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Spacious Luxury Villa - 2 Pools & Ocean Views - Sleeps 16, Perfect for Reunions!

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The VILLA DE VISTAS certainly does have stunning views, like this.
An aerial view.
The curved doors invite you in.
Stairs wind up to a roof deck and bedroom, and down to the rest of the property.
Up 1 flight from the entry. Our magical roof deck. A great place for happy hour.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 168200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Francisco (San Pancho), Nayarit
  • Playa San Francisco
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Pancho Nayarit Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sayulita Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 - Main House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Main House

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3 - Main House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - El Nido

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 - El Nido

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6 - The Casita

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 - The Casita

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 1 - Main house, connected to Bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom 2 - Main house, connected to Bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom 3 - Main house, connected to Bedroom 3.

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom 4 - Main House, near the kitchen

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Full Bathroom 5 - in El Nido Unit

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom 6 - Casita

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo

Full Bathroom 7 - Casita

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Half Bathroom - on Pool Deck

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

TROPICAL GARDEN

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Luxury Villa - 2 Pools & Ocean Views - Sleeps 16, Perfect for Reunions!

The VILLA DE VISTAS is a 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom home that comfortably sleeps 12-16.

LA CASA QUE CANTA (the Main House) is at the top of the property. It's a 3 bedroom and sleeps up to 8.

EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA is located on the pool deck. It is a 2 bedroom (with a bunk bed) and sleeps up to 4.

The CASITA CELESTIAL has its own dipping pool and a Palapa and is down an additional set of stairs. It is a 2 bedroom and sleeps up to 4.

This listing includes all 3 units.

- The space -

Our VILLA DE VISTAS is truly one of the most special places in San Pancho that makes itself available to guests. The VILLA is 8200 sq. feet with three complete and unique homes. Each home has its own kitchen, grill, sitting area, and distinctive character.

Furthermore, it was built so that there would be ample space for groups to gather and also plenty of spots for intimate conversations or even solitude. The living room and the media room are both generously spaced. The dining room and an area right outside on the terrace can easily seat a substantial number of persons for dining.

The pool, which is perfect for young children, even infants, is also comfortable for adults. There is plenty of space for conversation, games, jumping, and splashing.

If this 7 bedroom listing is too big, we also offer:

- 5 bedroom: https://www.vrbo.com/1369535
- 2 bedroom: https://www.vrbo.com/244977

- Guest access -

Electric generator:
Our generator sets us apart from most of our competition. The power grid going down is not uncommon. This is not an issue at our property due to our generator. AC and internet are reliable.

Concierge Services:
Guests connect with our Concierge prior to arrival for support with a variety of services including chef services, ground transportation services, golf cart rental, and activity reservations.

Redundant internet provider:
We have 2 internet service providers, which means if one goes down we have a back up.

Wireless mesh network:
Our extensive internet network allows for fast internet throughout the property.

Check in:
You WILL NOT be able to check in without coordinating with our concierge.

Most doors have touchpads for locks. There are a few that require keys. She will give you key codes, keys, explain various useful details about the home, and answer any questions you may have. Details on coordinating with her are included in our guest guide.

Accessibility:
The property has many steps and is not well designed for people with mobility issues.

Location:
- 1 hour from PVR airport
- 7 minute walk to the beach
- 8 minute drive to the center of San Pancho
- 35 minute walk to center of San Pancho

Parking:
There is plenty of street parking, a parking space, and electric charging for golf carts if you choose to rent one.

Privacy:
Guests have access to the entire property with no other parties nearby.

You will get a link to our guest guide once you rent, which can be shared with everyone in your party. It is an amazing resource particularly if you have any anxious travelers. It covers the basics of traveling, ideas on things to do, and a lot more.

We also have a staff that will take good care of you. We ask that you connect with our concierge before your arrival to ensure a remarkable vacation. She will help plan your arrival, coordinate vendors for activities, hire chef services, rent golf carts, and advise on ground transportation options if you would like.

