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View of Yacht club and San Lorenzo beach

View of Terrace Sitting area and San Lorenzo beach

View towards south coast of Salinas peninsula and Mar Bravo (angry sea).

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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Salinas, Santa Elena

Salinas Beach1 min walk
Malecon Dock5 min walk
Chipipe Beach11 min walk

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

If I could I would give this property 6 stars. It was perfection. Clean , well appointed, tasteful with all the comforts...

Lynn B.

Mar 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Fabulous Salinas Oceanfront Penthouse Suite

Your own penthouse suite while on vacation right in the middle of the malecon/ boardwalk.

This 8th floor penthouse suite was completely remodeled with everything built as close to us/ Canadian standards as is possible in Ecuador. The high quality design and construction supervision was performed by USA licensed architect and a USA interior designer.

The suite has everything you will need for your stay, just bring your clothes and bathing suit!

There are unobstructed views to mar bravo (angry sea) on the south coast of Salinas and focused views of Salinas bay, malecon (boardwalk) and beach from your living room and terrace.

The beach is right across the street and you can hear the waves from your suite.

Jet skis, paddle boards, water ski, banana boat, whale watching are available just down the malecon from your casa.

The suite is well appointed with ceiling fans and separate ac units for the bedroom and the main living room for your comfort.

Direct TV and WiFi for internet access provided at no cost. All utilities are included in the cost with no additional charges.

LED TV's with DVD players are provided in the main living room and the bedroom for your viewing pleasure.

A separate desk provided for use for your laptop.

Local cell phone is provided with approximately $10 of minutes for your use.

Laundry service can be arranged for additional cost.

A security guard is on premises in lobby.

Parking space provided if needed in the garage adjacent to building although transportation by taxi and bus is easy and inexpensive.

Airport pickup by English and Spanish speaking driver can be arranged at additional cost.

Bookings are restricted to approximately 6 week maximum per customer during high season Dec. 1 - April 31.

Property manager

James Flannery

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salinas

Located in Salinas, this condo is by the ocean. Locals Point and El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Lobería and Salinas Beach. With jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Salinas, Santa Elena

What's nearby

Salinas Beach - 1 min walk
Malecon Dock - 5 min walk
Chipipe Beach - 11 min walk
Salinas Air Base - 2 min drive
Mar Bravo Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

‪Malecón Salinas - ‬1 min walk
‪Don Ciro - ‬2 min walk
‪La Lojanita - ‬7 min walk
‪Pizzeria Artesanal - ‬6 min walk
‪Cevicheria El Velero - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Salinas Oceanfront Penthouse Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Salinas Oceanfront Penthouse Suite?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Salinas Oceanfront Penthouse Suite?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fabulous Salinas Oceanfront Penthouse Suite located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Salinas Beach and Malecon Dock. Chipipe Beach and Locals Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Ottawa Ontario Canada

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

If I could I would give this property 6 stars. It was perfection. Clean , well appointed, tasteful with all the comforts of home. The balcony provided a view of the ocean and beach as well as the ocean and fabulous sunsets from the other side— it’s on the point. The host James and his partner were kind, helpful and a pleasure to know. My month long stay was perfect in every way.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place you will ever stay

This was by far and away the best vrbo that I've ever seen. The place itself was perfect and the hospitality from the hosts was extraordinary. Everything a person could think of is covered completely,from arranging my ride from Guayaquil Airport to a list of restaurants and activities and the expected prices for goods and services. Absolutely the perfect soft landing for a first time traveler in Ecuador.

Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

17 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

We had a great experience with this rental property! It had a great view of the ocean and was perfect for two people. The beach was just across the street and there were lots of restaurants and shops. James and Cecilia were excellent hosts and made everything easy. The property was well stocked with towels, hangers, kitchen items, etc. We would definitely rent this property again!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HD V., Canada

31 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid experience

Nice clean safe building in an ideal area to experience Salinas beachfront malecon. Hosts were friendly, accommodating yet gives you space. The booklet was very detailed, I really appreciated the city bus line info which is not readily available anywhere, as well as taxi rates and surrounding restaurants and groceries. Apartment is a true one bedroom and comes with everything you need.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

20 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment is fully stocked well with everything you need!! From bathroom accessories to kitchen

Would rent again

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

1 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hola Salinas!!!!

Great host, great property….. centrally located……. Will return and stay again.

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

10 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern penthouse suite with great balcony

Modern penthouse suite with great balcony. Owner and consigage were both very personable and extremely organized with a very informative manual available and provided all the little things that you don't normally see. Thanks guys !

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra F., Houston, Tx

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Penthouse views

The apartment has amazing views of the water on the Pacific side and east side where there is another bay. It’s clean and is well stocked (toilet paper, bottled water, cell phone for emergency use)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

9 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Getaway!

James and Cecelia were fantastic hosts, great communication, easy to work with and the place is great. Fully equipped, great balcony, right on the beach, close grocery store, lots of restaurants to walk to. Wonderful experience, we plan to stay again soon!

