You can contact Karla Lawler at rentals@casapacificalchacala.com for information about future rentals.
www.casapacificachacala.com
Monday, January 21, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Updates on Andee's passing.
As some you you may have hear Andee who ran this blog passed early monday morning. For those that interested I will be posting at mylifeinchacala.blogspot.com . I am her son Erik.
In a few days I will be posting contact information for someone else to contact about rentals in Chacala.
Thank you
In a few days I will be posting contact information for someone else to contact about rentals in Chacala.
Thank you
Friday, December 21, 2007
Daily Update for Chacala Rentals
12/30/07 Aurora and Concha both have some openings for various units with and without kitchens for several weeks during January and February. Affordable, nice, clean, wonderful family and a block+ to the beach.contact Andee at alatawah@gmail.com for further info for Aurora's and Concha's. Or if you speak Spanish you can call Aurora at 011 52 327 219 4027 and make your reservation directly with her.
12/30/07 Casa de Antonia has a nice new kitchen addition to the downstairs unit., $45us a night. The upstairs unit, no kitchen, in $350mx. Near the school yard, one year old, clean and nice. alatawah@gmail.com
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12/30/07 Angeles's new unit with bedroom/bath and attached kitchen is open for early January, and late February, but not for long. $350us a month/$350mx a night.
12/30/07 Angeles's new unit with bedroom/bath and attached kitchen is open for early January, and late February, but not for long. $350us a month/$350mx a night.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Chacala Rentals
This list of Chacala rentals includes almost all the rentals in Chacala.
Casa de Aurora, Techos de Mexico
Description: Aurora and her family have lived in Chacala for generations. She has four rental units, two upstairs and two downstairs. Two of the kitchen units have basic kitchens on their patios.
One unit, available April-mid November, has a indoor full kitchen and separate covered patio and a bedroom/bath. Units are very nice, with screens, tiled floors and bathrooms, and ceiling fans. two double beds in each unit. A block and a half, downhill to the beach.
The units are surrounded by flowering plants and trees. Shady and comfortable. Both upstairs units have excellent views. She is a lovely hostess with a nice family, and has many returning guests. She is very helpful and includes guests in family activites on occasion.
Rates: High season nightly rates: $300pesos ($2US) to $500 pesos ($45US)
Additional photos: Casa de Aurora, http://casadeauroraybeto.blogspot.coom
Level of quietness: Good, no chickens or dogs, back from the road.Contact information: 011 52 327 219 4027 (Spanish only); rentals@casapacficachacala.com
or email: alatawah@gmail.com
Driving directions/Location: After turning off Highway 200 just before the Dona Maria Motel, 1 mile south of Las Varas, stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Aurora's is the third place the right, with a sign. The buildings are orange and set back from the road. 
Mirador - Inez (Chata) y Isreal's units
View from new downstairs kitchen
For additional photos of Mirador, go to Mirador (http://www.miradorchacala.blogspot.com/)
Contact information: Owner: 011 52 327 219 4073 (Spanish only)
or Email alatawah@gmail.com
Quietness level: good, only the sound of the ocean.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends are a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six blocks, to where the road ends, at Mirador. If you are asking for directions, ask for Isreal's.
Casa de Concha, Techos de Mexico
Description: Concha has three rental units, one upstairs and two downstairs. The upstairs unit has an indoor kitchen and a covered patio. Very nice and light. Excellent view from on the patio. The main floor units have a shared patio right of the street.
Concha's main floor units are entered via a central hallway. The upstairs unit has a covered view patio, bedroom with two double beds, a small kitchen, and bath. Very nice. One main floor unit has an unusual bath-kitchen arrangement that seems to work, with two double beds. There are a couple of rooms with one or two double beds and a shared bath down the hall. Units are very nice, with screened windows, tile floors and bathrooms, and fans. A block, downhill, to the beach. A somewhat noisy location, but Concha has many loyal returning guests who don't seem to mind. Concha and her family provide a clean and welcoming enviroment. With some garden areas and lots of flowers.
Quietness level: right on the main road
Rates: High season nightly rates: $250pesos ($22.50US) to $55 pesos ($50.00US)
Contact information: Spanish (and some English): 011 52 327 219 4019;
Email: guanahani_234@hotmail.com or alatawah@gmail.com or trinimoya2@hotmail.comDriving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala.Turn left at the first cobbled road. Concha's is on the right, at the corner. next to her open parking area.
Casa de Gracia, Techos de Mexico
Description: Gracia has lived in Chacala for many years. She has one upstairs unit, with a large bedroom, bath, kitchen on the covered patio. The floors and bath are tiled, large windows, two double beds, fan. Very light and nicer room. Very nice family, very helpful and pleasant. Clean room, well cared for.
Rates: $35US a night, 10% discount may be available for stays of a month or more. Off-season longer stays are negotiable.
Quieteness level: Average: across the road from the church and on the road the fisherman travel on morning and night.
Contact information: Spanish speaking only: 011 52 327 219 4021 or
www.techosdemexico.com
Email: rentals@casapacificachacala.com (English and Spanish)
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six blocks. On the left across from the church. Salmon colored with a ramada in front and some gardens.
