Myrna

Reviews

270 total reviews

84% Excellent

270 reviews

4.81

2016–2026

270 reviews

4BR Villa in San Salvador

Kate

Excellent, 2 weeks ago

Such a lovely home!! Looked just as beautiful as the photos. We had the best stay and enjoyed everything about it. Myrna let us check in early which was so kind!

Spacious and private compound within walking distance to the point at Sunzal. The home was so comfortable and well laid out with a central living and kitchen area. There were plenty of outdoor activities including ping pong, a pool, bbq, coconut cutting station, various hammocks and even an oceanview covered lounge area. This home exceeded our expectations and the onsite manager, Chepe, was very responsive. His wife cooked us a delicious traditional chicken dinner. Highly recommended.

4BR Villa in San Salvador

Miguel

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 month ago

This is my second time booking this house! I loved it so much the first time and left wishing I had spent more time enjoying the pool and nearby beach. This second time around we built in a relax day at the house and it was perfect. There’s a washing machine so it’s easy to wash clothes and let them air dry. Chepe, who takes care of the house, is so attentive and helpful. It’s located super close to a main road and it’s just so easy to access. It is a must stay if you want to be close to el tunco but not in the chaos! It is such a great house with so much to see.

This is a beautiful property! We have stayed at this home twice now and love it. The location is perfect, quite and safe. We called ahead and Chepe had coconuts ready for us which was amazing. The bedding , towels and bowls could use some freshening up and be replaced. We had to go buy towels because there weren't enough for swimming and showers. If you are planning to cook at the house a lot I would bring some larger bowls as there was only one without a hole in the bottom. For us, it wasn't a big deal since we really only ate breakfast at the house. Nothing beats the pool and the magically sitting area overlooking the ocean. It's just special.

We had another amazing stay! This was our second time here, and it truly feels like a home away from home. The house is in the perfect location, with all the amenities you could possibly need. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Myrna and her assistants , Chepe and Marta are wonderful as well. Myrna always available, responsive, and so helpful with anything we needed. Their kindness and attention made our stay even more special. We will definitely continue staying here whenever we visit El Salvador. 10/10, highly recommend!

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Miguel

Repeat guest

Excellent, 6 months ago

It was absolutely incredible! The house is spacious and it is incredibly close to the beach. If you aren’t a beach person the pool is great too. The team was very responsive and el Tunco was a quick drive away. Ubers are accessible! Definitely booking again when I return with a new team of volunteers later this year, everyone loved this house we wished we spent a full day enjoying the amenities and space. If you have a jam packed trip, allocate a day to enjoy the gorgeous views and space itself. Thank you Myrna and Chepe for taking such great care of us!

Myrna’s place is fantastic. The open concept of the living room and dining room is great in the kitchen comes equipped with what you need. The showstopper is definitely the backyard and pool area very wide open for a property in Sunzel which is very rare. It’s a short walk to the beach through the back door. And you can see plenty of the surf from any of the second story. Sunzel point break is a short walk. I would just suggest bringing a set of sandals to stash while you surf. We walked easily with our toddlers to el Tunco direct from the house. Thank you so much!

You had to follow the instructions to get there, because there is no exact address. However, the host was always available to answer any questions we had and was waiting for us to guide us upon arrival. The house was simply beautiful. The typical decorations brought a warm atmosphere. Chepe was always available, did the cleaning daily and also took care of the pool maintenance. The views are spectacular, especially on the beach and sunsets. The location is excellent: you can easily find local restaurants, vendors and markets, but also grocery stores, a Dollar City and very good restaurants with sea views. The house is spacious, comfortable and perfectly suitable for families or groups. We felt like we were in a hotel, with all the comforts of home. I would recommend it in a second!