Once here, we have a cleaning team and a caretaker to look after the property and your needs. AND, The Roberts family is always available to you through the VRBO app if any issues arise. Our direct contact info is in the guest guide.

We hope you choose us!

- Final thought for your consideration -

Thank you for considering our home for your vacation. We assume you are considering others, which in a sense represent our competition. We invite you to take into consideration:

A Brief History of our experience of San Pancho-

In 2000 San Francisco was a precious little fishing village with about 4000 Mexican citizens, most of whom had lived here for generations in relatively modest homes “in town.” It also had approximately 250 expats. All homes were built in “the old style,” which required lots of laborers and masons and stone workers, carpenters and iron workers, artists and painters.

In 2006 when we (Melissa and Bill) arrived, San Pancho still had about 4000 Mexicans and 250 expats. It also had one hotel, five restaurants, no internet, few houses for sale, and lots of parking spaces. In less than a week, we fell in love with the village. So, we bought land and began to design and build a home for our family – in “the old style.” It took three years.

Sometime in 2007 the area north of Puerto Vallarta was declared an Economic Development Zone and re-named the Riviera Nayarit. (The first EDZ was the Maya Riviera, extending south from Cancun). Economic Development Zones are advertised as a place for developers to come and invest. Eventually developers did come, bought property, and began to build, but in “a new style.”

The difference between the old style and the new was dramatized to me (William) one day. When “our men” were adding finishing touches to our home, we drove into town and for the first time, we saw a cement truck and a pumper blocking the road. They were pouring concrete for a house or hotel, a condo or apartment complex that would soon be completed and ready in a matter of months to bring the ROI (return on investment), that made San Pancho attractive to investors. Before long, our precious little fishing village became a bustling beach town. What does this history lesson mean for you as you consider where to rent?

Well, if you mostly want to go to the beach during the day and relish the nightlife in the evening– and do so for a super cheap price, and experience a cramped, pressured, loud version of San Pancho – it makes little sense to consider renting our home.

On the other hand, if you wonder what it might be like to stay in a gracious, expansive Mexican villa that was built in “the old style,” check us out. The Villa de Vistas is a home, built with love and care, with art, tile, and crafts sourced from all over Mexico.

San Pancho might be divided into three areas.
- The bustling “downtown.”
- The more sedate residential area of Costa Azul
- The Jungle Road

The Villa de Vista is located at the beginning of the Jungle Road. We delight in sharing this remarkable home. Many guests report that they can feel the love that went into it – from our workers, our craftsmen, and our family – and also from our staff that has kept our home looking like new. It has been a labor of love.

We hope you will rent from us. And CELEBRATE LIFE.

Keywords: Villa with 3 Complete Homes, 7 Bedrooms, 8 Baths, stunning Ocean Views, 2 Pools, easy walk to San Pancho Beach! Perfect for Celebrations, Reunions, Large or Small Gatherings.

Property manager

Melissa Roberts
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Our septic will not permit large parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Our septic will not permit large parties.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Francisco

Located in San Francisco, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Shoppers can check out San Pancho Nayarit Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sayulita Beach and Punta de Mita Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Francisco (San Pancho), Nayarit

What's nearby

  • Playa San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Pancho Nayarit Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Huertas Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sayulita Square - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Sayulita Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Su Pancha Madre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mariscos Barracuda - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Orgánico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chido Greens - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rent Three Homes-Spectacular views of ocean from main house. Sleeps 16. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Rent Three Homes-Spectacular views of ocean from main house. Sleeps 16. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rent Three Homes-Spectacular views of ocean from main house. Sleeps 16.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rent Three Homes-Spectacular views of ocean from main house. Sleeps 16.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rent Three Homes-Spectacular views of ocean from main house. Sleeps 16. located?

This family-friendly San Francisco villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa San Francisco, San Pancho Nayarit Market and Las Huertas Golf Club. Entreamigos and Sayulita Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellie H.

