Vicki Skinner's - Doin it Right-in
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PLUSES OF THIS BUILDING

This Beachfront Condo Complex was built around 1990 & offers you 42 Privately-Owned condos/homes!!

  • A 20'x15' RoofTop Pool offers you AMAZING Panoramic Views!!
  • Front Desk Person 24/7
  • Basic Cable TV
  • Housekeeping comes Mon.-Sat. (never on Sun. or Mexican Holidays) to the the basics (dishes are NOT included. The truth is, staff can ACTUALLY get fired for doin' extra work while on duty as they get behind in their regular work. If you'd like extra service, perhaps they can come back off-hours?!?!?!?). Towels are refreshed each time & bedding is changed weekly (unless you request more frequently [of course you'll be tipping &/or paying extra for this!!]).
  • Elevator (only 3 steps down from the outside to the Lobby for those with mobility restrictions/limitations)
  • A nice Beachfront Restaurant with great/cheap breakfasts, great presentation, ROMANTIC, a GREAT place to watch the Sun Set & LIVE entertainment most nights (romantic guitar!!) (ask for a table on the sand!). IF they're not too busy (& they like you!!) they'll even deliver Room Service so it's like being in a QUAINT mini-resort/hotel (yet with charm!!)!!!
  • Phone - a Phone is available for Local & Long Distance Service (pay at the front desk)

ALL of the units FACING the Beach here are 2-bedrooms. As usual - price tends to go up the higher you go (though not always decor!!) & the nicer the unit. The units facing the side are Studios with a partial bay & southern view more from balcony & 2-bedroom that offer a side/Southern View (MY FAVORITE - quieter & more green/romantic!! You have a Bay view from the Bed here!!). All 1-bedrooms are back units, with no view, rather noisy "lively" & have a more basic decor.

Most units have a nice Mexican/National decor and all have A/C in the bedrooms, living/dining rooms and kitchens with the basics. Number of bathrooms match number of bedrooms.

FYI - Info on units FACING the Beach. Because the "waves" within Banderas Bay (it's a GIANT "bay" - NOT an "ocean"!!!) are what surfers call "shore-breakers" (body surf at your own risk because they're called that for a reason!!) - you don't really have the "soothing" of the sea sound. Matter-of-fact - the waves can come CRASHING & be VERY jolting!! Facing West/the beach you also get the beach noise, restaurant noise (if there is one) which often can include the mariachi's till LATE at night AND - the HEAT of the LONG Summer afternoons - even the best air-conditioner in the million $$ homes can't cool down a room often so PERSONALLY I feel that ESPECIALLY May-Oct. - Side units with partial Bay/Beach views are PREFERABLE!! I'm a REAL FAN of the Southern & City View Units as I find it VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!

The perception I receive from MANY people is that they think they're "Going To Mexico" so accommodations should be dirt cheap. REALITY CHECK!!! It's important to know that a more basic 2-bedroom condo STARTS AT $260,000 U.S.$$$$'s PLUS the owners have to pay $450-$700+/per MONTH in Condo Association Dues, PLUS their electricity & if they're acting legitimately, they're also paying the "Hacienda" (the tax man) 17% so being beachfront ain't as cheap as many perceive. If you want cheap - travel June-Sept.!!!

Just 5 properties North of the BLUE CHAIRS!

Condos In This Building Include:

SPECTACULAR JUST COMPLETELY redone, UPSCALE, 2-BEDROOM BEACHFRONT Condo PENTHOUSE with a BIG WRAP-AROUND BALCONY!!! One of THE nicest on Muertos Beach!!

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2-bedroom (Master has a King bed & the other bedroom has 2 twin beds that can push together to make into a King [standard in 98% of the condos]), 2-bathrooms - BEACHFRONT.  Livingroom with TV & boombox.  Remodeled kitchen & both bathrooms (includes a bathtub), Mexican design furniture & moderate decor (by MY standards).  NEXT to C210!!

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This high BEACHFRONT & South Side CORNER 2 Bedroom Condo gives you WONDERFUL Bay & Southern VIEWS from it’s BIG WRAP-AROUND BALCONY!!!


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This BEAUTIFUL 2 Bedroom Beachfront Penthouse ON Muertos Beach with all the conveniences of home like a full kitchen with microwave & more, cd boombox, tv, vcr & dvd & more.

