Pimentel Peru Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #28812

Peruvian Beach House

Single Family w/ 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6

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Vacation Rental Description

Located in Pimentel, on Peru’s north coast, 15 minutes from Chiclayo  
by car and 40 minutes from Lima by plane.  
 
This lovely house is 1500 sq. ft. and has 2 and a half bedrooms, 3  
full baths, plus a roof deck.  
  
Casa Mariha, as this charming house is called, was completely  
renovated in 2001. A spacious modern kitchen, dining area, living  
room and full bath are on first floor along with a large patio and  
adjoining laundry room. A TV and DVD are in the living room.  
The second floor has the master and guest bedrooms, each with  
private full bath; plus a den and an area with a trundle bed  
that sleeps two are on second floor. The house therefore can sleep  
six comfortably. The master bedroom has a direct view of the ocean,  
and a TV and DVD player.  
 
The third floor has a roof deck with ocean views.  
 
The house comes completely and tastefully furnished with all the  
necessities you may need, including Cable TV with over 100 stations  
in English (CNN & BBC as well as movie channels and American TV  
show, Spanish. German, Portuguese, Italian, French and Chinese and  
Japanese.  
 
Daily maid service can be provided for $15 per day (not live in.)  
She will clean the house and do laundry for you. All meals can be  
provided at an extra cost of $25 per day, per person.  A car and chauffeur 
is available to take you on excursion, day trips and even a full day trip to 
Trujillo to see Chan Chan and the ruins of Sun and Moon. You pay the chauffeur  
and maid directly.  Prices for chauffeur depend on time and distance. But a  
roundtrip from the beach house to Chiclayo is about $10 (All items  
mentioned in this website for this house are in U.S. Dollars). 
 
Casa Mariha is a non-smoking house, but you can smoke on the roof deck  
and/or the first floor patio. 
 
Telephone and internet connections are readily available a 5 minute  
walk away on the main plaza of Pimentel. 
 
RATES:  Rates for December 15 - April 15 are $100 higher because of the  
seasonal holidays and it is summer in Peru. Rates at this time depend upon number of days you  
rent and number of people in your party. $800 is the rate for 1-4 people for a week at this time. 
 
A 50% (fifty per cent) non-refundable deposit is due upon booking.  The day you arrive the  
additional 50% is due. 
 
Pimentel is a lovely, peaceful, relaxing beach community that has lots of weekend visitors during  
the summer (January, February and March). It is very quiet and peaceful during the weekdays in their  
summer and all the time from April to December. Pimentel is not a beach resort.  If you are looking  
for golf courses, spas, parasailing, etc, then Pimentel is not for you.  But if you are looking for  
a relaxing, simple, easy and affordable beach community, Pimentel is for you. 
 
 
Pimentel started out as a quaint fishing village that grew to become  
the summer home for wealthy families from Chiclayo and now has year  
around residents. Our family was the first year around resident. 
 
The beach is wide, 300 feet, and on the outskirts of Pimental you  
will find some small sand dunes. The middle of town has a pier that  
people love to fish from. 
 
The nearest city is Chiclayo and it is Peru’s 3rd largest city.  
There is daily airline service between Lima and Chiclayo. The huge  
market, Mercado Modelo, is one of the most interesting in Peru  
because of its “brujo” (witch doctor) stalls with their herbs and  
dried plants, bones, bits of animals and other healing charms. You  
can also buy fresh fruits and vegetables here. Chiclayo also has  
modern supermarkets, movie theatres and casinos. 
 
Pimentel has its own small Mercado a mere 5 minute walk away from  
this beach house. Here you will find fresh fish, fruits and  
vegetables as well as meats. There are a few restaurants in  
Pimentel, one El Pato, is around the corner from our beach house.  
Its specialty is Pervian food: cerviche, carne de parilla, and fresh  
fish for about $5 per person. 
 
