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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Playa El Zonte, La Libertad
  • El Palmarcito Beach
    14 min drive
  • Sunzal Beach
    14 min drive
  • El Majahual Beach
    20 min drive
  • San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    70 min drive

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About the area

Chiltiupan

With a stay at this vacation home in Chiltiupan, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Sunzal Beach and El Palmarcito Beach. .This beach vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Playa San Blas and 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from U.S. Embassy in San Salvador.
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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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking inside the Houses.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No pets allowed on beds or furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We can arrange for, and provide Nanny services.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Casa Tia Tita El Zonte Special Beach Front Property

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Skeeter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Rhina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

2 Star property - 5 star hosts
My first reaction After staying at the house is that without Mario and Morena. This place would be closer to 2-3 stars. We had a great time. It’s a nice place, but the only thing exceptional about it was Mario & Morena. Wonderful people with a wonderful family. Extremely helpful whenever you need anything. The pictures led me to expect more. The indoor area (bedrooms and kitchen) were very basic. The outdoor living space is beatiful but what the pictures show as a nice sitting area is so uncomfortable. You can’t enjoy it. We spent the majority of time in plastic chairs around the pool. Which is extremely small, and what I was looking forward to the most was the gazebo by the beach. There’s nothing up there but more plastic chairs. We didn’t spend any time there at all. I was dumbfounded that what should have been the best place to relax was useless. My last issue with the place is the casita. I have stayed in $5 Hostels across Central America that had more comfortable beds then that. The thing is rock hard, so if your picking rooms. Go with one of the others. I have family in El Salvador, and have spent a year plus of time in the country, so i know what reasonable expectations should be. It’s not Cabo or Belize, but the house/property fell well below what the great country of El Salvador has to offer. After all that. If you need a place to stay for a couple days (no longer), and as long as Mario & Morena are there. This is a good place. If they weren’t there to make your stay. This place would be a below average structure in a nice area. - 4 walls, a roof, and a beach. Our whole family was glad they were there. From my experience in the Tunco-Sunzal-Zonte area of Libertad. There are properties that would absolutely make for a more enjoyable trip. In this price range. You would just miss out on the opportunity to meet the wonderful hosts and people that Mario and Morena are. As I wrap up I can’t help but be puzzled by all of the 5 star ratings. I can’t help but think that the as guests rated the place they were thinking heavily of Mario and Morena. Because even though I know the place is a 2-3 star place. Mario and Morena are 5 star hosts, and I would feel terrible giving them anything less. Reminder 2 Star House / 5 Star Hosts Gracias Mario and Morena. And thanks John for letting us stay, but seriously do something with the Gazebo. It would be a game changer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing experience
Wow! We loved casa tia tita so much. We were a great of 6 surfers from Florida down to celebrate one of our friends 40th birthdays. Mario and Morena made us feel right at home and so comfortable. The meal plan was great and highly recommended. We would explore the region everyday and when we got home we would come straight into dinner. The palapa that looked out over the waves was where we’d spend most of our time as it was such a great space. If you’re debating between houses like we were don’t anymore. Just book this one!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., San Francisco

Perfect vacation
Great communication throughout from the owner. Mario and Morena are incredible hosts. Mario took us to the cascadas and acted as our guide, showing us the best places to jump (a must do). Right on the beach, great surfing! Will 10/10 come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019