Farito Beachfront Penthouse, Surf & Paddle Board.

This was our third time to Punta de Mita and our first stay at this property. Wonderful location overlooking Stinky’s surf break which my brother, sister and I enjoyed longboarding throughout the week. The surf was fairly small but fun nevertheless. The property was clean and spacious. A few small issues such as one of the TVs not working and kitchen could have a few more cookware but overall we’re pleased with the furnishings. Walking distance to many restaurants and taco stands. Easy parking outside on the street. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing vacation.

The area in the immediate vicinity has some “temporary” issues that are beyond control of the property owner/manager, but definitely worth considering. There is a major street construction project underway that makes walking directly to the “restaurant row” sketchy. We had no problems, but if one has ambulatory issues s/he will have to consider taking a longer route. The beach in front of the unit is very rocky and has virtually no soft sand to speak of. This may have been caused by Hurricane Lidia in October 2023. The images of the beach currently in Google Maps satellite view are nothing like the beach today. Unless you walk very far towards the east, you will only find rocks and wet sand. The property manager Eloisa was fantastic and responded quickly via WhatsApp to any issues we had. She provided amazing fresh guacamole and beer for our arrival! In my opinion the property owner was trying to spend as little money as possible maintaining the unit (mostly minor issues). The view from this unit is extraordinary and we brought binoculars and had fun watching surfers and turtles. Weather first week in April was perfect. The pool and spa are tiled and were crystal clear. The pool temperature was ideal. The spa could have been hotter. Overall a 4/5 in my book. A few improvements by the owner and the completion of the road project would make it a 4.5 for me. Unfortunately the rocky beach was a big disappointment if I’m being perfectly candid.

El Farito PH is a great choice for a stay in Punta Mita. Right on the beach and a short walk to to the marina and all of the excellent restaurants in town. Check in with Eloisa was very easy and the condo has all that we needed for a group of friends visiting primarily for a fishing vacation.

...and it did not disappoint!! I rely heavily on previous reviews when booking through VRBO and they were all extremely accurate. The Farito Penthouse condo is HUGE, and the 2 decks have OUTSTANDING views of the beach, bay, harbor, sunrise AND sunset. The pool and hot tub were both at perfect temperatures, and the weather was consistent for the 3 weeks we were there (mid-70's, all sun, no rain). There was a nice selection of nearby restaurants, taco stands, shopping boutiques, convenience stores and pharmacies. Lety (property manager) was fantastic and responsive; she helped us set up prepared meals and travel arrangements. The beach in front of the condo is a little rocky and a surfer's paradise, but the sandier beach was only about 100 meters away. We like to snowbird in different parts of Florida every year, but if and when we return to Mexico, THIS WILL BE THE PLACE!