| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 14 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/06/09 |
Positive
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Lori, I wanted to thank you for renting us your beautiful house at Punta Burros. We had a great stay. Your homes are beautiful with great attention to detail and customization as well as the location is very desirable. Me and two buddies went to Punta Burros area to surf for a week and to escape the early cold weather in the Colorado high country. We caught plenty of waves and had a great relaxing time. Ortensia was very nice, although we really didn’t see her a whole lot. I think we were usually out surfing during her normal hours. I/we hope to rent again from you in the near future.
Thanks again,
David Lau
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David Lau, Avon, CO |
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| 07/25/09 |
Positive
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Dear Lori,
I am loathe to write a recommendation for fear that
the rest of the world will discover the incredible
holiday destination we have stumbled upon.
We are avid surfers who have searched the world
for the best destinations to relax in great proximity
to fantastic, consistent surf. Casa Selvetaca has it
all.
Your home could not be more welcoming, or more
appropriate to its surrounding. It has a wide open
airy beachy feel with lots of gorgeous intricacies
including the large pebble and shell lined shower in
the guest room, and the coloured glass jugs
molded into the walls. It's nice to have all the
modern touches too, like the indoor/outdoor stereo
with the cord to plug our ipod into.
There is nothing better than sitting at one of the
many comfy vantage points in your ample
beachfront yard and watching the waves roll in.
Nothing better of course than riding those waves.
There is a perfect rolling beginners wave
immediately behind the house that's great fun and
incredibly consistent. It's big enough for anyone to
enjoy but gentle enough for even us scaredy cats to
ride. Less than 200 feet to the right is a sensational
fast break that the more daring among us got great
enjoyment out of. We were fortunate to get 10 - 12
foot swells for 3 days.
When we couldn't be bothered enjoying the
enormous kitchen and bbq for dinner, we were
absolutely spoiled by the food at Margarita's up the
road. I have never tasted such fresh seafood. I
guess it helps that it's right next to where the
fishing boats come in. We enjoyed the Italian place
next door too but it wasn't as good as Margarita's.
Hector and Junior make you feel like part of the
family.
Lori, you provided just the right mix for an owner;
you were here to welcome us and provide
sensational guacamole, but out of our hair for the
rest of our stay, except to answer our questions
about fun stuff to do in Puerto Vallarta. With you up
the road at your other place, it felt like we had a
good friend in the area to give us the heads up on
everything.
This is a surfer's and a beach bum's paradise. We
will be back again and again and again.
Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us.
See you soon,
Trahni
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Anonymous, Santa Monica CA |
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| 04/27/09 |
Positive
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WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME! We felt we had our
own private Club Med. The house was perfect for
us. It is full of beautiful details, yet isn't so perfect
that you're afraid to touch anything. it is clearly a
well-loved casa. The ping pong table got a serious
work out as did the kayaks and surf boards. The
beds were really comfortable and the towels were
soft and lush. There was always someone snoozing
in the hammock and we all loved that swinging
thing overlooking the beach. The weather was
perfect and there were no mosquitos. We were
really miffed we never got around to lighting a
bonfire on the beach. The reality is no one wanted
to leave... a sign of a truly successful vacation.
Thanks Lori for sharing your very special casa with
us. |
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Lynne Abbey, Santa Barbara, CA
805/963-3153 |
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| 01/18/09 |
Positive
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Dear Lori,
Brilliant, magical, exotic, dreamy, fortress of the
sea, what would call us away? Your frothy sands,
clandestine linen rooms and waves warm our hearts
and cheeks. I have never slept so well. Two weeks
past with rocket ship enthusiasm and here we are,
sun soaked, sorry to leave your leafy paradise. For
sharing your home with us, we thank you! Your dog,
dishes, daughter cast their mark on our hearts.
Deep enough to ward away the New York chill for
some time to come. An eternal place where time
only revolves around the ocean. The waves tell
stories of this place day in and out. We hope to see
you again!! So incredibly grateful and blessed we
feel we thank you immensely. Love, Max & Rach. |
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Rachel and Max, New York City |
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| 07/12/08 |
Positive
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The house was awesome! We had everything we could need, your staff was excellent, there was surf, and my whole family loved it all! My kids said, " Why didn't you tell us how awesome this house was?!" They were all stoked about the artistry of the houses.
