Tuesday, March 07, 2006

I just got back into town and wanted to thank you for the wonderful time we
spent at Casa Parota. The car was a real plus when we arrived at the
airport. It was great to simply walk past all the taxi peddlers and go
directly to "our" car. Same with the departure.
We had a small key problem when we first arrived at the house. (it didn't
work) I went next door and met Wayne and Laura who gave us a beer while they
tried to track down someone that could help us. A very friendly lady named
Michelle showed up and gave us a key that fit the door. We then went to find
a place to eat in La Cruz, and ended up eating in a restuarant serving
Scottish food. (go figure) I can't remember the name of it, but it filled
the bill that first night. John showed up the next day to find out about the
key situation and brought us new jug of water.
Your manual was a life saver. We used it to find just about everything we
needed. The directions were great and the descriptions right on.
The intent of our trip was a birthday celebration for my wife and her
mother. Your place was a real oasis to come back to after walking the
streets of Puerta Vallarta, and driving to the small villages you pointed
out in your manual. It was so nice to just jump in our own pool to cool off,
and kick back with a cold cervaza.
Lupe showed up a little early the day we were leaving. We cleared the
upstairs so she could get started and tried to stay out of her way.
We all agreed that we would like to try this again next year (since we're
experts at getting around now) and hope you will allow us to stay in your
home again.
Thanks for everything.
Frank
Cheryl
Erik
Bettie

Sunday, June 15, 2003

A little bit of Paradise. A wonderful place for a family, a few couples, or just some friends. It felt like home --very clean with every amenity you could ask for. Close to the beach, restuarants,flea market,and town. And the help,from the cook, to the maid and the property managers are second to none. Highly recommend Casa Parota--we would definitely go back.

Thursday, January 16, 2003

We couldn't have asked for a more
special holiday!
The men played golf at different
courses all week.  The ladies layed
around
the pool - soaking up the sun and the
margaritas - what could be better.
The cook fixed delicious meals - we
especially liked her ceviche and
shrimp/beef/chicken fajitas.  What a
treat! Thanks for memories to last a
lifetime!

Amy, your rental was outstanding. We traveled with four adults and two 2.5 yr-olds and everyone was very comfortable. Specific items we appreciated were:
- house location that was close to everything (we were able to get gringo food and local food at the WalMart in PV) but still very private and quiet (we were not looking to share our vacation with 1000 strangers);
- a really good bed in the master suite (others may also have been good but I only slept on one bed);
- a complete kitchen with small touches like an ice shaver (good for snow cones for the kids and maragaritas for the adults);
- a car in great condition that held us all (including child car seats), including clothes for 8 days;
- a BBQ that made eating in a breeze;
- a COMPLETE book of things to do, places to eat/shop, contact numbers just in case of emergency, ...
- resource down there (property manager) to help with the little things (we finished the propane so he got it filled up);
- a housekeeper that did a great job!

Our standards are very high and the house was perfect. We can't think of anything we'd change. Thanks again...
Ed Berkowitz, Portola Valley, CA January 2006

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you and your family. Amy, we had an absolutely fabulous time in your home. You and your husband have created a dream home to be appreciated by many. Like I had said before, the design and attention to detail made it. I have to say that the pictures on-line did not do it justice. It's a must see to believe.