Perfect Vacation home

Guest: Canadians (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

We were in Sayulita from Dec. 27th until Jan 7th 2012 and we had the greatest time! This Villa is BEAUTIFUL with all the amenities you could ask for. The kitchen is very well appointed with every utensil and dish you can imagine. Alejandro was at our disposal and helpful in arranging transportation to and from the airport via a taxi company. You do not need a car in Sayulita, you can walk everywhere. Just know you are on a bit of a hill and this could be a problem for someone with physical disabilities. I ran almost every day in Sayulita (on the beach and in the village) and felt very safe there. We actually saw whales from the kitchen!!! Next time we go there, we will bring binoculars for a closer view of them. Overall a very successful and fun family vacation! We will be back!!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

We can't wait to go back!

Guest: LC30000 (Vail, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 11/11/11

My boyfriend and I stayed at Sol Blau with three other couples and loved every minute of our stay! The house was very spacious and each room offered a beautiful view of the town and the ocean. We enjoyed a specatcular sunset from the infinity pool each night followed by great dinners that we made in the gourmet kitchen. The entire house was clean and well maintained, and we adored the housekeeper, Laura! She was so friendly and took great care of us! The owner and architect of Sol Blau, Alejandro, was very responsive via email, easy to work with and provided the incredible service before, during and after our stay. Before our arrival Alejandro contacted me to inform us that a hurricane was headed towards the area so that we could make the appropriate arrangements if we needed to change our plans. I truly appreciated him reaching out to us, and we were so happy that the weather changed its course and we were able to go on our trip! The stunning views, gorgeous house and impeccable service will definitely bring us back to Sol Blau in the future!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

AWESOME!!!

Guest: Brent (Oregon, US)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

This villa lived up to the beautiful photos. Seven friends shared this house to celebrate some 40th birthdays. Each bedroom had its own private bath and terrace. The pool and patio area comfortably allowed all of us to lounge together. We all were impressed with the modern kitchen and cooked most of our meals at home. The staff was great and kept the house very clean regardless of how hard we tried to mess it up. The owner, Alejandro, was very helpful and a genuinely gracious host. The views of the ocean and sunsets couldn't have been more spectacular. The house is a 5-7 minute walk to the beach and 10-15 minutes to town. The house is up on a steep hill but it was no problem walking day or night. I will definitely rent this villa again.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Incredible Vacation -- Incredible Views, Accommodations, and a Gracious Owner

Guest: Mark&Co (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

My fiancee, two close friends, and I stayed at Villa Sol Blau back in February, and had an historic vacation. Alejandro greeted us on our arrival, and was gracious, kind, and incredibly helpful. The house is an architectural gem, the views exquisite, and the location perfect. It was far enough from the bustle to provide privacy, and close enough to allow easy access to the beach and town square. The kitchen was beautiful, and allowed us to dine like kings throughout our entire stay. Admittedly, one of our party is a classically trained french chef (you can ask Alejandro about the fish stew), but the high-end appliances and extensive kitchen equipment certainly didn't hurt. The bedrooms were spacious, the natural light invigorating, and the picturesque sunrises and ocean views in the early morning nearly indescribable. Honestly, we could not have envisioned a better vacation. We would recommend this house to anyone, unless it was the week that we were planning to use it again.

Owner response:We really appreciate all the good reviews we've had since we began renting the house, we will keep improving and maintaining the Villa in the best conditions possible so we can give all of you and our new guests the best vacation ever! Thank you all Villa Sol Blau staff

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful week there!

Guest: Mark (phoenix, az, usa)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

We stayed at the Villa Sol Blau recently for a week, and had all the rooms filled with either family or friends all week. Every single person in our group was in amazement of the view, the beautiful architecture, and the gracious oversight by Alejandro, the owner and architect of the house. The kitchen is wonderful and modern, and along with the outside deck was the center for all of us all week. We had a meal catered one night and all of us enjoyed a seated dinner on the deck overlooking the lights of Sayulita, and was one of our favorite memories of our time there. Many of the guests that came by our house asked about the name for renting, they were very interested in trying to get a reservation there the next time they come back. In all, it was a wonderful experience staying at the Villa Sol Blau, and will certainly be calling Alejandro for reservations when we return. Mark

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Perfect family getaway!

