Location: Sayulita, Costa Vallarta North, Nayarit, Banderas Bay (Puerto Vallarta Area), Mexico (40 minutes drive North from Puerto Vallarta Intn'l Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Beachfront Villa, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5+ Baths (Sleeps 12)
Set amid palm trees at the edge of a white sand beach flecked with gold, stands a gracious Mexican villa with a broad shaded veranda, offering an unobstructed view of the warm Pacific Ocean only steps away.
This grand hacienda is private and peaceful, within walking distance of the center of the charming village of Sayulita. Complete with housekeeper at no additional charge and the option of having a private cook prepare meals at your request for a nominal fee, this is the perfect vacation home for a luxurious but uncomplicated beachside holiday.
The waves are often gentle enough for leisurely swims right in front of the villa, because of the smooth sandy bottom in our choice location. However, because on other parts of the beach, the ocean bottom changes to cobblestones, we are fortunate to have within sight of the house, two surf breaks that have some of the best and most consistently ride able waves along Mexico's Pacific Gold Coast. Down the beach, about 7 houses south of our villa, is the fast and exciting, left hand surf break. The more forgiving and fun, right hand break, which was the site of the Mexican National Surf Contest, is only a short stroll beyond that. Sayulita is becoming internationally known as an excellent spot for the experienced surfer as well as an ideal place for those eager to learn.
Our property has very broad beach frontage, right on the sand. We are situated a good distance from our neighbors on either side and are fortunate to have a large grove of mature coco palms and manicured lawn as the neighboring property behind us. The sandy ocean bottom right in front of our house makes it a safer place to swim than practically anywhere along the entire beach, except, right in front of the town restaurants, only a short walk away. When sitting on the shaded veranda, one can feel very private and privileged and serene and yet the blue Pacific is invitingly close.
The villa consists of a main house with 2 master bedrooms, a living room, dining room and kitchen, plus a separate "casita", or guest house, consisting of 2 bedrooms. In the main house, Master Bedroom #1 features a king-sized bed with a carved stone headboard, an exceptionally spacious bathroom and a fabulous view of the ocean including the surf break.
Master Bedroom #2 is even bigger than Master #1. It has its own private entrance, private bathroom and also has the option of being connected by a common door to Master Bedroom #1. It is spacious enough to easily accommodate a king sized bed and two other single beds. It can alternately be provided with 4 single beds. It is light and airy and like all the bedrooms, it has a fabulous view of the ocean. Air Conditioning can be made available in this room during warm months, for the cost of the electricity used.
The detached Guest House, sitting immediately beside the main house, consists of a charming Hideaway Bedroom downstairs and a very large Artists Studio/Bedroom upstairs with no interior connection between the two bedrooms.
The Hideaway Bedroom has its own separate entrance, and it normally comes with two single beds which can be configured as a king if requested. It also has a toilet in an alcove of the room behind a shell curtain and a hot water sink “ensuite”. It has it's own small refrigerator. Its window provides an enchanting view of the ocean, shaded by mature tropical trees. Because of its situation, this room is ideal for teenagers or others seeking privacy.
The upstairs bedroom was originally designed as an artists’ studio by the owners. It is accessed by an outdoor stairway covered with hand painted Mexican tiles. The Artists Studio has unmatched views of the ocean and jungle as it is the only bedroom which has some windows facing in all 4 directions. This spacious, light filled, room comes furnished with a king sized bed to provide a very romantic and very private nest with a sweeping view of the beach and jungle below. The room is ample enough that, as an alternative, it can easily accommodate up to 4 single beds if arrangements are made in advance. This art studio/bedroom now contains its own brand new bathroom, with toilet, shower, glass sink and granite countertop. Air Conditioning can also be available in this room during warm months, for the cost of the electricity used.
Graced by massive carved stone columns, the broad shady veranda which extends across the entire front of the main house, offers comfortable cushioned lounge chairs for putting your feet up as well as traditional Mexican leather covered dining tables and chairs for dining alfresco or relaxing with a cool drink while gazing at the ocean or reading a good book. There are hot showers in all four main bathrooms plus the small courtyard that serves as an entrance to the Hideaway bedroom, has an outside hot shower, with a view of the ocean, to make it convenient to wash off the beach sand before coming inside.
Large natural wood doors fold back to open up the heart of the villa to the spectacular view and to welcome in the gentle fresh sea breeze. High ceilings, throughout the main house, help keep the rooms cooler, while enhancing its traditional elegant aura. Numerous carved details add to the homes' warmth and charm. The interior dining room is accented by a wall of marble and a tall, antique glass fronted, mahogany bookcase. The grand living room features original artwork and another large bookcase. Ours is almost certainly the only private home in Sayulita, available for rental, which has a piano in the living room for the enjoyment of its guests.
Airline employees inquire about $100/week discount. Sayulita is a quaint fishing village located only 40 minutes drive north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport. It offers good restaurants, a variety of shops, and a friendly casual atmosphere. This is the perfect tropical paradise for the vacation of your dreams.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Whale Watching, Jungle Hikes, Swimming, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Restaurants, Shopping, Internet Cafe, Surfing, Snorkeling, Boating, Sailing, Windsurfing, Shelling, Kayaking, Horseback Riding. Easy Day Trips to Puerto Vallarta & Other Coastal Towns for Sightseeing, Golf, Waterslide Park, & Night Life. OR Lounge on the Shady Veranda & Picture Perfect Beach in Front of Your Villa & Thoroughly Relax.