They have the standard King in the Master Bedroom & it's own bathroom & 2 Twin beds that can push together & make into a King in the 2nd/back Bedroom which uses the bathroom in the hall & a phone in your unit for local & long distance calls (for a fee).

C115 has nice balcony where you can sit & sip your coffee & watch the dolphins playing just off the pier!!!   The complex has a rooftop pool, 24/7 Front Desk staff, housekeeping Mon.-Sat. (never on Sun. or Mexican holidays), room service from a NICE restaurant (not hotel food here!!).   Sleeps 4 MAX!!!

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This 1st floor beachfront 2-bedroom condo was COMPLETELY gutted & renovated a year ago & it's VERY nice!! Though it's on the "1st floor" - like throughout the world, the ground level is really Level 0 so this unit is one floor up from the beach & faces the beach (with a beach/water view from the balcony & Master Bedroom) above the restaurant (the guests that have stayed there have LOVED the unit & said of the noise - they just turned the a/c on in the bedroom & had no problem. Gives you first dibs on the guests & beach goers below!!). The Master Suite in C201 has a King bed & a GREAT bathroom with a Double Head Shower & even a hairdryer!!!! The Guestroom has 2 Twin beds that can push together to make into a King bed. This REALLY NICELY decorated condo has wonderful cobalt blue tiles in the kitchen along with a microwave & many modern conveniences including an iron & ironing board! The livingroom has a BEAUTIFUL handpainted mural the whole length of the wall, a cd/cassette boombox & a special satellite tv that gives you LOTS of channels to choose from (to access the satellite tv, you must leave a $100 cash deposit at the front desk for use of the remote (the $100 is returned to them when they return the remote).

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2 Bedroom Unit

This recently spruced up eclectic decor 2-BEDROOM Lower-Level BEACHFRONT Condo FACES the beach as well! It has a LARGE BATHTUB in the Master bedroom which also has a King bed & a BEACH VIEW from the bed! The 2nd bedroom has the standard 2-Twin beds that can push together to make into a King. The Kitchen has a Microwave & basic kitchen ammenities. There's even a BUILT-IN B'BQUE on your balcony (bring your own charcoal!).

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Studio Unit

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Studio Unit

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2 Bedroom Unit

Some of the special features at this higher 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom beachfront condo (other than being beachfront facing the beach!) is LOTS of videos, a beautiful stained glass window in the Master Bedroom & a very full kitchen (including microwave!)!!

You have 2 tvs, a Full sofabed (so it can sleep 6 total though there's an extra fee for the 5th & 6th person), cd/cassette boombox, 2 bathrooms (one with a BIG bathtub/shower!!) & the bedding is a King in the Master & 2 Twin beds that can push together to make into a King in the 2nd bedroom!

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2 Bedroom Unit

One of our favorite features in this Top Level/Penthouse (penthouse means top floor - not glamorous) 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom, 1,100+ sq', more rusticy side unit condo is the BEAUTIFUL VIEW off the Master Bedroom & Livingroom & spacious Balcony looking out onto the bay & the southern end of the cove on Muertos Beach!!! The TALL CEILINGS give you a more spacious feeling!! This is another “Vicki’s Slept Here” unit!! The kitchen has the basics including a microwave & of course - a coffee maker & you have 2 tvs & a cd boombox. The Master bedroom has a King bed & the 2nd bedroom has 2 Twin beds that can push together to make into a King!

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2 Bedroom Unit

1st level - back/side unit - Nice CHEAPER 2-bedroom (King bed in the Master bedroom plus 2 Twin beds that can push together to make into a king in the 2nd Bedroom [standard]), nice kitchen with marble counters, microwave & blender, marble in bathrooms, newer livingroom furniture, cd boombox & one of the few dvd players & vcr, 2 newer a/c’s & ceiling fans, view only off patio of street & palapa., 2 tvs. Street noise (off street/Amapas (most people simply turn their a/c on to create “white-noise” or wear ear-plugs)) & darker. Located in a Beachfront Condo Complex with WONDERFUL Front-Desk staff 24/7 & a Beachfront Restaurant that even does RoomService!!! The Rooftop Pool also gives you spectacular views!!!

