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Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Playa El Zonte, La Libertad
  • El Palmarcito Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sunzal Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • El Majahual Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • San Salvador (ILS-Ilopango)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House

El Zonte / Surf City is one of the most beautiful beaches in all of El Salvador. I have met numerous people who were traveling through and ended up staying or returning for the duration of their vacation. It's a difficult place to leave.


The property is maintained by a full time Caretaker and and Housekeeper, which is included with your stay. This staff will be there to insure that you have what you need, when you need it. You are welcome to cook your own meal and clean your own rooms but we feel this is a waste of your valuable vacation time. Optional Services include; Cooking Service, Airport Pick Up & Drop Off, On Site Masseuse, Guided Tours, and Nanny Services.

Keywords: Beach Front Property

Property manager

John

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We can arrange for, and provide Nanny services.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No pets allowed on beds or furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking inside the Houses.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Chiltiupan

Located in Chiltiupan, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach. Sunset Park and La Laguna Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Playa El Zonte, La Libertad

What's nearby

  • El Palmarcito Beach - 14 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sunzal Beach - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sunset Park - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • El Majahual Beach - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Playa San Blas - 20 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • San Salvador (ILS-Ilopango) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beto's Restaurante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Bocana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Esquina La comadre. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kako's Gastrobar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sunzal - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Tia Tita - El Zonte - Special Beach Front Property - Full House located?

This Chiltiupan holiday home is on the beach, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from El Palmarcito Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach. Playa San Blas and Punta Roca Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise

Great location / SUPERB STAFF / good communication with owners / lovely garden / highly recommending and hope to be back in the future!Dushka and Mike
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise

Our stay was (still is) great! The house is on the beach, garden and pool real joy, staff Hilda and Chico worth a gold, owner (s) helpful and very responsive. Planning already ‘26 stay here!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skeeter L.

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

Mens surf trip

8 men all enjoyed our stay, the place is awesome, great location, and the on site staff was great including the driver and the cook. The food was actually top notch, we had breakfast and dinner every day at the house and the food was better than the nearby restaurants. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

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

My girlfriend and I have the best time or our life there the place is beautiful feel with peace

My girlfriend and I love staying there is a good place to have a good time clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Wonderful stay on a fantastic beach

This was our first time in El Salvador and it was a wonderful experience! Chico was a great host on the property making sure our experience was great. And his wife Hilda did a fantastic job introducing us to some delicious El Salvadorian meals! We loved it and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell W.

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

Great property.

It has everything. Outdoor spaces, nicely renovated. The pool, palapa, patios, and view were all amazing. We highly recommend staying here
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hook B.

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

Awesome

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

The best week!

Truly an incredible place to stay!! The location is amazing - right on the ocean with some great waves and beach! The house is beautiful and well put together. Chico and his family are incredible and made us feel so welcomed! The food is amazing!!! Ana was also great to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abelino C.

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

It was a great stay at Casa Tia Tita

Overall, the whole family had an amazing stay at Casa Tia Tita. Chico and Caro, the ones who maintain the property, were always very attentive. The house had plenty of room and the set up seems to be perfect. The different tables and areas were perfect for our family to be together in the mornings and the evening gatherings. The restaurant nearby offers more than plenty of variety and does taste great and seafood fresh. The one down fall, if you’re a morning person, is the restaurants and coffee shops don’t open till 8/9am. So I’d suggest, pack some coffee to enjoy while hearing the waves crash on shore, because it is one beautiful view. Thank you Anna, Chico, and Caro for having us and making us feel welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar L.

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

2023 Vacation

excellent place to scape - Anna and John were always available and quick to respond any questions I had prior to my arrival. once at the property Chico and Hilda took care of us during our stay and always attentive checking on us if we needed anything. Being able to work with Hilda to prepared our meals was a plus for us, there was no meal that we were not blown away. For sure we are coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin m., Fort Wayne indiana

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

More wonderful than the first trip

We loved staying at Casa Tia Tita so much in 2021 we went back again in 2022. It is such a wonderful place to stay and Anna, Chico and Hilda make it such a great and memorable experience. The accommodations, the food, the culture, the friendship - it’s all great and we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viviane D.