Majahua
Majahua is a very special small hotel with a gourmet restaurant and bar overlooking the ocean, and lovely outdoor spa with waterfalls, soaking pools, and private massage spaces. Majahua's setting is lovely. It is hidden in the "jungle" about 20 feet above beach. It is a very private location with wonderful views, and very original units. Jose Enrique, the owner/designer/builder, has lived in Chacala more than 25 years. He developed the Techos de Mexico program, which has built home with rental units for 8 families in Chacala. The spa, gourmet restaurant, and bar are available for guests and other visitors, by reservation. 6 units.
Contact info: website Majahua (www.majahua.com )
Email: reservations@majahua.com
Berta's Estrella del Mar (Starfish)
Description: This is a brand new great rental, less than a block to the ocean, great views, and in a quiet area. 
This is the view from Berta's downstairs. Berta, the owner, is the wonderful housekeeper/manager and a member of one of the largest families in Chacala, with four generations living here. 
The main rooms are large, and so are the bathrooms. The patio kitchen on the front unit has a wonderful view. And the second unit also has a very nice kitchen set-up with eating area in the large room.The view from both units is wonderful. The back unit has a very small patio. One double bed in each unit. Fans, lots of screened windows. Perfect for watching winter sunsets. Less than block from the beach, via a path.
Reservations: E-mail rentals@casapacificachacala.com
or contact alatawah@gmail.com
Location. Leave the paved road into Chacala at the green overhead sign, turning left onto the dirt road. Follow the beach road thru town and take the first left (at the Y). It's the 3rd place on the left, going up the hill.
Casa de Antonia
Contact info : 011 52 327 219 5051 (Spanish only) or alatawah@gmail.com
Description: Bedroom/private bath, with shared downstairs patio. Near the school playground. Brand new.
Owner: Antonia is part of a large Chacala family. Her rental is brand new and she is adding furniture as she can afford it. Very nice and clean.
Quietness level: On a corner with quiet a bit of traffic and the school yard is across the street.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road until you pass the school playground. Antonia's is on the right.
Casa de Angeles Rentals
Description: Brand new, two units, with one single and a double bed in each unit. Private tiled baths. Near the church. Very nice. One unit has a kitchen on it's patio, with brand new appliances. Screened.
This is a good rental for persons wanting to immerse themselves in the local culture and to learn Spanish by daily contact with Spanish speaking locals. The units are located near a small tienda, the church, the Kinder, and many family homes.
Rates: $350US a month with kitchen, $32US a night.
Reservations: Contact Angeles at 011 52 327 219 40XX (Spanish only)
Or go to Angeles's tiendas, on the Playa or next to the Church.
or email alatawah@gmail.com for reservations.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200 (right before the "Dona Maria" motel), south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says "Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala". Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road, passing the school playground. Angeles's is on the left in the middle of the block after the school playground. The tienda next door has rental info, etc.
Casa de Iguana (annex to Casa Chacala)
Contact info: www.casachacala.com or go down the paved road to Casa Chacala and talk to Guillermo or Lupita. 011 52 327 219 4057 or 011 52 327 219 4075
Owners have been living in Chacala for more than three years. They are wonderful people and great hosts.
Description: Six bedroom (one double)/bath units. One with a patio overlooking the ocean, and one with two rooms and four beds. Shared patio with ocean view, but no shade. $36US-$54US. Very clean and newly remodeled. New mattresses and furniture. Units are up a flight of stairs and the rooms open unto a large shared patio.
Quietness level: front unit, with a ocean view patio, is right on the paved road. The other units are quieter.
Location: Block from the beach, downhill.
Driving directions: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Casa Iguana is the second place the right. The building are a set of stairs on the road, and it's white with light blue trim.
Mars Tres Rental
Contact info: Spanish only 011 52 327 219 4004 or email alatawah@gmail.com
Owned by a local family.
Location: on the beach road, right behind Tres Mars
restaurant
Description: Three nice new units across the beach road from the beach. Large shared patio with hammocks. No kitchens. Very nice with great view of the beach. Meals are available at the very nice Mars Tres restaurant, about 80 feet away. Quiet and pleasant environment with a lovely family and a nice garden.
CASA CHACALA
Contact info: 011 52 327 219 40 57 or 011 52 327 219 4075
Description: Brand new home with two one-bedroom apartments for rent on the first floor. The units open unto a covered patio and swimming pool. The third floor is a lovely open patio with a large palapa and an amazing view. Each unit has 2 queens (?) in the bedroom, a nicely decorated bath, and a eating-dining-sitting area. The benches in the sitting area can convert to sleeping spaces. Lots of nice touches: tiles, etc. This is one of the few rentals in Chacala with Wi-Fi for guests. 
Owners: Came to Chacala from the U.S. and plan to live in Chacala year-round .
Contact info: The owners, Kate and Luis, speak English and Spanish and live on-site.
Email at chacala4us@yahoo.com or
telephone (from the U.S.) 011 52 327 219 4125
Quietness level: good. quiet area. Except for church bells ringing occasionally
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and drive past the playground on the left and then turn right at the Kinder (painted with cartoom figures). First place on the left.
