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dhunsber — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:59:50 +0000

I met Owen there in March.
There were a couple of parties staying in two of the cabanas at that time, and the bar was definitely open, as was the kitchen, as they were eating lunch. I think Rob's take on the current situation is likely right on. Late fall would be a more likely time to get in touch re accommodations.

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jeff — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:58:03 +0000

Thank-you. I will go to your website. I apologize for the comments made regarding your personal life, by others within this thread. It was not my intention. Please be advised that Lady M will be talking with you when she sees you next on my behalf.

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OwenLee — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:24:28 +0000

Hi Jeff, thanks for your interest in my place. Rumors about my death and the demise of my Zihuatanejo Beach Retreat are highly exaggerated. Both of us are alive and well, albeit subdued and empty. Both of us have been recently renovated and repaired. Therefore, even though we are oldest living gringo relics in the entire bay, we are still going strong and open for business!

Please see our webpage at www.zihuatanejobeachretreat.com

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Zmon01 — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:45:37 +0000

If your not happy with your results> might want to check into this place?:

Treetops Bungalows on Playa Blanca. Ya, take yur shoes off!!!

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Oeste Hermoso — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:11:18 +0000

I quite enjoyed my week there last month. I am not good at posting pictures but I'll get them up here some day. Two floors, open air, deck, bathroom (enclosed) eating area, sink/fridge/stove, hammock and couches on 1st floor; bed with mosquito netting & hammock on 2nd floor. It is a bit of a treck up to the places. I recommend backpacks as opposed to suitcases. $375 for the week!

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jeff — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:41:12 +0000

Thanks LadyM. I just did.

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LadyM in Zihua — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:53:02 +0000

80+. He is the age my parents would be. When I run into him next time, I will ask about the possibilities of renting in Dec. If you would e-mail me Jeff I will be able to repsond to you directly if you are interested in my help.

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ZihuaRob — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:46:41 +0000

Yes, I have e-mailed. The lack of mention of his bungalows when I search for information and the circumstance about how he wants payment for the bungalow has me questioning the authenticity. I want to come at Christmas and don't want to end up without a roof over my head. I hoped your message board might give me some info about the place.

There are probably more helpful messages about Owen's place in the older Message Board Archives than here on the newer version of the forum that I began only a year and a half ago. The Site Search Engine in the top middle of the page may be able to help you.

Christmas is a long ways off; and Owen, while extremely healthy for his age as far as I know, isn't a young man. I'd at least wait until the end of the rainy season (Nov. 15) before making reservations there.

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jeff — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:31:19 +0000

Yes, I have e-mailed. The lack of mention of his bungalows when I search for information and the circumstance about how he wants payment for the bungalow has me questioning the authenticity. I want to come at Christmas and don't want to end up without a roof over my head. I hoped your message board might give me some info about the place.

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ZihuaRob — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:45:01 +0000

As far as I know the place is still up and running with Owen at the helm. Since it is our local off season, perhaps he has taken a little respite himself. I don't know. Have you tried e-mailing him?

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Harriet — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:18:33 +0000

Hi Jeff-
If you like rustic, you should stay with Grace in one of her treehouse bungalows!

http://www.casadelaspiedras.com/

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LadyM in Zihua — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:12:38 +0000

Owen is out and about and doing his thing.

I was over there yesterday and I saw no signs of someone being able to help you, Jeff. I would say when you get here go over and see what happens. If you would stay there it might have to be a spur of the moment thing.

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allen — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:02:16 +0000

The real question that comes to my mind is, is Owen OK?

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judi in OKlahoma — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:35:49 +0000

I can do rustic but at this time I would say not the place to be as I really don't think anyone is there ...

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jeff — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:32:15 +0000

I am ok with rustic. I just need to know if I will be safe, and have a roof over my head. I've lived pretty basic...so your humble opinion is good for me. Have you been there recently?
Thanks

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jeff — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:17:48 +0000

Don't know for sure if he is there. He is certainly the name on the contact e-mail within the website. The website also has a link to go to Owen's personal site about his books. My problem is that there is not a lot I can find about the accomodations. I prefer rustic...but other than the website - I can't find anyone that can tell me if it is even really a true place to stay. Any help would be appreciated.

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judi in OKlahoma — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:09:47 +0000

This is Owen Lee's place right?
And he is no longer there?

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jeff — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:12:25 +0000

This is one of the places on your site index...what do you say?

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LadyM in Zihua — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:36:23 +0000

Your humble opinion is the same as mine. You can hardly tell if someone is taking care of the place or not as it is not taken care of well. Went over by there today.

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HolyMole — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:48:30 +0000

Has anyone stayed at the Zihuatanejo Beach retreat on Las Gatas beach? What was your experience? I have been told it is owned by Owen Lee. Not a whole lot of information on it though. I have seen some links with Owen and Las Gatas Beach Club. Also in another thread about Owen selling to someone. Any info would be great.
Thanks

I walked all around the property a month ago and it's difficult to know if it's open or derelict. There were signs in front of a couple of the cabanas noting a 350 peso/night charge, but there was no one around, and nothing to prevent me from walking in and out of several of them. All were very basic and pretty rundown, (in my humble opinion). The bar looked like it hasn't served a drink in years.....but lots of Mexican bars and restaurants often look abandoned and out of business, only to miraculously open again each night.

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jeff — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:21:46 +0000

Has anyone stayed at the Zihuatanejo Beach retreat on Las Gatas beach? What was your experience? I have been told it is owned by Owen Lee. Not a whole lot of information on it though. I have seen some links with Owen and Las Gatas Beach Club. Also in another thread about Owen selling to someone. Any info would be great.
Thanks