We had a wonderful stay at Myrna’s place at Casa Sunzal. Even though we couldn’t access a sandy beach we walked the rocky shoreline to get to El Tunco where we could watch great surfing. Chepe and his family were available when needed. They were both friendly and helpful. The house and grounds were very nice. The lookout deck was wonderful to view the ocean. The pool was clean and well kept. The Salvadorian decor in the Airbnb added to our experience in Central America.

we absolutely loved the location and the grounds but the house needs some maintenance to be more comfortable. The main bathroom lights barely worked so we had to bring in a lamp at night to see.. the toilet leaked water constantly so the floor was wet. No bath towels or hand towel but by far the biggest issue was the HEAT.. the day we checked in the inside of the house must have been 95* and the AC in the rooms couldn’t cool off. We were all sweating and it was tough to sleep in.. we realized really the only way to be comfortable in the main house is to leave every window and door open during the day and seal off the bedrooms to keep them cold. This made the experience more tolerable but the living space was still almost too hot to enjoy. Chepe the groundskeeper was nice. walking distance to El Tunco and the surf breaks was great.. I would recommend this for a group of guys that want a big house for a surf trip but not really the best set up for families with small kids.

My friends and I spent 7 wonderful nights at Myrna's Airbnb in February. Beds were comfortable, Myrna & Chepe were responsive, and the pool was simply perfect! We also loved the upper deck which was perfect for yoga, reading, and watching the sunset. Location was great as we were able to access food options and surf breaks on foot or by car! Lastly, plenty of drinking water and fresh coconuts provided directly at the villa were greatly appreciated.

We enjoyed our 14-day stay at this traditional El Salvadoren home. Each bedroom is air-conditioned. It was exceptionally hot so air was a blessing to have, as well as the large pool. Chepe and Martha who take care of this large home are very responsive and make you feel like you're welcomed. From this home, you can hang out on the El Sunzal beach which is more local oriented and less populated. Or, take a short walk along the coast to El Tunco where you'll find more tourists and great surfing. The sunsets seen from the home are breathtaking. I especially enjoyed watching the squirrels run up and down the tall coconut trees. Iguanas visited the roof top often with us soon looking forward to hearing them scurry across the tin roof. This is an area that is under building construction but not once did we feel unsafe. We often walked to Cafe Sunzal, a very good restaurant. And if you enjoy a good beer Cadejo Brewery was another favorite with Glory being our favorite server.

First of all, I want to say thank you to the caretaker Don Chepe. Thanks to him we found the house; it was hard to find it especially it was on a holiday “January 1st” it was crazy that day. Don Chepe was so kind because he found us a ride to go to el Tunco Beach. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It was a safe trip. Secondly, the house it was clean! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the rooms were big.! The only thing I will say it is that the living room and dinning room need A/C 🥵🥵🥵. I like the pool because it was clean and big. The BBQ area and the hammock area are a plus! Other thing that I like that the house it is really private. Definitely, I recommend this house.

if the house is beautiful as shown in the photo, I'll leave you a few remarks before the guest arrives, make sure that everything was fine , since the gazebo was dirty and very dusty , the area where the pin table is also very dirty , the grill to grill on the side of the pool was too dirty , I had to wash it for more than an hour to be able to use it. It had traces of old food and had a lot of wet , the plastic glasses it smelled bad, we couldn't go to the beach because of the bunch of stones outside the door of the house , I don't recommend bringing older adults or children , if you want to beach . But if you just want to use the house and the pool is acceptable , it needs more maintenance for the price that is paid , if you are a traveler and want to do laundry. I recommend that you take a dirty one, since you try to do laundry and in the end you can take a bunch when washing a few clothes . in the end what we planned for the beach we couldn't do

4BR Villa in San Salvador

Luis

Excellent, 2 years ago

Everything's just like you can see in the pictures! Excellent location, cleanliness and pool!

Fantastic place situated right between waves at El Zonte and El Tunco, not a far walk to El Sunzal wave either. Along with the house a very attentive property manager is on call for any house issues or questions. Highly recommended for your stay. I do recommend using a GPS and using the corner Pupusaria to find the turn to the road the house is on as the hand written directions given by the host are out of date due to all of the development going on in the area. 10/10 would stay again.

