Aaah, sitting on the rooftop veranda – smoking a cigar, having coffee, and gazing down at the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Does it get any better than this?
I checked out the breathtaking pictures of Casa Paloma online prior to making the trip, so I was expecting a lot. And I got a lot more than I expected!
We were eight of us in our party, and we could have fit quite a few more. Casa Paloma is big, open and absolutely gorgeous! The architecture is superb – open spaces, archways, many beautifully furnished patios, and a wonderful pool. The owners, Dennis and Joan, have filled the estate with amazing Mexican folk art, sourced from all over Mexico. Spend a few minutes with one of the yarn paintings – the craftsmanship is world class and it will blow your mind knowing that anybody could even do that.
At the same time, the villa is relaxing and inviting, and not the least bit stuffy. It’s a perfect place to just sit with friends around a table (inside or out – you’ve got plenty of choices) drinking tequila and solving the world’s problems in style and comfort.
We were fortunate to be there when Dennis and Joan were in town. They were delightful guides, and their staff (Dora, Ernesto, and Santos) took such wonderful care of us that it felt like home (I could only be so lucky!)
A short walk to the beach and downtown Sayulita, and you are in the midst of a vibrant, hip, Mexican surfing village. The food is fantastic (and cheap!) and of course, the ocean is warm and wonderful. My wife also loved all the interesting and artistic shops that fill the town.
All of the above notwithstanding – I had one major gripe with Casa Paloma. That is that I had to leave and go home, and couldn’t stay there for the rest of my life! What’s up with that, anyway? They need to do something about that!
– Alex J
Stayed: Mar 2017
Source: Tripadvisor