Hidden four blocks off the busy malecón, this '60s-era villa has apartments of various sizes filled with modern Mexican art and comfortable, if well-worn, furniture. All apartments have well-equipped kitchens—again, we're not talking sparkly here (some fridges have rusty faces), but everything works. A few rooms have ocean-view terraces; the largest has three bedrooms, two baths, and a separate dining room. There's a red-tile pool and tropical gardens. In high season the property only accepts weeklong bookings. Pros: Home-away-from-home feel, great value, lush landscaping and ocean breezes, friendly staff helps book tours. Cons: Booked for weeks and months at a time in high season, some rooms better than others.
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