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

Fabulous location

Casa Tia Tita’s location and grounds are fabulous. The bedrooms are cozy. Not much of a kitchen but the staff can cook for you. We found everyone to be extremely accommodating and the location couldn’t be beat. We leave ok forward to a future stay hopefully soon. Thank you Anna!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra F., Germantown

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

Beautiful area!

We had a great time at this house, the staff (Hilda and Chico) were very humble and caring. There are a few things I would like to point out because they are important to me. There's no hot water, there's only AC in the rooms, and they will turn if up if you leave the house. The house gets really hot in the common areas, so the relief of the AC in the rooms is very much needed. Also, there are no ensuites, both bathrooms are in the hallway where there's no AC. One of the bedrooms bed (the coldest bedroom) was very hard. Also, previous reviews mentioned a cook, but we didn't have one. However, Hilda cooked for us a few times during the stay, which was very nice of her. Overall it was a great stay and the location was beautiful. Would I stay here again? Yes, I would, I just wouldn't bring my mother, who is an elderly person.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Amazing experience!

The experience at this house was amazing, even from before we arrived. Anna communicated with me clearly and timely ahead of time to ensure I understood the options of the stay (airport pickup, groceries, meals by Hilda, massages, etc). From the moment we arrived at the airport, we were greeted by Chico for transport to the house. Once we arrived, we met Hilda (his wife) and Daniel (his son) who live onsite and are there to ensure your stay is the very best possible. And...they DID NOT disappoint! They were so sweet and accommodating. After a run to the grocery, Hilda cooked every meal during our stay. They also cleaned every day and we had so much fun with 4 year old Daniel. Chico also took meticulous notes of the extras we needed during the week (mostly beer) so we could settle up with him before we left. The pool, the hammocks, the views, the beach, the food - all of it was truly a one of a kind experience. There is also a little local bar a few properties down which was fun to visit. This is a place you go to relax and disconnect (even though the wifi works perfectly)! On the last night, Chico took us to the local papusa lady and they were delicious! This stay was better than many of the "all inclusives" we have stayed at in the past. Hope to come back soon - thank you to Anna, Chico, Hilda, and Daniel!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exactly what we were looking for.

This property met our expectations and more. You cannot beat the location. The grounds were kept beautifully and the house was extremely clean. The grounds keeper and guard, Chico and his family were very helpful and always friendly. We cannot wait for our next trip to El Salvador and to stay at Tia Titas again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

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

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time at Casa Tia Tita. The staff is truly phenomenal. Chico and Hilda and their son, Daniel, live on site and are available to help with any and everything. Chico is an excellent resource and guide on recommending and escorting you on excursions to volcanoes and waterfalls. Erica and Carolina are the best cooks! We enjoyed 3 amazing meals each day, and were honestly disappointed the few times we ate out because the food at the house was so much better. The location and grounds are fantastic. Morning coffee in the gazebo watching the surfers is the best way to start a day, pool is perfect temperature and clean, lots of space to play frisbee and soccer. The beach right out front is perfect for playing, surfing, and jumping waves. Zonte is a friendly, safe town. Some people may care that beds are a little hard and there is no hot water, but end of the day showers were still very warm because the sun had heated the water all day. House is clean and well maintained. These things were insignificant to me, as the staff and grounds more than make up for anything else.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

