Yelapa Villa, 250* Ocean View, Tropical, Privacy, Comfort. South Zone, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 111290

CASA COCO

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Location: South Zone, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Spectacular 40min speed boat ride south of Puerto Vallarta)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)

CASA COCO in YELAPA

Casa Coco is an old rather large renovated house fronted by a sun filled terrace stretching the whole length of the house. Based on a traditional Mexican style, the spacious living/kitchen area is open without shutters. The two spacious bedroom suites with Queen Size beds on the main floor, one of which with its own terrace overlooking the ocean, are separated by a small courtyard with a fountain. Upstairs, you find a cozy sitting/reading area with balconies and a large bedroom area with two single beds and balconies.
Casa Coco is equipped with radio/cd/I-pod players, games and some reading material.
Towels, bed sheets, soap, shampoo/conditioner and body lotions will be provided.
Casa Coco and Coco Cabana (not shown here, please see our website cocoinyelapa dot com for full description of our second house as well as our VIDEO) can be shared by the same group of people but offer complete privacy to separate parties each with it's own entrance walkway and terraces.


Since there are no roads or cars (donkeys are common) in Yelapa the only practical way to reach the village is by a spectacular regularly scheduled boat ride from the international airport city of Puerto Vallarta or from the small village of Boca de Tamatlan where you can leave your car.

We can arrange for someone to meet you at the boat in Yelapa, take you to the house and provide any additional support you may need during your stay. Private pick-up, grocery shopping, cooking and maid services are also available for an additional fee.

Yelapa exudes the laid-back feel of yesteryear Mexico. Although the evenings tend to be quiet there are a number of excellent and very reasonably priced restaurants that offer local and international dishes as well as a disco at the Yacht Club. After dinner, most people enjoy sitting on the terrace, sipping a drink, listening to the waves, reading or gazing at the lights of Puerto Vallarta in the far distance. Very romantic and enchanting.

VERY IMPORTANT: Due to the architecture and location of Casa Coco, for safety reasons, we highly discourage bringing toddlers and young children. On the same note, keep in mind that reaching the house from the village requires a 15-minute walk on a very rustic path along the water’s edge and walking up several stairs to the house.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: With mosquito netting
  • Twin/Single Bed: With mosquito netting
• Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Electric coffe maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: House cleaner services available
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone: Internet access
  • Cell Phone: Requires purchase of phone cards
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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. . . .    ( Nighty*)( Weekly )(Biweekly)(Monthly)
Nov - Jun  (  $195  )( $ 995  )( $1895  )( $3295 )2 nights minimum required
Jul - Oct  (  $135  )( $ 695  )( $1295  )( $2195 )2 nights minimum required
Jan - Mar  (  $195  )( $1295  )( $2395  )( $4495 )2 nights minimum required
Holidays**           ( $1495  )                   1 week minimum required
Christmas & New Years( $1695  )Call For Special Biweek and monthly rate
** Thanksgiving Nov 21-30 ** President's wk Feb 13-23
** Easter Mar 13-30      ** Passover Apr 17-27