Surfing is a year round activity in this area of Peru. An hour away  
lies Puerto Chicama, a small port famous for its surf and it has the  
longest left-handed wave in the world. Surfers from around the world  
go there. About 2 hours away surfing town is Pacasmayo. During our  
last visit there we had lunch on the boardwalk at an al fresco  
restaurant and watched American and European surfers. 
 
A 10 minute drive, or a 90 minute walk on the beach, away lies Santa  
Rosa and San Jose. Both are small fishing villages and it is  
interesting to watch the men manually haul their fairly large (40  
feet long) fishing boats into and out of the ocean. Santa Rosa has one of  
Peru's largest fish markets.  It is similar in a way to New York City's  
Fulton Fish Market.  It's an exciting adventure to go there to see the 
hustle and bustle...and to buy some fish to take home. Take your camera 
and be sure to get there before 6:30AM. 
 
 
This area of Peru is known for its small individual fishing boats  
called “caballitos” (little horses). Fishermen ride on these totora  
reed boats, hence the name. They were the inspiration for Thor  
Heyerdahl’s 4,300 mile journey from Peru to Polynesia to prove that  
the first settlers in the South Pacific were from the Americas. 
In fact, he lauched his Kon Tiki from the Pimentel beach. 
 
Two other towns are only minutes away, Puerto Eten and Monsefu. Both  
are worth a visit, especially Monsefu for its handicrafts of  
basketwork, embroidery and woodwork.  
 
However, most visitors to this area come to see the famous  
archaeological sites. There are two world class museums within an  
hour’s drive and both are only a few years old. Some say these are  
the most impressive museums in all of South America. 
 
The newest opened on August 9, 2003 and is called Royal Tombs of  
Sipan. It exhibits the most important archaeological remains of the  
Mochica culture in an exceptional exhibition displaying the jewels,  
emblems and ornaments found in 1987 in the tomb of a Mochica  
government leader called the Lord of the Sipan. 
 
The Sican Museum opened in 2002 and holds the artifacts found in two  
burials within the adobe pyramid of Huaca Loro, in an area better  
known as Batan Grande, not far from the m, not far from the museum.  
The culture these artifacts correspond to is known as Sican. The  
Sican culture developed from 750AD as descendants of the Moche (100- 
800AD) and predecessors of the later Chimu cultures (100-1400AD).  
The gold, silver and semi-precious stone artifacts and accessories  
are beautifully displayed in the museum that has won architectural  
awards.  
 
Also nearby you will find the 28 pyramids of Tucume and the Brunning  
Museum with its archaeological artifacts from the Chimu, Moche,  
Chavin and Vicus cultures.  
 
A day trip will bring you to Chan Chan outside of Peru’s 4th largest  
city, Trujillo, about 3 hours from Pimentel. Trujillo is a lovely  
city with a magnificent central plaza. Chan Chan is the huge ruined  
capital of the Chimu Empire built around 1300AD and covers 9 sq.  
miles. It is the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas and the  
largest mud city in the world. Some of its walls reach the height of  
25 feet. The Chimu Empire stretched for over 600 miles along the  
Peruvian coast. They fell to the Incas in the 1476.  
 
You can spend the night in Trujillo and then travel 3 hours south to  
see Sechin, one of the oldest ruins in the Americas, built in  
1600BC. That’s 3,600 years ago! If you do so, then you will probably  
either want to spend the night in Casma, the nearest city that has  
one good hotel called El Faro, or you could drive back to Trujillo.  
 
Summer (January-March) is about 80 to 85 degrees farenheit during  
the day and 70 at night. Breezes from the ocean keep it cool. April – 
 June and October – December are mild, 75 during the day and 65 at  
night. The winter (July-September) is cool, 65 –70 during the day  
and 55 –60 at night.  
 