kristin m., Fort Wayne indiana

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

Perfect Experience in El Zonte

My family of 6 is just returning from our week vacation at Casa Tia Tita and already planning our next opportunity to return. It was a wonderful experience. The house was beautiful located on a black sand beach. So charming with fabulous outdoor space. The pool is beautiful and refreshing. The gazebo/rancho was perfect for morning coffee or a evening cocktail watching the surfers and swimmers. The rooms are very comfortable, clean, and roomy. There are no words to say how much we appreciated and how impressed we were by Chico, Hilda and Erika. Chico was our guide and driver for the week and his wife, Hilda, and Erika created an immaculate and pleasant home and prepared all of our meals. The meals were 5 star and on two occasion they served us a seafood appetizer on the beach!! It was out of this world! Chico escorted us to the super market, the volcano hike (grueling but satisfying), the fish market (highly recommend), shopping in El Tunco, and to/from airport. I would highly suggest not renting a car and letting Chico be your driver. It was so much easier and their fees are so reasonable. Chico helped us arrange surf lessons and invited us down the beach to watch a turtle release. How amazing! Our daughters enjoyed befriending Chico and Hilda’s son, Daniel; playing ball and swimming together. We took our trip to celebrate our middle daughters high school graduation and cannot say thank you enough for the wonderful family memories you helped us to create. Thank you Jon, Ana, Chico, Hilda, Erika , and Daniel! Hope you have Happy Holidays in El Salvador and we will definitely be back very soon! Adios for now!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Incredible Experience

The amazing staff and location of this house makes it a incredible place to call home base in El Salvador. I would highly recommend having the staff provide you with tasty meals and watching the amazing sunsets seen from the cabana. We have stayed here several times already and will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Pun P.

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

Good Stay

I did not stay at this property personally, I had booked it for my boss and some colleagues on a work trip. House was fine from what I've been told, other than no hot water (which wasn't listed). House was older compared to the pictures but kept clean. Check in process and communication with host was good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina H., Pikesville

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

Met all Expectations

Based on the description provided online, and other reviews, the property was exactly what we expected. I want to start by saying that if for no other reason at all, we would come back for Chico! He was amazing and our trip would not have been as good as it was if he were not the caretaker here. He helped us in so many ways and I just can't even describe how much it meant to have him there. Erika is a wonderful cook. DO NOT PASS up getting the lasagna! It was hands down the best meal we had the entire trip. Her meals are better than most we had in restaurants so don't even waste your money going out. We really loved everything about this location. It doesn't get better as far as amenities and proximity to the beach. We are the type of people who like to immerse ourselves in the culture of the country we are visiting and this property truly allowed for that. If you are a bougie traveler, looking for American luxury in El Salvador, this is not for you. Yes, someo other reviews talked about the comfort of the furniture and it's true, but it just didn't bother us. We would normally expect more for the price we paid, but you won't get a Chico or an Erika anywhere else at that price. So it all balanced out for us. The pool was amazing, very well kept and clean. We just enjoyed ourselves so much, without even leaving the property. Our teenagers enjoyed the beach and pool and we had a hard time getting our 5 year old out of the pool at all. The property owners were very communicative, and really made some last minute changes for us that we appreciate so much but truly, there is no need to contact them while there because Chico handles everything. He was our caretaker, our driver, our bodyguard (lol), and a true friend. We had a disastrous situation with our rental car company and he helped us resolve it, which we are so appreciative for. The people in the area were all nice. There are several spots on the street within walking distance to get a drink or bite to eat and there are vendors at the public access skateboard park most days. We brought toys for the neighborhood children and they were so appreciative and happy. The ONLY downside to the entire stay is that the street is really tore up. Apparently they have been working on it for some time, but not getting anywhere with whatever they are doing. It was difficult to navigate, especially if 2 cars were coming at the same time because it is small. It was littered, but not terribly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rudy v.