Alternate driving instructions: Turn left off the paved road from the Las Varas highway at the green overhead sign that says "Playa Chacala". Follow this dirt road thru Chacala. As you leave the "business district" there is a "Y". Take the left street . Monarca on the the left in the third block, uphill, and right after the little cartoon-covered kindergarten.
Contact info: o11 52 327 219 4051 (Spanish only)
Villa Celeste
Contact at info@villacelestechacala.com
Website: click on Villa Celeste
http://villacelestechacala.com
Owners: live in the U.S.
Rates: Check website
Contact info: Owner is Terry, in California 209 525 3591 or see Victor next door at 011 52 327 219 4076.
POSADA SARAHI
Contact info: 011 52 327 219 40 12 Spanish only
Owners live in Chacala
Noise level: right in the center of town and noisy but convenient.
Location: 1/2 block from the beach road. Leave the paved road into Chacala at the green overhead sign, turning left onto the dirt road. Follow the beach road to the first corner, on the right, a block from the beach.
Description: Nine units. Very affordable. Hot water after 5pm. Basic maid service. Patios on each floor, overlooking the ocean. Very nice owners. Almost on the beach.
Casa de Socorro
Description: Socorro's and her family has lived in Chacala for about 12 years. She has is a four unit building on the main dirt road in the upper part of Chacala. No view. The two unit with kitchens are located on the second floor, and the kitchens are set on a covered patio overlooking the street. There is a kind of curtain and a staircase between the two kitchen areas. Each unit has a bedroom behind the kitchen with two double beds and a bath. Screens, fans. About six blocks to the beach. Lots of kids and dogs and kitchens running around. Nice neighborhood feeling. Socorros' is across the street from Beatriz'a and Trini's Escuela de Espanol.
These are very basic units with tile floors and baths. The kitchens have a fridge, double gas burners, sink, counter, table and chairs. And some cooking equipment.
Rates: High season: $250pesos ($18US) a night. Weekly rate (based on a monthly stay) is $800 pesos ($72 US), higher for Christmas and Easter/Semana Santa.
Additional photos:
Quietness level: ??? On the main resident dirt road in Chacala. Constant slow traffic, dogs barking in the night, chickens crowing. Kids playing.
Contact information: Spanish: 011 52 327 219 40XX;
Email: alatawah@gmail.com
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends are a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six houses on the left.
CASA MARIA JOSE
Contact info: Leanora at Koranee Hardware in Chacala Spanish only, 011 52 327 219 4037, 011 52 327 219 4002 or rentals@casapacificachacala.com
Description: two units. The upstairs has two bedrooms and a small patio with view and the downstairs has one bedroom. Air con.
Quietness level:
On a noisy corner with quiet a bit of traffic mornings and evenings. Fisherman driving to the muelle (fishing dock)
Owner: Leonora and her son and his family run the Koranay Hardware in Chacala and live above the store.
Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and drive until one block past the schoolyard. Turn right. One block on the left on the corner.
Contact info: Spanish only, in person,or call, 011 52 327 102 1872
Owner: Low-term Chacala family.
Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road. Augustine's is the first building on the left.
Description: Augustine and his wife and family have lived in Chacala for many years. They have two upstairs units with baths. New and nice. Tiled. One double and two single beds in each room. Patios with beach view. One block to beach.
CASA DE PABLO ( owned by a family in Guadalajara)
For other websites about Chacala rentals go to:
Techos de Mexico www.techosdemexico.com
Majahua www.majahua.com
Casa Chacala www.casachacala.com
Casa Monarca www.casamonarca.com
Villa Celeste www.villacelestechacala.com
Mar de Jade www.mardejade.com
Casa Tortuga www.casatortugachacala.com
Paraiso Escondido www.paraisoescondidochacala.com
Techos de Mexico www.techosdemexico.com
Majahua www.majahua.com
Casa Chacala www.casachacala.com
Casa Monarca www.casamonarca.com
Villa Celeste www.villacelestechacala.com
Mar de Jade www.mardejade.com
Casa Tortuga www.casatortugachacala.com
Paraiso Escondido www.paraisoescondidochacala.com
Casa de Aurora, Techos de Mexico
Description: Aurora and her family have lived in Chacala for generations. She has four rental units, two upstairs and two downstairs. Two of the kitchen units have basic kitchens on their patios.
One unit, available April-mid November, has a indoor full kitchen and separate covered patio and a bedroom/bath. Units are very nice, with screens, tiled floors and bathrooms, and ceiling fans. two double beds in each unit. A block and a half, downhill to the beach.
The units are surrounded by flowering plants and trees. Shady and comfortable. Both upstairs units have excellent views. She is a lovely hostess with a nice family, and has many returning guests. She is very helpful and includes guests in family activites on occasion.
Rates: High season nightly rates: $300pesos ($2US) to $500 pesos ($45US)Additional photos: Casa de Aurora, http://casadeauroraybeto.blogspot.coom
Level of quietness: Good, no chickens or dogs, back from the road.Contact information: 011 52 327 219 4027 (Spanish only); rentals@casapacficachacala.com
or email: alatawah@gmail.com
Driving directions/Location: After turning off Highway 200 just before the Dona Maria Motel, 1 mile south of Las Varas, stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Aurora's is the third place the right, with a sign. The buildings are orange and set back from the road. 