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

Wonderful

Just left today and dreaming of our return! The house was incredibly spacious and clean. Everything worked great for our group of 7 couples and 5 babies. The pool was super warm and couldn't be beat, and the house wasn't too tough to baby proof with a little imagination and a lot of supervision. The beach is just a short walk down a beautifully manicured path. Marie the concierge helped us set up private chefs and takeaway to keep things simple, as well as airport transport that was safe and reliable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai F.

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

Villa de Vistas

We booked the whole Villa de Vistas and stayed there for a few nights with 14 friends. The whole Villa is awesome. Great view and very nice property manager/porperty owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

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

Amazing house in a great beach town

We stayed at Villa de Vistas for our family reunion in June of 2024. There were 13 of us and every single person was so impressed with the house. We liked the separate casitas, which gave us a little space, as well as the common areas, where we all gathered on the couches or table. The large kitchen and TV area was great, and you could shut the door and utilize the air conditioning in that wing of the house. I haven't even mentioned San Pancho yet - a 5 minute walk to the beach! I could go on and on - it's an amazing house. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Wonderful

We could not expect more the house it’s amazing. It’s well situated near the ocean in the jungle. It’s really a big house with a lots of area to chill! Marie help us with so many thing and she was awesome to anwser quickly! WE LOVED IT!!! Thanks so much again for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Placerville, CA

Perfect Spot

We stayed at this property 5 years ago and had such a fantastic experience, we were thrilled when it was available again this year. The three homes on the property are very well maintained, and tastefully decorated/designed with a great deal of thought and consideration of the location and Mexican cultural tradition. The views from the Casa de Canta are spectacular and we loved being able to walk to the beach or town without having to get into a car. The owners were responsive and wonderful to work with, in addition to the staff who do an amazing job.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

San Pancho Melissa Roberts

We stayed at the Robert’s San Pancho home with friends and two younger children. The home was spacious, well kept and had stunning ocean and sunset views. Marie-Eve, the concierge was delightful to work with and quite helpful. We arranged a chef for several nights and took advantage of the team the Robert’s have put together in San Pancho. Cleaning folks came every other day and were thorough and quite pleasant. I recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the San Pancho area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen m., Boulder

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

Amazing!

The house is even better than the pictures. The most jaw-dropping, unique house I think any of us will ever stay in (we told the children they've peaked :)) We were worried about the weather - it was rainy season and the forecast was for all rain and thunderstorms but the weather was gorgeous. There were some little hiccups with our stay which were not really problems at all - and Iris always resolved them very quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Remote San Pancho and Beautiful Villa de Vistas.

The property was an excellent choice for our family of 14, ranging from 7 years to 75 years old. The walk to the beach was easy and the pool on property perfect size and sparkling clean. The Chef we hired was amazing and knew his way around the villa kitchen making everyone comfortable. The Wifii worked well as did the one tv in great room for night time sports. I would recommend it to families as everyone had room to spread out and have their own space. The art work in the house was so unique and beautiful. Villa de Vistas was described well by the owners and we would return in the future if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

alli c.

Spring Break 2019

Our families had a wonderful time in San Pancho and enjoyed the house immensely. The staff was attentive and helpful at every turn. We did have one issue when the refrigerator stopped cooling and we lost all the fresh fish we caught and other various grocery items but they were able to move another fridge to the main floor the next day. All in all, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M., Toronto, Ontario Canada

