ECUADOR BEACHFRONT CONDO PURCHASE TESTIMONIAL

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

VACATION & REAL ESTATE TOUR TESTIMONIAL

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 

ECUADOR BEACHFRONT CONDO PURCHASE TESTIMONIAL

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,

ECUADOR BEACHFRONT HOUSE PURCHASE TESTIMONIAL

 My husband and I came to Ecuador on vacation in December 2021-January 2022 with the plan to stay in Manta and take day trips to all the surrounding beach towns. The goal was to find a town we liked so that when we were ready to move here we would know where to rent and eventually maybe buy or build a house. After two weeks in Manta our fabulous driver, Juan Zambrano, told us we really needed to meet his friends Carol and Andrew, who work with Ecuador Beachfront Property and own a lovely B&B called Casa de Terrazas in San Clemente.

We immediately bonded with Carol and Andrew, and really liked the vibe in San Clemente. They offered us a room in their B&B for the rest of our trip, even though we were still booked in Manta for another week. Carol and Andrew made us feel at home.

Andrew showed us some properties in the San Clemente / San Jacinto area, to give us an idea of what might be available. Well…

ECUADOR BEACHFRONT CONDO PURCHASE TESTIMONIAL

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,

ECUADOR BEACHFRONT HOUSE PURCHASE TESTIMONIAL

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

Our Ecuador Vacation and Real Estate tour with Andrew & Carol at Casa de Terrazas was fantastic!  We were wined and dined and, best of all, it felt like we were hanging out with old friends – even though we just met! Their digs are beautiful – flowers and green everywhere plus a gorgeous courtyard with pool! 

Carol was the hostess with the most-est and we even got to do yoga on the beach together.  Andrew was a really impressive source of information.  He showed us some unique opportunities and answered every question I could think of about buying real-estate in Ecuador. And some I didn’t think of! He also seemed to have super-human powers of arranging things.  My partner wondered about dental work while 

ECUADOR BEACHFRONT CONDO PURCHASE TESTIMONIAL

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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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)

VACATION & REAL ESTATE TOUR TESTIMONIAL 

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

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!

Mike and Penny Jones (October 2021)

VACATION & REAL ESTATE TOUR TESTIMONIAL

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

Tom and Lynn Saunders of Ecuador Beachfront Property have been so knowledgeable and professional throughout the process of purchasing our beautiful beachfront condo at Ensenada del Pacifico. We are so excited to begin our ‘next life’ on the coast of Ecuador in the town of San Clemente.

Lynn, Tom, and their amazing assistant, Jemma, did a lot of ‘hand holding’ throughout our journey. International questions, travel, timing of processes, financial obligations and even decor decisions were answered in a timely and reassuring way. We highly recommend Ecuador Beachfront Property for any of your buying or renting needs. Can’t wait to spend time on the coast with our new friends.

Brian and Marni Mount (March 2021)

Bradenton, FL USA

Sometimes the Cosmos bends in your direction.  That's how Gwen and I felt in January, 2019, when we sat with Tom in his office thinking we were opting - at least for the moment - not to purchase real estate in Ecuador.  We were near the end of a three week stay at Tom and Lynn's signature oceanfront development called Ensenada del Pacifico, in the village of San Clemente.  "A little piece of paradise" is surely an over-used phrase, but Ensenada del Pacifico merits the distinction, from its unobstructed ocean viewto the meticulous landscaping to the modern amenities and the eco-friendly best practices (seriously, is there a resort anywhere else in the world where a Ph.D. geochemist ponders the intricacies of swimming pool pH?).  

Ensenada del Pacifico, though, was a sold-out property

When doing our research on Ecuador as a place to start a business and make a life change we came across Ecuador Beachfront Property. Connecting with Tom and Lynn and having some phone conversations it felt like we had found a great starting point for our exploration of Ecuador. They were friendly, well informed, and had an easy going, no-pressure attitude to helping us discover the possibilities. The Ecuador guide they have developed was extremely informative and helped set some expectations and understanding for our trip. 

Once on the ground we started to look at properties/options, Tom and Lynn are very professional, this combined with their style made it a fun adventure to review and develop a feel for properties and the area.  We knew Ecuador was at the top of our list of countries to look at and meeting them took some of the guesswork out of a starting point for our search. Tom listened and understood our needs/parameters and lined up a handful of well-targeted properties that fit our criteria. 

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.

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

I first heard about the beautiful coast of Ecuador from watching House Hunters International. I was surprised how reasonable beachfront property was and decided to learn more. I found Tom and Lynn’s Ecuador Beachfront Property website and learned a lot from their blog alone, even before speaking with them. I sent an email to Tom and he was kind enough to speak with me on the phone. He called me and spent 45 minutes answering all my questions (I had a lot!!!)

From that point on, we established a great relationship, and we decided to work with them to find property for my husband and I on the coast. Choosing their new property, Ensenada del Pacifico in San Clemente was a no-brainer, and they guided us through each step of the purchasing process with ease. Being from the US, we were not familiar with Ecuador laws and regulations and Tom and Lynn provided us with answers and arranged for a power of attorney to assist with the purchasing process while we were in the States, guiding (and translating when necessary) us through every step. This process was easier than I would have imagined with

Our Permanent Vacation

We met Tom and Lynn of "Ecuador Beachfront Property" in April of 2015.  Our goal was to find a place to lease on the beach in Ecuador somewhere near Manta.  Although retirement and starting our “permanent vacation” was still two years away, we were anxious to narrow our search down so we contacted Thom and Lynn at Ecuador Beachfront Properties. In truth, we had been in contact with several websites and had been an avid House Hunters International watcher since 2014 .

Since our first contact with Tom and Lynn, we had been very clear that we would resist the desire to buy and wanted to lease a place on the beach for at least year before we made any decisions about location, buying and quite frankly Ecuador.  They listened and were understanding.

Tom gave me a tour of several properties in Crucita, San Jacinto and San Clemente including some properties under development. There was no pressure but there was a great