We booked out condo through [---]. We picked condo 212 because it seems like a very modern condo with updated tiles in the kitchen and shower and were very excited to stay there, but once we arrived at the condo we found out that the condo 212 was doubled booked and they had to place us at three different condos for the duration of our stay.

We didn't make much fuss about it, although we should've because this was a big inconvienc to have to pack up our stuff three different times and move them across the beach from one place to another and up a flight of stairs. We even had to rearrange our activities around to accomdate this. Rockstar rentals did give us $100 bar credit, but we asked for $150 in order to cover the nightly service fee, that way we could at least break even without any additional cost. I didn't think this was too much to ask. Rockstar rentals seemed a little relunctant, but gave it to us in the end.

We were put into Condo 153 for the first two nights. The Condo wasn't very big, but it was cozy and the balcony had the best view of the sand and the ocean. We would put our blow up bed outside on it and take naps in the late afternoon. It was heaven. There was plenty of dishes, sheets and towels. It wasn't renovated like the Condo we had booked, but it was clean and comfortable and that was what we hoped for.

On Day Three we were due to move into Condo 107, but they people already in it had not checked out yet and we had to wait until 2pm before they could even move out stuff into it, however they still had to check us out. We were already running late for an activty, but reluntantly agreed to pack out bahs and have the staff store them up front until they were ready to move us in. The staff was very accomdating, pleasant and helpful. You could ask for the world and they will try their best to help you.

After arriving back to the resort we were glad to have stepped into Condo 107 for a nap, the staff had already put our bags in the room. At first glance the layout of this Condo is very nice, but after getting settled in you felt your skin crawl with how grossly outdated it was. There were literally no towels, limited dishes. One of the showers didn't drain right and you were left standing in an inch of water at the end of your shower. Half the burners didn't work. The floors were dirty and cracked. All the tiles in the whole COndo had so much wear and tear I don't think they could ever be cleaned. You almost felt like you couldn't touch anything or walk on the floors. Every night I stayed in this Condo I felt dirty.

Finally on day six I went up to the front desk and asked if our next Condo was available and to inquire if we could move early. Luckily it was and we moved right away. Condo 216 was by far the best out of all of them. It was upstairs, but it had two tvs, tons of towels, came with a 5 gallon bottle of water, shower curtains and an assortment of dishes. The Condo felt the most like a resort style feeling. We were greeted with bottles of shampoo and soap. It was bigger than the other two Condos and although older it was CLEAN! It was best ending to our vacation. We couldn't ask for better.

As for the resort. It is beautiful. The grounds was lush with plants and sand. There were three pools. One was heated. The food at the pool bar was awesome. It was fairly inexpensive and perfect everytime. The beaches were always quiet during the day and night.

If you are lucky enough to get a great room, you will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this resort.

Please see my trip report on my blog for my pictures of the hotel and other activies in cabo.

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I rented Unit 215 for 6 nights at the end of March 2007. I had stayed at the Terrasol on several occasions in the 1990s, when I organised vacations for large groups (40+) of my fellow employees. Each year it was was more difficult to get firm bookings or enough decent units for our group and we gave up on the place in 1999, going instead to Las Mananitas in San Jose del Cabo. I heard that the Terrasol was now run by the owners, so decided to give it a try for a short break this year. I dealt with Susan Edwards again of Delfin properties. She manages a number of the units and owns two, one of which was #215, a studio apartment.

This unit had been reasonably well decorated, and the living and sleeping areas were comfortable. Susan had told me that the kitchen and bathroom had not been updated, so I knew what to expect from that. However, the kitchen was very poorly equipped - only two dinner plates and one side plate, no serving dishes etc. and an assortment of mismatched glasses. Silverware was of the type that bent with any pressure, and we had to buy a new drip coffee maker, as the existing one spewed coffee all over the counter while it was brewing. We nicknamed the new refrigerator "The African Queen" because of the noise it made every time it needed to crank up. The tiny terrace would have been more comfortable if it hadn't been crammed with bulky white plastic furniture. The unit also seemed not to have had a really thorough cleaning in a long time. The several padlocked cupboards and large suitcase in the bedroom closet made us wonder what we were missing.

