This condo is delightful, updated, well outfitted. But the setting, over-looking the bay, with the waves crashing below, is spectacular. We only used 2 of the 3 Vida del Mar pools but the Recife pool provides a breathtaking panorama of the mountains and the water. This was my first experience with VRBO and I was more that satisfied.
We had a fantastic week at Vida del Mar from December 28, 2016 to January 4, 2017. We have been coming to Vida for several years and this is the best unit we have rented. The view is spectacular and the condo was very well equipped. The air con in the living room and bedroom were great to have, as were the blinds on the patio at the height of the day. The kitchen was very well equipped with lots of pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, etc. We did more cooking here than at other units we have rented as the kitchen was so great to use. The king bed was very comfortable and the futons in the living room were also fine for sleeping. It was nice to have the satellite TV, and the wifi also worked well. The water pressure is great, and there is lots of hot water in the showers. As on every trip to Manzanillo, the weather was perfect every single day. We swam in the pool every day and also snorkelled from the beach.
UbicaciĂłn ideal para recrear los sentidos corporales y emotivos frente a la bella naturaleza que se aprecia constantemente desde este departamento (Tal como se aprecian en las fotografĂas)
We loved our stay in this quiet and clean condo. We spent countless hours on the terrace, just watching the ocean. Lots of humpback whales, birds, heaven.
Excellent facilities (3 pools, ocean side, walkways, landscapes, WIFI). Great location at the waters edge (beautiful ocean views). The unit was very modern and comfortable. Location is away from town, but easily accessible via taxi or your car.
Staying in the Puebla building was awesome. It is a smaller unit than others at Vida del Mar, therefore quieter. Beautiful unit with newer kitchen appliances. The view from the large ground floor deck is magnificent. You can easily get by without a car by calling a cab. Most enjoyable stay.
Communication with property manager was great. Had a few inconveniences but were taken care of quickly. Make sure you take pesos with you when checking in there is a 50 pesos deposit that I was not aware of.
This place was amazing. 2 full bathrooms, great sized bedroom, kitchen, living room and the views of the ocean were incredible. The place is about 10 minutes outside of Manzanillo itself. The apartment is on the bottom floor of a building and steps away from the ocean.
The beach is swim at your own risk as it is in open water and not in the two bays that make up Manzanillo. That didn't matter at all, just being able to sleep to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and having my morning coffee on the back patio looking at the ocean made it for me.
I will definitely be back my next time to Manzanillo.
My husband and I spent 3 weeks at Vida del Mar and loved it. The view from the patio is magnificent. The sound of waves at night was so peaceful. It is a bit remote and having a car to get around is a good idea. The owner was prompt in answering any of our concerns. The pools and grounds are so well maintained. The staff friendly and accommodating. We always felt safe and definitely would like to have a return visit.
Very relaxing and friendly condo staff. Main pool outstanding views. Condo had everything needed for our stay. Any issues were addressed immediately by Rachael and the condo staff. We would stay here again!
We loved staying at the oceans edge. It was amazing to watch and listen to the sights and sounds. The complex staff was friendly and accommodating. The pools were clean and very well appointed. The apartment was clean with modern appliances. We lacked nothing. It was not far from Manzanillo center by car. The owner was very attentive although not close by helped in every way we asked. A romantic place for sure.
This is probably the apartment in Mexico with the most beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean... It is clean, has everything you need (even air-conditioning!) and Rachael is very helpful in all your needs! Looking forward to going here again soon!
We had a wonderful time staying here and can't wait to return! The views are stunning...truly spectacular and photos can't do them justice. The condo is beautiful, clean and very well equipped. From the moment we inquired about the property, the owner was extremely prompt in responding and helping with anything we needed. In addition, the welcome/information packet provided to us was very well organized and informative. I really can't say enough about it! We look very forward to another visit very soon. Thanks so much!
Great View, Increadible Nature Surroundings and Fantastic Pool overlooking the ocean.
The condo is very roomy and has all important amenities. The premises were clean and the two bathrooms are very convenient, wi-fi works very well as does the satellite TV network. TV programs are mainly in spanish although we do get a few films in english with spanish subtitles, also CNN international is in english. We had the priviledge of a long stay (5 weeks) and were totally thrilled by this wonderful complex which is Vida Del Mar. It is similar to a botanical garden with a great variety of trees and plants all around. The 3 pools are all beautiful and in great settings, although the one we preferred was the one overlooking the ocean and is closest to the condo we rented. One of our greatest experience was watching the waves crash into the rocks in front of the condo, just as the picture shows. The location of the complex is however about 25 kilometers from the large grocery stores in Manzanillo, so it is best to rent a car to really enjoy this wonderful resort. There is a restaurant nearby which serves very good food and has reasonable prices: La Boquita situated in Palma Real which is another resort close by. It is in walking distance (about 30 to 40 minutes depending on pace). Of course the site is built on hills and one must expect to climb stairs to go about the resort, although most premises are also accessible with a car and parking spaces are ample. We rented our car for the full duration of our stay including pick-up and drop-off at the airport: the company we rented from is "VASA" and is very reliable. Their pricing is very competitive and includes full insurance on all types of damages. As for cleaning sheets, towels and clothing, you just need to drop them off in the morning at the reception building (at the site entrance) and they charge about 27 pesos per kilo and is ready on the following day. We had about 10 kilos of washing which cost us the equivalent of 15 $ US twice during our 5 week stay. Big jugs of water are also available at reception for 25 pesos each, and we used 2 of them for our entire stay (there is a dispenser in the condo for these large water jugs and the delivery man can install it for you if desired). The owners`s daughter "Rachael" is very nice and speaks English, French and Spanish.
We were very happy to discover that the pictures reflected the reality . Sometimes what looks like a condo on the beach isnât. So we were very pleased with our spot over looking the ocean. Plus the grounds, the pools and the beach which is safe for swimming weâre all beautifully kept up. However Iâm sad to report that the pebble beach below our room had a lot of plastic trash ie cups bottles bags etc. We picked up over 8 bags of trash and left the beach as it should be, beautiful. Itâs a steep walk down and isnât safe for swimming so I guess the groundskeepers donât feel a need to maintain it. But it was disappointing to see. However we loved the place and the surrounding community . We will be back !!
great view! place is great easy to get to from the airport. parking was simple. appliances all work well. grounds are beautiful and very well kept. cliff pool was beautiful!
if you're looking to beach all day this is not the place for you. but if you want to just relax and hang this is the place! super quiet and relaxing. great steakhouse and Italian food on the main drag about 20 min.
access to the beach club was fantastic 10 min drive great food and drinks!
You have to have been there to understand how wonderful this little part of Mexico is... :-) Rachael was a great and very flexible host, accomodating all our needs!
This is a unique, quiet complex that is away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough if you want to go into town and eat at the restaurants in Santiago (Juanito's is a favorite) or Manzanillo.