Mirador - Inez (Chata) y Isreal's units
View from new downstairs kitchen
Description: Isreal and his family have lived in Chacala for generations. Mirador is a six unit building, two stories high, three units to a floor, each entered from the outside. The site overlooks the ocean, and is about a block from the beach via a stone staircase and a short walk to both swimming beaches. Two minutes.Mirador is set back from the road, with a small parking area. It is quieter than almost all the locations in Chacala. The units are surrounded by flowering plants and trees. Shady and comfortable. There is a large guest palapa with hammocks, chairs, and tables.
Both units on the ocean end of the building have kitchen. The upstairs kitchens is set on a open patio overlooking the water. The downstairs ocean end unit has a kitchen/dining area with large view windows and screens. These units have baths and two double beds. The other four units are small, with one or two double beds and private baths. Screens and fans. One of these units has a small kitchen. The family that owns Mirador is very friendly, and some of the members speak some English. The units and clean and the grounds are tidy and well-kept.
Both units on the ocean end of the building have kitchen. The upstairs kitchens is set on a open patio overlooking the water. The downstairs ocean end unit has a kitchen/dining area with large view windows and screens. These units have baths and two double beds. The other four units are small, with one or two double beds and private baths. Screens and fans. One of these units has a small kitchen. The family that owns Mirador is very friendly, and some of the members speak some English. The units and clean and the grounds are tidy and well-kept.
For additional photos of Mirador, go to Mirador (http://www.miradorchacala.blogspot.com/)
The photos below are of the kitchen with terrace, two double bed upstairs unit overlooking the ocean 
This is a small room, priva
te bath with a double bed.
Photos below are of the new downstairs unit with kitchen and a view.This is an out-of-date photo of the downstairs ocean-side unit.
Large view windows with screens are now installed.
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This is a small room, priva
te bath with a double bed.
Photos below are of the new downstairs unit with kitchen and a view.This is an out-of-date photo of the downstairs ocean-side unit. Large view windows with screens are now installed.
Contact information: Owner: 011 52 327 219 4073 (Spanish only)
or Email alatawah@gmail.com
Quietness level: good, only the sound of the ocean.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends are a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six blocks, to where the road ends, at Mirador. If you are asking for directions, ask for Isreal's.
Casa de Concha, Techos de Mexico
Description: Concha has three rental units, one upstairs and two downstairs. The upstairs unit has an indoor kitchen and a covered patio. Very nice and light. Excellent view from on the patio. The main floor units have a shared patio right of the street.
Concha's main floor units are entered via a central hallway. The upstairs unit has a covered view patio, bedroom with two double beds, a small kitchen, and bath. Very nice. One main floor unit has an unusual bath-kitchen arrangement that seems to work, with two double beds. There are a couple of rooms with one or two double beds and a shared bath down the hall. Units are very nice, with screened windows, tile floors and bathrooms, and fans. A block, downhill, to the beach. A somewhat noisy location, but Concha has many loyal returning guests who don't seem to mind. Concha and her family provide a clean and welcoming enviroment. With some garden areas and lots of flowers.
Quietness level: right on the main roadRates: High season nightly rates: $250pesos ($22.50US) to $55 pesos ($50.00US)
Contact information: Spanish (and some English): 011 52 327 219 4019;
Email: guanahani_234@hotmail.com or alatawah@gmail.com or trinimoya2@hotmail.comDriving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala.Turn left at the first cobbled road. Concha's is on the right, at the corner. next to her open parking area.
Casa Maria Cleofas
Very private 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with large kitchen, beautiful handcrafted tile and gorgeous ocean views. In the heart of Chacala, the casa is steps away from the small beach and boat dock and 2.5 blocks from the main beach. The entire house rents for 100 dollars per day including maid service. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Contact Kate & Luis at chacala4us@yahoo.com for more information and availability.
Casa de Gracia, Techos de Mexico
Description: Gracia has lived in Chacala for many years. She has one upstairs unit, with a large bedroom, bath, kitchen on the covered patio. The floors and bath are tiled, large windows, two double beds, fan. Very light and nicer room. Very nice family, very helpful and pleasant. Clean room, well cared for.
Rates: $35US a night, 10% discount may be available for stays of a month or more. Off-season longer stays are negotiable.Quieteness level: Average: across the road from the church and on the road the fisherman travel on morning and night.
Contact information: Spanish speaking only: 011 52 327 219 4021 or
www.techosdemexico.com
Email: rentals@casapacificachacala.com (English and Spanish)
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six blocks. On the left across from the church. Salmon colored with a ramada in front and some gardens.
Majahua
Majahua is a very special small hotel with a gourmet restaurant and bar overlooking the ocean, and lovely outdoor spa with waterfalls, soaking pools, and private massage spaces. Majahua's setting is lovely. It is hidden in the "jungle" about 20 feet above beach. It is a very private location with wonderful views, and very original units. Jose Enrique, the owner/designer/builder, has lived in Chacala more than 25 years. He developed the Techos de Mexico program, which has built home with rental units for 8 families in Chacala. The spa, gourmet restaurant, and bar are available for guests and other visitors, by reservation. 6 units.
