Location: Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (Bucerias is 15 Minutes North of the Puerto Vallarta Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
The week of February 12-18, 2012 just became available! Enjoy a 10% discount if you book now!
Avoid crowded condo complexes and high rental rates. Stay at our competitively priced, beautiful, peaceful and private casa. Short walks and inexpensive local buses easily get you to most places in town or along the Bay of Banderas. However, you can choose to rent a car for part or all of your stay. We invite you to add a taste of local living to our local and nearby vacation venues by staying in our beautiful home just a few blocks from the beach. Rest and relax in Casa Encantadora ("charming/enchanting house"), our completely private, festively decorated, tropically landscaped home with a gorgeous swimming pool and three outdoor patios in a pleasant neighborhood near Bucerias' breathtaking and seemingly endless beach. At sunrise, access our pool for a wake up swim just steps from your bedroom. Shower in our colorfully custom tiled and spacious bathrooms. Have breakfast on our covered patio outside the kitchen. Enjoy lunch, snacks or relax with a glass of wine on our poolside patio equipped with kitchenette. When you eat in for dinner, linger under our covered, poolside hacienda patio. Nap, read, visit, or enjoy DVDs in our living or entertainment area.
Venture out for a walk along Bucerias' beautiful beach that extends several miles south toward Puerto Vallarta and north toward La Cruz, and that offers water activities, horseback riding, food and drink venues, local celebratory activities like weddings and clam bakes, and access to the town center. Our neighborhood streets are a combination of cobblestone, paved and unpaved surfaces.
Explore the vibrant “centro” area with its historic square and nearby open air market featuring local crafts. Discover some of the colorful restaurants that offer everything from great Mexican to internationally diverse, quality cuisine. Enjoy the many cultural, shopping, dining, adventure and sports activities locally and in nearby Puerto Vallarta, on the Bay of Banderas, and under nearby tropical mountain canopies. The well known surfing mecca of Sayulita, is just a few miles to the north.
We do not maintain an on-line calendar and prefer to handle your inquiries personally, so please feel free to call or email us with any specific questions. Our casa is ready to delight and renew you without worries about your vacation budget. More photos and information are posted on our website (below).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : NEW Bedroom only air conditioners.
- Linens Provided : Luxurious high quality linens & towels for casa and pool.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Locked secure carport available.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : With luxury pillow top mattress covers.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Gorgeous new pool with poolside lounges, colorful pool/beach towels and custom poolside umbrella.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Custom granite covered island perfect for indoor dining. Bottled water provided.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Loads of brand new kitchen gear including blender, toaster, coffee maker, French press, kettle and salad spinner.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Enjoy BBQ meals at outdoor pool kitchen under our 3 Amigos Mosaic
- Deck/Patio : 3 unique patios available for outside dining/relaxation
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Personal cell phone with 200 pesos of free minutes for local calls.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Poolside kitchenette at one of three outdoor patios. Weekly gardener and pool maintenance. Maid service available at small additional cost. Yoga mat and portable hair dryer provided.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Not Suitable for Children : Pool is ungated, property not appropriate for small children under the age of 7. Exceptions at owner's discretion.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for renters is 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed : This is a non-smoking property.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Yoga classes, hair salon and massage available just a short walk from casa.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov.-Apr. $1065/wk (3-4 people), $965/wk (2 people); $3875/mo (3-4), $3300/mo (2)
May-Oct. $835/wk (3-4 people), $680/wk (2 people); $2850/mo (3-4), $2240/mo (2)
A deposit of 50% confirms your rate and reservation.
We personally talk with every potential guest before confirming a reservation.