Pimentel is safe and offers its visitors a chance to savor a life  
that is far different from the modern day world. In the morning you  
will wake up to fresh bread being delivered to your door and you can  
take breakfast on the roof deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There  
are several restaurants within walking distance Casa Mariha, but for  
a more complete selection, the city of Chiclayo is 20 minutes away  
and has dozens of fine restaurants. 
 
Our beach house offers the visitor the chance to relax by the  
Pacific Ocean, take long walks on the beach to other towns probably  
without seeing another person on the walk, and eat fresh fish caught  
by the fishermen on their caballitos. It also offers you a lovely  
home from which to plan cultural excursions and learn about the pre- 
Inca cultures. 
 
TESTIMONIAL #1: "The accommodations were beautiful. The house was  
everything that you described and more. We were very comfortable and  
felt great to be in a "home". It was less expensive than staying in  
a hotel would have been, yet the accommodations were absolutely  
first class. If we were to travel to the area again, we would  
certainly do it the exact same way. Everything with the house was  
wonderful." Prof. Kevin Doyle, Soccer Coach, Creighton University,  
Omaha, NE on his visit during World Cup September 2005. Contact:  
kevindoyle at creightondotedu 
 
TESTIMONIAL #2: "We realy enjoyed our stay at this home, it was  
clean, beautifully appointed and in a nice, safe area. The beach is  
lovely and you can walk in either direction all day. We highly  
recommend a stay here on any vacation to Peru. You won't be  
disappointed. Jim Nilson and Sandy Campbell, Winnipeg, Canada,  
January 2006. Contact: jimnilson at shawdotca 
 
TESTIMONIAL #3: "Casa Mariha is the perfect retreat while visiting  
Peru. It is perfectly appointed with every convenience. I was in the  
area on business and was able to "set up shop" on the top floor  
patio with the ocean in view as well as in the master suite, again  
with the ocean in view. I opted for housekeeping services and meals  
and was very pleased with the friendly help and efficient service. I  
had more than enough to eat and fresh avocados every day, for me  
Paradise. The beach, just a few steps away from the house, is deep  
and wide and in the winter months when I stayed, hardly a soul  
around, except for the few brave surfers. The neighborhood is  
delightful and the town one of the most peaceful I've enjoyed in  
Peru. Great accommodations and Maripi and her husband Harry are  
wonderful people to know and do business with." July 2006. Contact:  
David Brillhart, professional photograher and director,  
dave at brillhart dotcom 
 
TESTIMONIAL #4: "We had a phenomenal time! Pimentel and Chiclayo are  
indeed the capitals of friendliness. The archaeological wealth of  
the region rivals Egypt! It certainly was a pleasure to enjoy the  
people, food, traditions, weather and culture of the area in the  
grand style that your very comfortable house afforded. We will visit  
again." August 2006. Contact Gustavo Paz-Pujalt of Goldman Sachs,  
New York, gpazpujalt at yahoo dotcom 
 
  
TESTIMONIAL #5:  "The house is very nicely decorated, very inviting  
and comfortable.  The maid prepared wonderful meals for us each  
day.  Everyone was helpful.  Maripi's family lives around the corner  
and and they were very attentive to us. We enjoyed the museums and  
the archelogical sites."  January 2007. Contact Mr. and Mrs.  
Landskis, landskis at hotmail dotcom 
 
TESTIMONIAL #6:  "We rented this beautiful house for five weeks in  
February 2007.  We took advantage of the maid service and the  
chuaffeur service, both of which were very good.  The owners helped  
us plan excursions in the area and Marinera  (typical Peruvian)  
dance classes for my wife.  The weather was perfect.  We enjoyed our  
time there immensely." Contact Mr. and Mrs. Wyman of California,  
loisawyman at hotmail dotcom 
 
TESTIMONIAL #7: "The beach house in Pimentel far exceeded our  
expectations, especially the 
outdoor shower and lovely rooftop lounge.  We cooked daily in the  
nice kitchen after viewing a number of archaelogical sites. The  
house was the best part of our 10 day trip in Peru. We both look  
forward to spending another trip at thisspecial home." David Brady,  
Los Angels, CA  bradyart dotcom  david at bradyart dotcom 
 
