Casa Bugambilias

($$$$)  For breathtaking views of the Zihuatanejo Bay, check out Casa Bugambilias. Aptly named for the numerous bougainvilleas planted throughout the property, Casa Bugambilias provides beautiful, spacious accommodations for a surprisingly reasonable price. Casa Bugambilias consists of 3 suites that can be rented individually or all together. The swimming pool on the middle level ensures a luxurious vacation experience.

just the facts, ma'am: Each suite has a king size bed, a large walk-in closet, storage, private entrances and bathrooms with showers that are open and have a view of the bay. There is a large well-stocked kitchen that is also open, facing the bay, with a gas stove, dining area and bathroom. A few of the suites have small kitchenettes as well. The pool area, which is shared in common between the suites, is a lovely, inviting space, with another kitchenette to make your drinks or poolside snacks. The entire property is cut into the hillside, which means the views are spectacular and more or less unobstructed, but there are lots of stairs to climb. Because of the open plan and the steep stairs, bringing small children is not recommended.

meet me @: Casa Bugambilias is located in the El Almacen neighborhood, on the road to Puerto Mio. It is a quick walk over the bridge to Zihuatanejo Centro, but far enough away to be comfortably off the beaten path and out of the crowds.

filed under: @zihua - bungalows & villas by Bev (Jul 07)