Balance + $300 refundable damage deposit due 60 days prior to arrival
We do not maintain an ON-LINE CALENDAR & prefer to handle inquiries by email/phone
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Bucerias
When we shared our dream of owning a home on the Bay of Banderas with friends who have a home there, they showed us their favorite property which happened to be for sale. It was love at first sight! Collaborating with excellent local contractors, we transformed the inside decor, built an inviting pool and re-landscaped the property with lush flowering trees and bushes.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our casa is a festive yet relaxing retreat which, like a mini-spa, warms and feeds our spirit. We love staying in a real neighborhood with a mix of north Americans and established Mexican families. Yet we are only a short walk from Bucerias' white sand beach and great restaurants, as well as a short drive from many world class venues in and near Puerto Vallarta. We love the indoor-outdoor feel of our casa and enjoy the tropical afternoon breezes from the Pacific and the ever-moving air from the eight ceiling fans inside the casa and on two of our three patios. One of the many local treats is the nearby Sunday outdoor market for fresh produce. Local taxis, buses and getting around on foot are a great way of exploring the charm of the area. Car rental is of course also available.
Owner's Map of Bucerias
Sandy and Roger fell in love with the Bay of Banderas and Bucerias, as well as Puerto Vallarta and other coastal venues several years ago. After many years of providing professional services in health care settings (Sandy is a nurse and Roger a business developer and newspaper columnist), we are now mostly retired, When not in northern California, we split our time between our enchanting Bucerias casa and travel. We speak French and are learning Spanish.
Property Photos
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- Pool and hacienda patio with French door entries to bedrooms - Bucerias, Mexico Vacation Home with Private Pool
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- Kitchen with granite island open to living, entertainment areas, covered patio - Bucerias, Mexico Vacation Home with Private Pool
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- Master bedroom with Mexican-tiled ensuite bath off hacienda patio and pool - Bucerias, Mexico Vacation Home with Private Pool
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- Colorful tiles in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have large walk-in showers.
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- Entertainment/reading under cupola (TV/DVD/CD unit not showing from this angle)
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- Casual, comfortable living area off kitchen, entertainment area and bedrooms
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- Front patio/fountain area perfect for breakfast and visiting
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- Walkway connecting pool and hacienda and front patios with meditation courtyard.
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- Pool patio with outdoor kitchen/barbeque and festive ceramic mosaic.
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- Our nearby beautiful beach for lounging, water sports or a walk into town
Traveler Reviews (11)
An amazing property!
Guest: Maxwell_Skywalker
(Winnipeg, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/21/11
I spent 10 days at Casa Encantadora in October 2011. This property is absolutely amazing. The house, yard and pool are spotless. The beds are very comfortable, and the home is tastefully decorated and furnished. Its a sanctuary for rest and relaxation. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. The location is a couple of blocks off the main highway. You can walk anywhere in Bucerias from it. There's a small convenience store a couple blocks away for groceries, or if you prefer, you can take a taxi to the Mega for a major shopping trip. Taxi fare is about $2 USD. During this time, a hurricane landed about 100 kms south of Bucerias. Linda, the property manager, came and had all the outdoor furniture moved into the house for a couple of days. Linda is great to deal with....charming, genuine and a wonderful sense of humor. Passing the time pool side watching, butterflies, hummingbirds and a small lizard every day was a great way to relax, along with a cold beer! Thanks to Sandy and Roger for sharing their home!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+.
Wonderfuly Relaxing
Guest: BettyB
(Victoria BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
We stayed at this beautiful casa for 2 weeks in August 2011. The property was spotless, the pool, garden, and home extremely comfortable with excellent furnishings, kitchen supplies, etc. Relaxing on the patios watching the birds, butterflies and lizards was a perfect way to recharge. Linda was wonderfully welcoming and helpful.
Owner response:We are so pleased to know that all of our hard work and attention to detail does not go unnoticed as we continually enhance our casa for all those who visit.
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Absolutely beautiful home!
Guest: Seanana
(Southeast Alaska)
Date of Stay: 02/15/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
You have created an amazing retreat! We loved coming “home” after wandering on the beach and all over Bucerias. We were totally relaxed beside your pool and in your beautiful gardens and comfortable furnishings. The lovely colors in the hacienda seemed to magically change as the sun shown in from different directions. It was difficult to pull ourselves away from this peaceful place, but we spent a day on a sailboat to the Marietas Islands, whale and bird watching (“Pegaso” through J&D Tours), visiting friends south of Puerto Vallarta (a six-bus adventure!), and a bus trip to Sayulita (120pecos/person/each way), besides our numerous walks to the beach. Thanks, also, to Linda for a wonderful welcome and orientation. The shrimp from the fish market was delicious, as were the fresh tortillas from Gloria’s Than you for all your special touches--you thought of everything. We feel so fortunate to have found you!