As most reviews have said, the grounds of the Terrasol are beautifully maintained and the few employees we had any contact with were pleasant and helpful. The kitchen now installed at the "old" Palapa Bar was a welcome addition - a limited, reasonably priced menu, but everything prepared from scratch, including guacamole and salsa. Not a microwave in sight.

There are few other ameneties at the Terrasol, and Susan had warned me that the exercise equipment was definitely "use at your own risk". There is now only one tennis court instead of two.

As always, the quality of the Terrasol units varies considerably. Even 10 years ago (the place was built in 1986) it was a bit of a crap shoot to get a decent unit. They ranged from beautifully furnished and supplied apartments that felt like someone's home, to poorly maintained units with the minimum of ameneties that were obviously there just to make a buck. I was very sad to see some units now practically abandoned.

The half mile Solmar Beach where the Terrasol is located was a gem until about five years ago - the Playa Grande Resort now dominates the beach, and they are still building. And there is yet another development at the far end, past the old Finisterra Hotel. I suppose nothing stays the same.

****Please note that I contacted the owner and she very promptly reimbursed me for the coffee maker we had purchased. She also explained that unit #215 is frequently rented in conjunction with #115 below, and that items of kitchen ware, bed linen, towels etc. are often transferred by renters between units, and then not returned. There is evidently also a problem with laundry items being returned to the wrong apartments by the maid service. She apologised for our problems, and will be buying more crockery and silverware.****

If you are lucky enough to rent one of the "good" apartments and want a quiet, restful stay with only the occasional foray into the smog and traffic of Cabo San Lucas, then you will enjoy the Terrasol. If you want a lot of action on site or happen to get one of the "bad" apartments, you will not be happy. Either way, beware of the margaritas at Mi Casa - I expect a lot more for a $10 drink.

We stayed in Linda Clark's unit #162 in February 2007 for nine days. It was absolutely incredible. Clean, fresh and a private jacuzzi on our deck! We could see the ocean and step right out onto the sand from our deck. It had two master bedrooms (each with a king bed and its own bathroom). The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances. We found her online and were a little hesitant to rent without knowing someone who'd stayed there...but I am SO GLAD we did! We had a fantastic anniversary vacation. We loved it so much we immediately booked a trip in December to go back with my brother & sister-in-law over Christmas! Seriously, its a great deal in a quiet, beautiful part of Cabo.

Just returned from a week in Terrasol. I've seen a number of negative reviews and was hesitant, but we had a great experience there. We rented a 2bd/2bath unit directly from the owner on vrbo.com and got what I felt was a TERRIFIC value for a huge amount of space w/a balcony and ocean view. And it sure is nice to have a washer dryer for all the wet swimsuits & towels. It was an older unit and definitely showed a fair amount of wear but the decor was charming and nothing beats sitting on the balcony at "whale thirty" (4:30 pm.) every night with a pitcher of Margaritas taking in the whales & the sunset. Here are the pros & cons IMHO:

Pro: Gorgeous setting. Very private & quiet. Beautiful beach with no vendors. Very well kept grounds & landscaping. Ten - 15 minute walk to downtown & marina.

Con: No real "resort" amenities. There are pools and a palapa bar for bkfst, lunch & drinks, but that's about it. Big hill to walk up which gets old after awhile unless you are in good shape.

Those are the basic pros & cons that won't change. Other things to note is that I'd read mention of people getting sewerage smells. There does appear to be a problem that they are currently working on. We did not get any smells in our unit but did notice some walking around. If you are going soon, you might want to inquire about that. Also there is quite a bit of construction noise from the Playa Grande project next door. That'll probably be going on for quite a while so if you think that'll bother you, you might want to consider somewhere else besides the Lands End area until the project is completed.

The thing to know about Terrasol is that It is NOT a "resort" as most people understand the term. It is a condo complex of privately owned units. This is one of the things that appears to be at the basis of some bad reviews. Units are all different and all will vary as to quality of furnishings, upkeep, views etc. DO YOU HOMEWORK! Research your unit carefully, ask a lot of questions, and you won't be disappointed.

We would definitely go back to Terrasol in the future.