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Private Oceanfront Home

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View from the Sea Wall
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Upstairs Master Bedroom (king)
Low Tide

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bucerias, NAY
  • Place, Playa Bucerías
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cruz Sunday Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Oceanfront Home

Description:
Nestled between the quaint towns of La Cruz De Huanacaxle and Bucerias, Casa d' Azul is the perfect getaway destination for those looking to unwind. Our vacation home sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms: a master suite, a queen bedroom and a twin bedroom upstairs, and another master suite downstairs, making it ideal for couples traveling together or a family on a getaway vacation. Our spacious beachfront Casa, with a private pool and well-tended yard, sits on the 25 mile coastline of beautiful Banderas Bay. Take a few steps down to our sandy beach from where you can walk to La Cruz if desired and if the tides permit. With its vast coastline, and unspoiled beaches to the north, Banderas Bay is dotted with unique small towns and is the perfect area to experience the vibrant culture and unique atmosphere the NY Times Travel section dubbed the 'Mexican Riviera.'
The small but vibrant town of La Cruz, where you can shop the outdoor fish and farmers markets or have a drink and watch the sailboats come and go in the Marina, is a 30 minute beach walk or 10 minute drive. To the south of Casa d' Azul is the town of Bucerias. Bubbling with restaurants and boutiques, Bucerias (Population roughly 4000) is a fantastic place to eat Mexican Haute Cuisine at beachfront restaurants or grab a couple of the world's best, hand made tacos at Tacos Linda.

While taxis are relatively inexpensive and are a good alternative for those who like to stay "close to home", we recommend renting a car to see more of the local area. it's easiest to pick one up at the Puerto Vallarta airport when you arrive. We are located across Banderas Bay, 20 miles from Puerto Vallarta. Having a car gives you the flexibility to make the quick trip up to Sayulita, famous for its surf break and handcrafted gift shops, or head to Punta de Mita to snorkel, sit at an ocean front palapa with your favorite beverage or charter a deep sea fishing boat. Both north and south of Puerto Vallarta, you will find some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Mexico. Fire up the charcoal BBQ and grill fresh fish, lay around our pool at night and look at the lights of Puerto Vallarta twinkle off the bay or head into Bucerias and hear any number of great local musicians while eating dinner in the beautiful atmosphere of western Mexico.

Casa d' Azul, is a 2.5-story, four-bedroom, 3.5-bath, beachfront home. This beautiful home has a large, private master suite with a deck overlooking the pool and bay, with a sitting area and an ensuite bathroom on the top floor (just a few steps up from the second floor). The second floor has a full bathroom, and a queen bedroom and a bedroom with twin beds which share a deck overlooking the pool and Bay. On the main floor you will find another master suite with a private bathroom and a king bed. Also on the main floor are the living room, dining room and kitchen and 1/2 bath. All rooms except the 1/2 bath have pool and water views. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a washer and dryer. However, there is no dishwasher.

Casa d' Azul can accommodate 8 people and is available for a 3 night minimum stay.

Casa d' Azul is located on the north shore of the Mexican Riviera 20 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport via Federal Highway # 200. Our property manager will greet you when you arrive.

*Please note that we do not allow events or parties.
Our home and property can only accommodate 8 people at all times.

Please use the calendar to find our rates, as they change from regular to holiday season. Listed prices in the calendar Prices in US dollars and based on 4 persons. There is an additional $50 per person fee / per night for additional guests.

Our check in is at 3:00pm daily. Check out is 11:00am.

Additional Reviews:

'A great place to relax on the Mexican coast! We just returned from our stay at Amanda and Bob's private ocean front home, and we recommend it highly. The hosts responded promptly and making the reservation was easy. Vanessa met us on arrival and make sure we were all set. This lovely home could accommodate several couples in comfort, but with just two of us, the ground floor had everything we needed. We like to cook most of our meals for health reasons, and we found the kitchen fully equipped with gas range and all the pots, plates and utensils you could want. The Mega market just 10 minutes away had a great selection of ingredients. Except for the occasional gardener who comes to trim the plants, the only sound you will hear round the clock is the wonderful surf. No noise from neighbors. The weather was just perfect, but if we felt at all warm, a dip in the pool awaited. We had some great long walks on the beach - just turned left from the back yard and in 45 minutes on foot we reached Bucerias. (recommended there: Rosa Restaurante Mexicana) If you're looking for some laid-back time in the PV area, we don't think you can do better than Amanda and Bob's place.' customer from 2014

'Great House! And Amanda and Bob were super easy to deal with. Top notch all around.' customer from 2013

