Location: Sayulita, Costa Vallarta North, Nayarit, Banderas Bay (Puerto Vallarta Area), Mexico (30 miles north from Enchanting Puerto Vallarta) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 5 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Just 30 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport where the jungle and the mountains meet the ocean on a beautiful hillside with 360-degree views of ocean and jungle, and only 50 yards from the ocean sits Casa Rana Verde, a tropical paradise in wonderful, sunny Sayulita! If you like pristine beaches, warm ocean, ripping surf, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing, then Sayulita with its fantastic restaurants, incredible jungles, scenic mountains, and friendly people is the place for you.
Located on the Villas rana Verde estate, with almost 2 acres of private land, we are one of the largest pieces of estate property in Sayulita. The best tropical garden in Sayulita is at your doorstep with private, gated grounds that feature over 20 varieties of palms, hibiscus & bouganvilla of all colors, ixoras, sweet jasmine everywhere, plumeria trees blooming, birds of paradise, gardenia, corona, heliconia, many varieties of ginger, cicadas, aloe, maguey, blue agave, catii, almond trees, jamaica, orchid trees, organic fruit for your table including: bananas, papayas, Mandarin oranges, Persian limes, and so much more. Exotic tropical gardens like ours are seldom seen in private homes. If you love to garden, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live your dream in a tropical paradise.
The beach across the street is one of the most pristine, sandy, private beaches with the cleanest water in Sayulita. It is not unusual to be the only person on the beach for 1/4 mile in each direction. It is a nesting grounds for Leatherback turtles who can be seen in the early morning hours and late evenings during September and October laying their eggs or hiding the nests before their return to the ocean.
Our lovely estate is home to the most beautiful birds that you are likely to witness outside the most complete aviary of exotic, tropical, colorful birds. We have identified over 100 varieties of these magnificent creatures. On the property you can view hummingbirds, orioles, tanagers, caciques, finches, parakeets, parrots, macaws, woodpeckers, chachalacas, trogons, hawks, honeycreepers, warblers, and much, much more. This is all without leaving the property. There is an even larger abundance if you venture into the nearby jungle.
Fully-furnished home features ocean and jungle views from every room and one-plus acre of private, gated land with a child and adult pools connected by a cascading waterfall, that cascades onto an ocean viewing bench to watch the sunset over the ocean! On-site concierge assures you that everything works, all the time. All rooms are furnished with the finest amenities such as Ralph Lauren towels, 200 thread count all cotton sheets (only natural fiber products are used throughout), down pillows, televisions with DVD/tape players and a DVD library of TV sets & movies, hand woven Guatemalan fabrics for all curtains and pillow covers, our personal art collection from travels throughout Mexico/Guatemala, furnishings that will allow you all the comforts you need while enjoying our incredible villa. Meander through our many cobblestone pathways into a tropical botanical paradise seldom seen on private grounds. Enjoy a chilled glass of wine from the ocean viewing bench seat in the adult pool as the cooling waterfall cascades onto your shoulders. Our almost new pool is the best in Sayulita.
We provide everything you need for a luxurious and relaxing stay. Hair dryers in every bathroom, organic fruit from the estate for your table, every day maid and pool service, optional cook, beach towels (chairs and umbrellas too), fresh flowers, the best of everything, all in the most private setting near the village at the sand (75 yards) location in Sayulita! If you are looking for a very private getaway without even leaving the estate, our cook can prepare (optionally, at additional cost) authentic Mexican meals. She brings her masa dough for tortillas, along with her wooden press (most guests enjoy pitching in and making their own tortillas, it is lots of fun with Lucia), and she prepares salsa, guacamole, rice, beans, and your choice of chile rellenos, shrimp, fish, chicken, pork or beef. Most guests tell me this is one of the highlights of their trip.
We are located about 1/2 mile from the village in an area of private villas away from the night noise of the village with its roosters (why do they have to start crowing at 2:30AM?), cantinas, and Saturday night disco at the soccer field with unprecedented decibel levels. Your quiet night of sleep is assured. We are across from the ocean, 50 yards away, just a 2 minute walk. You will appreciate not being on the ocean when the big surf comes and the pounding is so loud and strong that it literally shakes the home you are in, when your clothes and sheets are not wet all the time from the mist from the waves crashing on the beach, and you have to shout to hear each other talk. The short walk to town can be along the pristine, sandy beach or a quiet dirt road.
We have the best home, pool, garden, location, view and amenities in Sayulita! Check out the "comments of previous guests" below to find out how truly great our home is!
Experience Mexico at its best. Outside Magazine calls Sayulita "the best place to hang a hammock." Check out why in the March/April 2004 issue of AARP magazine article on retiring in Mexico, the authors concluded their search for the perfect spot in Mexico, and bought a home in Sayulita. The New York Times, San Jose Mercury and the LA Times have all written fantastic articles on Sayulita. You will not experience a more beautiful, untouched paradise anywhere!
