Casita Camino al Mar

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Robert

1 month ago

The people working at the house Angela , cleaning , cooking Ivan , cooking , planning. They are first class , professional , efficient and really amazing hosts . I really don’t want to write a review and share how amazing this house is. Start to finish, thank you Shane. I hope they have me back again . Robert & Mariana , Dolly

Our stay at the Casita was absolutely perfect. The location could not be better, conveniently placed on the main street of Bucerias, but still felt private and secluded once you're behind the door. The proximity to the beach is perfect, we spent most days bouncing back and forth from the beach to the pool, and back to the beach for Sunsets. We had about half of our days meals prepared for by Mary, the absolutely wonderful in house chef and housekeeper, she made our trip that much better - You could really tell that she cared for our little kids and there was so much love put into her food you could taste it. Unlike many places we have been in MX, we felt welcomed and treated with respect by locals, not just walking ATM's to extract money from.- Bucerias did not feel overly touristy, and still had loads of Authentic charm. The place is extremely walkable, great coffee, markets, convenience stores, and even a taco truck parked out front most days. 11/10 - we will 100% be back.

Mari was outstanding and exceeded in all dimensions. Her cooking was outstanding and an example of delicious Mexican cuisine. The best food we all had ever tasted. She was very polite, responsive organized, and helpful. She also gave the group privacy. Mari was key to us having such a wonderful vacation. We will return again.

Our stay more than exceeded expectations. Mary was a star: welcoming, kind, and responsive without being intrusive. She created meals that were anticipated by everyone in the family and selected and prepared the yummiest of food. The casita was a literal oasis. We traveled during low-season (July) which meant hot and humid weather. While this was a welcomed change from the cold we escaped back home, we appreciated escaping the heat in the house’s sparkling pool and tranquil garden (overlooked by languid palm trees and the occasional curious iguana). The house is laid-out to blend the indoors and outdoors, all the while keeping your stay intimate and private. The beach was beautiful, a block away, and almost empty in July. Yet, we were never without a too many options for food and fun. We would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend the home, the area, and everyone who made our stay a true holiday.

Mari and Shane took great care of my family during our visit to Bucerias (April 14 week). Mari is a great cook and she and team made sure we had everything we needed. The house is an amazing private space, and the kids loved the pool. It’s basically like being at a resort but without all the other guests. We had 8 people, which is just about the perfect amount for this spot. The beach is a block away and tons of shops and restaurants are within a few more blocks. The ladders to the upper lofts are a bit precarious and not a great option for young kids or those with limited mobility, so plan accordingly. Also, we were in town during Holy Week so there was a bit more street noise and activity than usual. This generally did not last past 9 PM. We will definitely come back to this spot next time we are in the PV area. Thank you so much to the whole team for making this a great family vacation!

This is a GREAT place to stay in Bucerias. It is literally in the perfect location. It was comfortable and clean. Karen and Maria took such great care of us, cooking us the best meals and making sure we had everything we needed. Staying here made our first trip to Bucerias so enjoyable and memorable. We will definitely be coming back!

We travel frequently and always rent villas instead of condos. This was only the second time we rented a villa with full time staff. I always worry that they will be intrusive and impede feeling free and private. Mary and Karen were virtually invisible. I don't know how they accomplished it, but they were amazing. They prepared most of our meals and it was way better than any restaurant we tried in town. The house is one very short block away from the beach. You can hear the ocean and we didn't even bother to wear flip-flops to go back and forth. It was hard to get our teenage kids to leave the pool, which was heated round the clock and we stayed in there each night star-gazing for hours. The house is amazingly well appointed, authentic in style while modern in amenities. Shane was fantastic in booking us excursions, making great recommendations and being very very responsive on things we should not have even bothered her with. Truly a seamlessly run villa in all respects.

We loved our stay at Shayne's place. Mary and Karen were amazing cooks, and so kind to our kids. The home is beautiful, it is close to the beach and has beach chairs and umbrellas and body boards to use. The pool is amazing and the perfect temperature. The home is comfortable with plenty of space for our family of 8. We had a fabulous week here!

This was a unique experience for us with having Mary and Karen for cooking and cleaning and helping out with anything we needed. The food was awesome as was their hospitality. It was a beautiful place to stay with everything walkable. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy some beach and pool time with awesome food, this is a great pick.