Acapulco Gem. Private Sea Access. Cook included.

HURRICANE OTIS All services, such as WIFI and hot water, are now working normally. (Airbnb verified 3/26) One of the earliest villas in Acapulco, built in 1943 and still owned by the same English/American family. The location is spectacular with our own ocean access for swimming fronting the beautiful gardens. There is a staff of two who cook, make up the rooms and may go shopping for you, too. This property is all about location - the sunrise, the view, the fresh wind coming off the Pacific. The space HURRICANE OTIS DAMAGE The house suffered cosmetic damage, and is fully repaired, but the garden was very badly damaged. The first photos are from after the hurricane. This is an open-air house. You will spend most of your time on the terraces overlooking the bay, and that is where you will be served your meals. There are chaises for resting or reading on the covered terrace, or you can take a chair out to sit in the sun. Walk down to the sea through the garden to swim, look at the fish, snorkel, or watch the sunset! The location is one of the most secluded in Acapulco, down a cul-de-sac. The house hosted many of the Acapulco Set in the 40's & 50's, and is just down the street from a hotel that used to be owned by John Wayne and Bobby Weissmuller (Tarzan). The house and bedrooms are simple, but clean and comfortable. "IF YOU WANT THE MOST MODERN FACILITIES, LIKE IN A HOTEL, PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE! WE KEEP THE HOUSE IN THE ORIGINAL 1940'S STYLE." The sea in front of our house has many kinds of fish and animals. Look at the image of the whales that visit in the spring in the photos. There are dolphins, turtles and many colorful tropical fish. Bring a mask and snorkel and see the fish right off our ladder! The house is surrounded by a lush green outdoor setting, and is on the shore, so expect harmless geckos, bugs, birds, iguanas, raccoons, etc. Guest access You can walk to various convenience stores. Other things to note We walk down the steps through the front garden to our own dock and swim in the sea. Sea temperature in October was 84F. (We do not have an artificial pool - we’ve never wanted one). This property is about old world charm, location, the sea, the private dock, the garden and the views. If you want the most modern house please look elsewhere!