TESTIMONIAL #8: "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mariha. We  
had spent the previous two weeks trekking around Peru and to have  
such a wonderful place to relax and recover was just perfect. The  
house was even more beautiful than the photos or the description on  
the website led us to believe. The house has high quality  
furnishings, has been tastefully decorated and has a terrific maid  
service. Maripi’s family lives just around the corner and provided  
us with advice and help when we needed it. One of their friends even  
took us on a surfing trip. Our two children loved Pimentel and  
safely spent hours playing on the beach and exploring. Because  
Pimentel is close to the Sipan Museum and archeological sites and is  
easily reached by air from Lima, it is an ideal place to stay and  
explore this part of Peru. We highly recommend Casa Mariha to any  
traveler. " Garry and Joanne Rochow, Perth, Western Australia.  
Summer 07. garryrochow at bigpond dot com 
 
TESTIMONIAL #9: I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to stay at Casa Mariha. 
It was a treat to escape to a beach that is not a tourist area, a beach that is 
peaceful and safe. Close to a city, 20 minutes to the airport, and to stay in such a  
nice house. Casa Mariah is well equipped, very comfortable and so convenient. You  
can walk to restaurants, farmers markets and seafood markets. I have lived in  
Costa Rica for 6 years and have traveled Central and South America extensively  
and I find Peru and its people unlike anything I ever experienced.  You will find:  
History, Architecture, Culture, Mountains, Desert, Jungle, Beaches and more.  
Prospective renters should feel free to contact me. Winter 2008. 
Ron Buckhannon thatron2000 at yahoo dot com. 
 
TESTIMONIAL #10: Casa Mahria, was for us the most idyllic setting for our holiday. Beautifully  
appointed and very close to the beach.  We were looking for a quiet recluse and Pimentel is a small  
village, quiet and safe. Great fresh food market and amazing sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. We  
recommend to all. Good base for visiting the archeological sites that abound in all directions.Thank  
you Harry and Maripi. The Llewellyn Family, Sydney Australia, Robarsh at gmail dot com. 
 
TSTIMONIAL #11: We walked on the beach, took photos of the wonderful little straw fishing boats and  
the very colorful Pimentel boats pulled up on the southern Pimentel coastline.  We shopped at the  
local markets and ate at the local El Pato Restaurant and several others along the ocean walkway.   
The people were lovely and helpful and your family was most kind despite my meager tourist Spanish.   
Your lovely home was perfect for sightseeing and visits to Sipan, Tucume, and Chiclayo…and so very  
much nicer and more relaxing than a tourist hotel!!!  We cannot say enough about how pleased we were  
with the services of Senor Cubas, your chauffeur.  He was at the Chiclayo airport waiting for us  
with a sign, he was always early for our trips, and was  more than kind and far superior to the  
private drivers that we had in Cusco and the sacred valley!  Your home is charming, beautiful,  
relaxing, and was a pleasure to visit.  Thank you again, Bill and Judy Grant. Fall 2008. bgrant 
at grantleatherwood dot com.

Vacation Rental Amenities

See above.  Very modern house which was completely renovated in 2001. 
It also comes with a maid and chauffer for extra payment.

Activities and Attractions

See above.  In additon, this is a prime surfing area all year around. 
The waves in this part of Peru are world renown by surfers. Most  
people rent this beach house either as a base to see the  
archeological ruins which are world class and are nearby, or they  
rent to relax and enjoy long walks on the beach. Explore the town on  
bike and for those with more energy, bike to nearby towns. The  
nearby city of Chiclayo has movie theatres and restaurants.

Vacation Rental Rates

$700 per week during low season, March 16 - December 14 
$800 per week during high season, December 15 - April 15  
 
Seasons are reversed because the beach house is below the equator.