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., vernon bc canada

7 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectation!

This penthouse condo was everything we hoped it would be. Very clean, comfortable, conveniently located, and safe. The queen bed is very comfortable. I had plenty of space to do my morning yoga routine. James and Cecilia were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. I really like the vibe in Salinas. This town is a beautiful beach vacation destination. Weekends get very busy and noisy. We were aware of this so we were not surprised or disappointed. Ear plugs came in handy on Friday and Saturday nights. I highly recommend James and Cecilia’s penthouse condo and I hope to return some day.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Vacation

I had an amazing stay..Property owners were polite, friendly and welcoming. The property is cleaned above average standards . Building is cleaned and safe and conveniently located.. I recommend the property for any one that ones to feel safe and welcomed.

10/10 Excellent

Julip G.

5 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I like the property is very nice and clean.

Exellent

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Apartment was central to everything. Very clean, very comfortable. Perfect size for 1 ir 2 people. The bed was so comfortable, even the weekend noise didn't disturb my sleep. Great, hot, rain shower. Having owner James near by with his sweet dog Ralph was very convenient. He was very nice and very helpful with everything. I would definitely return!

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike U.

23 Mar 2019

Perfect beach vacation!

James and Cecelia are awesome hosts. They are very friendly, answered all of my questions and provided great recommendations. The penthouse condo is the perfect size for 1-2 people. Everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. The condo is located in the heart of the Malecon with nice views of the beach/Salinas Bay as well as nice breezes from the balcony. Sunset views from the balcony was a bonus.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

10 Feb 2019

great location . beautiful modern condo unit .fabulous hosts

the condo looks even better than in pictures. we had a great stay . the hosts (James and Cecilia) are so accomodating and helpful. if we ever need to rent a place again in salinas we will definitely be back. my only complaint is that the time went by too fast 😉 lol. thanks for your hospitality . see you again soon

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

12 Mar 2018

Lovely apartment just steps to the beach

Every night at 6 we would sit on our balcony, wine in hand and watch the sunset into the ocean, a favourite part of our day. Our apartment met all our needs, comfortable bed, good closet space, a kitchenette that was well equipped, lounge area and great shower in the bathroom. The area is perfect for Salinas Beach and Pepepe Beach just a short walk away. There are many restaurants in the area and a decent sized grocery store nearby. Our hosts were an important part of helping us obtain transport from the airport, shopping orientation, even finding us an English speaking doctor and accompanying us there for the appointment. If you are looking for a great place for a long or short term stay this is one we can highly recommend.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

18 Jan 2018

Great Views

A comfy little apartment 90 seconds from the beach. Handy to a wide variety of restaurants and a more than adequate supermarket. Easy walk to laundry where the price to have your wash done and folded is less than if you took it to a self-serve in the States. A very active place for night life activities so, if you are a light sleeper, you may want to bring ear plugs or use the ones that James Flannery provides especially on Friday and Saturday nights. James, Celia, and Ralph were all great hosts and took care of any needs that may have arisen. The airport transport from Guayquil that James suggests is a superb option. The facilities in the apartment--shower, bed, closet space, kitchen, kitchen supplies--were more than ample to make one truly comfortable.

Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Babs A.

13 Oct 2017

Clean, well equipped, across street from beach

All the extra little touches and amenities make this a great place to stay! All of these were provided: well-equipped kitchen, cleaning products, bath gel, q-tips, ear plugs for late night holiday celebrations, beach towels, super balcony.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B., Tiny, Ontario, Canada

2 Mar 2017

Great Location with great owners

We loved our stay in Salinas.....the condo was well appointed/clean/ comfortable and located right where you want to be. Corresponded with James many times and always got quick replies to my questions. Don't hesitate to rent here....you will love Salinas and the condo. We will return to Salinas sometime soon.....

Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Bettye W., Johns Creek, Georgia (metro Atlanta)

2 Oct 2016

Our Favorite Vacation Rental

We enjoyed staying in this condo for a month because of its location, space, security, internet reliability, and especially the owners. Being on the top floor in a corner unit, across from the beach and within easy walking distances to the best restaurants, made this condo a perfect location. Also, we could see both sides of the peninsula. From the balcony, we saw whales feeding. This very clean and well-maintained space was brilliantly designed to maximize space and light. The chic and comfortable furniture accentuated the design and was sufficient for our need as a couple. We (mostly husband) particularly enjoyed the recliner and ottoman. The essentials in the kitchen and bathroom exceeded our expectations in quantity, quality, and variety. Even beach towels, small cooler (what a pleasant surprise), and cellphone were provided. The bedroom was spacious with built-in closets, which had lots of hangers, and built-in drawers. The desk was a bonus. The bedding and linen were of good quality with extras available! We always felt safe, and the ever vigilant doorman added to this feel. The internet was reliable and speedy. As world travelers, vacation rentals are our primary housing choice. Most owners follow a basic model. James and Cecelia are very speciall. As guests, we always felt our happiness was paramount. James arranged for us to be picked up from the Guayaquil airport by Viktor (an excellent driver and spontaneous guide) for our two-hour ride to Salinas. Also, they arranged for a nail tech to come to the condo, made a massage appointment (walked wife to location), suggested a three-night trip to Montanita and Puerto Lopez including where to stay and eat - all excellent recommendations!! Our orientation was thorough. Thanks James for your patience. Let's not forget Ralph. One look at this dog, and you will want to become a pet owner. We highly recommend renting this condo.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

27 June 2016

Fantastic get away!