- Amenities
- This beautifully appointed 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom beachfront home has a fully-equipped spacious kitchen. Purified drinking water is provided along with linens & towels. We have also just had installed a professional quality housewide water purification system of the type used by the best restaurants in Sayulita. 5 days a week maid service is included in the rental. A cook is available for a nominal fee. There is also a washer & dryer at the villa. In consideration of all our guests, we require that there be no smoking in the house or on the grounds. Pets are welcomed provided they are discussed and approved by the owners in advance. Please let us know if you are coming to Sayulita to attend an event such as a wedding in town. If you are considering holding a wedding, a dinner, a casual beach party or any other event for more than the total number of people who are sleeping at the house, please inquire in advance about our additional event fees and conditions. Thank you.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
STANDARD NON-HOLIDAY, Saturday to Saturday, WEEKLY RATE for 7 nights is $3850/week
Now To Dec.12 friends Beachfront house with pool open Thanksgiving week $3850/week
Jan.17-24 Sun. to Sun. = $3850 OR SAVE $150 Sunday Jan.17-23 = 6 nights $3150/week
2009 HOLIDAY WEEKS: Dec.19-26 XMAS WEEK or Dec.26-Jan.2, 2010 NEW YEARS $8400/week
2010 HOLIDAY WEEKS: Feb.13-20 Valentine’s Day + Washington’s Birthday $4900/week
2010 HOLIDAY WEEKS: March 13-20 or March 20-27 are SPRING BREAK WEEKS $4900/week
or save on Spring Break Week 6 nights OPTION: Sunday to Saturday March 14-20 $4050
2010 HOLIDAY WEEKS: March 27-April 3 or April 3-10 are EASTER WEEKS .. $4900/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Sayulita's Best Beachfront House: Christmas Week Now Available
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Sayulita
Although we have traveled all over the world to places like Bali, Hawaii, Guatemala, Europe, Canada, both coasts of the USA and many places in Mexico, we didn't get to Sayulita until 2000. It was the perfect little fishing village that we had been looking for, where the food is good, the local people are friendly, it's a quick easy flight from the USA, and it was the prettiest curve of beach we had ever seen. By 2001 we went back to buy a vacation home and found this perfect house right on the beach. My wife Sharon loved the classic hacienda style of the house and all the elegant antiques that came with it. My daughter Heather loved the fact that it was right on a soft sand beach where she could swim and play, and I loved that I could see two fabulous surf breaks that I could stroll down the beach to surf, within sight of the house. Less than a year after we purchased it, we loved it so much that we decided to live there full time, which we did for a year and a half to seize the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the culture, learn Spanish, and really get to enjoy this fabulous spot. We now live in Santa Barbara and visit the warm tropical waters of Sayulita as often as we can, but since we can't be there year round, we like being able to share it's pleasures with others.
The Unique Benefits at this Beachfront Villa
We like that this particular house is just close enough to the center of town that we can easily stroll to both surf breaks or all the restaurants that range from fancy places to simple taco stands which are all clean and safe to enjoy. The central town square is a beautiful focal point for local relaxed family fun day or night. The two great surf breaks in town, a left and a right, are each located directly in front of two different casual restaurants so that some of us can sit and eat or sip something cool in the shade and cheer on others in our group as they catch waves. We like that our house is also just far enough from the town center to be quiet and peaceful and private feeling but close enough to walk to as often as we wish. We have a large, fully equipped kitchen, yet sometimes we take advantage of the fact that we can hire our sweet and trusted housekeeper Delia to cook us an authentic Mexican meal and we can invite some friends over to enjoy it with us at sunset on our peaceful terrace with the entire beach spread out before us. It if fun being able to have our meals and/or just lounge and relax in what is the most private and exclusive spot on the beach.
Owner's Map of Sayulita
For many years I was an editor of motion pictures and television in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. My wife is a fine artist/painter who grew up outside of New York City and spent her summers at their beach house on the Jersey Shore. My wife's family are Canadians who live all across Canada from Montreal to the Canadian Rockies to British Columbia. Our daughter Heather grew up in California, loves to swim and now that we have a house on the beach in Mexico, she became fluent in Spanish and she even does a little surfing.
Property Photos
- There is no better location than right on the beach! - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico - Vacation Lodging near Puerto Vallarta!
- Tastefully appointed interiors give this private home a classic yet casual air. - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico - Vacation Lodging near Puerto Vallarta!
- Just one of your views from the property looking south toward town center. - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico - Vacation Lodging near Puerto Vallarta!
- Your Villa as Seen While Swimming in the Warm Ocean
- Part of the Breathtaking View From Master Bedroom #1
- A Headboard & Furniture of Carved Stone Grace Master Bedroom #1
- Regard the Sea From Your King Sized Bed in Master Bedroom #2
- Dine Outside & Enjoy the Sweeping Ocean Vista.
- Lounge on the Shady Veranda with the Waves Spread Out Before You.
- Even the Fully Equipped Kitchen Has A Grand View of the Ocean.
- Experience the Romance of a Venerable Classic Oceanfront Hacienda.
- Enjoy the Serenity of the Soft Sand in Front of Your Own Private Beach House.
- The Eagles Nest bedroom has sweeping tree top level views of the beach below.
- Enjoy watching surfers from the veranda on days when we get great waves.
- As the ocean gently laps the shore, you may see horses saunter by, on the beach.
- Only steps to the warm sand, our Hacienda offers unobstructed ocean panoramas.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #10519
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