Wow! This incredible villa can be combined with Casa Pajaro ( # 49822)& Casa Mikayla for an unbelievable multi-family or extended family experience with 4 pools, 3 kitchens, 7 bedrooms, 10 baths with beds for 17, all on the same tropical paradise estate in the lap of luxury!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central air in 2 bedrooms
- Washer: free! We even provide the soap!
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: 100% cotton linens throughout, bed linens 250 & + thread count, Ralph Lauren or similar quality
- Off Street Parking: Gated and paved off street parking with night guard
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Crib (3)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: every box set of T.V. hits you can think of like Soprano's, Six feet under, Seinfeld, Law & Order, 24, Lost and 20 more.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: 2 pools! Wading (kiddie) pool adjoins main pool with cascading waterfall in between
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen with Fiesta Ware for 25 people
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you can think of right down to the pizza cutter
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Fantastic on site cook with great home made seven course Mexican meals right down to the freshly made tortillas, salsa, guacamole, red rice & beans for only &6.50/person!
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3)
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront: only 50 yards to the sand
- Beach View: The most beautiful panoramic ocean view in Sayulita! We are only 75 yards from the beach. The views are the best in Sayulita!
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Broadband & Wireles internet, Trane Air Conditioners/heat pumps, 2 Televisions with cassete and DVD players with movies, full season dvd's of Seinfeld, Law & Order, Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Alias, Lost, Carnivale and Six Feet Under's in DVD library, Coffee makers, Blender, Hand juicer, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, Linens provided (300 thread count), all cotton sheets, private pool with adult and child sections and waterfall that cascades onto ocean viewing bench seat, incredible gardens, seasonal fresh organic fruit grown on property, kid & baby friendly (crib provided), boogie boards as available
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: 3 cribs, rails along all slopes, kid friendly patios and living areas, locked chemical storage
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Biking , Birdwatching, Botanical extravaganza (on property), Surfing, boogie boards, as available, for guests, Relaxing, Hammocking, just doing nothing, hear the quiet!!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-Dec 15 .. $3500/week.
Dec 19-Jan 2 .. $6000/week
Jan 7-May 31 .. $3500/week.
Jun 01-Oct 31 .. $2500/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Sayulita
My wife and I came to Sayulita in 1995. We immediately loved the wonderful ambiance, weather, ocean and great people. We were living in Santa Cruz, CA at the time, which we love for many of the reasons. As the years went by we were spending more time each year in Sayulita. We moved here full time in 2003 and have never regretted a day. We live next door to the villas full time, so we are here to be sure that everything runs at 100% efficiency all the time. We love surfing in warm water, the beaches, weather, jungle, small village atmosphere, the people, etc. There is a reason why everyone is talking about Sayulita, but that reason is actually many reasons. It is just a fantastic place to live or visit! Come and visit us and discover why so many of our guests describe our villas in superlative terms. We make it great for you!
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Our estate is a fantastic venue for any size group of up to 15-20 people, depending on whether there are families, couples or singles. All villas have their own private pool. Our full acre plus property is landscaped with the finest garden in Sayulita. Due to the extensive 15 year garden and other landscaping, there is total privacy everywhere. There is maid service/garden/pool every day. There is a fantastic cook that prepares, serves and cleans up after an 8 plate meal for $6.50/person plus the cost of the food. We use only the finest for your bedding, cooking, bathing, etc, so that when you come here, the comforts are much like what you are accustomed to at home. Our driver will pick you up the airport, insuring your comfort and safety to and from the villas. Our ocean views are unsurpassed in Sayulita. It is just a 2 minute walk on cobblestone to the sandy, pristine beach from our gate, and only a 12 minute walk to the village of Sayulita by sandy beach or quiet dirt road. We live next door to insure that your needs are fulfilled. We care about your stay and want to make the best it can be!
Owner's Map of Sayulita
Barry & Connie Dumont moved here from Santa Cruz, CA in 2003. They had been Realtors in Santa Cruz, CA for the previous 20 years. They have four children, one of whom has moved to Sayulita and owns and operates Galeria Gypsy in the village of Sayulita. They have always had a keen interest in Mexico and south, and were frequent visitors during the 70s to Mexico, Guatemala and Columbia. Once the four had grown, they renewed their love affair Mexico and made the move to Mexico full time in 2003. They live next door to the villas. They travel to the interior of Mexico and as buyers for their daughter's store several times a year, and when in Sayulita are surfing and enjoying the fantastic laid back lifestyle.
Property Photos
- - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico Villa Rental
- Watch the surf break from the living room! Great views of the village!! - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico Villa Rental
- Alfresco living room has fantastic ocean breezes year round!! - Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico Villa Rental
- Sit on ocean view bench with waterfall cascading on u watching sun set on ocean
- Upstairs master has ocean views from every window, fantastic ocean breezes!!!
- Huge downstairs master with private ocean view patio to relax at!!
- Kitchen is bright, sunny, with lounging area, fully equipped, bottled water .
- Ocean view adult & child pools w cascading waterfall & sunset watching bench!!!
- Relax, enjoy, kick back, your luxury and privacy are assured!!!
- view of town and beyond from deck
- Living room is 50 feet across w panoramic ocean views/sunsets/whitewater!!
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