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Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!!

Enjoy your time in Huatulco and avoid the crowds in the hotels, rent your own private apartment!

We are centrally located in Santa Cruz, the best and most convenient part of Huatulco to base yourself! Its a quick 5 minute walk to Santa Cruz beach where you can swim in the calm protected bay, enjoy beverages at one of the many restaurants or rent a kayak or paddle board to explore the bay. If you choose - you can go snorkeling or just relax on the sand on the numerous other nearby beaches they are a short and inexpensive taxi ride away.

The Penthouse apartment is over 2000 sq ft, plenty of space to for everyone to relax with extra high ceilings and plenty of natural light. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms (1 with a pullout couch), 4 outdoor terraces (2 large and 2 small), a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room.

**In 2023 we upgraded the internet to high speed Starlink internet. No more slow WIFI or outages that typical in the area**

Located on the top floor of a 3 level building, It has high ceilings and good air flow that keep the apartment cool. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan & air conditioning if you need to cool off. Please not the living room and dining room area is cooled by ceiling fans and does not have AC.

There are numerous beach clubs with pool access within a 10 min walk of the building that fit a variety of budgets. If you prefer the pool to the ocean you have the best of both worlds!

Huatulco is in the border of Sierra Madre mountains and has 9 bays and 32 pristine beaches. It is a relaxed destination, with a focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. In 2005, Huatulco was the first community in the Americas to be awarded the Green Globe International Certification as a sustainable tourist area.

To get to Huatulco:

From Canada
in the winter season there are many direct & charter flights from Canada; WestJet, Air Canda, Air-Transat, are a few companies operating these. seasonal routes.

From within Mexico
It's a 1 hour flight from Mexico City, options include Volaris, Vivaaerobus, Magnicharters and Aeromexico. Tijuana & Monterrey also have direct flights to Huatulco.

From the US
There are direct flights from Dallas on American Airlines as well as season routes from Chicago on Volaris Airlines.

From the airport to the house it is a 20 min taxi ride.

Property manager

Norma

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Map
Santa Cruz, OAX

What's nearby

  • Playa Santa Cruz - 5 min walk
  • El Zócalo - 4 min drive
  • Chahue Beach - 5 min drive
  • La Entrega Beach - 11 min drive
  • Tangolunda Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Huatulco, Oaxaca (HUX-Bahías de Huatulco Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ve el Mar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aroma - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪mercado organico Santa Cruz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante México Lindo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Niko's - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Santa Cruz condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Bay and Playa Santa Cruz. Chahue Beach and El Zócalo are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Santa Cruz Penthouse, located in the best part of Huatulco. Beach 5 min walk!! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property was in a great location & had a lot of food options around us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Story is Top Shelf
Excellent accommodations. Lots of different spaces for everyone. Multiple balconies. AC works really well in each room. 3 flights of winding staircase but it’s part of the charm. Norma responds quickly to any concerns. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ila P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
What a wonderful place! Large, airy beautiful apartment perfect for our family of 6. Super close to everything - the beach, shops, amazing street food vendors plus an amazing little taco right below. We cooked some great meals in the big kitchen. Norma was always available via email to answers questions, make suggestions and provide anything that was needed. Santa Cruz was great and felt very safe, our 3 teens were out and about on their own with no problems. We rented a car for exploring and parked on the street with no issue. Just a note that you are in the middle of town and the nighttime party buses can be pretty loud! We loved this place and would return without question.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Chris met us as we arrived, couldn't have been an easier or quicker check in process. Thx place is a gorgeous, authentically Mexican styled, open concept, private, breezy, nice lighting options, AC, excellent WiFi (though, who cares?!), bird song when you wake, sounds of nightlife (not very late), excellent proximity to the ocean, to the Chedraui,to townships, to other beaches with brilliant opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving (Anfibios), swimming, paddleboarding.... loved every minute. Hated to leave. Excellent hosts, excellent abode. Can't say enough. Go enjoy!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, but loud Vacation
Property is spacious and as described. Plenty of space for two families of three. Within walking distances of area resources and town center. Heat made us use local taxi. Norma and Chris were quick to respond to any issues we had. They even assisted with search for medical supplies; facilitating a amazon purchase and delivery. It went above and beyond support for vacation. Unfortunately, trip overlapped ‘Carnaval’, first since COVID. Although we witnessed unanticipated rich local customs and practices, we were also intimately exposed to five days of little sleep. Third floor view of grounds with Music & Barkers, concerts and celebrants) was challenging. Chris and Norma were apologetic about unanticipated scope of events. No information was available online . We would suggest avoiding property, unless planning to attend the events. Wifi speeds for Remote work was not available available. Desk space was not ideal. Overall we would recommend, property, hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Cruz PH
Outstanding locale for us - family of 6 adults. Loved the bird-filled park/square across the street, and 1/2 hr walk to La Crucecita. So many semi (and totally) deserted gorgeous beaches within relatively short drives and hikes. The apartment is great, albeit a serious challenge for the mobility impaired. Comfortable beds, great amenities and great communication w Chris/Norma. Pretty noisy at night, although this may be reflective of Christmas holiday. In a word - fabulous! Would definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huatulco PentHouse
Place is walking distance to pretty much anything, and owner responded quickly to our inquires/needs. Definitely we would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded all expectations!!
From first contact with the fabulous host Norma to our check out- this place did not disappoint! The location was excellent! The penthouse was spacious clean and comfy. There was nothing that we needed that wasn’t in the unit. Can’t say enough great things about this place or the host!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
The apartment is centrally located near shops, restaurants, beach, marina, and there's a taxi stand right around the corner. The place is big and comfortable. Norma was a great host. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald O.

