Casa De Sonrisas, 1/2 Block To Beach

"Host Lissa was lovely. Her accommodations were immaculate with top quality bed and bath linens, well equipped kitchen, pool, loungers and a wealth of local information. Could not have wished for more!" - Michael L., 01/18/2020

"I hope to go back some day. Beautiful property. So close to the beach. Short walk to restaurants." - Kim O., 04/04/2018

"We had a great time. We loved La Penita. If you like big all inclusive resorts then it might not be for you. La Penita truly is a working town. It's regular people working and living their lives in this wonderful village. The beach is right at the end of the block from Casa Pacifico and it was never crowded. It was Easter break for the locals and we were warned that it might be busy. The Mexicans know how to enjoy the beach. Three or four generations, music, food, drink and sand, lots of sand. It was great. Lissa is very warm and welcoming. Both, before we got there by emails and after we arrived, if we had any questions or needed anything, she was right there. We stayed in the upstairs suite. It was clean, bright, cool with a huge deck that we used for early morning sun and coffee, and in the afternoon for margaritas. If your looking for the authentic, real Mexico, this is for you. I highly recommend Lissa at Casa Pacifico in La Penita." - Peter R., 04/04/2018

"This rental property is in the perfect location! Close walk to the beach and to the main Avenida where you will find everything you need! Grocery stores, bakery, butcher and tons of restaurants (check out La Vitola, great pizza and pasta). We enjoyed living in an authentic Mexican neighborhood, you will never get this experience at an all inclusive resort! The unit is well equipped and very comfortable with a great, huge, private terrace which we loved to sit out in the mornings! The pool and courtyard is lovely, it was nice to dip in the pool after a day at the beach! Lissa, the owner was very helpful with any questions and is very knowledgeable about La Penita and the other towns in the area. We only had one complaint the whole time we were there, our ceiling fan squeaked and as soon as we mentioned it , Lissa had them both replaced immediately! We have booked for next year and already we can't wait! Thankyou Lissa for a great accommodation! Joanne and Blair" - Joanne D., 04/11/2017

"We stayed in the upper unit for a month (February) and have already booked for next year. The bed was very comfortable (that's important because I have a bad back.) The unit was spotlessly clean, nicely equipped, and has wonderful cross ventilation. There is a notebook with maps, restaurant tips (go to Irma's), and guidance on tipping. It is such a bonus to have laundry on site. The beautiful beach is just a short walk away or you can also relax on the veranda or by the pool. The owner is around if you have questions but she also totally respects your privacy. I really enjoyed being in a Mexican neighborhood, seeing the school kids, watching the dogs snooze, stopping by the tortilleria to get fresh tortillas for lunch or picking up a mini-Magnum ice cream bar at the corner Abbarrotte. You can get by just fine without knowing any Spanish except Please, Thank you, Pardon me. I have been coming to this area for 20 years and this is my favorite rental so far. [One note: we planned on using Verizon to call the US but there was no service at the unit. The wireless network was fine for email and i-texting but if you need cell coverage, you might check into buying a burner in La Penita.]" - Laura B., Lewiston, ID, 03/13/2017

"Where do I even start? I'll definitely be returning to this rental for my next vacation to Mexico, I just hope it isn't already booked! The owner is on site and is so helpful, she even left some snacks and a full water bubbler for us free of charge! The bed was super comfortable and keeping the windows open made for a wonderful cross breeze while I slept. The pool area has been remodeled since the pictures, it's a lovely little area to lay out and get some sun while reading a book and drinking your morning coffee before taking the 2 minute walk to the beach! If you're not in the mood to lay by the pool there is a private covered patio off the rental as well. The town is super friendly and has tons of places to grab a bite to eat or do a little shopping. Oh, and did I mention the rental comes with basic cooking spices, tin foil, plastic wrap and sandwich bags? Lissa (the owner) really has thought of everything and it made for a great vacation experience, and the all inclusive pricing is an added touch, no surprise utility bills!" - Courtney , Portsmouth, VA, U.S., 01/09/2016

"This apartment was a perfect location. Just like the description says, steps to the beach. Nice gradual slope into the water, perfect temp. The town of La Penita is a wonderful little Mexican town with lots of shops and restaurants. This isn't the big, fancy tourist destination, just a real little Mexican town. The apartment itself is very spacious and well equipped. Kitchen is a little small but had everything we needed. The owner is onsite and was very very helpful with suggestions of places to eat and things to see. (She even reminded us about the time change between La Penita and Puerto Vallarta -- good thing or we would have missed our flight!). I highly recommend this rental and we will definitely be back! Great place, reasonable price." - KS KC, Kansas City, 11/15/2015