Casa Baku - splashes of brilliant Mexican colors
Location: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, 20 mins north of PV airport)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2)
Tranquility, serenity, peacefulness to refresh and recharge your spirit. That’s Casa Baku! Combining old world Mexican charm, handcrafted furnishings, thoughtful amenities, affordable luxury create an enchanting, tropical beachfront get away to indulge yourself in "simply being."
Casa Baku offers two spectacular private guesthouses featuring fully equipped kitchens, private bedrooms, spacious bathrooms, palapa-covered terrazas, incredible views, pool with outdoor bathroom & shower, and a quiet beach in the quaint fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Our charming guesthouses are meticulously designed and luxuriously appointed with the casual elegance of Vallarta style offering awesome views of Banderas Bay and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains in the background. Unbelievable sunrises paint the early morning skies while incredible sunsets color the skies over the foothills behind us at dusk. Across the bay, Puerto Vallarta’s lights twinkle like glistening gems in the clear night skies, whales play in the warm ocean waters, sailboats snuggle into La Cruz’s calm harbor, fishermen arrive safely back at port with their fresh catch of the day. What could be more heavenly!
Each guesthouse offers private entrances with incredible views to the sea. Bathrooms and kitchens feature colorful, hand painted Talavera tiles and accessories. Bedrooms offer a queen-size bed, luxurious linens. Pebbles and shells adorn floor and wall designs, acid etched countertops, bamboo handcrafted doors, handcrafted furnishings and original artwork create a luxurious living space with a wonderful rustic flair. The natural beauty of the outside environment touches your inside living space with endless views of the bay, mountains, beach and gardens. Each guesthouse is ideally designed for two people.
A brick lined pathway leads you to the pool which is surrounded in terra cotta and cobalt blue tiles. Take the steps down and head across to the private pathway leading to the beach. The beach in front of Casa Baku offers you a delightfully tranquil environment to get away from it all. There are no jet skis whizzing by; there are no vendors selling you their wares; there is little to no traffic. Simply said, it is a natural, undeveloped beach with a touch of the wild thrown in ... a perfect space to capture that feeling of being totally by yourself.
Casa Baku in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is located on the north coast of Bahia de Banderas (the western hemisphere’s second largest bay) away from the hustle-bustle of the more populated international resort destination of Puerto Vallarta. The small sleepy village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is approximately 15 miles north from Vallarta and the international airport. It is American owned and operated by Marianne Jacobs and Mike Loesch.
At Casa Baku, you’ll be touched by the romance of living in the tropics and the enchantment of the sea while enjoying a simpler life in a small Mexican village. Casa Baku offers plenty of space situated on 20,000 square feet of property away from gated communities and traditional resort lodgings. Proximity to the village affords you the convenience of stores, restaurants and live music entertainment. Buses and taxis, of course, are readily available when you want to explore beyond our cozy village.
Whether you’re up for lazy days or not so lazy days, you’ll find Casa Baku offers you the choice. Take a 10 minute stroll down the beach to one of the local palapa restaurants for an ice cold cerverza (beer) and "huachinango entero" (grilled whole red snapper) or through the village to get your favorite homemade ice cream. Visit the local Wednesday market, pick out your fresh catch of the day at the "Pescaderia" (fish market), listen to an evening of live music talent, dine out at one of the local restaurants (Black Forest, Calendonia, La Cascada, Columba's, La Glorietta, Jardin del Pulpo, Philo's and La Cruz’s infamous Street Taco’s to name a few), visit the art galleries featuring Mexican or Huichol hand-crafted art (local native Indians), or join yoga or Spanish classes twice a week at Philo’s Music Studio and Community Center. Swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling and sunbathing are, of course, popular activities as well. And then, of course, there is the favorite sport of simply doing nothing with the exception of curling up in a cool cozy spot with your favorite libation and merely soaking up the beauty and tranquility surrounding you.
Nearby Puerto Vallarta, offers world class shopping, first class dining, Mexican fiestas, mariachis, many art galleries featuring famous Mexican artists and more. Or head out to the northern tip of the Bay to Punta de Mita for a delightful day on the beaches sitting under palapas, where the shopping comes to you. You can find almost every Mexican craft available there - hand-woven blankets, jewelry, hand-crafted wood objects, talavera bowls and platters, leather goods, etc. Or enjoy a romantic evening at one of our favorite restaurants, El Dorado, where food is outstanding, service is remarkable, and sunsets are exceptional.
After returning from a day of adventuring, Casa Baku offers you awesome views, privates spaces and cool breezes to caress you as the sounds of gentle waves lull you off to dreamland. So whether you’re fancy is watching the sunrises paint the skies glorious colors, soaking up the sun, lingering over conversations with candles glowing in the night or simply gazing at the twinkling stars, we‘re sure you‘ll be soothed by the tranquility and serenity of Casa Baku.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Luxurious cotton linens with high TC. All bath, beach and kitchen towels provided.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: CD loaning library however, we suggest you bring your favorites with you.
- Private Pool: Outdoor shower and bathroom available. Beach towels, lounges, beach chairs, umbrellas, floats are provided.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen including coffee maker and grinder, toaster, blender, microwave, refrigerator, stovetop and oven. Place settings, dinnerware, cookware, paper products, basic spices and more.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: With freezer
- Microwave
- Catering Available: In house dinners availabe via a local Mexican woman as well as guacamole and salsa daily upon request.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai: Handcrafted palapa roofs (thatched with palm leaves) for shade.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: A quiet, natural, undeveloped beach with a touch of wild thrown in!
- Oceanfront
- Other Amenities
- Fully equipped kitchens with refrigerater/range/oven/microwave/blender/toaster/coffee maker/coffee grinder/dinnerware/cookware/paper products, Full bath with private toilet area, Private entrances, Palapa-covered terrazas, Pool with outdoor shower/bath, Handcrafted furnishings, Original artwork, Queen-size beds with luxurious linens, Stereo/CD player, Purified water, Beach towels/chairs/umbrellas, Irons, Security Boxes, Ceiling Fans, Book/CD library, Yoga Mats, Private Path to Beach, Tikki Torches/Luminaries/Wood for Beachfires or Romantic Dinners Poolside, By appt, In house food preparation, Massages, Manicures, Pedicures, Owners on site for assistance & phone access
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible: Downstairs guesthouse has 2-3 steps up to the terrraza plus 1 step from the terraza to the interior of the guesthouse.
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Allowed: Smoking allowed outside on the terrazas.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- The whole Bay area is steeped with opportunities for Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba diving, Eco-tours, Jungle Adventures, Boogie Boarding, Canopy Tours, Golfing at six different courses, Hot Springs, Hiking to Waterfalls and more. Nearby Puerto Vallarta offers World Class Shopping, First Class Dining, Art Galleries, Mexican Fiestas with Mariachis and more. The list seems to be endless
Rate Details (In US Dollars.)
May 1-Oct 31 ... $700/week
Nov 1-Apr 30 ... $900/week
Exceptions: Holiday season ...$1100/week, minimum 1 week stay
All rates include daily maid service for that extra pampering!
Applicable Mexican taxes added to all rates.
50% deposit is required to confirm reservations.
Cancellation policy is available upon request.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Comfortable surroundings with original artwork in the downstairs guesthouse
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #32467
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