Guest: hannelore4344 (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

We rented Villa Sol Blau with another family over Spring Break -- it was perfect! There were four adults and four children (ages 5-7) and we all had a wonderful time. Alejandro, the owner, was extremely responsive to our emails in advance of the trip. Everything was just as he described -- actually it was even better. The house is lovely. The pool is small, but definitely large enough for the kids to swim laps and the adults to cool off. The rooms are all spacious and tastefully decorated. And, the town of Sayulita is the perfect balance of being tourist-friendly without being touristy. We hope to be able to come back again soon!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Amazing! Look no further.

Guest: Doggiedoc (Ashland, OR)
Date of Stay: 02/17/11 Review Submitted: 02/25/11

We had the most incredible time at Sol Blau. My husband and our friends (6 total) stayed here for 5 days. The pictures do not do it justice. The house is very clean and really large. All of the rooms have a great view of the ocean. We saw whales from the patio! Town is just a short walk and the beach and jungle are very close. We could hear the waves from our bedroom. Alejandro is the owner of the house and he was extremely nice and very helpful. It may feel a little scary wiring money to Mexico for the deposit and stay, but rest assured he is very professional and we had no surprises. Sayulita has everything you need and you do not need to rent a car. The kitchen is fully stocked but we walked into town and ate fish tacos almost every night. I highly recommend a stay here. It would be great for friends, family or a romantic vacation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Paradise

Guest: Emily (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11 Review Submitted: 02/19/11

Amazing, amazing home! I celebrated my 30th birthday there, and couldn't ask for anything more. The pictures don't do it justice. All the amenities you need, close walk to the beach, quite, secluded, beautiful views. The only thing I would mention is there are a lot of stairs, so it may not be good for elderly or injured. You would be silly to stay anywhere else! Emily, Danielle, Mark & Daniel Boston, MA/San Fransisco, CA

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Great Villa

Guest: Bob (Lexington KY USA)
Date of Stay: 02/06/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

I stayed at Villa Sol Blau for a week with my wife, daughter and her husband, my son and his fiancee. This place was fantastic! If you like Art and Architecture you will love it. The house is decorated with nice works of art. The design of the house is very creative. Lots of interesting materials and detail. All week long I would discover new and interesting views whether it was by the pool, in the kitchen, in the living room, in the bedroom, or even in the shower, this house never failed to entertain and move me. We did not have a car, and I found walking to and from the beach and the town enjoyable.The house is situated on a hill to take advantage of some great ocean views, and the climb was not strenuous for me. Towards the end of the week some in our group started to wish we had a golf cart for those late night walks back from town after a few drinks and dinner. So, we rented one for the last two days and they really enjoyed the time it saved in traveling around. I, on the other hand continued to walk everywhere and found the pace most enjoyable and not too strenuous - earn your margarita! The house is built on a hillside, and everything is verticle, so you must be able to climb stairs. The entry is where the car port is, you climb up one level to the pool and kitchen, then another level to the living room and one bedroom, then another level to the other three bedrooms, then a fifth level to the rooftop palapas (which was not finished during our stay). The owner was very responsive to some minor issues we had with the house during our stay. I would love to return to this house one day........

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Perfect location, tucked away into privacy

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/04/11

My six friends and their two young children and I stayed at this lovely house in January 2011. We loved the fact that the house was a few mintues walk away from the main town: it's not too far to be difficult with small kids, but not too close to be loud and crowded feeling in the hustle and bustle of town. The house layout is inventive and allows for lots of privacy in a large group. We loved the large kitchen with its view over the pool to the distant palm trees and ocean. Our hosts Alejandro and Brenda were welcoming, helpful, and responsible. The pool is too small for laps, but perfect for a quick dip to cool off. The kids loved it and we had to drag them away. I would recommend this property wholeheartedly.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.