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Having never purchased property in a foreign country, my husband and I were more than a little apprehensive. We were concerned about losing our money, purchasing a money pit, being scammed, etc. We read the reviews about Ecuador Beachfront Property and contacted them.

After a virtual meeting with Andrew, and numerous emails, we felt that Andrew was legitimate. It was his professionalism, his honesty and his attention to detail that won us over. He went above and beyond to show us virtual properties in several locations along the coast. He helped us every step of the way with the purchase of our property.

It has been 9 months since our purchase, and Andrew is still there for us whenever we have questions. At this point, we consider him our friend as well as our realtor.

We highly recommend using Ecuador Beachfront Property as your realty company when purchasing property in Ecuador.

Brenda and Fred Trampert (February 2023)

The Colony, Texas

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We looked at different places to retire and did the typical internet searches on various countries and all of their pluses and minuses. Then we came across the webpage for Ecuador Beachfront Property and it had a much different feel. We were very impressed by all the information on the website, the variety of home listings that were available, and the quick email response by Andrew to our questions. We realized it was a great, one-stop shop.

Even before we arrived for the real estate tour, Andrew had sent us an itinerary laid out with various homes that fit our criteria and budget. 

Our stay with Andrew and Carol at Casa de Terrazas was amazing! We felt like we were family in a short amount of time. The food, the hospitality, the community that they have built and are sharing with us as their guests was truly a great pleasure. We wish we could stay for longer!

Our real estate tour gave us the opportunity 

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We cannot imagine our move to Ecuador without Carol and Andrew at Ecuador Beachfront Property!

Ecuador had been on Kelli’s list for quite some time. Stacie was new to the idea of Ecuador but not with the desire to become an expat.  

 When we decided the time was now to make the change, we interviewed several realtors.  It was Andrew with Ecuador Beachfront Property that we came back to.  We found Andrew listened keenly to our needs and desires for location and type of property.  He was extremely knowledgeable in knowing available listings, giving important feedback and considerations for each potential location and listing, as well as his follow-through with any questions we had. We immediately felt a relationship of trust building.  

 Because of our relationship with Andrew, we felt comfortable making an offer on our beachfront home via

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We started looking into places for our retirement years ago.  The usual places came up in our search – Belize, Roatan, Panama, Costa Rica, etc.  But only within the last couple of years did we look into Ecuador as a possibility.  And the more we researched, the more we realized we needed to plan a reconnaissance mission to see for ourselves if the beaches of Ecuador would be right for us. 

So we booked a trip for July 2022.  We booked a stay at a condo in Manta for the week and then started looking at realtors in the area to show us some properties.  That’s how Ross found Andrew and Ecuador Beachfront Property.  We let Andrew know that we wanted a condo on the beach in a quiet area for our retirement. 

When we got into Manta, we hooked up with Andrew and Carol and they took us to quite a few different properties in the Bahia and Canoa areas.  Before we knew it,

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I started looking into Ecuador as an investment/retirement opportunity 10 years ago. I knew I wanted something there, but wanted it to be the right thing. I saw this condo through an online search for listings. Ecuador Beachfront Property had the listing. I did the online request for additional information. Andrew Sweeny replied to me and we set up a Zoom meeting. Andrew could not have been easier to work with. We talked for over an hour about all sorts of issues; many of which weren't about the property itself, but were answers I needed to decide if this was the right opportunity for me (healthcare for expats, how do closings work in Ecuador, are there property managers available, was the area a safe place to be, travel

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A fairly quick review of "Ecuador Beachfront Property".

For the last five years I have been researching the best AFFORDABLE places to retire.

I covered the usual suspects but kept coming back to Ecuador.

After much research, I came across the Ecuador Beachfront Property tour with  “Casa de Terrazas Bed and Breakfast.”  I was initially hesitant as I am not usually keen on tours or B&Bs. However, the wife liked the idea of making things easy for our first visit so we pulled the plug.  We spent nine days with Andrew and Carol.  The two most wonderful hosts on the planet.

Andrew and Carol loaded us up and showed us a beautiful HOUSE!  We fell in love and almost purchased it on the spot.

Again, they loaded us up and showed us two more homes.  We again, fell in love with both,

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We began our Ecuador property research after studying Ecuador for a couple of years. Ecuador Beachfront Property became a quick favorite search because their website was easy to navigate. We also enjoyed the additional information about Ecuador that further supplemented our research.

We contacted Tom initially and was introduced to Andrew. After a couple of video conferences, we knew we found the right company for conducting our property hunt.  Once on the ground in Ecuador,… We appreciated being able to property search at our pace with absolutely zero pressure.  As we found properties we wanted to view, Andrew was extremely patient and accommodating.  Andrew was extremely knowledgeable of the areas where we viewed properties and explained

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The Best Trip of Our Lives!! 

We are so grateful to Andrew and Carol. We recently stayed with them at Casa De Terrazas for our Vacation & Real Estate Tour and looked at various properties with Andrew. We had high hopes for the visit and every single one was exceeded. Andrew was very knowledgeable about the real estate market and had an intuitive sense of what would work best for us and the life we want to live in Ecuador. 

Andrew and Carol opened their incredible home and this beautiful country to us. We were able to see and take in so much about the area. They know the area and have a true love and appreciation for the country and their town. We could not have asked for better hosts. 

We found a home, friends, and left a big part of our hearts in San Clemente. We can't wait to return. Thank you Andrew and Carol! 

