I really recommend staying in Bucerias - we've stayed several times over the past 3 years, and really enjoyed the Casa Blanca (stayed a week in June 2002). There are 6 apartments in 2 stories, we were on the top floor and had a great ocean view, and a terrace where we ate breakfast each day and visited with other guests at night. The apartment had a small kitchen, combination dining/living room, 2 bedrooms (one with a queen bed, one with 2 twins) and 2 bathrooms. French doors in back opened to a small balcony overlooking the lawn below. Very quiet. The kitchen was great for fixing breakfast, heating up leftovers, and cooking shrimp (which can be bought fesh very reasonably in Bucerias). Oue family of 3 had plenty of room - the family next door had SEVEN staying in it, perhaps a bit crowded but they all had a place to sleep. The property is a long narrow strip facing the ocean. A nice pool patio is in front of the apartments, an area for sunbathing on lounges or bbqing just beyond the pool, and then the ocean. We enjoyed visiting with the other guests. The property is located south of the river, within walking distance to town either on the beach or via the bridge. Several good restaurants are within just a few blocks (Espressions, Marks, Sandrinos, Karens). In high season this is booked far in advance, but during the summer it's easier to get a room. A bit high - $120 per day. The owner is not usually on the premises, but if you don't have advance reservations the maids will give you a phone number for him.