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Accommodations: Casa Tranquila: two bedrooms (one king, one queen), two baths. Casita Lolita: one bedroom (king), pullout sofa, one bath. Casita Amorita: two bedrooms (one king, one queen), pullout sofa, two baths.

Rates: Casa Tranquila: October―May, $235/night; $1,550/week. June―September, $205/night; $1,350/week. Holidays, $270/night; $1,750/week. Christmas, $295/night; $1,950/week. Casita Lolita: October―May, $190/night; $1,250/week. June―September, $170/night; $1,150/week. Holidays, $220/night; $1,450/week. Christmas, $240/night; $1,550/week. Casita Amorita: October―May, $245/night; $1,650/week. June―September, $195/night; $1,350/week. Holidays, $285/night; $1,850/week. Christmas, $310/night; $2,100/week.

Availability: Year-round. Be prepared to book a year in advance.

Location: Beachfront in San Pancho (San Francisco, Mexico)

Nearest airport: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), about 30 miles away

Amenities: Private pools, beach access, gas grill, satellite TV, WiFi, DVD player, video library, CD player

Need-to-know info: Pet-friendly. Rate includes up to four guests. Add $75/night for each additional guest, with a maximum of six.

Don't miss: Surfing, horseback riding, snorkeling, and more. Visit nearby Costa Azul Adventure Resort for organized excursions; 800/365-7613 or costaazul.com.

Contact info: 631/725-7878 or vrbo.com (rental #111, #38075, and #48220)

(published December 2007)