Amazing Experience in a Stunning Setting

Every year for the past 8 years my Husband and I have been treating our staff to a trip to Mexico. Because there are 12 of us in total it is always very difficult to get a property large enough for all of us to enjoy together. I have had to rent two houses to accommodate us all in the past. Last year I discovered Villa de Vistas and decided to give it a try (we normally go to the Yucatan). Let me begin by saying that Bill and Melissa have built a home that is so incredible, it really is something that dreams are made of. Every room is tastefully decorated and the whole house is filled with spectacular works of art. The garden is absolutely beautiful, you'll want to take a walk through your own private jungle oasis. There was enough room for all of us to be together and enjoy each others company without compromising comfort and privacy, the house was a perfect fit for us. The beach is a very short walk away down a beautiful garden path and from the beach the small town of San Pancho is a 10 minute stroll. Everyone had such an amazing time swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, whale watching and really the list goes on and on. When I recently polled our staff to ask where they'd like to go this January it was Unanimous, Villa de Vistas!! So we're heading back again and we're all counting the days until we can return. I can not recommend this house enough, perfection! Oh, how could I forget, you will never see a more breathtaking sunset anywhere, we would all congregate on the veranda every evening to talk about our day and take in the beautiful sunset. Thank you Bill and Melissa for sharing your beautiful home with us.

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lots of positives, a few negatives

An extended family of 8 adults and 4 preteens/teens, we spent 12 days at Villa de Vistas in July. While we experienced some issues that were more than "glitches", overall we enjoyed our time in this exceptional property. There were plenty of common areas where everyone could get together, yet each family had their own private space. The artwork and attention to detail are very impressive, everything was well-stocked and clean and the Internet service was terrific. It was quite hot and humid and there were a lot of mosquitos (day and night), but we walked to San Pancho almost every day, sometimes electing to take a cab back to the house. You could always rent a car or a golf cart. It is a very short walk to the clean, uncrowded beach. Unfortunately, during our stay we experiened some things that were a bit more than "glitches". Most of the problems stemmed from the fact that we were there in the summer when daily thunderstorms are the norm and loss of power is common. According to the locals the outages generally last just a few hours, but we had several that lasted quite a long time - almost a full 24 hours in one case and almost that long in another. When the power goes out there is, of course, no refrigeration, AC or fans, but there is also no running water as the pump from the cistern cannot operate. There is, however, plenty of bottled drinking water. Daniel, the gardener and overall problem solver, and Neomy and Josefina, the housekeepers, were very helpful in trying to minimize the impact of our not having electricity or running water, but some help from the house manager would have been appreciated. We had to contact her to ask if there were flashlights (the phone batteries didn't last long) and to get ice for the refrigerators and buckets to carry water from the pool to flush the toilelts. I understand that Bill and Melissa are looking into the possibility of getting a generator and that would be quite nice to have in situations such as we experienced. I want to stress that Bill and Melissa are wonderful owners and did all they could to help, keeping in close contact with us from their home in the States and offerring ways we could get showers and charge our devices. They also kindly offerred us a generous refund. While it was not the vacation we had envisioned, overall we had a good time staying in a special home with spectacular views that is close to both the town and the beach. I would love to return one day, just not in the summer.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

Spectacular House and Views

What a week! It wasn't without incident, but was still an incredible and special time with our family. Having a cook made it a real vacation for all of us and the food was fantastic!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful home
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dolores H.

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

Vacaciones fantásticas en Familia

Una casa muy bonita y mejor que en las fotos, con mucho espacio y bien cuidada. Fuimos una Familia de 15 y todos disfrutamos enormemente de nuestra estancia, Si recomiendo esta hermosa casa ,decidimos comer en la casa,la comida estaba deliciosa!muchas gracias a toda la maravillosa gente que nos atendió!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lety G.

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

San Pancho especial

Excelente la casa de vistas, están hermosas las 3 casas son especiales, Daniel super atento es el chico que limpia la alberca y jacuzzi y áreas verdes, están súper equipadas. Solo tengo dos detalles que espero los Corrigan en la casa celestial una de las habitaciones no tiene sus cortinas en las ventanas chicas y se requieren por privacidad y algo que a mí familia en lo personal no nos gustó fue las máscaras que están colocadas en la zona de la cocina y sala de estar ...considero que no deben de estar por el nombre de la casa y además porque vas a relajarte y haber cosas lindas. Pero todo lo demás super los felicito a las s dueños, super inversión,supera casa ...Dios los bendiga.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

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

Beyond beautiful

We had an absolutely amazing time at Melissa and Bill’s stunning house. We can’t say enough about how beautiful this house is - so spacious and comfortable, breathtaking views, lovely pool, and incredible art in every corner of the house. We chose to have meals prepared for us and it added so much to our stay. The food was delicious and we felt so cared for throughout our stay. We hope to find a way to come back to this magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clara S., Reno

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

Family Experience

We had a wonderful time at Villa de Vistas. The stay was phenomenal. Everything went perfect and the attender iris was great help! We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

bruce s.