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 04/13/09
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  Tim & Noreen Ferris , Port Orchard, WA
  • Yelapa and the Coca Cabana were a welcome and relaxing break from Puerto Vallarta. The casa is very clean with more amenities than we ever imagined. Considering everything had to be hand carried into this lovely place, from each brick to build this newer casa, to the corkscrew to open the wine you can purchase at one of the tiendas in town, we were pleasantly surprised. The property is abundant with vegetation and nicely landscaped. The wildlife is abundant in this lush ecosystem, from parrots that like to party each dawn, to the spiders that begin their dance at dusk. It is a bit of a hike getting in, but well worth it! The locals were all very friendly, and Felipe and Yanet are wonderful caretakers! Take the time to hike up to the upper falls on Rio Tuito. It takes a couple hours tot get there, but a nice hike and fabulous swimming hole below the best natural ‘super-jetted’ jacuzzi we’ve ever found waiting when you get there. Hope to make it back again soon, thanks for sharing Richard and Nathalie
• 04/05/09
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  Michelle McSwain & George Ponte , Prineville, OR
  • What a spectacular place to stay! Cocoa Cabana felt like our own, private resort. We loved getting up in the morning to the caucophany of birds, throwing open the shutters, and enjoying coffe in the upstairs rocking chairs overlooking the bay, or lounging on the terrace. We quickly settled into a comfortable routine of going into town late morning to pick up some daily food supplies, enjoying some of the sights of town, then retreating back to the cabana for relaxation, reading, and siestas. Happy hours led to a meander along the path back into town for dinner. Although the kitchen is well equipped, we found dinners in town were very tasty and reasonably priced. Having never been to Yelapa, Nathalie provided detailed information for us via email and answered all our questions, proving very helpful. Just as an FYI, be prepared to see some very large spiders hanging out, usually in the bathrooms. Though I am not afraid of spiders, the first time I saw one I was startled just due to their size. But, they are hamless and usually just hang out. I would highly recommend Coco Cabana if you want a private, beautiful, quiet and peaceful experience. We will definately be going back!
• 04/03/09
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  Misha , Portland, Or
  • We had the best vacation EVER! Loved the view, house, seeing whales, and all the wonderful food in town. Can't wait to go back.
• 03/12/09
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  • From the time the water taxi dropped us off at Playa Isabel, we knew we were in for an amazing experience at Casa Coco. From the gorgeous view of the bay - where we were treated to a "performance" by a group of whales one evening - to the surrounding sounds of nature, everything was wonderful at Casa Coco. We appreciated Felipe's assistance, and one evening Yanet prepared a delightful dinner for us (which provided enough food for two meals). Thank you, Richard and Nathalie, for sharing your lovely tropical home. Mary and Mike Parkinson Diana and Conrad Edwards Salem, Oregon
• 03/01/09
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  Anna Cassilly , Ashland, OR
  • What a magic spot! The setting was just spectacular - gorgeous views, lots of birds, lovely landscaping. The house is very open and spacious and beautifully decorated. We enjoy cooking so the kitchen was perfect - large and well equipped. Felipe and Janet were very helpful. This is a perfect place for a secluded retreat, which is just what we were looking for!
• 02/06/09
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  Caroline & Frederic Stone , New York , NY
  • Our stay at CocoCabana was THE BEST. We booked this house based on what we saw on the website. What we found in reality was even better!! The views are spectacular. The architecture, beautiful original Mexican décor and color scheme is stunningly beautiful. Elegantly appointed original Mexican style. The kitchen is well equiped, although on vacation, it is so inviting, you want to cook. We were on our honeymoon and this place is romantic!! Thank you to Felipe, who took care of all of our needs. We highly recommend CocoCabana, a first class place. We had a fantastic time Caroline & Frederic Stone
• 01/21/09
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  CAM Berdan ,
  • relying on the web site and our communications w/ Richard and Nathalie, we planned and dreamed about our stay at Casa Coco for more than 6 months - but tried not to get our hopes up so we wouldn't be disappointed - it was even better than we imagined!! the house is solid but roomy and airy - filled w/ heavily carved wooden furniture, many comfortable chaises, primitive art pieces in every nook, and is painted in brilliant colors that make you smile - the views of the Bay are lovely and unobstructed - from the patio we saw whales 5 out of our 7 days there - as well as para-sailors, little fishing pangas, sailboats, & pelicans - a large loud flock of small parrots flew over every morning - and we saw lots of other birds we didn't recognize - the landscaping is a mixture of nice old trees and younger ornamentals - there were a number of things blooming while we were there- we picked fresh limes every day (using a picker fashioned from a bamboo pole, a baseball cap w/ a stiff brim, and duct tape) - the gorgeous surroundings, 6 burner stove, new refrigerator, fully equipped kitchen, and surprisingly well stocked stores in town, were conducive to memorable breakfasts, "happy hours", and a couple of dinners at home - we were there in December so had no mosquitoes or other biting bugs - and the only noises up there were birds - we were 4 adults, an 11 and a 14 yr old - so really appreciated the little surprise extra's, like the cabinet full of games and books on Mexican architecture, and the trunk upstairs of books and puzzles - the washer and dryer were a godsend b/c some of our luggage was stolen in New York - a number of people told us we had the nicest house in Yelapa - and we think they were right - a couple of tips if you are thinking of trying Casa Coco - a little Spanish is needed to communicate w/ Felipe - phrases like "where is the working telephone?", "please come and get the garbage", and "we need a new bottle of drinking water" are useful (some Spanish is also helpful to locate the the money changer & specific restaurants in town - the ladies at the Bahia Cafe by the pier are American and will help you - they also sell a nice hand drawn map of the town) you need to be in decent physical shape to make the hike to and from town and to climb the 99 steps to the Casa - bring flashlights and something warm for the evenings - it goes down to 60 and all of the restaurants, and communal living spaces at Casa Coco, are open - and you need to be able to relax and to enjoy the unexpected - like the iguana who lives in the rafters and keeps the bug population down - we had a wonderful time and took hundreds of photos - my 11 yr old nephew, who has traveled since he was 8 months old, declared our time at Casa Coco "the best vacation he has ever had"
• 08/13/08
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  Annette Shepard , Pueblo, CO
  • Dear Richard & Nathalie, Wow!! Both my husband and I would like to extend our thanks as well as our comments on how wonderful our trip was. Casa Coco Cabana was fabulous! We went down to Yelapa to celebrate our 10th anniversary and to have a vacation away from hectic everyday life while avoiding high tourist areas. This trip and our stay at your beautiful home fulfilled both. Relaxing as well as active. We both enjoy hiking the mountains of Colorado so we were very excited about tromping around in the Mexican Jungle. The ecosystem there is so impressive and vast. The hikes to both waterfalls were spectacular!! A must!!! Such great weather during the day with evening down pours- which from the bird's eye view from Coco Cabana, were spectacular!! Watching the rain move in from Puerto Vallarta across the bay was amazing. Everything was great- Felipe was very helpful and the house exceeded our expectations. Thanks for everything, Annette Shepard
• 08/03/08
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  andrea connell , Austin, TX
  • This was our first trip to Yelapa. Casa Coco was a fabulous escape from the world. It is remote in the sense that one is "away from it all" and yet the place offers everything that you really need. We loved the indoor/outdoor design of it. Someone else mentioned the stairs "not being for the faint of heart". Because of that, we were expecting it- and appreciated the 'heads up'. After seeing some of the other places we had looked at online, we were glad that we were off of the main trail. Felipe was a great help and wonderful tour guide to the Marietta Islands. If you want to go without the masses of humanity that often pile on to the organized tour boats, this is definitely the way to go! He will take you out fishing as well.
• 07/25/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Nathalie I just want to thank you for the wonderful stay we enjoyed at Casa Coco. We left a day early due to a change in plans. We wanted to be sure and tell you what a wonderful job Felipe did while we were there. He was most attentive to our needs- making sure everything was all right, the trip to the Marietta Islands- he went above and beyond in seeing that everything was as it should be. We were afraid that he misunderstood (due to the communication barrier) as to why we were leaving a day early. We had a wonderful time- Please thank him for us when you can. We would love to come back again. Sincerely, Andrea

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