Location, spacious, authentic Mexico
Our host Norma was available to us for every query and help. The location was perfect and the spacious size with four bedrooms was just what we needed for our family get away. As the penthouse is old and authentic Mexican, some updates will be required but we were comfortable and happy.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Harold W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Space, Great Location
The condo is huge and capable of sleeping 8 -10 people. It's on the third floor of a mixed use building in Santa Cruz. The condo is dated but has everything you need. Access can be a challenge as there is no lift and you must navigate a very tight circular staircase to get to the unit. There are not really any views as the other buildings block any sight lines save a few. The TV and internet were a constant issue. Many hours were spent without either as the service (?) in the area is so poor. The host did hire a service tech to stop by and fix but there really was no fix. Internet in other nearby locations was better (eg. Holiday Inn lobby next door). This was the biggest problem we had. The hot water was broken for 10 days of our visit but the host got it fixed as fast as possible (10 days). The neighbourhood people were pleasant and helpful. Area can be noisy at night as it's in such a popular location (people and cars). Perfect for the four of us as we each had our own bedroom. So great for larger groups. If internet and TV are important to you please discuss this matter with the host before booking. The host was pleasant to deal with and wanted our stay to be enjoyable. Host was willing to work with us during Covid times when the cancellation policy had to be more liberal.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Super quick walk to the beach, very central to walk to many of the fantastic restaurants that are close by. We loved our time here!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Less than 5 mns walk to the beach
The house is close to the beach and had chance to enjoyed the beach at night very safe place to walk at night . This house is beautiful, peaceful we will come back .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Loved our stay in Santa Cruz. Accommodations were excellent. Norma was always quick to answer any questions we had. Will definitely return. First time I hualtuco and we loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a fabulous time at Casa Normita! Chris and Norma were super helpful. Great hospitality, great location close to the beach and marina. Overall it was a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Mauri M.

Love this place!
This is the third year in a row that our family has stayed here and we love it! The penthouse is so spacious and beautiful and it’s so close to the marina, park and beach! Norma is always a pleasure and easy to work with also!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA G.

Beautiful, spacious home with great view and location
My family of 7 stayed at this beautiful home. Very spacious with many rooms and bathrooms! Enjoyed the location because we could walk to the beach, plaza, or take a quick taxi ride to crucecita. Our flight arrived few minutes early and Norma was able to get the property manager to open for us so we didn’t have to wait. I enjoyed my stay and will return! Thank you Norma!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Danielle s.

It was horrible we left after the 3 day and checked into the books at inn next door.
Our stay was horrible blood stains sheets and pillows and when I showed Romnel he said they were washed just stains. Idk who would want to spend their vacation to sleep in some strangers blood stains pillow and sheets. The air conditioner in master did not work at all and it leeks and ruins a good portion of my clothing. Also the kitchen is invested with ants. I called norm told her I was leaving after day 3 the conditions were so horrible she apologized and promised to refund my money but never has and will not respond to my emails. Also shower is either super hot or freezing cold there was no in between. We finished the rest of our stay at a nearby hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!
Not only is hualtuco in itself an amazing place to visit but Norma’s place is OUTSTANDING! Perfect location, amazing view, cozy place to relax after days of exploring...LOVED my stay!!! Thank you Norma!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel L.

