We picked Casa Frida from Zihua Rob's website and were delighted. Francois and Annabella (and Frida the dog) were fun and welcoming, and Casa Frida itself is adorable. The rooms were basic but charming with fans, good showers, beds with mosquito netting and hammocks. The common area is very picturesque with hammocks and reading materials. There's a small but pleasant pool with lounge chairs. As the name suggests, Frida Kahlo is featured prominently! The beach and beachside restaurants are literally steps away, though the guesthouse is not itself on the beach.
We were lucky enough to be in town for Day of the Dead and were invited to share in the meal and festivities. Annabella is an absolutely fabulous cook and made us borscht (!) as Frida used to make the soup for Trotsky. I recommend having her cook you a meal during your stay. Breakfast was fresh fruit, bread, juice and coffee each morning.
The only reason I don't rate Casa Frida excellent is because of the limitations of Barra de Potosi. Barra is breathtakingly beautiful and you literally have miles of beach to yourself. We were the only non-natives we saw aside from our fellow guests (although we came just at the very start of the high season, so perhaps that changes). The problem is that the restaurants close up around 5:30 pm, so if you're used to eating or drinking later than that you're pretty much out of luck. Relaxing at the Casa is peaceful, but it was so quiet we felt guilty for making noise but weren't wired to go to bed so early. Zihuatanejo is an option; however, the buses run only during the day and the cab rides are quite expensive.
So if you are looking for complete peace and quiet and a nice taste of the local culture, Casa Frida is definitely for you. Go stay with Francois and Annabella for a few days to round out your trip to the region! Just don't go expecting any nightlife or much civilization - you're definitely off the beaten track.
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