Casa Kau Kan was a terrific stay!

I was a little nervous about pre paying for a hotel that I hadn't seen except for on the internet. Trying to get a hold of reservations on the telephone was difficult and frustrating. Judith Whitehead's agency was in only at certain times and returning emails was a little sketchy but we got it accomplished.

I was also nervous about how far away we were from Zihua and what might be close to the hotel. Turns out that was the best part of it all. There is very little around the hotel. No super minis for your beer and cigar but you just have to plan ahead is all.

We would have a wonderful lunch or breakfast at the hotel and usually go into town at night. Antonio and Pedro were extremely accomodating and would do all that they could to make sure we were happy. They hooked us up with a cab driver Bernie who was just as helpful as they were. We almost looked forward to our cab ride into town as much as anything because it was just so fun. Bernie would go into the stores with us to make sure we got exactly what we needed and would help us speak the language. What cabbie would do that in the US?

Cab ride to el centro was $10 u.s. It cost a little more to go into town every night but there were so many choices for dinner that it made it well worth it.

It was a truly relaxing stay. After having lunch at La Ropa beach with all the spring breakers, it was like paradise coming back to the tranquility of the hotel.

Antonio and Pedro were the most helpful hosts we could have asked for! Thank you.

Absolutely wonderful! The Casa Kau-Kan is the perfect place for a quiet and relaxing vacation. The rooms are very nice and the service from Antonio, Pedro and the entire staff was above average. Because the hotel has only ten rooms, the staff is able to provide excellent personal service. We often felt as if we were guests at someone's home! The beach at Playa Larga is very nice as well. The hotel is positioned toward the end of the beach... it's very private. The food is fantastic! The owner is a chef and has a restaurant (The Kau-Kan) in town as well. It overlooks the Zihuatanejo Bay... the view is beautiful, especially at night! Ask the hotel to make your reservations at the Kau-Kan to ensure a table with a fantastic view. We went into town every day, which is a simple 15 minute cab ride that the hotel can organize for you.

Wow- this trip has convinced me what a great service tripadvisor is. The praise for Casa Kau-Kan is spot-on. We were so glad we stayed there on the more remote and rustic Playa Larga after seeing the crowds, vendors, parasailing, and banana-boat action on Playa La Ropa. Highlights of our trip included:

- walking down the beach for lunch at one of the Playa Larga palapas (try 4 Hermanos)
- a boat trip from Barra de Potosi, a fishing village about 15 minutes away by car
- a surfing trip with one of the outfits in town
- fish tacos for lunch at Casa Kau-Kan
- afternoon pina coladas and siestas at Casa Kau-Kan
- the release of some just-hatched sea turtles

JR and I spent a week at Casa Kau Kan this past November and had the most relaxed hassle free vacation. We were well cared for by our host Padro and his staff. Padro is a real sweetheart, always there for you with a smile. The owner Ricardo Rodriguez was also a gracious host. We also dined at his other restaurant Kau Kan in Zihua.
Casa Kau Kan is a wonderful place to escape from the eledged "real World". It is a real hide-away for those who don't want the hassle and bussle of a large hotel. Great gourmet food, great service and fantastic views. What more could you ask for?