Location: Sayulita, Costa Vallarta North, Nayarit, Banderas Bay (Puerto Vallarta Area), Mexico (A Block above Sayulita's Town Square, Puerto Vallarta 30 min) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Casa Vista Alegre sits majestically on "Gringo" Hill overlooking the quaint town plaza of Sayulita. When this Non-Smoking house was renovated in 2003, deliberate care was taken to maintain the history and special feeling of the "old style." Known to most as "the house with many doors," Casa Vista Alegre is a home of brick, large timbers, and eight sets of stunning wooden double doors.
The hand-crafted doors open onto an expansive wrap-around veranda, which overlooks the village, the beautiful bay of Sayulita, and the endless Pacific Ocean. Watching the surfers work their magic from your own private patio is a bonus!
While our family of 7 uses Casa Vista Alegre in it's entirety, we purposefully renovated it into individual suites.
The main floor of the home consists of Suite Principal and Suite el Medio. Suite Principal has a private entrance, private balcony/patio, private kitchenette, and luxurious king-size bed.(see photo) Enjoy the view of the crashing surf as you shower in the private bath.
Suite el Medio has a queen-size bed, with an adjoining private bath complete with HUGE tub and dual showerheads. The bedroom offers a private entrance from the veranda, although it can also be accessed from the main living area. The 500 square foot living room, with full kitchen, provides a spacious and relaxing gathering area. (see photo of this room).
Suite Abajo is accessed right inside the property gate, just a few steps up from a quiet residential street. An air conditioned unit with private bath, kitchenette, tiled floors, beds for four plus a queen futon couch, gives this room both quantity AND quality!
Casa Vista Alegre, as a whole, is perfect for large groups who want to be together, but also want to maintain some privacy. Although just 3 blocks from the beach, two swimming pools provide the utmost enjoyment on the hot and sunny Mexican days as an alternative to the ocean.
An architecturally designed infinity swimming pool, with expansive pool deck was completed in December of 2003. This amazing tiled pool has built-in lounge chairs and perimeter seating. If you prefer a smaller pool with a bit of shade, there is a beautiful "plunge" pool a level up, right off the main floor kitchen and living room.
Beautiful hand painted Mexican tile accents the main kitchen and bath, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The large living area, including full kitchen and veranda, affords plenty of space for families and extra sleeping room if needed.
At Casa Vista Alegre the possibilities for family, fun, adventure, romance, and relaxation are endless!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Suite Abajo ONLY is air conditioned
- Linens Provided: Beach towels provided. Bottled water provided.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed: In Suite Principal...the master bedroom suite
- Queen Bed: In Suite el Medio and in Suite Abajo
- Bunk Bed: In Suite Abajo
- Convertible Bed: In Suite el Medio and in Suite Abajo
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 2 televisions that run off same satellite receiver. One TV in the master, one in the living room
- CD Player
- Private Pool: TWO private pools; a large infinity pool with built in seating and loungers and a smaller plunge pool w/ seating
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: One full kitchen on the main floor of the house. Bottled water provided.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave: TWO kitchenettes; one in master and one in Suite Abajo. Bottled water provided.
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Full staff; concierge, daily housekeeper, gardener/maintenance. CD Players, satelitte TV in Suite Principal and living room, Kitchen and Kitchenette, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Beach Towels, Large Infinity Swimming Pool, Small 10X12 Relaxing Pool, Air Conditioning in Suite Abajo
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Yoga, Massage, Surfing, ocean kayaking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Whole House(3 suites)...$450 USD/night *$500/night Xmas and New Year's (7/nt min.)
2 Suite main floor...US $400 USD/night, not available during Holidays
Non-holiday 4 night rental minimum -$30/nt fee for each add'l person after 8
* 50% of Rental Price Due at Booking, Balance Due 60 Days Prior to Arrival Dates.
* Mexican taxes not included *Signed Rental Agreement Required
* Please check AVAILABILITY CALENDAR *Cancellation policy applies. Please inquire
* Cash or Credit Card Required, with Authorization, to Be Held for Damage Deposit.