'This is such a great find! This house was perfect four our Thanksgiving group of four young couples (each with a baby/toddler). Spacious, comfortable, awesome pool, right on the beach. The neighbors are friendly, to boot! (The house is a row house, but you definitely feel like you are in your own private beachfront estate.) The beach is quite rocky, so while it's fun for rock hunting, catching sunrises, birdwatching, and digging in the sand, for a more swimmable beach (especially with little ones), just walk a couple hundreds yards down the beach, still within eyeshot of the house. Amanda was super-accommodating about our last minute stay, too. Great hosts overall.' Customer 2013

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Please contact us for details or exceptions.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please let Jose' know when you are leaving, and leave ALL doors and windows locked, and the keys on the kitchen counter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please see the Rental Agreement for rental rules.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Located in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, this holiday home is on the beach. Nayar Vidanta Golf and Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Los Arroyos Verdes and Splash Water Park Vallarta are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Bucerias, NAY

What's nearby

  • Playa Bucerías - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Cruz Sunday Market - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • La Cruz Square - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Playa la Manzanilla - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz - 9 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La peska - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mariscos García - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Osos Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Iguanacaxtle Restaurante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪la ballena blanca - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Oceanfront Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Oceanfront Home?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Oceanfront Home on 11 Apr 2026 start from £279, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private Oceanfront Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Oceanfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Oceanfront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Oceanfront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Oceanfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this La Cruz de Huanacaxtle holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Playa la Manzanilla and Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The property Manager Jose was AMAZING!!! It’s a very nice property in a great location. Very quiet with a nice yard and private pool, but just steps away from a cool rocky beach with is great for tide pool hunting, and a two minute walk from sandy beaches for playing in the waves.
Sunrise from second floor balcony
View of condo from the patio
View of backyard from the edge of the property where it meets the beach
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2026
Thank you so much Greg! We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time visiting this beautiful townhome. The host was welcoming and informative. The place and pool were immaculate and the ambience was amazing. One can’t beat being a few steps away from this very private space right on the oceanfront. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camden K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jose was awesome- super helpful, attentive and responsive! The house was great- spacious and clean.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you so much! We are delighted that you enjoyed your second visit to our house in Mexico. We look forward to seeing you again. Marianne & Bob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the character of the home and we spent a lot of time relaxing in the poor
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Fantastic out of the way Gem

Pool, beach, big space, well equipped, clean and very quiet. Wiukd abaolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retirement trip

Fabulous!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect vacation spot!

We loved everything about our stay. The location, the pool, the comfortable interior. We’re already talking about coming back.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brenda a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach front home

Loved the quiet relaxing yet convenient location for a short car ride to the market
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

Lovely accommodation with everthing we needed! Beautiful pool, beautiful view, walking distance to La Cruz fish market. Short cab ride to Bucerias Perfect for a group. Loved the iguanas that live n a pipe beneath the retaining wall…we named them Mr and Mrs Monty!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a treasure!

Wish I had more time to write this review. The entire stay was lovely. I do recommend renting a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay Katy! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Mexican Getaway

Casa Azul is a fantastic property, perfect for unwinding and spending time with family and friends. The house has everything you need to cook your own meals, and it's easy to get into any one of the towns nearby for shopping and dining out. The hosts were exceptional in answering questions and I look forward to my next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your review Gretchen. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The pictures of the property were not accurate. The beach was terrible and so rocky, we barely could go into the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

La Crux stay

It was very good. Great views. Chef Renée was awesome and food excellent. Jose was great showing how everything works. Pool was wonderful. The beds were hard and poor running water upstairs. Otherwise, wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
Hi Leonard, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. In December 2024 we put a new king “medium” mattress in the downstairs master and put new thicker, softer hybrid mattresses on the twin beds upstairs in mid-January 2025. The queen has a temperpedic mattress topper. We understand the low water flow affects only the upstairs master sink (not the showers or the other sinks), and we’ll get a plumber in. Anyway, we trust you’ll enjoy the changes should you come back. All the best! Marianne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large home with private pool beach view

We stayed 5 nights. House was perfect but needs some updates (which they say are going to happen). Located near La Cruz which was nice for exploring that area and close to Bucerias.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you very much Stacey, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We expect to complete the remaining upgrades this summer so hope you will return to enjoy them! Marianne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home in paradise

Everything about our stay was perfect. Jose could not have been nicer and more attentive to us. Not that there was anything to fix since everything was in perfect working order. Enjoyed long walks to Bucerias and La Cruz and all the fabulous restaurants. We will be back for sure
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camden K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

It is actually as wonderful as the pictures appear! Too many times, I've rented a place it just wasn't quite what the pictures lead me to believe... but this place is truly that great! Jose and his team keep the place tip-top - and he was super helpful and responsive. In fact, I don't think this place would be nearly as wonderful if Jose wasn't so on it!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory V H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation getaway!

