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Located in the exclusive gated community of La Punta which features controlled 24-hour security, the Casa is a stunning 8000 square foot multi-level blending of Mexican and Italian Mediterranean architecture. It is spacious and airy, designed for relaxed tropical living and lively entertaining.
Unusual and well-thought-out touches catch your eye everywhere, like custom made hardwood furniture, Mexican tilework, American antiques and Malaysian chairs. Some beds are adapted from antique farmhouse doors and the floors are tile, hand-peened brick and stone.
The property has sculpted grounds, a tiled swimming pool, two separate palapas (outdoor living areas) wet bar and spa tub. At every turn you'll find striking views, comfortable furniture, balconies and large windows that admit the cooling sea breezes.
Easily accommodating ten guests, the main house offers 5 master bedrooms with 6-1/2 baths. Every bedroom has a private balcony, comfortable King bed, air conditioning and ceiling fan. The outdoor dining pavilion seats 12 guests adjacent to a modern, fully equipped kitchen with gourmet appliances. The sprawling living and family rooms are perfect for relaxation with comfortable sofas, satellite tv's, vcr/ DVD player, a film library, games, ping pong table, books and recreational diversions galore. Up on the 1600 square foot rooftop terrace, life is good as you watch the afternoon slip into evening and enjoy after-dinner drinks.
The tiled pool terrace features chaises, deck chairs and tables with large umbrellas to shade you from the afternoon sun. Just across the street are 4 semi-private tennis hard courts with night lighting. The Casa Piazza staff includes a manager, chef, houseman and maid. They are all dedicated to making your vacation perfect in every respect.
·Masterful combination of Mexican and Mediterranean architecture.
·Designed for comfort, relaxation and easy living.
·Total living area 8000 square feet.
·Main house & casita have total of 5 bedrooms and 6-1/2 bathrooms.
·Rooftop palapa w/kitchen, wet bar, dining area, Jacuzzi.
·Tiled heated swimming pool 3.5 to 5 feet deep.
·Poolside lounging area w/ chaises, chairs, outdoor dining pavilion.
·All bedrooms have King beds, private balconies, a/c & fans.
·Purified water system throughout.
·Chef-prepared meals to your taste included (you pay food & beverage costs only).
·Satellite tv/vcr, DVD player, video library, internet email, direct phones, book library, games, ping pong table, croquet, darts, fishing poles, snorkel equipment and more.
·Staff: chef, manager, houseman, maid.
·Offsite administrator.
·5 star daily housekeeping, all meals prepared on-site, your special dietary needs graciously accommodated.
LOCATION
The Casa is located in La Punta, an exclusive gated community on the Santiago Peninsula between Manzanillo and Santiago bays. This fairy-tale tropical paradise is a mix of impressive private estates. Lush tropical forests and sun-washed beaches. The colorful port city of Manzanillo is just minutes away.
The Manzanillo area is a crown jewel in Mexico's Pacific Riviera. It's 150 miles South of Puerto Vallarta and North of Acapulco about 350 miles. Casa Piazza at La Punta is convenient to most U.S. cities via non-stop flights. Airlines serving Manzanillo (code: ZLO) include Aero California, Alaska, America West, Mexicana, and others. Mexico City is only 60 minutes away by air for guests arriving from outside the US.
ACTIVITES
Golf: There are 4 golf courses nearby. The world-famous La Mantaraya at the Las Hadas resort is just over the hill from Casa Piazza. Other courses include Isla Navidad, Club Santiago and El Tamarindo.
Tennis: Right across the street. 4 semi-private hard courts (open only to La Punta owners and their guests). These are well-lighted for night play. Racquets provided at the casa.
Beaches: It's an easy four-minute stroll to our very own La Escondida Beach Club which has an 800 feet long beach with ocean & bay frontage, a lap pool and gym. Much of the time you will be the only one on this hidden gem of a beach. There's a stunning view of Manzanillo in the distance, plus great snorkeling or sunbathing on our floating pontoon just offshore.
Other nearby beaches include Playa de Audiencia, where Dudley Moore and Bo Derek cavorted in the film "10," and Las Hada, La Boquita and Salagua, plus Miramar and Olas Altas for surfing. Some beaches offer boat trips, paddleboards and kayaks, boogie and surfboard rentals, waverunners and other on-or-under-water experiences.
Fishing: Manzanillo is world famous for sailfishing, with international tournaments held every year in November and February. You can charter a private boat or share one with other anglers.
Tours: We can arrange shopping, cultural, sightseeing and nightlife tours of Manzanillo. You may want to visit the colonial town of Colima to see ancient tombs and caves plus the twin volcanos Nevado de Colimo and Volcan de Colima. Shop at local native bazaars for crafts, silver and textiles and see the protected bird islands. It's possible to visit exotic plantations and see bananas, mangos, papayas, and coconuts being grown.
Other activities for active guests include hiking, road and mountain bike rental and tours, horseback riding (beach and mountain,) off-roading, waverunners, SCUBA and snorkeling and more.
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