* 25% Discount Off Rental Rates Offered from June 1 through October 15.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Relax and Enjoy - Amazing View and Gentle Ocean Breezes!
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Sayulita
We purchased our home in Sayulita because we LOVE this little town...and the ocean. The Mexican people are beyond wonderful, and it was a terrific opportunity for our kids to grow up in another culture.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The unique benefits we enjoy while at our home in Sayulita include an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean, amazing peace and tranquility, being able to watch the whales at play from the privacy of our own veranda, hearing the joyful sounds of the village as it comes alive in the evenings, the pure pleasure of swimming and relaxing in one of our two pools, quality time with our family and friends...the list is endless.
Owner's Map of Sayulita
A large family from Colorado we consist of us (the parents), 4 sons, 1 daughter, 1 daughter-in-law, and one perfect granddaughter!
Property Photos
- Casa Vista Alegre as viewed from the pool deck. - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico - Full House or 3 Suites - Just 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta!
- Large Infinity pool...lots of fun in the sun! "IN" pool loungers & seating! - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico - Full House or 3 Suites - Just 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta!
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty from the veranda and small plunge pool - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico - Full House or 3 Suites - Just 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta!
- Cozy living room... with the plunge pool right behind those doors on the right
- The bright and airy living area/kitchen on the main floor of the house.
- Suite Principal with King bed and screened double doors
- Suite el Medio with queen bed, single sleeper sofa and screened double doors
- "On Edge"....of the infinity pool that is. Our boys not included w/rental :-)
- Private infinity pool and pool deck as viewed from the upper pool and patio!
- Surf's up! Our view from the veranda and plunge pool.
- The Sayulita Plaza
- the magic of Sayulita.....
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... "just want you to know that we love this house and Sayulita. We never want to leave"...
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Hi LeAnne, We had a great 7 nights at your home. This was the best trip of the three that we have done and your house and staff played a big part in that role. We want to book your house next spring break as well though I am not sure what week our schools have off next year. We will schedule/reserve soon. Best regards, Barry
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Hi LeAnne: Just had to write to tell you that we just had a wonderful week at your lovely home in Sayulita. It was just the perfect family vacation spot. What a great property you have. We thoroughly enjoyed the view, the town, the beach.....everything. Nestor was wonderful, very helpful and my kids loved Chris. Your housekeeper is very sweet. Our spanish is rather limited (we do french in our school system in Canada) but we managed to talk a bit! They all just love you. It turned out that the people that I had heard about Sayulita from (a friend works for one of them in Ottawa) were just down the road from you! We walked all over the town so found all sorts of interesting things. There is lots of building going on, lots of huge place being built on that other hill but we thought you really had the lovliest spot (it was a killer walking up that other hill!!!) Everyone is curious how you found Sayulita and how long you have been there etc, etc. Anyway, thanks again LeAnne. I would love to do it again next year but you never know when your kids are this age, do you? They love the idea but who knows where they will be. How lucky you are to have that place, thanks again for sharing! Katherine
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Hi LeAnne, It's hard to believe I've been back from Sayulita for almost a week, but I just wanted to thank you again for allowing my friends and me to enjoy Casa Vista Alegre during our stay. The house was as gorgeous as I'd remembered, and Nestor and the entire staff were wonderful. The weather was perfect, the massages were great, and we enjoyed a lot of time on the deck and by the pools. We did even see whales one morning, which was amazing. In all, it was a very therapeutic and relaxing few days for us, though of course we wished we could have stayed longer. It was my best trip to Sayulita yet, and a lot of it had to do with the fantastic accommodations. We will be back for sure and would love to stay at the house again if it works out - thanks again! Beth
