The month in Aticama was very enjoyable and relaxing. The casa is at the end of a cobblestone road, so there is zero traffic. The house is in a gated fenced enclosure, so it is completely secure, including the car. The view from the front of the house is extraordinary, facing west across the entire Bay of Matanchen. The casita is about two hundred feet above the beach road, perched on a cliff. Probably not the place for kids. You must drive or a long walk to reach beaches.
The town of Aticama is a fishing village, with a lot to see as they fish and dive for oysters in front of the house. Fresh seafood is abundant. Other restaurants in San Blas and along the beach offer other diverse fare. Shopping is ok in Aticama for most things, San Blas is good for more extensive tastes.
The kitchen is tight but certainly adequate, with pots and pans in various life stages.
Bring your own charcoal grill or you can buy grilled chickens several places and many restaurants have grilled seafood.
The bedrooms are large and the beds comfortable. The chairs are not comfortable to the America custom, bring folding chairs if you can.
There is no communication at the house; nearest wi-fi is three blocks away, at the local library. If isolation and quiet is your goal, this is the place for you. You will also need some Spanish to enjoy the community, English is scarce and a luxury. A car is also needed to fully enjoy the area and see some of the sights by Tepic or Puerto Vallarta.
A very relaxed vacation for people with a little Spanish, a car and no need for TV, telephone or internet service. There is no A/C and the electric service is marginal. That was ok in January, might be a problem in the summer.
