa). They also had Tommy Bahama chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, body boards, and toys that same in handy! A couple of days had big, strong waves so we stayed away but was generally good for swim and play. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations and we would come back again! Thank you to the entire Karaway “Family” for opening their villa to us and for the great hospitality.

Great experience. The village is very clean, safe, and decorated very well. Extremely close to all you need. The pool is such a bonus to cool off.

The location is perfect if your looking for legit beachfront without the "resort" noise. Halfway between Manny's & Pitaya Bar. Leo's place is always clean, easy check-in and solid directions. Our dogs love the area out from the patio. It's really nice having the garage. Thanks Again Leo!

Greg and Silvia were very responsive and helpful from the start. They took the time to explain expectations and how to work things once you arrived. The place was very clean and we felt very safe here. Excellent hosts. We would definitely stay here again!

Great location to walk, bike, run, travel by taxi from. Amazing, private, and secure setting at Los Alcatraces. Quaint garden and pool allow for your personal experience to start and end the day in a serene setting. Room and amenities are fantastic and all you need. Coffee provided - I never drank coffee until I tasted this, couldn't get enough! Water is provided so you can fill up for the day's travels - huge perk as we saw many people lugging cases of water through town. Close to groceries, shopping, and everything you need. Bought food and snacks at the Mega grocery store (5 blocks away, straight shot) for breakfast and lunch and ate most of our evening meals off the main strip - Lobster Shack, King Burrito, Cuatro Taco, local bakeries, vendors. Prices will fluctuate at some shops/stores as cruise ships come and go. One day had 8 cruises in port and by night they were gone and you could move freely through the market place. We rented bikes for most the week and were able to travel up and down the coast line visiting various beaches, places, etc. Took a taxi over to the other side for less than a scooter rental. Read the fine print of all the rental agreements - they get you with the insurance requirements! Barter or ask to see the taxi fee chart if traveling longer distances around the island. We got three different responses when we first asked to travel across the island. We were advised and warned, but you get swarmed by the time share and rental people at the airport - Head straight to the Shuttle Rental/Ticket booth - to the left of the exit door to expedite leaving the airport. Used Trip Advisor to get little hints, advice, or reviews about areas and offerings to save a few dollars or avoid some pitfalls. People overall are very friendly and the more courteous you are they typically respond the same.

My family stayed at Villa Roca Loro for three days/nights in early July and never left the place because we wanted to enjoy every minute we had at the house. The views are terrific from everywhere throughout the "complex" and we must have taken a couple hundred pictures because the place is so photogenic. The villa is not a single house/structure but rather a "pod style" setup with each BR and the kitchen/dining room being a separate structure and you have to walk outside and up/down stairs to get to each area. The architecture is unique with each building built around large boulders on the hillside incorporated into the decor. The furnishings were top quality and a pleasure to use as were all three bathrooms. The pool was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by our 11 year-old son. He was a little disappointed when we found out from Miguel that the waterfall no longer works, but he got over it quickly. The hot tub was also very nice and provides an excellent view, although it took most of the day for the water in the hot tub to actually get hot. Ana's cooking is also a treat. Our first night dinner of garlic/butter shrimp along with mashed potatoes and broccoli was excellent, one of the best dinners of our entire 2 week vacation in the area. She also makes excellent guacamole, salsa, & fajitas. We opted for breakfast and dinner from Ana every day and that was enough, along with the late afternoon snack/appetizer she provided which was usually nachos or chips & salsa. You must ask for the Lime pie -- we loved it! We were a little uncomfortable with the lack of full privacy in the lower bedroom but no issues with the two "upstairs" bedrooms. Overall, my family had a truly unique and memorable stay at Villa Roca Loro.

Reviewed by: Sandy Cohen from Mundelein, IL Reviewed on: 01/24/2013 for their stay in 12/2012 LUXURY AT IT'S BEST- PENINSULA "SPECIAL OFFER" This is a letter I wrote to Minda, the owner. It certainly is self explanatory! We love this condo. It was our second stay: (Lily is her manager when she's renting. Another fabulous person in PV!! Hi Minda, OMG! Another lovely vacation at "Casa De Minda"! We are loving every moment! Our boys are having a great time and my wife and I are enjoying our 2nd trip to your fabulous condo! We copied you on a letter thanking Lily for the chef's she had recommended for our evening tonight!! my wife always provides the best in meals for our children and this time I really wanted to treat her to more than a home cooked meal! Lily really follwowed thru! Our friends had a chef last year.. As good as she was, nothing compared to the chef's that Lily sent over tonight! They were 2nd to no one! It was fabulous! We not only have enjoyed our 2nd stay in your lovely condo... but tonight was the topper! This is truly one of the best family vacations we have had! Our boys are now old enough to appreciate the finer things... and being 23, 20 and 19, they are young but definitely old enough to understand how special this vacation has been. You have really provided us with a fabulous place to have very special times together! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, as we begin week 2 of what has been one of our best times together as a family! That was our letter to her. This condo has everything and is very maintained. My only concern in writing such a great review is that someone will book it when I want to return. Lol! It's a find and certainly on of the best kept up places ever. The condo decor is very upscale and certainly involved a designer or owner with great taste!