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Miguel

Excellent, 3 years ago

What a great time. Everyone we met in El Salvador was great. Chepe took care of everything we needed. Marta and her friend prepared the best meals. And their songs were lovely. Francisco showed us around the country side and took us on sone really cool volcano hikes. It was a pleasure spending time with everyone. It really made the house feel like home. I can't say enough good things about Chepe and everybody else. And Chepe has all the answers and directions you'll need. Don't miss out. thank you so much Mynra for letting us stay at your house and introducing us to everybody

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Sonia

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 years ago

Everything was amazing!!! Second time staying and we loved it!!! Will definitely be staying there again. Close to El Tunco, you can even walk to it from beach. Amazing hosts! Don Chepe was amazing and even had coconuts cut for us (super sweet ones)

We loved the house, the address showing in the listing did not take us directly to the house we did call Chepe and he was able to help us to get to the house. The house is just like the picture only thing missing is the hammock from the pool they are all in the upstair sitting area which the view is beautiful. The only thing I did not like we did not have direct access to the beach. We have short drive to surf city and short drive to beaches.

4BR Villa in San Salvador

Sonia

Repeat guest

Good, 3 years ago

It’s a beautiful home.

Myrna was an absolutely fantastic host. Very flexible with checkin and checkout and helped us coordinate airport pick up and drop off. The house was beautiful. The hammocks were so relaxing with a great view of the beach. There are so many amenities that you didn’t even need to leave the house. The one drawback is that walking into the town along the road was kind of far and meant walking along a busy road and walking along the beach was only possible at certain times of day because of the tides. But it was easy to find someone to drive us into town for a good price and again, the house was so beautiful that if you were just looking for a relaxing vacation, you really didn’t need to leave. Would absolutely recommend Myrna to anyone going to surf city

We had a great stay at casa Sunzal. Both Myrna and Chepe were very helpful with anything we needed. The house was the perfect setup for my group of 6 surfers. Backyard and pool was where we spent all of our time and was very nice to have. Location was a little outside the main area of El tunco but I enjoyed our walks into town each day, maybe about 1 mile to the main area of bars and restaurants in town. Lots of rocks you have to walk along the beach but you get use to this after the first day. Only a 5 minute and $5 taxi can take you from the house to town if needed. Having the Olalai beach lounge around the corner from the house was very helpful and a good spot to watch the sunset. If you are surfing definitely contact Carlos or Tamayo at El Salvador Surf Adventures for surf guides and rides to the breaks. Also Suni at the Day cafe and spa was our go to for getting massages at the house after surfing. We would definitely stay here again!

Chepe and Marta were super welcoming and really thoughtful. Chepe was always available to offer us transportation as needed. Their presence really made a difference in our stay! The location is perfect for people who want to surf, El Tunco beach is right next door and easily accessible by foot (you just need sandals because the path is rocky). The village of El Tunco is a short walk to the beach, it's done very well when the tide is not too high. There are several restaurants there, which are rarer around the house. It is a very quiet place, we felt safe there. Everything was as advertised and communication was easy. We loved our stay!

The establishment served the basic needs that we were hoping for but we did not anticipate how noisy the neighborhood was. The property is as described and nestled near the beach, but getting to their is tricky with so many rocks and unstable footing. The furniture is a little outdated and uncomfortable. Also, the tv is situated in the top floor of the home and difficult to get to for those needing assistance as in our case. The pictures on the home are somewhat out dated as well and upon arrival it was obvious the home needs some tlc. The back lawn needed some trimming also. As to the noise, across from river were other properties or hotels of some sort and the music was played loud well into the later hours of the morning. The convenience of having a pool was a plus, especially for those unable to trek through all the rocks to get to the beach. Overall it is a decent location but with much needed upgrades throughout the home.

Host Response

Christian, thank you for your review. The furniture and furnishings in the house are artisanal and hand made by Salvadorians. The furniture was made by hand by a local wood worker, and most of the decorations around the house are folk art collected by my family in traveling around El Salvador and other Central American countries. I am sorry you found it outdated and not comfortable.

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Megan

Excellent, 3 years ago

Beautiful location, awesome pool, very spacious and the perfect place for my family before my wedding. My only regret is we couldn’t stay longer to enjoy it fully but we will be back!!

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