Unique Zapallar Beach Home for Rent (Days, Weeks, Months)

Location: Zapallar, Chile, South America (2 Hours North of Santiago)

Accommodations:  House, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2)

Keywords:  House

Zapallar is beautiful coastal town 2 hours north of Santiago and 1 hour north of Valpariso/Vina Del Mar, sitting on a breathtaking, rocky coast with the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Popular opinion is that Zapallar is the most exclusive beach in Chile. This little resort town is the choice of Chile’s aristocracy, and for good reason. Nestled between the surrounding hills and the vast ocean, composed of mansions of stunning architectural beauty, this place has similarities to Santa Barbara in California and Positano in Italy. I cannot think of a more beautiful beach and bay.

One cannot picture Zapallar without picturing first that immaculate beach of clean, yellow sand. People abound; sunning, talking, playing paddleboard, braving the cold Humboldt current to frolic in the waves. The hardy swim out to a floating raft. A collage of colorful umbrellas protects those who have got too much sun, or want an afternoon nap. Brightly painted fishing boats bob up and down in the bay and dolphins play among them. A restaurant serving all the Chilean seafood and shellfish literally sits on the beach.

Life here is about strolling. Stroll around the bay that is free of autos, on a beautiful walkway, “the rambla”, your ears serenaded by the crashing waves and your eyes treated to the seaside landscape. Or stroll along the lushly landscaped streets of the town among the huge mansions overlooking the water. For sunset, stroll around the corner of the bay to Mar Bravo, for an unimpeded view of the sun setting into the ocean, usually accompanied by the chorus of the huge, magnificent waves crashing against the rocks just outside the bay. For the more energetic, a walk down the rocks 4 miles to the neighboring beach of Cachagua, passing more scenic coastline and an island of Chilean penguins.

We have just built a house in Zapallar, and we are offering it for rent to a couple. The house is beautiful. Everyone who has entered has been in awe of its space, light, and ambiance. The living quarters are upstairs where the views of the town, mountains and ocean are breathtaking. The tall ceilings and abundance of windows give the interior space an airy feeling. The house is full of light. The rich wooden floors, double paned windows and granite counter tops in the kitchen are reflective of the quality construction. The morning sun is captured in the dining room and breakfast deck. The setting sun reflects off the mountains as you sit on the main terrace overlooking the town, enjoying your Pisco Sour. A fire can be laid in the fireplace if you want to change the ambiance in the evening, although a pleasant temperature in the house makes usually makes it unnecessary. There is a full kitchen and one off-street parking place.

From the house, built in the pueblo, you can walk down to get bread and the paper in the morning. The beach is a pleasant 5 minute walk down, although the Positano nature of Zapallar makes it a 15-20 minute walk back up.

For winter, the house has no central heating. Zapallar is a fairly temperate climate, and with the home's thermal mass and dual-paned windows, the temperature in the house stays fairly constant. On those cold evenings though, a fire in the fireplace gets the upstairs toastly real quickly, and we have a portable propane heater for the downstairs bedrooms if necessary.

Although ours is a 3 bedroom house, we are only interested in renting to a couple. Because of the unfinished projects in the house, we do not think it is yet suitable for children. Also, when we close off our bedroom, we really only have one double bed left in the house. We recognize the need in Zapallar for a rental for only two people, because the only other alternatives for a couple are staying at the one expensive hotel in town, renting a large house, or staying in a neighboring town. There is a one week minimum rental. And please, no smoking in the house.

Zapallar is a unique place, and our home is a unique place to stay. I am sure a stay in Zapallar will be a highlight in any trip to Chile.

Vacation Rental Features

• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Double Bed
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
  • Mountain View
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking

Rate Details (In Chilean Pesos/USD)

High Season (January,Feburary,holidays)-
.. Ch$80000/night (about $160 US dollars)- one week minimum rental
Low Season-
.. CH$50000/night, add CH$15000 cleaning cost for less than 4 nights
.. For rental through November, CH$300000 per month plus gas,electric