| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 13 positive, 0 negative]
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| 05/04/09 |
Positive
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I just had the pleasure of a week at Casa del Cielo with my family. The house is beautiful, as are the surrounding views. We enjoyed the private beach and the main beach in San Pancho immensely.
In case anyone has concerns about safety, I was with my wife and three children and we felt perfectly secure at all times. The locals were inviting, friendly, and hospitable. |
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Edward |
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| 09/11/08 |
Positive
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| What a fantastic house this is... We stayed for a week in April 2008. So beautiful and well kept, it felt more like a fantasy than reality. The weather was perfect, the views were fantastic, Luli, the housekeeper was so very nice and a fantastic cook. Total relaxation in every way. San Pancho is a great town with great food and very friendly people. You won't go wrong by coming here if you want to get away from it all... |
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Rebecca Freeman, Overland Park, Kansas
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| 08/21/08 |
Positive
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| This house is gorgeous. We had the best time. Even off season everything was perfect. We had the entire family enjoy a vacation that pleased everyone from 8 to 70. The pools were used constantly and the beaches at San Pancho and Salyulita were warm, clean and just right for beginning surfers, snorklers and dippers. We couldn't have asked for a more lovely setting or comfortable accommodations. Rugged beach, rosey sunsets, tropical jungle. Friendly people and great restaurants topped it off. |
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Mary Lynn Carner, Frisco, CO
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| 12/10/06 |
Positive
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My husband and I just returned from a truly wonderful time at this lovely and ideal home in San Pancho.
I spent a great deal of time researching where to spend this very special vacation. We wanted an authentic Mexican community (not a tourist town), crashing waves, ocean vistas, sunsets, relaxing and quiet environment with privacy, and a beautiful, clean, well-maintained home. Casa del Cielo exceeded our expectations!
The sound of the surf is quite dramatic. The way the house is situated, the ocean can be seen from most any room and the view of the ocean and the sunsets is stunning. The jungle on the back side of the house provides a lovely contrast. There was constantly a breeze and it seemed that there was always a place to sit to be in the sun and a place to sit to be in the shade. The pool was refreshing.
Getting down the path to the beach in the cove (not directly below the house but slightly north) was not as arduous as I feared. The house is really quite a walk from town but do-able...however, we were thankful we had our car.
We fell in love with the town of San Pancho. What a community. Everyone was so nice, we really feel like we got to know the town and some of its residents. Frank Smith is the turtle man. He has been working to save the sea turtles in San Pancho for several decades. Don't miss his Thursday night talk on sea turtles at Gallos and the chance to release some hatchlings into the sea. What a wonderful experience!
We planned on cooking at home more often but ended up being drawn back to the town most nights for dinner because we discovered that we loved the town and the food was really outstanding. Our recommendations for eating out in San Pancho: Maria’s for breakfast or an end of evening dessert and soccer watching on t.v.; Café del Mar for some international company and a gorgeous ambiance and if you are lucky-- a flamenco show; La Ola Rico for one of the finest meal we have had…ever!;La Chalupa for a phenomenal, authentic Mexican meal with the fun of observing the family that runs it in their own home (try the pollo milano); La Fiesta (in Sayulita) for a delicious authentic Mexican meal; Café del Mar for excellent dishes in a romantic setting—try the sashimi of the day and the best curry we’ve had.
We were visited by a big cat on our last night. Nothing occurred, we were startled of course, and so was the cat so it was gone in flash. We think it was a melanistic leopard. It was sleek, graceful, and fast. We also saw an iguana on the path to the beach and lots of salamanders and geckos. On a boat trip we saw lots of sea turtles and had a wonderful day at sea.
I highly recommend this house. It provided us the luxurious retreat we wanted and a chance to spend some time in a quaint, genuine community. Most memorable is the ever changing beauty of the ocean and the wild and dramatic surf smashing against the rocks. |
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Kate Becker, Washington, DC
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| 11/25/05 |
Positive
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| We had a perfect vacation -- the house is wonderful, San Pancho is SO friendly and the restaurants are fabulous!! We did have someone pick us up at the airport in PV, but would recommend having a car -- definitely added to the fun to be able to roam. We spent most of our at the house -- it is so relaxing. We did see whales, stingrays, falcons, etc. The whole experience is invigorating.! |
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Fran Lohr, Houston, Texas
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| 08/26/05 |
Positive
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This is an incredible home situated in the perfect setting, dense tropical jungle on one side and some of the most scenic coastline on the other. There's nothing better than spending the day sitting in a private secluded pool enjoying a Pacifico (or Margarita) and watching the dolphins jump in the ocean waiting for the nightly spectacular sunset. I came into this with very high expectations and Casa Del Cielo met and surpassed every bit of it.
San Pancho is also very nice. Definitely try the local restaurants Cafe del Mar and Galloly's were both excellent and entertaining. We traveled to several other towns within the area and none of them had the charm of San Pancho. I highly recommend this place, we hope to return someday. |
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Leigh Taylor, St. Louis, MO
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| 06/04/05 |
Positive
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| We had a great time and didn't want to leave. The house is incredible and the staff is very friendly. We felt very safe and comfortable. The scenery is spectacular with cool breezes in the morning and evening. |
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Lisa R., Phoenix, Arizona |
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| 11/17/04 |
Positive
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| A beautiful home in a lovely tropical setting. You will not be disappointed. My wife and I spent a week enjoying the pool, ocean views and sunsets. We also enjoyed neighboring Siyulita and its restaurants and beach, but recommend a car. |
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Anonymous
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| 10/06/04 |
Positive
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| My girlfriend and I spent 10 days at Casa del Cielo and had an amazing time. The home is beautiful, perched right on the cliffs of the pacific ocean with a staiway to your own private beach, beautiful decor, and the pool was perfect. We can't wait to return there. |
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Anonymous, Aspen, Co.
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| 09/14/04 |
Positive
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| You won't believe how beautiful this home is! My husband and I spent 2 weeks at Casa del Cielo for our honeymoon, and it was truly HEAVEN. The location of the home is perfect; jungle on one side, the Pacific Ocean on the other. We spent all day just lounging in the pool and staring at the ocean; the view is unbelievable. If you do decide to venture away from the home, San Pancho is a friendly and charming town. Casa del Cielo is perfect for couple and families; we're coming back this summer with some friends and family. I can't even imagine a place that could be more beautiful and relaxing. |
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Valerie Garza, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 03/01/04 |
Positive
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Our trip to San Pancho was truly a delight. Casa Del Cielo was heavenly in every sense of the word...very inviting and somewhat captivating. The home was meticulous, well taken care of. Waking up to a view of the Pacific Ocean was quite exhilarating. Grace and Lori were amazing, at helping us with our last minute plans. Overall a wonderful experience!
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Raquel Melo, Toronto, Ontario |
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| 12/30/03 |
Positive
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| Casa del Cielo is a place to get lost, and found in coastal Mexico. At the edge of dense jungle, the rugged and breathtaking coastline is flooded with birds and surf. We enjoy endless days of swimming and sunning, while the charming town of San Pancho welcomes every mood for food and culture. This is one special getaway for those that want to see the quiet side of Mexico, away from the madding crowds of tourist destinations. The only thing more enjoyable than the beauty of the topography is the warmth and generousity of the people of San Pancho. You'll never want to leave... |
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John Clem, Seattle, WA |
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