The ocean was like a bath tub, we had a lightning show most every night, we ate good every day, the people are all friendly, we used your surfboards, we had a dance party one night, happy hour every night, no complaints or problems, with the house or the location. We will return, again and again, I hope. Punta Burro is the perfect spot in my opinion.
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Tom Modugno, Santa Barbara |
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| 01/14/08 |
Positive
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| This was our second year at Casa Selvetica and we're already planning for next year's trip. An incredible place - perfect for relaxing! Our sons love the surf break! We all loved having Ortensia prepare dinners for us ... yummy! A wonderful stay in paradise! |
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Mary Johnson, San Diego CA 92103 |
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| 11/26/07 |
Positive
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| I just returned from a wonderful stay at Casa Selvatica. Had a great time surfing, kayaking, beach combing. The house is funky and fun... open and airy... a cool place to stay, and perfectly located. I was lucky to visit at a time when the owner, Lori, was around... a delightful hostess and a wealth of information. A real bonus to this property are the available kayaks and surfboards.. I saved a bit not having to rent a board. Can't wait to return! |
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Mitch Hobby, Durango, Colorado |
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| 04/20/07 |
Positive
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| Our family had the pleasure of six nights in this wonderful paradise. It was truly the ideal getaway for my husband and three children - 17, 13 and 7. The house is ideal - the view unparalelled, the kitchen perfect, the bedrooms very comfortable and beautifully decorated. It is simple living in an extremely luxurious setting. We will return as soon as we possibly can and would recommend it highly to everyone. |
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Hayley Jessup, Santa Barbara, CA
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| 04/10/07 |
Positive
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| We just got back from our first stay at Casa Selvatica and are already trying to plan a return trip next year. We were there with another couple celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and it could not have been a better experience. The house was everything that it was reported to be and more. To quote my wife "it is a house that truly has a soul". Juana, the housekeeper, was great. Make sure if you come that you get her to make some of her avocado and noodle salad for lunch. We have been back home for three weeks and we still wake up trying to hear the sounds of the ocean outside the bedroom window. |
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Robert Schultz, El Dorado, Arkansas
870-875-5219 |
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| 02/12/07 |
Positive
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| The pictures do not do this Tropical Paradise justice. To celebrate my 40th Birthday, a group of 10 of us went and had the time of our lives. The beach, the amazing house, the owner, the caretaker, are all amazing and truly, as my husband said, "it was our best vacation yet." There was something for everyone to do. Surf, run, read, eat, drink, play, rest. It may be the coolest house I have ever been lucky enough to stay in!!!! This is such a magical place........we are going back next year. (And every year after that, I hope) |
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Aimee Schwindt, South Lake Tahoe
530-577-5454 |
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| 01/28/07 |
Positive
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We have spent a fair amount of time throughout
Mexico but nothing quite compares to Casa
Selvatica. Set amid a palm grove at the end of the
road, it was the perfect getaway for our reunion of
old friends. The houses are spacious, airy, and well
laidout for both entertaining and individual quite
time. There are plenty of things to see and other
spots to surf in the area, but trust me, you won't
want to leave. Everything you need to entertain
your family or the kid inside you is right there.
Plus, when the palapa on your patio is one of the
lineups from the water why go anywhere else.
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Jono Der, Missoula, MT.
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| 12/19/06 |
Positive
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We had relly nice stay at Casa Selvitca. The house was perfect in every way. The surf out front was good every day we were there. We will definetly be staying here in 2007.
Thank You Lori. JIM |
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Jim Norman, Ponte Vedra Bch.,FL
904-334-5767 |
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| 04/16/06 |
Positive
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| I have been to Baja many of times. This was my first time to Mexico and I loved it. So green and beautiful. More relaxing than any where I've ever been. So many things to do and explore, or just enjoy relaxing at the house. I will definitely come back and hopefully soon."What a great vacation spot to get away from the responsibilities of life!" |
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Miles Noe, Santa Barbara, CA |
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| 04/12/06 |
Positive
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| Casa Selvatica is the archetypal Mexican getaway pad. It is right on the beach, secluded but strategically located to other surf spots, the airport and a beautiful coast line. The ocean lulls you to sleep in the master bedroom and the right point break keeps you going all day long. Hire a cook for authentic mexican food. Plug your ipod into the stereo system--we had some Jack Johnson to set the mood. Crack open a cold beer, read your book, go kayaking, take a nap, forget about time! If you have questions about this place, feel free to email me. |
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Andy Wheelwright, Santa Barbara, CA
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