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1. Are there restaurants near?
Yes, Sayulita village center is a half mile walk down the beach. There is one
Puerto Vallarta class restaurant (Don Pedro's) and numerous sidewalk
restaurants near the center of town.
2. Do I need a car?
It's not mandatory, but it would nice to be able to explore neighboring beaches
and villages. Cars can be rented at the Puerto Vallarta airport. You could also
take a taxi from the airport - it should be about $40.00 (US).
3. Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, no pets allowed.
4. Is there maid service?
Maid service is provided (2 to 3 times per week). Daily maid service is
additional - but available. See Rates.
5. Are there bugs?
Yes, this is not a Puerto Vallarta high-rise hotel. Bring your "Off" or whatever
works best for you. If you're squeamish about bugs - then you'd be better off
at the Sheraton (not a plug) in Puerto Vallarta.
6. Can I swim in the ocean?
Yes - right out front if you're adventuresome. The waves are usually 4 to 6 ft.
and break fairly close to shore. If you have little kids - you'd be better off
walking down the beach to the town central. You'll find no lifeguards,
anywhere.
7. Should I bring my surfboard?
Sayulita bay boasts some of the best surfing in Mexico. If you don't bring your
own board, there are boards for rent in the town central.
8. What if I don't speak Spanish?
Then you'll have a difficult time communicating with the caretaker and/or the
maid. You also won't find many in the town who speak English. It would be best
to learn a bit of Spanish basics prior to your arrival.
9. How do I find the place?
Once you've finalized your rental, we'll send (fax or email) you a map with
detailed instructions on how to get to the house from the airport.
10. How far is the house from downtown Sayulita?
It's a 1/2 mile walk down the beach, or 3/4 of a mile by dirt road.
11. Is there a telephone?
There is a telephone in the garage (located underneath the caretaker's house).
You must use a valid phone card (AT&T, Sprint, MCI, etc.). Call your phone
card company before traveling and ask them for the Mexico access numbers.
12. Can I access the Internet?
There are now several Internet cafes in downtown Sayulita. The speed is very
slow, but you could check and send email. (Remember, you're on vacation!)
13. Is there a TV in the house?
No! Although, for major sporting events, Don Pedro's (mentioned in #1) has a
satellite TV, and normally should show major events. But no promises!
14. Is there a stereo in the house?
Yes, there is a small boom box, which is a combination radio, cd, and cassette
player. The CD player doesn't always work - the salt air is very hard on this
type of equipment.
15. Is there reading material in the house?
Yes, there is a small library of paperbacks. Bring some, read some, leave some.
There is also a paperback exchange downtown at the Chocobanana restaurant.
16. What if something goes wrong?
The caretaker or maid can assist with any type of house maintenance problem. We
will also also provide you with the name of a local contact (who speaks
English) who can assist with any major problems.
17. What kind of things can we expect to go wrong?
The electricity can go off, the water can stop running. The phone can stop
working. These are all things that can happen - and have happened. They don't
happen to everybody - in fact, they happen to very few. But this is rural
Mexico!
18. How is the security?
The grounds are fenced and gated and there is a caretaker and maid on the
grounds six days per week. You will be provided keys for the house when you
check in. Sayulita has had a reputation for being a safe town. Sayulita it is
gaining in popularity and experiencing growth. As towns grow, you'll have
growth in the good areas and perhaps the not so good areas. So you will, of
course, want to excercise reasonable security precautions.
19. Can I drink the water?
No, you don't want to drink the tap water. There is a bottled water dispenser in
the kitchen. You can buy 5 gallon bottles of water for about 15 pesos.
20. I've never been to Mexico. What's Mexico like, and more specifically,
Sayulita?
If you've never been to Mexico, we'll probably try to talk you out of renting
our casa in Sayulita. We want to make sure that you know what to expect. It's a
nice house, a nice swimming pool, nice landscaping, great access to the beach,
but it's in rural Mexico (a third world country). It's perfect for some, but
it's certainly not for everybody.
21. OK, I'm sold. How can I rent the place?
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