Owner response:Reviews iike this confirm that we have hit our mark to provide a restful, homelike, beautiful, private retreat for guests who combine R&R time at our casa with explorations or adventures on our beautiful beach, in town or along our Bay of Banderas/Riviera Nayarit. We continue to enhance our casa and grounds for our own pleasure and for peaceful and relaxing times for our guests.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+.
We'll be back!!
Guest: Jeff & Nicolle
(North Delta, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/12/11
Your charming home away from home was exactly what we expected and more - we totally relaxed while staying there and that is what we both needed this year. It is so very clean and had the privacy we enjoy. The level of detail in making it "home" was beyond expectations. Your property manager was very friendly and took care of one small item the very same day we called her. Your web site has wonderful pictures but they don't do your casa quite enough justice as it is almost perfect!!
Owner response:We are so pleased to hear about all the items that make stays so comfortable. We take great pride in every aspect of our casa and encourage renters to notify us whenever there is a concern or problem.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Edurne & Inaki (Spain)
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Date of Stay: 07/26/10
Review Submitted: 09/08/10
Transalated from Spanish: Sandy and Roger, once again thanks for having spent a great holiday in our wonderful, charming Casa Encantadora. Everything was in good taste, the people, the coastal beaches..Linda was at all times helpful. Rosi the gardener helped to increase the charm of the casa.
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Couple's Retreat
Guest: Nick
(Bellingham, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10
Review Submitted: 08/21/10
My girlfriend and I chose Casa Encantadora over a resort hotel because we we were looking for lodging that was in the city (more "authentic" living space) but still provided privacy and safety. The listing description and photos hardly do the home justice! As soon as we walked into the courtyard we were both absolutely blown away. The beautiful landscaping honestly looks like a tropical oasis. And the home itself is extremely well groomed with a cozy feel. Literally, the only improvement we thought of would be having air conditioning. We used fans which were perfectly fine while we were up and about. But sleeping in the heat took a few days to get used to. Everything we wanted to do was within short walking distance. The beach, local shopping, restaurants, bus stops, small conveniences stores and a bank. I would recommend this property to any and everyone. Sandy and Roger are fantastic about providing information about Bucerias before you arrive. Linda, the property manager, was phenomenal about helping out in any way while we were there.
Owner response:We appreciate the enthusiasm about our landscaping and cozy feel our casa. Although air conditioning is not needed for much of the high season, we have added A/R units in both bedrooms for nights when the fans might not quite make some of our guests comfortable enough to sleep easily.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Guest: Sandi & Geoff
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Date of Stay: 03/30/10
Review Submitted: 03/30/10
Thanks for creating a truly enchanted setting. We had a wonderful time pool side watching the sun cross the sky as well as watching the wild life. "Iggy" the iguana paid us a brief visit and a local bird thinks that the pool is his new birdbath. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking several meals in. Loved the compact BBQ by the pool. We enjoyed the Bucerias beach and our day trip to the market at La Penita. As you can tell from the comments, we had a wonderful stay.
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Guest: Peter & Romula
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Date of Stay: 03/16/10
Review Submitted: 03/16/10
Congratulations on the superb job you have done in creating the Casa and its setting. It's a great place to be, a tranquil refuge. And Linda, of course was a reassuring presence throughout our stay. We particularly appreciated the way she stayed there to welcome us even though our flight was several hours late. We also found your advice on places to eat invaluable. Your Casa is close to perfection. Thanks again, we really enjoyed it.
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Guest: Mike & Pearl
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Date of Stay: 02/28/10
Review Submitted: 02/28/10
On arrival what a welcome we received from Linda (property manager)-a charming lady with a wonderful sense of humour. Our stay was awesome, restful nights on a comfortable bed, an inviting swimming pool that we could not resist, a great BBQ area, truly a home away from home. Thank you so much Roger & Sandy.
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