Contact info: website Majahua (www.majahua.com )Email: reservations@majahua.com
Phone (from the US) 011 52 327 219 4054 (English and Spanish)
View of Majahua's restaurant and receptions building
View of Majahua's restaurant and receptions buildingQuietness level: Wonderful: only the sounds of the ocean and the birds.
Location: Leave the paved road as you head toward Chacala from Highway 200. Turn left at the green overhead "Playa Chacala" sign and follow the dirt road toward the beach. Make the first left, about a 1/2 mile down the dirt road. Drive thru the Coconut grove/beach parking area about 1/2 mile to the Majahua and Mar de Jade entrance.
View from the Majahua restaurant
Location: Leave the paved road as you head toward Chacala from Highway 200. Turn left at the green overhead "Playa Chacala" sign and follow the dirt road toward the beach. Make the first left, about a 1/2 mile down the dirt road. Drive thru the Coconut grove/beach parking area about 1/2 mile to the Majahua and Mar de Jade entrance.
View from the Majahua restaurant
Berta's Estrella del Mar (Starfish)
Description: This is a brand new great rental, less than a block to the ocean, great views, and in a quiet area. 
This is the view from Berta's downstairs. Berta, the owner, is the wonderful housekeeper/manager and a member of one of the largest families in Chacala, with four generations living here. 
The main rooms are large, and so are the bathrooms. The patio kitchen on the front unit has a wonderful view. And the second unit also has a very nice kitchen set-up with eating area in the large room.The view from both units is wonderful. The back unit has a very small patio. One double bed in each unit. Fans, lots of screened windows. Perfect for watching winter sunsets. Less than block from the beach, via a path.Reservations: E-mail rentals@casapacificachacala.com
or contact alatawah@gmail.com
Location. Leave the paved road into Chacala at the green overhead sign, turning left onto the dirt road. Follow the beach road thru town and take the first left (at the Y). It's the 3rd place on the left, going up the hill.
Casa de Antonia
Contact info : 011 52 327 219 5051 (Spanish only) or alatawah@gmail.com
Description: Bedroom/private bath, with shared downstairs patio. Near the school playground. Brand new.Owner: Antonia is part of a large Chacala family. Her rental is brand new and she is adding furniture as she can afford it. Very nice and clean.
Quietness level: On a corner with quiet a bit of traffic and the school yard is across the street.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road until you pass the school playground. Antonia's is on the right.
Casa de Angeles Rentals
Description: Brand new, two units, with one single and a double bed in each unit. Private tiled baths. Near the church. Very nice. One unit has a kitchen on it's patio, with brand new appliances. Screened.This is a good rental for persons wanting to immerse themselves in the local culture and to learn Spanish by daily contact with Spanish speaking locals. The units are located near a small tienda, the church, the Kinder, and many family homes.
Rates: $350US a month with kitchen, $32US a night.
Reservations: Contact Angeles at 011 52 327 219 40XX (Spanish only)
Or go to Angeles's tiendas, on the Playa or next to the Church.
or email alatawah@gmail.com for reservations.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200 (right before the "Dona Maria" motel), south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says "Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala". Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road, passing the school playground. Angeles's is on the left in the middle of the block after the school playground. The tienda next door has rental info, etc.Casa de Iguana (annex to Casa Chacala)
Contact info: www.casachacala.com or go down the paved road to Casa Chacala and talk to Guillermo or Lupita. 011 52 327 219 4057 or 011 52 327 219 4075Owners have been living in Chacala for more than three years. They are wonderful people and great hosts.
Description: Six bedroom (one double)/bath units. One with a patio overlooking the ocean, and one with two rooms and four beds. Shared patio with ocean view, but no shade. $36US-$54US. Very clean and newly remodeled. New mattresses and furniture. Units are up a flight of stairs and the rooms open unto a large shared patio.Quietness level: front unit, with a ocean view patio, is right on the paved road. The other units are quieter.
Location: Block from the beach, downhill.Driving directions: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Casa Iguana is the second place the right. The building are a set of stairs on the road, and it's white with light blue trim.
Mars Tres Rental
Contact info: Spanish only 011 52 327 219 4004 or email alatawah@gmail.comOwned by a local family.
Location: on the beach road, right behind Tres Mars
restaurantDescription: Three nice new units across the beach road from the beach. Large shared patio with hammocks. No kitchens. Very nice with great view of the beach. Meals are available at the very nice Mars Tres restaurant, about 80 feet away. Quiet and pleasant environment with a lovely family and a nice garden.
CASA CHACALA
Contact info: 011 52 327 219 40 57 or 011 52 327 219 4075Email: reservaciones@casachacala.com
Website: www.casachacala.com or click here Casa Chacala
Description
Owners: Guillermo and Lupita, have lived in Chacala for about 4 years. They built Casa Chacala with family partners, and are from Monterrey. They are a wonderful asset for Chacala. Guillermo is the town watermaster and does an incredible job.
