Luxury beach castle on world-class surf wave

Waves were head-high to just overhead for 4 straight days. Max 25 guys in the water. All friendly.

Having taken my last trip to Todos Santos, staying inside a lighthouse with double-to-triple overhead waves, I can say this Rio Nexpa/Olavaquero trip was a refreshing reminder of a typical vacation: fun and relaxing.

I took notice of the time, thought, money and care the owners put into Olavaquero. And when you compare it to any other accommodation in the area, you are laughing, because you have it so good.

Manuel and Rebecca are great as the caretakers.

After a direct flight from LAX to ZIH and car ride filled with anticipation we arrived at Olavaquero. Sunset with the house aglow, open doors and a hot meal awaited us. Friendly onsite staff and an oceanfront location was the perfect spot to watch lines rolling in with cocktails in hand.

Movie theater projection screen, indoor outdoor floor-plan, meticulous craftsmanship, wifi, pool- this is not your typical Mexican surf house.

We surfed Nexpa for 4 days- each day better than the last and none below head high. Water mid-eighties, air temp the same. Camarones el Diablo made to order. Beds made each night.

The best part? travel light and leave your boards at home. If you are looking for a warm water surf trip- Olavaquero provides consistent surf and luxury accommodations unavailable anywhere else.

So I will not start up writing this review about how busy my life with raising family, work, needing to get away. In fact it was my wife's third point of encouragement to go on a surf trip from Santa Cruz, CA. While we enjoy year round surf here in Santa Cruz coupled with great weather I am very selective on the places that I do put the brakes on responsibilities and check out. I am so glad that I did make the trip to Olavaquero having the opportunity to surf a world class left hand break with eighty degree water and air! I also took the longer way to the destination by taking public transportation that was not only safe but quite entertaining with sales presentations by medicino, tamales, food sales reps along the way. When I arrived to the house the feeling I had right away that this was going to be a great stay for my three days. The openness of the layout of the house and ocean views are amazing as is the view high up in the tower for long range surf checks. Daily meals were fantastic! Fresh Mex with great service also made the stay top notch. The rooms were fantastic with gentle evening breezes while falling asleep to crashing waves is the only way to pass out after a day of surfing, fishing and enjoying the beach. Within Rio Nexpa beach there are a variety of surf options from the classic ultra-long left point break over cobblestone to a punchy beach break. While I was there the surf range was 3-5 ft. When we were not surfing the fishing was just as good as the surf! I was able to full in a meal while fishing on the sandbar in front of the house. I have caught plenty of fish growing up across 17 states but never on a sandbar hooking a fish while duck diving a wave! So many great memories for my three day stay I will certainly be heading back next year to enjoy a great stay, food, surf, fishing and relaxing.

If you don't have the time make the time! I can't wait to put the daily grind brakes on and book another trip to Olavaquero!

Pat and Jordan have made a fantatic get away for you to visit!! Thanks so much!!