Mazatlan Lodging Option #4 - Mazatlan Vacation Home Rentals
This is the fourth post in a series about the different options for lodging in Mazatlan. For the overview of the different types of options, see the page Mazatlan Lodging.
As we continue to look at all the different types of lodging available in Mazatlan, we’re now going to discuss Mazatlan vacation rentals. Staying in a Mazatlan vacation rental is a great option that appeals to people who want something different than the typical hotel room.
It’s not possible to discuss the specific vacation rentals available in Mazatlan, but I want to give you an overview of the type of vacation rentals available and the different areas of Mazatlan where they are located so that when you view a listing for a particular vacation rental you’ll be able to evaluate it more clearly.
Vacation Rentals in Mazatlan
There are a good number of vacation rentals in Mazatlan, giving you quite a few options to choose from. Vacation rentals come in a couple different varieties. There are a few vacation rentals that are large individual homes, but the majority are condos or suites that are part of a resort. There are also a few that are directly on the beach, with the majority being close to the beach but not right on the beach.
Location of Vacation Rentals in Mazatlan
Mazatlan vacation rentals are located in several different areas of the city, from the historical downtown area (which isn’t a very touristy area) to the totally tourist area of the Golden Zone to the newer development areas both north and south of Mazatlan.
There are a few vacation rental houses in the downtown area, either in historical houses that have been renovated or in newly built houses. You certainly won’t be right on the beach here, but there are lots of other attractions in the area.
There are also a few vacation rentals in the Golden Zone, though not many. The big resorts pretty much control the beach in the Golden Zone, so most of the vacation rentals are a block or two away from the beach. If you stay there you can enjoy the advantages (lots of shopping, restaurants, activity) and disadvantages (very busy and noisy, lots of vendors, crowded beach) of the most popular tourist area of Mazatlan.
Another area offering some Mazatlan vacation rentals is the marina. Just north of the Golden Zone, the marina has several new developments, including some vacation rentals. One thing to keep in mind is that there isn’t much real beach in the area of the marina.
South of Mazatlan on a separate peninsula is the area known as Stone Island, where a development called “Estrella del Mar” is located. They have a famous golf course, and some vacation rentals are available there.
Probably the area with the most vacation rentals is the area north of the marina called New Mazatlan. The area has recently been developed, and there are several resorts that offer vacation rentals, some on the beach and some not. The area is quiet and peaceful, and Cerritos beach is very nice, and not at all crowded the way that the beaches are in the Golden Zone. Emerald Bay is a little farther along the coast, and vacation rentals there have the advantage of the nice Pueblo Bonito resort, though the beach is definitely not as nice.
Our Recommended Mazatlan Vacation Rental
The info in this blog is provided by “El Rancho” Beach Resort, which offers beautiful vacation rentals. The rental units are directly on the beach, and they are individual units not part of a tower so it’s perfectly convenient to the beach and pool and anywhere else you’d like to go. The resort is small and quiet and offers a relaxing atmosphere so you can really rejuvenate yourself on your vacation, and the rental units are bi-level villas with lots of room and a comfortable homey feel. For your convenience there’s a beachfront restaurant with absolutely mouth-watering seafood and mexican dishes, and as a special touch we have a unique beachfront jacuzzi. If you want a relaxing vacation with all the advantages of a vacation rental right on the beach, “El Rancho” is the place for you!