Casa Chacala has six units, all with incredible view from rooms, each with terrace overlooking the beach and ocean. Swimming pool. Cool and shady patio with plants and hammocks. Wonderful owners.
Quietness level: on the paved road, but the solid walls on the street side of the building and the sound of the ocean help keep the sound level okay.
Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road. Casa Chacala is the second building on the left.
CASA MONARCA
Website: www.casachacala.com or click here Casa Chacala
Description
Owners: Guillermo and Lupita, have lived in Chacala for about 4 years. They built Casa Chacala with family partners, and are from Monterrey. They are a wonderful asset for Chacala. Guillermo is the town watermaster and does an incredible job.
Casa Chacala has six units, all with incredible view from rooms, each with terrace overlooking the beach and ocean. Swimming pool. Cool and shady patio with plants and hammocks. Wonderful owners.
Quietness level: on the paved road, but the solid walls on the street side of the building and the sound of the ocean help keep the sound level okay.
Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road. Casa Chacala is the second building on the left.
NUEVO ESPANA
Contact info: 011 52 327 272 0387 or find the owner, Mercedes, at her Pharmacia Gutierrez in Las Varas or email mercedes9522@hotmail.com or contact Trini at trinimoya2@hotmail.com. Trini speaks English well, and her phone number in Chacala is 011 52 327 219 4018
Owner lives in Las Varas, the town next to Chacala.
Description: Six units with nice kitchens, sleep six or so, pool (no fence, no safe for small children), new and very nice. Air con.
Quietness level: Okay most of the time. Can be noisy when the place is filled with large families. Quiet area of town.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and drive until the road ends. Nueva Espana is on your left, white with yellow trim.
CASA MONARCA
Description: Brand new home with two one-bedroom apartments for rent on the first floor. The units open unto a covered patio and swimming pool. The third floor is a lovely open patio with a large palapa and an amazing view. Each unit has 2 queens (?) in the bedroom, a nicely decorated bath, and a eating-dining-sitting area. The benches in the sitting area can convert to sleeping spaces. Lots of nice touches: tiles, etc. This is one of the few rentals in Chacala with Wi-Fi for guests. 
Owners: Came to Chacala from the U.S. and plan to live in Chacala year-round .
Contact info: The owners, Kate and Luis, speak English and Spanish and live on-site.Email at chacala4us@yahoo.com or
telephone (from the U.S.) 011 52 327 219 4125
Quietness level: good. quiet area. Except for church bells ringing occasionally
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and drive past the playground on the left and then turn right at the Kinder (painted with cartoom figures). First place on the left.
Alternate driving instructions: Turn left off the paved road from the Las Varas highway at the green overhead sign that says "Playa Chacala". Follow this dirt road thru Chacala. As you leave the "business district" there is a "Y". Take the left street . Monarca on the the left in the third block, uphill, and right after the little cartoon-covered kindergarten.
Satow (Paul's)
Contact information: Call Paul (English and Spanish at 011 52 327 219 4111) (cell phone 311 132 1602) for information. He speaks English and his wife speaks Spanish.
Or contact rentals@casapacificachacala.com, to make a reservation thru an agent, who charges. 15% to the owner, so the first choice would be to call directly.
Really, really nice place.
For more photos of Satow, click on Satow (http://satow.blogspot.com)
Owner is from the US and lives in Chacala year-round with his wife, who is from Las Varas
Description: Two brand new 2-bedroom apartments. One to a floor, completely furnished, with pool, laundry, gym. VCR/TV and rental beach toys.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and Los Faros is the 3rd place on the left.
Contact info: o11 52 327 219 4051 (Spanish only)or contact Antonia, the next-door-neighbor
Owner lives in Tepic.
Description: Four rental units, three of which are two bedroom. One 1 bedroom unit. ll with kitchen, living area, and patios and good views of the ocean.(except for the one bedroom unit) Clean and modern.
Quietness level: Uphill from most of Chacala, but conveniently located and no thru traffic in the area.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road until just after the school playground. Turn right and drive one block.
Villa Celeste
Contact at info@villacelestechacala.comWebsite: click on Villa Celeste
http://villacelestechacala.com
Owners: live in the U.S.
Rates: Check website
Description: Four new, year-old units, with kitchen, eating, and bed all in one large room. Nice baths. Shared patios, which overlook the ocean. The front downstairs unit has a wonderful view. The units are nicely decorated, with full kitchens.
The older, and refurbished (previously Casa Azul) section is on the road-end of the property. Upstairs there are two units, each with bedroom, bath, and and private patio/kitchen. No sea view. The main floor is a two bedroom unit, large living-kitchen area. Nice shared patio in back. 
Villa Celeste expects to have WiFi this winter (07-08). All units have AC . Some rooms will have day beds in the sitting areas, which can be converted to beds at night. Mex cable TV with be available in some units very soon. Wireless internet will also be available soon. There are DVD players in some rooms without cable, and a large DVD library for guest use.
Quietness level: Excellent, with the sound of the ocean in the newer units. The older units are on a quiet road with some traffic and noise from other rentals.
.Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends are a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six blocks, to where the road ends. Villa Celeste is bright yellow and ahead, on the left.
