Beautiful view
Review Submitted: April 7, 2008
Date of Stay: February 2008
Rented the condo for a week together with my husband and another couple. We enjoyed Manzanillo and found it not very touristy and with a good combination of beaches and city life.
Condo pros:
* Beautiful view - we spent lots of time on the balcony reading and watching dolphins, boats, people, etc.
* Closeness to water - loved listening to the waves
* Clean and neat place with everything we needed
* Restaurants (a few) within walking distance
* Bus stop near by
* Nice neighbors (except the young folks who stayed up all Saturday night playing LOUD techno-pop!!)
Condo cons:
* The beach right in front of condo is very small and not very nice. We figured out how to go through Karmina (when the guards allowed it....) to other, larger beach, but found it very difficult to walk/run on, because of the soft sand and steep slope. We preferred Santiago, which can be reached by bus or taxi.
* Condo is on steep hill, so many stairs in both directions. Didn't bother us except when carrying suitcases, but condo would not work for someone with bad knees or condition.
* Pool was OK, but part of it is in the shade and there are only a few chairs around.
Suggestions to Don:
* A guestbook or similar where renters can write down their experiences, e.g. favorite restaurants, walks, trips, beaches, etc., for future guests to learn from.
* Instructions on how to get clean towels, how to get through Karmina and to the grocery store, how to take the bus, etc.
Overall, we had a great time with wonderful weather and lots of relaxation.
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