We have rented this house for 1 week for the past two years. It is as beautiful as the photos, and in the old section of Mazatlan, which a relaxed and enjoyable area. There are art galleries, shops, market, beach all within walking distance. The people in the area are very friendly, the beach was fun and it was an overall great experience. We have two kids, and they both want to go back to the same house this year. The managers are great and are there to accommodate. Sounds like the people above were just cranky in general. Mexico is rustic, none of the houses have screens. You can't stop the birds from pooping. When you rent a house, there are certain expectations of the renter, like doing what homeowners do in Mexico, they sweep daily. We would highly recommend staying at Casa Romantica!

We rented the casa for two weeks. The casa has been for sale for over 4 years and that is probably when the photos were taken. The house and yard needs TLC. The paint is peeling and the wrought iron is corroding. The cd/tape player, the oven, one stove element and the barbeque are not functioning. The outside courtyard is secluded with beautiful trees and bouganvilla, attracting all sorts of birds which were great to listen to. However, the outside patio furniture and daybed are left uncovered and are soiled with bird droppings. The spa-pool is also a receptacle for the droppings, making the water unsanitary. The only bedroom is located adjacent to the street, so tenants are subjected to pedestrian conversation and yelling, dogs barking, loud music from the open pulmonias and honk of car horns. To enter and exit the casa entails using three separate keys, so on a normal day, one would use the keys 18 times. It is very secure because of the locks and the second story razor wire enclosing the upper deck. The owner discourages use of airconditioning, however none of the doors or windows have screens, making the interior accessible to all sorts of insects, including a 5" spider. On the good note,the casa is located in an area making everything a tourist wants very accessible. However there are lots of other rentals available in the area for a more reasonable price. We also waited for 4 1/2 weeks for the prompt return of our damage deposit. No phone if an emergency did occur.