Los Faros/Terry'sContact info: Owner is Terry, in California 209 525 3591 or see Victor next door at 011 52 327 219 4076.Description: Two two-bedroom units with shared patio. Nice kitchen and living rooms with cable TV (very unusual in Chacala rentals). Monthly rates available.
Quietness level: On main dirt road, with kids, dogs, chickens, and slow traffic. Back unit is very quiet when there is no construction going on next door.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and Los Faros is the 4th place on the left.
White House/Elezar's
Contact information: Contact owners Eleagar and Mardleine Firguero in Watsonville CA at 831-724-4205. They speak English. Or call Laura Sura (English and Spanish) at 011 52 327 219 4035
Description: Elezar's upstairs has two large bedroom/bath units and a very large shared patio and with a minimal kitchen with ocean view. Downstairs is a large, two bedroom apartment with kitchen and living room.
Owner is from Mexico and lives in the U.S.
Quietness level: Usually a quiet location except for the sound of traffic on the main road.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road until just before the school playground. Turn left again. White House is the second house on the right past the playground.
Casa Tortuga
Contact info: Email Trini Moya at trinimoya2@hotmail.com or 011 52 327 219 4019 for more information.
Owner live in the US
Description: Newly remodeled. Pool. Overlooking the ocean and small harbor. The whole facility is rented as a unit, usually to groups of friends or famililes. Three rooftop private bedrooms with baths and private hot tubs. Open terrace area with kitchen. Main floor has a three room apartment with large kitchen and living room. About $400 (?) a night for the whole place (six bedrooms, 4 bathrooms) or $80 (?) a night for a room and bath on the upper terrace.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and drive until the road ends. Make a downhill right and Casa Tortuga is the second place on the right
Casa de Teresita (formerly Alonzo's Rental)
Description: This is a quite small, modern, two BR, bath, and kitchen area casita with a covered porch. tiled with screened windows. View from the patio of the ocean. Palapa shed to park under. Stairs to the house. Difficult, but drivable, road to the parking area.
This house has just started being a rental again. It has new screens, paint, etc . There were been problems with accessing water, gas (for cooking and hot water) and ants last winter. I will keep this entry updated, since I live nearby.
Location: Alonzo's is reached by making the first right on the paved road coming into Chacala (up a steepish dirt road), and then immediately turning left after the first two buildings. You can see the house from there. It's white with pale yellow trim. It's about two blocks to the ocean, depending on how you count. There's a small carport/palapa in front.
Rates: $400pesos a night ($36US), $7000 pesos a month, I think.
Quietness level: Good
Contact: Alonzo, who lives in the next town, Las Varas. 011 52 327 272 0693 or email rentals@casapacificachacala.com
Casa de Laura, Techos de Mexico
Desscription: Two upstairs units. Nice new units, with small kitchens on their back patios. Bedroom and bath. Tiled with screened windows (?)
Mostly rented for long-term stays, two months or more
Laura grew up in Las Varas and has been a Chacala resident for a long-time.
Reservations: Laura speaks Spanish and English. 011 52 327 219 4035
Casa de Beatriz 
Description: upstairs, basic kitchen on patio. Door to bath from the patio. Bedroom has two large windows with glass and screens, fan and two double beds. Tiled floor.
Reservations: 011 52 327 219 4005 (Spanish) or 011 52 327 219 4035(English- ask for Laura)
Quietness level: On main dirt road, with kids, dogs, chickens, and slow traffic.
POSADA SARAHI
Contact info: 011 52 327 219 40 12 Spanish onlyOwners live in Chacala
Noise level: right in the center of town and noisy but convenient.
Location: 1/2 block from the beach road. Leave the paved road into Chacala at the green overhead sign, turning left onto the dirt road. Follow the beach road to the first corner, on the right, a block from the beach.
Description: Nine units. Very affordable. Hot water after 5pm. Basic maid service. Patios on each floor, overlooking the ocean. Very nice owners. Almost on the beach.
Casa de Socorro
Description: Socorro's and her family has lived in Chacala for about 12 years. She has is a four unit building on the main dirt road in the upper part of Chacala. No view. The two unit with kitchens are located on the second floor, and the kitchens are set on a covered patio overlooking the street. There is a kind of curtain and a staircase between the two kitchen areas. Each unit has a bedroom behind the kitchen with two double beds and a bath. Screens, fans. About six blocks to the beach. Lots of kids and dogs and kitchens running around. Nice neighborhood feeling. Socorros' is across the street from Beatriz'a and Trini's Escuela de Espanol.These are very basic units with tile floors and baths. The kitchens have a fridge, double gas burners, sink, counter, table and chairs. And some cooking equipment.
Rates: High season: $250pesos ($18US) a night. Weekly rate (based on a monthly stay) is $800 pesos ($72 US), higher for Christmas and Easter/Semana Santa.Additional photos:
Quietness level: ??? On the main resident dirt road in Chacala. Constant slow traffic, dogs barking in the night, chickens crowing. Kids playing.
Contact information: Spanish: 011 52 327 219 40XX;
Email: alatawah@gmail.com
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Continue on the paved road until it ends are a large wooden gate. Turn left and continue on this dirt road about six houses on the left.
