Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property

Nunca la volvería a rentar es una estafa las fotos son un engaño ,el mural de la recámara no existe,la sobrina de los que cuidan el rancho no me dejaba entrar y no estaba Morena ni tampoco Mario súper caro para lo que es el rancho

My first reaction After staying at the house is that without Mario and Morena. This place would be closer to 2-3 stars.

We had a great time. It’s a nice place, but the only thing exceptional about it was Mario & Morena. Wonderful people with a wonderful family. Extremely helpful whenever you need anything.

The pictures led me to expect more. The indoor area (bedrooms and kitchen) were very basic. The outdoor living space is beatiful but what the pictures show as a nice sitting area is so uncomfortable. You can’t enjoy it. We spent the majority of time in plastic chairs around the pool. Which is extremely small, and what I was looking forward to the most was the gazebo by the beach. There’s nothing up there but more plastic chairs. We didn’t spend any time there at all. I was dumbfounded that what should have been the best place to relax was useless.

My last issue with the place is the casita. I have stayed in $5 Hostels across Central America that had more comfortable beds then that. The thing is rock hard, so if your picking rooms. Go with one of the others.

I have family in El Salvador, and have spent a year plus of time in the country, so i know what reasonable expectations should be. It’s not Cabo or Belize, but the house/property fell well below what the great country of El Salvador has to offer.

After all that. If you need a place to stay for a couple days (no longer), and as long as Mario & Morena are there. This is a good place. If they weren’t there to make your stay. This place would be a below average structure in a nice area. - 4 walls, a roof, and a beach. Our whole family was glad they were there.

From my experience in the Tunco-Sunzal-Zonte area of Libertad. There are properties that would absolutely make for a more enjoyable trip. In this price range.

You would just miss out on the opportunity to meet the wonderful hosts and people that Mario and Morena are.

As I wrap up I can’t help but be puzzled by all of the 5 star ratings. I can’t help but think that the as guests rated the place they were thinking heavily of Mario and Morena. Because even though I know the place is a 2-3 star place. Mario and Morena are 5 star hosts, and I would feel terrible giving them anything less.

Reminder 2 Star House / 5 Star Hosts

Gracias Mario and Morena.

And thanks John for letting us stay, but seriously do something with the Gazebo. It would be a game changer.

Wow! We loved casa tia tita so much. We were a great of 6 surfers from Florida down to celebrate one of our friends 40th birthdays. Mario and Morena made us feel right at home and so comfortable. The meal plan was great and highly recommended. We would explore the region everyday and when we got home we would come straight into dinner. The palapa that looked out over the waves was where we’d spend most of our time as it was such a great space. If you’re debating between houses like we were don’t anymore. Just book this one!

Great communication throughout from the owner. Mario and Morena are incredible hosts. Mario took us to the cascadas and acted as our guide, showing us the best places to jump (a must do). Right on the beach, great surfing! Will 10/10 come back.

My family had a wonderful time at Casa Tia Tita! The house is very well kept & clean, inside & out. Mario & Morena were very attentive to our needs & always had a smile! We felt at home right away. The beach is beautiful, it was mostly ourselves at that stretch of beach, very few locals showed up even on the weekend. It is a gorgeous beach with a nice tide pool & lovely sunsets! We spent lots of time im the water! But I also loved watching the sunsets from the 2nd floor of the gazebo!

We took morning walks & went to breakfast at Palo Verde Hotel which was delicious & a beautiful place to watch the surfers from. We had the cook make seafood for us one day with fish & shrimp that we had purchased at the pier, she made a delicious meal! A couple of times Marina ordered food for us from a local restaurant that delivered to the house (there's a few menus in the kitchen), we ordered seafood & pizza. Great food as well. We took a drive & dined at Beto's one day, the food & views were amazing!

All in all, we had an unforgettable time. El Zonte is a beautiful beach! I had not been in El Salvador for 25 years & we felt comfortable & did not see any signs of danger or ever felt threatened at the beach or in the city. We have been home for 11 days already & I still miss being there! Thank you John, Marina & Mario!