Location: Rincon de Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (La Penita de Jaltemba)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Casa Fortuna is a newly remodeled, hacienda style villa on 1/2 acre of beach front solitude. Located 55 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta airport, transportation to La Penita de Jaltemba is easy by car, taxi or bus. Once you arrive, enjoy watching the gentle ocean, spectacular sunsets, and migrating whales from the wide verandas, float or play volleyball in your own private pool or lounge on the beach and swim in the warm, calm waters of Jaltemba Bay. This is total relaxation!
With the addition of a second floor in 2006, Casa Fortuna boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, making it a perfect retreat for friends and families. The first floor has a fully equipped kitchen, a living area with comfortable sofa and chairs for lounging and table for dining, and one Suite with King bed and adjoining bath. A breezy veranda, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails, runs the entire length of the house on both levels, offering spectacular views of the beach, swaying palms, and the ocean.
The newly built second floor is tiled throughout, with three bedrooms, two Master Suites with king-sized beds, and the third with twin beds, that can be joined to make a king. You will not believe the ocean views that greet you each morning, when you sit up in bed! Linens and pillows are provided. Additional sleeping is available with use of inflatable beds. Two upstairs baths are beautifully finished with hand made Mexican tile, and modern fixtures.
Casa Fortuna is an easy walk from the center of La Penita de Jaltemba, a colorful Mexican town where you will find restaurants, taco stands, grocery stores, meat and fish markets, shopping, disco, Internet shops, kayak and bicycle rentals. The tiangus or community market, is held every Thursday morning in the town square where you can buy handicrafts from Mexico, jewelry, clothing, household goods, produce, seafood, and fresh bread and pastries. Walk or taxi a few miles down the beach to Rincon de Guayabitos, a busy resort town with party boats, whale watching tours, fishing, banana boats, jet skis, para sailing, horseback riding, beach front dining, and karaoke!
After a great evening out, or a wonderful meal prepared at the house by Sandra and Rick, wind down on the veranda, with tea lights flickering around you, the moon shining through the palm trees above, and the music of the waves inviting you to sleep. This is paradise!
Sandra and Rick, our English fluent caretakers live on site in a casita at the back of the property. They are wonderful cooks and can prepare traditional Mexican or American/Canadian style meals at the house for a very reasonable fee. Sandra can also arrange for poolside facials, manicures, pedicures, a relaxing massage or babysit for a relaxing night out without the kids. They can arrange a boat ride to Chacala for lunch, whale watching, a fishing trip on a local panga boat or a driver for an out of town adventure to see the crocodiles in San Blas, the petroglyph's in Alta Vista or maybe down the road to Puerto Vallarta,Sayulita, San Pancho or even Guadalajara.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 4 air conditioned bedrooms
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: No RV hook up
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : Three suites feature King sized beds
- Twin/Single Bed: One bedroom has two twins beds that can be put together as King at guests request
- Convertible Bed (2) : Twin-sized Air Beds
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Game Console: Game cube
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Various artists-30 CD's
- Private Pool: 4.5 feet deep, heated
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available: Private cook available by the week or by the day
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Veranda off of first floor
- Balcony: Veranda off of second floor bedrooms and bathroom
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Skype phone for long distance Calls to USA and Canada are free....within reason:)!
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Karaoke Machine, Board Games and Puzzles, Automatic Coffee Maker and Grinder for Coffee Beans, and Blender, Overhead Fans in Living Room, Sleeping Areas, and Veranda, Linens and Towels, Hair dryers, Lounge Chairs, Beach Floats/Noodles, Outdoor Shower, Secure Parking Behind Gated Walls, Wall Safe for valuables
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Must be pre-approved
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): First floor bedroom with easy access shower, however 4 steps lead into the house
- Kid Friendly: Pool does not have secure fencing so children must be supervised in the yard
- Smoking Allowed: Veranda and outside spaces
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Whale Watching, Party Boats, Fiestas, Guided Tours of Villages and Archaeological Sites, Thursday Market in Town Square, Banks, ATM's, Cambios, Internet Shops, Groceries, and Restaurants Are Within Walking Distance, or Get Taxi Service By Phone from the Casa or in Town at the Taxi Stand
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-April 30 .. $1800/week (up to 8 people)$100.00 per person charge for extras
May 01-Oct 31 .. $ 1400/week.(up to 8 people) $100.00 per person charge for extras
Thanksgiving 2500 Christmas week Dec 17-26th 9 nts 3000 New Years 3000 Easter 2500
50% Deposit to reserve, balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
$250 Refundable Security Deposit required.
Gratuity for property managers not included
Fantastic, reasonably priced meals prepared by Sandra and Rick by request
3% charge for credit card payments
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Verandas in front for beach watching - Nayarit House Rental in Mexican Riviera
- Private Courtyard Pool - Nayarit House Rental in Mexican Riviera
- King sized beds for comfort - Nayarit House Rental in Mexican Riviera
- Beautiful Mexican tiled bathrooms
- Our Front Yard! "You can't get closer than this!"
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