CASA MARIA JOSE
Contact info: Leanora at Koranee Hardware in Chacala Spanish only, 011 52 327 219 4037, 011 52 327 219 4002 or rentals@casapacificachacala.comDescription: two units. The upstairs has two bedrooms and a small patio with view and the downstairs has one bedroom. Air con.
Quietness level:
On a noisy corner with quiet a bit of traffic mornings and evenings. Fisherman driving to the muelle (fishing dock)
Owner: Leonora and her son and his family run the Koranay Hardware in Chacala and live above the store.
Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road and drive until one block past the schoolyard. Turn right. One block on the left on the corner.
Description: Two units, one upstiars with two bedrooms and ktichen and small patio.
Downstairs unit is one bedroom. A block from the muelle and the ocean, about three blocks to the main swimming beach.
Casa de Guille
Casa de Guille is located at El Pelicano, a restaurant on the beach. It's brand new, two units with two double beds and private baths. Very nice and tiled. With screened glass windows. Right on the beach. Great location. I would take the upstairs unit. $400 pesos /$36US a nigh
Contact Guille in person at El Pelicano or call (Spanish only) 011 52 327 219 4058
Las Brisas
For all of the following units it might be better to see the place first, before you rent. Partly because some of the owners are difficult to contact or to make arrangements with.
White rental overlooking the ocean.-no longer being rented.
Owner: Lives in Las Varas, a nearby town.
Location: On the beach road, on the beach.
Description: Nine rental units, upstairs over the restaurant on open walkways. Restaurant with Mexican and American food. Beach chairs, etc. Very clean and nice. Large local families tend to stay here.
Quietness level: Over a restaurant that's open breakfast thru dinner. The sound of the ocean is probably helpful.
Driving directions: Enter Chacala by turning left onto the dirt road at the overhead green sign. Follow this beach road, on the ocean side to the middle of town.
Casa Sirena
Contact info: Owner is Patricia Montano. Phone is (US (707 669-0596)
Email at pmontano@husd.com or dpatricia_azul@yahoo.com
Owner is from the US and lives there. She speaks English and Spanish.
Description: The first floor is two very compact units, side-by-side. As you enter there is a kitchen area, then two double beds tucked into a space along the hallway to the bathroom, and then the back door. So far there is no landscaping, but the shared upstairs covered patio is very nice.
Driving directions/Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road until it ends at a large wooden gate. Turn left on the dirt road until just before the school playground. Turn left again.
White House is the third house on the left past the playground.
POSADA SEASHELL
Contact info: 01 52 327 219 4016 (Mexico from the US)
775 901 6232 US contact number
Owner lives in Guadalajara, and has an onsite manager.
Description: Six one bedroom bath units with room for four to six. Some with air con and cable TV. People camp in the yard area. Across the street from the beach.
Location: Leave the paved road into Chacala at the green overhead sign, turning left onto the dirt road. Follow the beach road, on the right about in the middle of the beach area.
Quietness level. On the main bach road in Chacala. Noisy location
Alonzo's Duplex
Description: Two nice new bedroom-bath units. Two double beds in each unit with nice baths. Nice view seating area facing the view, the beach. A block downhill to the beach. Clean and new. Quietish.
Location. Across the street from Concha's and behind the Avalos Realty office.Contact: Alonzo, who lives in the next town, Las Varas. 011 52 327 272 0693
Contact info: Spanish only, in person,or call, 011 52 327 102 1872Owner: Low-term Chacala family.
Location: Stay on the paved road as you approach Chacala after turning off Highway 200, south of Las Varas. Do not turn left onto the dirt road where a green overhead sign says Playa Chacala/Marina Chacala. Drive on the paved road. Augustine's is the first building on the left.
Description: Augustine and his wife and family have lived in Chacala for many years. They have two upstairs units with baths. New and nice. Tiled. One double and two single beds in each room. Patios with beach view. One block to beach.
NEW RENTAL
This unit is almost completed and is located across the street from the Hardware store.
Laura Sura, who lives in Chacala, owns this small duplex. It is on the alley right below the Primaria school yard. Double bed and bath in each unit.
Another Laura Sura rental is newly remodeled, and still pretty basic. Right on the paved road, third building north of the new hotel. It now has water, electricty and a septic tank.
Tio Juan's
This unit is owned by a member of a local family, who lives out of town. It is almost completed and is located across the street from the school.
ORANGE HOUSE
This home is owned by a family from Las Varas. I misplaced their phone info, etc, but thought I would go ahead and post this photo anyway. I think this is a situation where you would need to be in Chacala and wanting a long term rental.
CASA DE PABLO ( owned by a family in Guadalajara)
Location: On a little land that runs below the primary school yard, directly south of and across the lane from the biblioteacha building.
Contact Info
Call Pablo Alvarado Flores at
01152 349 225 0386 or alatawah@gmail.com
Description: First floor home, with kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a windowless third room that could be an office, two baths.
Air con, cable TV. Security parking, front covered patio and grassy yard.
For more photos go to Casa de Pablo Rental Photo
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