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

Sanctuary on an Undiscovered Beach

We had an amazing, relaxing, enjoyable stay with our teens and another couple... this retreat was exactly what we needed as a break from life. Was the stay/property perfect... no, not at all. Frankly, if you want "refined," stay out of not just El Salvador, but Central/South America generally, it’s not for you! If you are flexible, can think on your feet and don't require constant pampering (e.g. you have a sense of adventure), read on! To be very, the less appealing aspects (which are minor) include some dated but functional furniture; beds are very firm, but none of us minded too much; ran out of water one day, but caretaker brought more a few hours later; rolling black outs are apparently common and after a thunderstorm, no power for 8 hours. Again, expected in Central America and more an opportunity for adventure/connection vs. a drawback. Immediate area has few restaurants; food was very good, but, lacks variety; one needs to stay flexible and working around a problem… in fact, when we had a hard time finding much to eat off property, the staff went out of their way to bring us out an unplanned meal that turned out to be the BEST tostada’s we’d ever and ate over a beach campfire…. They went above and beyond the entire time. Re crime, we had zero problems and felt safe the entire time; roadsides generally litter filled, but so it goes, and burning trash happens throughout the region; police and military have a presence in the populated areas; many private establishments have guards. Do NOT drink the water. The black sand beach is AMAZING; been to Peru/ Costa Rica/ French Poly/ Mexico/ Jamaica/ Hawaii and the beach was as pretty as any of them, but with one very important difference… few people! Some busy days, but not many; almost all locals; lots of surfers and giant waves. The staff make this place go from great to stellar. Every dissatisfaction is truly meaningless once one accounts for the difference the staff make daily. They work SO hard and are beyond attentive and accommodating. The cook/ food are AMAZING. We constantly reflected on how the place is has the benefits of a resort without the people. They give you a ride anywhere for whatever at the drop of a hat; grocery is 20 minutes away and they help you choose items for the cook to make local specialties. The cook repurposes items that are unused to minimize waste and she is SO creative. Truly a special stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John G., Cameron Park, California

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

John & Carlene hit the beach

A well maintained and comfortable property with easy beach access. The onsite caretakers and their four lovely children took care of all our needs and Morena cooked the best meals we have ever had while on vacation. We always felt safe while strolling on the beach and enjoyed the sunsets and surfers working the waves in front of the property. This was our 3rd rental in El Salvador, and while the first two were great, we enjoyed this stay the most and definitely plan to return.

10/10 Excellent

Céline V.

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

Incroyable

Maison très fonctionnelle et idéalement située. La cerise sur le gâteau de cette maison est son personnel. Morena et sa famille sont des gens remarquable, gentil et toujours prés à rendre service. Morena est une cuisinière hors pair. Grace a elle, nous avons découvert de super plats du Salvador. Merci à toute cette belle famille d'avoir embelli notre séjour au quotidien.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhina F.

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

Great beach house

I really love this place .They take care of every detail to make your stay unforgettable. The house is completely equipped and clean located in a beautiful and quite beach . Morena is really nice and helpful that makes your stay perfect .

2/10 Terrible

Edith C.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

No sirve súper caro las fotos son mentiras

Nunca la volvería a rentar es una estafa las fotos son un engaño ,el mural de la recámara no existe,la sobrina de los que cuidan el rancho no me dejaba entrar y no estaba Morena ni tampoco Mario súper caro para lo que es el rancho
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by John

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Why they chose this property

The ocean front community of El Zonte / Surf City is located 45 minutes west of El Salvador's Comalapa International Airport (SAL), convenient to shopping in the Port Town La Libertad / Surf City, and this part of the coast line is scattered with local restaurants and activities. Nestled between mountains on three sides and the Pacific Ocean in front, it remains a secluded getaway for beach goers as well as a hot spot for local and international surf communities. CASA TIA TITA sits in the center of this active seclusion and is designed to offer the best El Salvador has to offer with all the comforts of home.

What makes this property unique

While staying at CASA TIA TITA we will be providing daily housekeeping as well as a cook to prepare and serve your meals. The kitchen is yours and available for your use at any time but we felt that you would have better things to do. I've found that a swim in the ocean, a dip in the pool and a good lunch will put me in the perfect mood for a siesta in the hammock. There are plenty of them hanging around. A walk on the beach will offer great food, entertainment, and if you're younger than I am, surfing. Lessons, and board rentals are available at multiple locations so there's no need to bring your boards with you.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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