Jose made sure that our stay from check in to check out were flawless! Two suggestions to enhance the guest experience would be to include an English speaking news channel or two. FOX & CNN? Also a gas grill would have been nice. But overall we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

We had a wonderful time at this home. The design and features of the home were beautiful. My kids enjoyed the pool and the quick access to the beach. Very quiet, clean and relaxing. My only issue was the beds were a bit hard and uncomfortable for my taste. Regardless of that, we would definitely recommend this location for a wonderful vacation getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Dear Sherri, We are really happy you enjoyed your stay. Yes, some of the beds are a bit hard, and we are adding memory foam mattress toppers to all the beds so we hope you get better rest the next time you come! Marianne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Vanessa is the MOST amazing and hospitable person. She arranged for my husband and I to do all the activities we wanted as well as transportation. We could not have been more happy with the cleanliness and the level of service we received!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Thank you so much Mindi! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Marianne and Bob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn & Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

Beautiful home equipped with everything we required. We walked into Bucerias a couple of times and when we did need a ride we used the app indrive which is similar to Uber and the drivers got us everywhere we wanted to go. Special shout out to Jose the property manager as he went above & beyond with his communication and anything we needed.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Casa de Azul

We enjoyed our stay at Casa de Azul! We had stayed there a few years ago and they have made some good and needed improvements. Hot water in the showers was at times limited. A new water heater might help! The owners and property managers were good to communicate with. Parking at this place is a little awkward and less than ideal, but adequate. Over all this is good place with a beautiful view!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Thank you for your comments Gordon. As you noted, we’ve been updating the home and will take a look at the hot water heater next! Hope to see you again. Marianne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

WOW!

I wish there was the option of 6 stars. Truly beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, comfortable. Is it for sale?? Seven adults stayed here for a week and we were all very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Vanessa was wonderful. Taxis affordable. Can’t think of even one problem or concern. Thanks for a wonderful week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Vacation

The property certainly met all of our expectations. The fact that it is situation right on the ocean with views across the bay was both mesmerizing and peaceful. The constant sound of the waves really is an added bonus. Unfortunately a newly erected sea wall at Punta Esmeralda (resort next door) prevented us from walking into Bucerias along the beachfront, however, we were able to enjoy daily walks along the beach heading towards La Cruz. The home is large, clean, well landscaped and has everything you need to prepare meals. A vehicle (rental, uber or taxi) is definitely required to get into Bucerias and surrounding areas. A couple of issues came up during our stay and Jose the building manager was very quick to respond, thank you Jose! Would I stay here again? Absolutely and look forward to it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

I stayed at this house for three weeks with my family in January 2024 (6 of us, all adults) and the house is wonderful. We did have a couple of requests that Marianne & Jose (the property manager) took care of us immediately. It was lovely to have our own pool and enjoyed swimming in it daily! The pictures on this site do not do the house justice, it is very roomy and the yard with the pool is a good size as well. The yard does offer some shade as well. We have talked about returning to this property. Marcia
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you so much Marcia, we are really happy you enjoyed your stay and are we will welcome you back! Bob and I were just down and we bought a new refrigerator and a gas BBQ, though we will keep the charcoal one as we prefer the flavor of food cooked over charcoal. We buy the fresh jumbo shrimp at the La Cruz market, skewer them and baste them with garlic butter for a truly delicious dinner. Just FYI, our lovely designer chairs are rather fragile, so we are reinforcing or replacing them. The mattresses are still firm but they all have toppers now. This summer we will be redoing the pool. The house will be perfect for your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Perfect for a relaxing “not an all inclusive “ break.

Check in here was seamless. Jose is literally a gem. Having housekeepers was amazing for a mom of three boys who needs a break! Pool and beach ( not swimming too rocky) but great for a beer, chair in the water and a good book. Besides a couple geckos , and a big lizard fella who took his morning swim( expected lol) this place was just great. Close to La Cuz and it’s fresh fish market, ten minutes drive to Bucerías for lots of fun. 25 minutes to so many beaches.I’ve travelled the world being a travel agent, but this was a topper for a good family retreat . Clean, fun, lots of space. I’ll be recommending this to my friends Thanks for the memories! Only cons: Night club down the beach could hear music until late, fireworks No Tupperware ( mom thing) Upgraded some spices for new comers they humid out Leaky water cooler but no biggie Jose was awesome when the hot water tank broke and WAS ON IT.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

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