With love and appreciation, 

Rivers, Carolyn & Joe Smith (December 2021)

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We had a wonderful week on our Vacation and Real Estate Tour! Thanks to Andrew’s and Carol’s organizing, we had a mix of fun activities to discover the area while also viewing a variety of beachfront lots and houses for sale in the area. 

Our activities included kayaking up the bendy river where we saw birds perching on the trees on all sides; a visit to Isla del Corazon where we entered into the mangroves and witnessed life in its most dense feeling (Don’t forget the bug spray!); and went horseback riding through the forest and up to the brewery. The horses were healthy and a pleasure to ride! 

Activities and real estate showings were scheduled at a comfortable pace and gave us ample time to also relax and enjoy the amenities at the Casa de Terrazas Bed & Breakfast where we stayed.  All the transportation and meals were thoughtfully planned out in advance. We also had a chance to meet many local people and residents and got a pretty good taste of what living there would be like! 

Cheers, 

Brian Ludwig & Maha Tahiri (December 2021) 

St. Petersburg, Florida

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My wife and I decided to choose Ecuador Beachfront Property’s Vacation and Real Estate Tour.  We had recently retired and were interested in possibly relocating to the central coast of Ecuador.  Our only knowledge of the country and the area was through internet research.  Neither of us spoke more than a few phrases in Spanish, so we needed a host to help direct our every move.  This tour certainly fulfilled our needs.  

Casa de Terrazas is a beautiful B and B located in a small coastal town called San Clemente.  Andrew and Carol are exceptional hosts who create a friendly, "laid back" environment for their guests.  The room was clean and beautiful with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean off multiple covered balconies.  The pool and grounds inspire a feeling of a tropical oasis that is so inviting

My husband was a mountaineer guide for years and fell in love with Ecuador in the late 60’s- 70’s. He was convinced this is where he wanted to retire.  In Feb 2013, we attended a conference in Quito with International Living. We then traveled for 2 weeks, spending time in Cuenca, and then the coast. It took us four years of searching the internet and we found our place in Ecuador.

San Clemente was not our first choice, but it only took a short time for us to call it home. Tom and Lynn at Ecuador Beachfront Property without a doubt, were the reason this is our happy place. The level of professionalism mixed with “treating us like family”, is what sold us on Ensenada del Pacifico. The construction and attention to detail, made it an easy choice.

We would highly recommend Ecuador if you are looking for a slower paced lifestyle, filled with endless possibilities for travel, or just staying at home enjoying the endless beach here in San Clemente.

Jim and Ellen Wagner (December 2020)

Longmont, CO USA

After finally deciding we were going to move to Ecuador,  we found a few houses that we were interested in and contacted Tom with Ecuador Beachfront Property.  Tom was very helpful and since we have never been here, steered us away from some houses that would have been regrettable.  The house we bought was actually on House Hunters International,  and lucky for us, not the house chosen! The whole purchase process was pretty easy and arriving here we were met by Jemma who walked us through the house and even had some new pillows and a shower curtain so we could sleep and take showers, which was so thoughtful! 

Once we decided to move ahead with renovations on the house,  Jemma lined up a professional crew and in no time, we had a beautiful place! Jemma was always very responsive to any questions we had. I highly recommend this team if you are planning on a move to Ecuador,  you won't regret it!

Hello to all who may be considering buying property and moving to Ecuador. Hopefully my story will
help you in that decision.

Prior to finding Ecuador Beachfront Property I spent hundreds – literally hundreds of hours on the
internet scouring every imaginable country – you name it, I researched it. I finally landed on ecuadorbeachfrontproperty.com,

saw one of their listings which looked promising from the great pictures on their
site, but also had a video link to Home and Garden’s show of Beachfront Bargain Hunt. That video “tour” is

We met Tom online in 2012, while looking for a property on the coast of Ecuador.  At the time, he was the agent for a nice little condo on the beach in Crucita.  When we found that condo too small for what we wanted, he introduced us to his Ensenada del Pacifico project in San Clemente.  We loved the location and layout options, and bought in immediately.

 When we visited in the summer of 2013, Tom gave us a tour of the property and area.  His enthousiasm and excitement about the project were contagious.  Construction started in the summer of 2014, during our second visit to Ecuador.  It was fascinating to watch.  Tom and Lynn kept all their buyers in the loop during the construction with pictures and videos.

 We were set to take possession of our unit in June of 2016 and had our third trip to Ecuador booked for the summer.  But the earthquake in April of that year changed that.  The buildings suffered cosmetic, but no structural damage.  I was going to say fortunately, but in reality, it was because of the quality of the construction.  When Tom first showed us the plans for the project, he bragged that it would be built to earthquake standards exceeding California’s.  A 7.8 magnitude quake

Tom Saunders and Ecuador Beachfront Property; My game changer.

I have been looking all over Latin American for the perfect ocean front home. My dream has always been to own my own little palm tree paradise and wake to the sound of ocean waves and the smell of fresh salt air. However, I was on a pretty tight budget and I needed help.  It is a scary, difficult process looking and purchasing a home in a foreign country. Tom made the process fun and exciting. Tom’s knowledge of Ecuador’s real estate market, construction experience, and his friendly nature put me at ease right away. With Tom I was in good hands.

For anyone looking to find their dream home by the sea, Tom Saunders is the man to know.

Dear Lynn and Tom, this is just a note to say how very pleased with have been with the way all of our business dealings with you have been over the years.  I am not sure I have ever told you but we actually interviewed three other real estate companies in Equador prior to choosing you and you have never disappointed us.  Your professionalism and personal touch and care for us and our property has given us total peace with not only our purchase but in deciding to have you manage our property as well.