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Vistamar boasts a cross between rustic beauty and modern comfort with ocean and jungle views, furnished balconies and garden spaces, private bathrooms with hot water, daily cleaning service, Wi-Fi with upload speed of ~70 megabytes, a desk in the room, a well-equipped kitchen, and an attentive staff, and an awesome ocean breeze. Vistamar is located in the pueblo of Ayampe directly in front of the reserve that opens up to the beach, with less than a 2 minute walk to the sand and shops.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
3 Kings1 Double1 Sofa1 Single
Bathrooms
1 Half bath4 Full baths
Meet the host
Matthew G
Hosting since August 2016
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a day
Interaction with guests: While I will not be on site as the whole house is yours, I will be close by to help arrange any adventures, help co ordinate transportation etc for you. That being, things like advice on the best trails through the mountain, where to find a surfboard (or a dirt bike), co ordinate dive trips, surf trips (by boat or car), the best people to get in contact with for spanish lessons, who to go fishing with, intertubes for when the river is running, cooking classes for the culinarily inclined, what time the buses leave, where to get cold beer and coconuts, or who to speak with if there is any information that I don't know myself.
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We recently stayed at Vistamar with a group of (9) gringos from all over the USA, ages ranging from 8 to 58. Ayampe has grown considerably in the last 5 years. It has an "up-scale", family-friendly, beach vibe, very different to the party-focused vibe of Montanita.
Everyone was comfortably situated with bedrooms and bathrooms. Mosquito nets and fans were provide in each room. (Note: for those sensitive to sand-flies, bring repellant. I was the only one who got bitten in our group of 9, but had a severe reaction. Next time repellant, or the boots provided by Matteo to protect ankles!) Our host, Matteo, provided an amazing seafood BBQ the day after our arrival and accommodating in every way possible.
We spent 2 days diving around Isla de la Plata (with numerous whale, and a couple of manta sightings) and one day doing a walking tour of the island.
The only complaint I got about this part of our trip (being the trip organizer) was that I didn't leave enough time to explore Ayampe's beach and it's wonderful tidal pools, or to explore the many activities on offer by our host. We did enjoy a couple of local restaurants, of which there are quite a selection. Other activities around Ayampe include beach, surfing, yoga, Hummingbird Park, Agua Blanca tours, Los Frailes Beach, tours to the rainforest to see monkeys, birds and local flora. There are also many places in Ayampe to get a massage, facial, etc.
Great place: we're definitely going back! :)
Visited July 2018
Written 9 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bob G
16 contributions
Great Place in A Great Villiage
Ayampe is a must and Vistamar is a must. (I think it used to be called Casa Ayampe Guesthouse) Beautiful house built with care and attention to detail - clearly a labor of love. The location is perfect - walking distance to everything in town. Originally from the US, the host, Matteo, speaks fluent English and Spanish, and is a wealth of information about area and things to do. He arranged a horseback trip into the jungle and a scuba trip in a close by town. Also had a chef come and make us ceviche at the house for a ridiculously low price. Great energy and enthusiasm for life. Ayampe has everything you could possibly need (from surfing to yoga to jungle trails) and is a perfect place to chill. It is really safe and friendly. I have traveled quite a bit and this guesthouse is special. Well worth the money.
Visited July 2017
Written 2 September 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Twain G
1 contribution
Fantastic beach-side house!
Awesome and interesting home in a great location location. I came came down with a few friends for a lil surf trip and it felt like I died and went to heaven. Beautiful property with great views and only a few steps from the beach. Clean and comfy beds, hot water, and even strong wifi. Matteo, the host, was friendly and helpful and ended up taking us to a few surf spots! My only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer!
Visited August 2017
Written 30 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Matt G
1 contribution
PERFECTION
My family and i traveled from California for a family reunion. We stressed that we wouldnt find somewhere with enough room for all of us including private bathrooms and enough space to fit comfortably. We were so pleased to have found a family house retreat with all the ammendities we needed. The house was over equipted to make all of us comfortable- including a full kitchen and HOT running water. Great house for adventerous families- Mateo had all sorts of activities to keep the whole family happy.
The views and craftsmanship of the house were above and beyond. It was easy to get to the reunion since the house was centrally located- but also far enough away from city noices and heavy traffic for us to feel as if we were miles away from civilization.
Will be back!!!!
~The Ayres Family
Mateo made it so easy for us to book our stay. My family and I will most absolutely be returning to stay again.
Visited May 2017
Written 29 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Services
Housekeeping included
Outdoor amenities
Balcony
Deck
Patio
Private yard
Terrace
Property features
Staff on property
Bathroom and laundry
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Scenic views
Mountain views
Ocean views
Waterfront views
Location features
Waterfront location
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Cooker
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Watersports
Cycling areas
Location info
Beachfront/Lakeside
Parking
Secure parking available
Additional amenities
Boat available
Nearby
Horse riding facilities
Hiking areas
Countryside area
Indoor amenities
Air conditioning
Internet access
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Map
About the neighbourhood
The house is located in a quite, quaint local section of the village of Ayampe. The house is one of the few that make up the one block street; there is a big pasture that opens up to the beach directly to the front of the house, an estuary that borders the north end of the block, houses behind populated by friendly neighbors and a few small restaurants on the other end of the block. Their is a vegtable truck that comes to the house every other day with fresh local produce and dairy. And the neighbor behind the house is a fisherman with a variety of fresh catch whenever the ocean is calm enough to fish.
Getting around
There are buses that pass in either direction on the panamericana every 30 minuits. Taxi's are cheap and I am happy to call one for you. That being said, there is no need to leave ayampe; resturaunts are cheap, cold beer and coconuts are a stone's throw away; produce trucks come right to the front door. There is a free medical clinic a few blocks away as well.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Once booked, ill be happy to personally send you directions and my suggested ruites and modes of transportation.
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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