2 Bedroom Unit

This lower 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom beachfront condo has a more moderate decor & Dish tv (a $100 US$ cash deposit is required for the remote & is returned to you upon check-out as tooo many people have “failed” to return them). (no pics currently)

2 Bedroom Unit

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,170+sq’ side unit has a long balcony with BEAUTIFUL bay & southern/jungle/end of the Muertos cove views from both the livingroom & Master bedroom (views similar to C207)!

The Master Bedroom has a King bed & balcony & it’s own bathroom with shower. The 2nd bedroom has 2-Twin beds that can push together to make into a King. The kitchen has the standard comforts of home including a microwave & coffeemaker. The livingroom has a tv & vcr & cd stereo. Sorry - the owner requests no smoking or partiers IN this unit. (sorry - no pics)

2 Bedroom Unit

This UPSCALE 2-bedroom Beachfront condo on Muertos Beach is one of the NICEST in this building!! In part - because of it's BIG WRAP-AROUND BALCONY that faces West & South & LOTS of doors give you a VERY OPEN feeling & breezes!!! You have the modern conveniences of home here including your coffee maker, fridge & microwave (what more do you need?!?!?!)!! The Master Bedroom has a King bed & faces West/the Bay & has it's own Bathroom. The 2nd Bedroom faces the back (no view) & has 2 Twin beds that can push together to make into a King bed. It shares the Common Bathroom in the hall. The Livingroom provides your cable tv (basic cable), AWESOME VIEWS & a cd boombox!!

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2 Bedroom Unit

One of the nicest 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom beachfront condos in La Palapa as it’s newly remodeled & faces the beach!! Attention to details is emphasized here!! The kitchen has a microwave, coffee grinder, blender, juicer & even a popcorn popper - most everything you need to cook with. This condo offers 2 California King size beds, 3 tvs, a vcr & a stereo with tape & cd amongst a beautiful decor!!!

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2 Bedroom Unit

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom lower beachfront unit was recently spruced up with a more moderate decor!! The Master bedroom has a King size bed & bathroom. The 2nd bedroom has 2-Twin beds that can push together to make into a King. You have a large bathtub in the bathroom & a large ecopali sofa in the livingroom. (no pics currently)

2 Bedroom Unit

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom mid-level, beachfront, end (north) unit has a King bed in the Master bedroom & a bathroom that face the beach & 2-Twin beds that can push together to make into a King in the 2nd bedroom. The Kitchen gives you the basics of home. The owner requests no kids under 12. (no pics currently)

2 Bedroom Unit

This NEWLY REDECORATED UPSCALE 2-bedroom Beachfront condo on Muertos Beach is THE NICEST in this building!! In part - because of its BIG WRAP-AROUND BALCONY that faces West & South & LOTS of doors give you a VERY OPEN feeling & breezes (sorry - these pics don't EVEN do it justice!)!!! You have the modern conveniences of home here including your coffee maker, fridge & microwave (what more do you need?!?!?!)!! The Newly Remodeled Master Bedroom has a King bed & faces West/the Bay & has it's own Newly Remodeled Bathroom. The 2nd Bedroom faces the back (no view) & has a King Bed. It shares the Newly Remodeled Common Bathroom in the hall. The Livingroom provides your cable tv (basic cable), vcr, AWESOME VIEWS & a cd boombox!! This owner is VERY discriminating as to who they rent to!!

Because this unit is SOOOOOO beautiful - it's booked SOLID Nov. 25-March 30, '03!!!

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2 Bedroom Unit

One of the nicest 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom beachfront condos in La Palapa as it’s newly remodeled & faces the beach!! Attention to detail is emphasized here!! The kitchen has a microwave, coffee grinder, blender, juicer & even a popcorn popper - most everything you need to cook with. This condo offers 2 California King size beds, 3 tvs, a vcr & a stereo with tape & cd amongst a beautiful decor!!!

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Peak Value Description
$125-$140 $70-85+ Studios with beautiful decorations
$140+(no view

$125+(partial bay view)

$175-$220 (beachfront)

$85-210+ 2 Bedrooms
$105+
1 Bedroom (back, no view)
n/a $85 Special - basic 2 bedroom penthouse corner/side

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