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Dear Leanne, I just want to thank you for sharing your casa in Sayulita. Everybody had a great experience not only in your surroundings but most definitely in the town. My daughters and I had a chat about Casa Vista Alegre, and then later shared the same conversation with my Australian brother. We all think you have the best place in Sayulita, with the layout and relaxed feel of your land and house, its proximity to the action in town, and of course the commanding views. My daughter Lucy and I also thought your photos underrepresent the true magnificence that is Casa Vista Alegre. And your employees! They are simply so likeable, Chris, Nestor, even the poolman Luis, I didn't really get to chat with the housecleaner. The people of Nayarit are a gift, they're sweet, enterprising( that churro stand by the bridge in the evening, the chicken lady at the bottom of the gringo hill steps, the incredible art of the Huichol Indians), and it was almost embarrassing how good many were at speaking english. We used Pablo's for the truly adventurous snorkeling whalewatching trip , why a whale leaped out of the water right next to the boat! and we all roared with excitement. The women went horseback riding, the men seakayaked and body surfed, guess we chickened out on surfing. Dining was so seemingly infinite. We didn't eat at the same place twice. Your villa was also perfect for home meals, barbecued fresh ahi and shrimp one day, a big tamale night, courtesy of the tamale lady, another day. The kitchen was just sort of fun to work in, what with all the doors to open to the outdoors, and the joy in hanging out on your property. So thank you thank you and we'll be back in Nayarit Scott, Mary, Lucy, Annie, Bruce, Louise, Caitlin, Lucas, and Philip
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Hi LeAnne, I wanted to let you know on behalf of all of us that we had a FABULOUS time and the house was perfect! We did it all, we had massages, they cooked for us, we relaxed, tanned, etc. The staff was great! I loved dragging myself from the pool to the massage table. Sigh..... Thanks! Gretchen
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Hi, LeAnne! Just wanted to tell you what a GREAT time we had at your house,it was wonderful. I love that the place is so nice, but not fancyschmancy....just COMFY. We spent mucho time lounging in your pool, theweather was perfect! The laid-back feel of the town was just ourspeed...plenty of places to go out, but very mellow. We ate at theChocobanana, Leysa's our first night (the bill was $30 for SEVEN of us!),Pablo's on the beach (awesome view and seafood) and another place thatoverlooked the town plaza. And of course we got a birthday cake, yum! Nestor was so helpful and sweet....I think we all had a little crush onhim! He checked on us at least once every day and made sure to arrangewhatever we needed. He brought in a cook for a few meals who happened to bea Kansas City native, which is where we all grew up! Funny. A couple ladiescame from the spa one day and gave massages on the patio thanks to Nestor'sarrangements. And all of our transportation was right on time. He wasgreat! Telvinia did a great job...we hardly ever saw her with all our poollounging, but our beds were always magically made. Luis was very nice andfriendly too, he was keeping the pool looking pretty. You've got a great crew working for you, but what really sold me onSayulita was all the great information and tips YOU provided. Yourdescriptions of the house, the town and the great people really got usexcited and we knew we had the inside scoop with all your helpful hints.Thanks so much for your willingness to answer all of our questions and thengo beyond that. You helped a group of friends spread all over the U.S.(Alaska, NYC, Florida, California, Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis)reconnect at a wonderful destination....we truly had an awesome time. I would recommend the town and your house to anyone! Here's a group pictureof us (I'm the one on the right with curly blonde hair). Thanks so much, LeAnne!Monica
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Hi LeAnne, Arrived to the beautiful sunset and warmth of Sayulita. We love the house, what a magnificant spot you have created. All is perfect start to our week. Thanks again, we coudn't be more content than this moment. Watching the waves, drinking coffee. My best, Angie
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Dear LeAnne, Just a quick note. We had a terrific time in Sayulita! Your staff is fantastic, the property was spotless when we arrived and was spic & span each day (both inside and out). You have a great property and location. The staff was helpful, there when we needed them, but not intrusive at all. Louis and the garden staff kept the grounds looking great. Nestor was very gracious and helpful. He introduced his nieces to the teenage daughters and they spent a whole afternoon together, really fun and nice time for our girls. Any way, I'm not sure what kind of feedback you get on your staff from other guests. We just wanted to reenforce your hiring selections - they are fantastic people!. If we return to Sayulita we would surly stay at your property again. Thanks also to you for your ongoing information and assistance - made our trip very easy and enjoyable. Best Regards,Larry