La Castellana: Ocean Vibes, Sun-Kissed Skin, And Happy Hour – That Is Beach Living!, Salinas, Santa Elena Province

If you are like me, you crave sunshine, blue skies, and the sound of waves breaking on a sandy shore. If, at the end of a day filled with all that, you can enjoy a tropical drink with friends or loved ones, then you know you are living the beach lifestyle at its very best! This 2, 691-square-foot condo in Edificio La Castellana, in the desirable San Lorenzo section of Salinas on Ecuador's sunny Pacific coast, is the perfect place to try that lifestyle on for size. Just two stories high, this condominium building was designed to keep its occupants close to the beach, rather than in a soaring high-rise. Hidden behind a large privacy wall, this gem is protected from the busy traffic of the Malecn, and when you enter the gate into the property you feel transported to a serene Mediterranean villa, with bougainvillea and palms. Enter La Castellana through the courtyard paved with brick in a herringbone pattern highlighted with a quatrefoil fountain surrounded by tropical foliage, and you will already have your first view of the deep blue of the Pacific. This unit is found on the second floor, and you enter into the large, open-concept living and dining areas, where your eyes are drawn immediately to the wall of sliding glass doors that lead out to a massive balcony with room for seating, outdoor dining, and a hammock. You are sure to utilize all them while enjoying the sights, sounds, and sensations of the beach below. The living area is furnished with a comfy sectional sofa with chaise, and chairs, creating a cozy and relaxing conversation area. Nearby is the dining area with a table for eight, and a matching sideboard. The separate kitchen is large, with lower cabinets and countertop along three walls, and upper cabinets next to the refrigerator. The white countertop runs along all the lower cabinets, ending in a small peninsula that serves as a convenient breakfast bar. The fourth wall is filled with storage behind white cabinet doors. This kitchen features a stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, gas range, and double sink. The spacious master bedroom boasts a queen-sized bed, nightstands, chairs, chaise chair, and an incredible private balcony with spectacular ocean views and its own hammock. Along the feature wall with stone-look accent, is the entertainment area with flat-screen television. The ensuite master bathroom is also spacious, with a built-in vanity with storage, tiled tub/shower, toilet and bidet. Next to that is the his-and-her walk-in master closet. The second and third bedrooms are filled with natural light due to the windows in the second bedroom, and the sliding glass doors in the third bedroom that lead to a balcony that looks out over the courtyard and parking area. These two bedroom share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with double sink vanity, bath/shower combo, toilet and bidet. The fourth bedroom features a large window, twin beds, and cute beach-themed ensuite bathroom. The fifth bedroom has bunk beds plus a twin bed. The fourth bathroom is conveniently located to both the bedrooms and main living areas of the condo. On the ground level there is a paved terrace with built-in concrete tables and chairs, as well as, a stairway leading down to the beach. You can enjoy sitting in the sun while watching the ever-changing waves of the ocean you may even catch a glimpse of a pod of migrating whales or you can easily access the beach and have your toes in the sand in moments! La Castellana is just steps away from an array of restaurants featuring local and international cuisine, shops, churches, parks, and a steady stream of taxis, making it the perfect place for living the good life at the beach!