We are a couple looking to retire in Ecuador...as we like the beach , we have sort of settled on Santa Elena province as being geared to our rather quiet life style....we will have 2 little dogs with us...looking for a rental house on the beach or with waterview...needs to rent around $400 a month....We will rent until we find a reasonable home to purchase....any advice on areas we should be checking out would be much appreciated...We hope to be coming down by next winter.....Thanks Nabelia