Un condo spacieux à Santa Cruz de Huatulco. Très bien divisé, avec une très belle vue.
Norma, notre propriétaire, bien que résidant à Vancouver, s'est toujours souciée de notre bien-être. Rommel, son homme de confiance sur place, nous a également facilité notre installation. Nous n'avons pas eu besoin de faire appel à lui au cours du mois où nous occupions le condo (février), mais il aurait été disponible, et avec le sourire. La literie est excellente (côté à ne pas négliger, surtout pour un séjour assez long). Le seul hic: le manque de piscine. Dans une région chaude comme celle de Huatulco, la piscine est un gros avantage. Nous y avons suppléé en allant dans les piscines des environs (Chahué Bay à 15 minutes de marche, ou dans un hôtel à 5 minutes de marche). Chaque fois il fallait cependant payer 100 pesos par personne. Le condo est très bien situé si on veut explorer la région; beaucoup d'excursions sont possibles, et elles nous permettent de belles découvertes. De même, les différents services d'épicerie ou autres sont très proches. En bref, un beau séjour possible. Jean-Michel Lienhardt
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Trixie S., Ponoka AB Canada

Casa Normita - Lovely Spacious Condo
We (4 adults) recently spent 10 days at this spacious condo. Other than the bedrooms (which are all air conditioned), the condo is completely open to the wonderful smells and sound of the ocean a short distance away. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, drinking our coffee and watching the cruise ships arrive. The beach near the condo is very nice and has many good restaurants. The recent addition of a BBQ is a great option to use for cooking dinner as the kitchen can sometimes get a little hot. There is plenty of seating, cutlery and dinnerware. There is a market and small grocery store a 2 minute walk from the condo or there are 2 large markets a 15 minute walk or a short cab ride away. As mentioned by others, you need to be able to walk 3 flights of stairs on a circular staircase... not an issue if you are reasonably fit or just take them a little slower. The stairs are also a great way to work of the 1 or 2 pina coladas you might drink on the beach. LOL. Water in Huatulco is safe to drink. We still used bottled water for drinking but used tap water for brushing teeth, washing vegetables, etc. and never once did any of us have an issue, as we have in many other places in Mexico. Norma is very responsive to emails and very accommodating to all your needs as a guest. Thanks Norma! We had several great PRIVATE tours using Arturo Martinez. VRBO will not allow me to post the URL (really... they read the reviews very closely but won’t answer direct emails I send them) for his website so just google his name if you’re interested. During one of our tours, Arturo advised us part way through the day that he just found out there would be a turtle hatchling release that afternoon. What a wonderful surprise and experience!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L., Estado de México

Excelente lugar para descansar.
Es un excelente lugar para descansar, la ubicación es muy buena, el trato con Norma es muy bueno, y con Rommel también. El acceso a los distintos lugares de Huatulco, es muy fácil, tienes a la mano casi todo, y sino el centro está relativamente cerca, en fin es muy recomendable, definitivamente regresariamos sin dudarlo. Gracias Norma.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mauri M.

Beautiful vacation home and great service!
Our family loved our week long stay in Norma's condo...the views are amazing, Norma was extremely helpful and informative and the condo is super nice! We will def stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Beautiful, relaxing, joy filled holiday!!
What a wonderful relaxing time my family had. Huatulco and its many beaches,local vendors and great food was a treat. So many memories... The condo was a perfect place to end the day of exploring the country side and swimming in the ocean. We loved that it was in a central location and easy to navigate. Morning coffee is not quite the same back home.. the fresh sea air, the large balcony with the hammock - HEAVEN!!!!!! Thanks for the great time and the wonderful accommodations! The pictures do not do it justice. Till we meet again...

8/10 Good

Marci N., Canada

Great Location and Views!
We loved the location of Norma's home! Easy to walk to the beach, marina, restaurants, and access to all transportation. Our favorite spot in the condo was on the balcony - loved seeing all the action, particularly during the Festival of the Cross. We definitely had the best place to watch the fireworks from. Norma was very prompt to reply to any questions we had. Look forward to our next visit to Huatulco!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017