The main photo of that door is an apt metaphor. Go through it and you enter a holy place. It's hard to put into words. First of all, you need to know that aesthetically it is amazing. The rugs, textiles, doors, tile, pool, bed, bathroom, gardens, etc. --- all add to the serene and pure Mexican feel. And then there's your host and avatar Alan, who lives in the nearby casa. A wise and caring avatar. He made an already perfect experience even better. Gracias Alan! So, inside the door is the sanctuary Alan has created....and outside is charming San Pancho, where sunsets on the beach are a community event. When the sun finally sinks below the surface of the ocean, everyone applauds mother nature. It was something. Tip: Don't book a return flight because you will not want to leave. Peter + Rhonda

My fiance` and I spent 5 days here in January. This house matched the description and is a jewel in the heart of San Francisco. The garden and yard are a relaxing escape yet in the mix of everything. Kitchen is adequate for cooking meals, fresh clean drinking water is provided, and fresh towels replaced as needed. The outdoor shower was perfect and had the privacy you'd expect. The pool in early January was a little cool to enjoy, even with 80 degree days, as it missed the direct sunlight. In a week or two I imagine it will be full of sun again and heated up naturally. Alan was a great host. Quick to offer tips if you wanted them, and even quicker to give you space if you didn't. I highly recommend this home and San Francisco for couples/singles who want to get away.

We had a perfect vacation ! Every detail had been considered. Beautiful and lush garden, close to everything, and so very clean......and we were pampered, like a spa! This spot is truly a hidden and precious gem in San Pancho!

The guest house is wonderfully secluded at the back of a fenced off private garden. Everything was done in great taste and encourages visitors to blur the line between inside and outdoors. Large folding doors open nearly every wall of the house out to the garden. Outside features a hammock, dip pool, reading area, lawn for tanning or stargazing, an outdoor shower, as well as beautiful flowers and well-manicured grass. The owner, Alan, is a generous and considerate host, going out of his way to help save a spot for our rental car on more than one occasion. The property is a short 15 minute walk to the beach through the town with several restaurants and shops along the way. My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again one day.

This place has everything you need for a relaxing vacation in the beach town of San Pancho. You have your own house, with a well-equipped kitchen, a refreshing lap pool to cool off after a hard day at the beach, a comfortable bedroom with open air on two sides if you wish, and a wonderful outdoor shower. All, of course, in a private courtyard that allows you to wear as little clothing as you like. From here, it's just a short walk down the main drag to the beach, passing many restaurants and sidewalk vendors offering delicious choices for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's not quiet, though. You'll hear roosters crowing or donkeys braying, as well as the sounds of commerce and music playing in the streets, filtering in over the walls of your oasis. But the best part is San Pancho. People from all over the world mix congenially with the natives here, and the vibe is definitely laid back. Be sure to be at the beach at sunset sipping a margarita as you watch the sun dip into the Pacific. Thanks, Alan, for creating a gem of an experience!

Gorgeous and immaculate property, attentive host, and close to beach, restaurants and shops.