Wonderful Stay James and his wife, are the perfect host! The apartment, was perfect for all our needs! As James, provide all the things and more to make a perfect get away. The apartment has air conditioning in both rooms, flat panels TV in both rooms, a full kitchen, and a nice living room. We received a warm welcome from the host and a wonderful memories. We love to go back to stay with them! This is a perfect place to stay for a long time.We recommend to anyone that like to be pamper!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kevin k.

24 May 2016

Great location. Beautiful setting

Cecelia and James provide a wonderful and tastefully decorated suite. They are terrific hosts and are a wealth of information about the area. The accommodation, furnishings and sunsets from the balcony are second to none. We had a wonderful experience and look forward to going back. James and Cecelia thanks for a memorable vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

15 Apr 2016

Amazing Stay

We stayed @ James & Cecilia’s condo for 13 days and enjoyed every day. We had all that we needed to make our stay comfortable. The condo is very cute, clean & yet modern. Ample space for me and my husband. Bed was comfortable and the kitchen was equipped for us to cook our meals. We shopped and cooked delicious foods. The bathroom contained all the supplies you might need: shampoo, conditioner, soaps, towels, etc. There are many restaurants just around the corner & you can walk there. There is a store nearby where you can buy all that you need (small supermarket). This being our 1st trip to Ecuador and knowing very little Spanish, we appreciated the instructions that we found at the condo, which told us all we needed to know to move around. James assisted us with booking great massage for us as well as having pedicure and manicure done right in the suite. Both James and Cecilia are great property owners that ensure you have all the privacy you may seek and yet they are right there if you need something. The WIFI in the suite is a definite asset. We felt very safe, comfortable & the last day of our stay was sad one because we just didn’t want to leave. We’re already thinking about our next trip and I would definitely book this condo again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

11 Feb 2016

Great property and great location.

This condo is a gem right in the middle of Salinas. It was immaculate, well furnished, lots of closets and a great value. Everything you need to have a relaxing stay. James and Cecelia were a wealth of knowledge about where to go and how to get there. We enjoyed some great restaurants and wonderful fresh markets. Two weeks went by in a flash. I would definitely recommend this to friends.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John And Marlene M.

24 Jan 2016

Fantastic

James and Cecilia’s Condo in Salinas was Fabulous. It is very clean, modern and has all the conveniences we needed for the 10 days we were there. It is so nice that we could live there. The bed was comfortable and there is lots of closet space. There is a balcony to sit and have coffee in the morning or in the evening you can watch the night life, especially on Saturday nights. There was a wonderful breeze on the balcony that was very refreshing. We cooked most of our meals. We had pots and pans, rice cooker, blender, utilities, coffee maker, bottled water etc. I could go on and on but suffice it to say we had everything we needed. The Condo is in the middle of the Malecon and you can walk everywhere. The beach is just across the street. Families are walking the Malecon and playing on the beach and swimming. I found some unusual sea shells. There are beach umbrellas and chairs you can rent so you can sit and enjoy the Pacific Ocean. The water was cool/not cold but refreshing as it was hot. There are many restaurants all around and a Grocery Store and Laundry Mat very close by. Buses are 30 cents and Taxi’s are very cheap so getting around is easy. James and Cecilia were great Hosts. They are friendly, thoughtful and very knowledgeable. James even arranged for a driver (Viktor) to pick us up in Guayaquil where our plane landed and drive us 2 ½ hours to Salinas (for a very reasonable price). We highly recommend this Condo for a wonderful stay and we hope to return some day.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2016

About the host

Hosted by James Flannery

We 'retired' in August of 2012 and moved to Salinas Ecuador in October 2012 from Oakland California. We have lived here for over 6 years.

I am a retired architect and Cecilia a retired admin hospital assistant. We have several vacation rentals that we manage in Salinas, Ecuador and the Riviera Maya in Mexico which keeps us as busy as we would like.

Cecilia volunteers to the Salinas Red Cross and volunteers to teach English to local Ecuadorian vendors, police etc. in Salinas.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the complete floor of a penthouse condo which we completely gutted and remodeled in 2013. The rental suite is on one end of the penthouse floor.

The weather and swimming is great in Salinas and friends are easy to make. Shorts, t-shirts and flipflops are our attire most of the year. We think you will enjoy your stay here.