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

Our stay in San Pancho

Our stay at Villa de Vistas in San Pancho was wonderful. The accommodations were perfect for a large family gathering. The spaciousness, quality of the villa and the magnificent art work throughout were 5 star. The grandchildren spent endless hours in the pool. We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets at nigh from the upper deck, as well as the proximity to the beach (although the waves and undertow were too strong for the smaller children). We also enjoyed the unspoiled town of San Pancho - great restaurants and small crowds. We gained greater appreciation after venturing down to an overcrowded and crazy Sayulita. The only suggestion we have is to put bars on the windows in the upstairs living area (adjacent to the kitchen). While there is a warning to keep the windows closed if there are small children, the height of those window made us nervous,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Unbelievable

This place is even more amazing in person! It is huge and very thoughtfully designed with so many private spaces, lovely touches, and opportunities for luxury, relaxing, and gathering. It's far enough from the town that you really feel removed but you can get there very easily. Bill and Melissa, as well as their incredible property manager Iris, are so responsive and helpful and really helped make our stay amazing. Iris and her family cooked incredible meals for us, and she helped us set things up like table and chairs for a party, massages and other things. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Amazing!

Villa De Vistas was hands-down the best rental I have ever experienced. Words and photos do not do the space justice; the true beauty and magic of the homes must been seen and felt to be fully appreciated. The many tasteful and artistic touches throughout the homes are very impressive, as are the spectacular views. Make sure to read the coffee table book about the story of the home. Bill was a wonderful host and communicator from the very beginning. We were an all-female friend group of 11 and rented all three houses. They offered plenty of room for us to be together to laugh and socialize, but any of the multiple decks also offered opportunities for reflection and solitude when needed. Walking down through the garden path to the road that leads to the beach is a real treat. I suggest stopping at La Baba del Diablo, a small Mezcal tasting room with cold bottled mirco-beers on your way. During our stay we arranged for two dinner meals to be prepared for us in the house which I highly recommend. We also had a masseuse and facialist come to the house for some pampering (arranged via Iris, the chef). I look forward to bringing my family back to visit sometime in the future. Bill and family, thank you and your family for sharing your wonderful home with us!

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Best place for multiple families EVER

We have been here many times and can't say enough about how much we enjoy our time. The village is incredible, but you really don't need it. The villa is so spread out and comfortable and FUN that there's no need to go too far. We always enjoy the walk to the beach, the pool, and afternoon relaxation times. I suggest grabbing a few other families and heading down there. You will NOT regret it!

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

WOW! Incredible , views, pool and location!!!

We were looking for a place in San Pancho close to town, close to the beach, in the jungle with a pool, AC, comfy beds and incredible views and all the comforts of home.... Well guess what....we found it!!!!! This place is really incredible. Bill and Melissa were wonderful hosts, and Iris their property manager was there any time we needed her, and really helpful. The home was everything we could want in a luxury place to stay with our two kids. They played in the pool the entire time, then we would drive into town for beach and dinner. It is a good walk into town, so we ended up renting a truck which we needed for exploring anyway. Its worked out well. It really is a dream house. We loved reading about how the house was constructed, and truly was an inspiration for us especially because we are thinking of buying some jungle and creating our own little oasis some day. Thank you for letting us be a part of your home and creating long lasting memories Bill and Mellisa!! XO Steph & Eric

10/10 Excellent

ted h.

Great place for family vacation

Our family of 8 adults and 6 children{17 months to 16 years} couldn't have had a better time. No one could believe the beautiful villa and every day we found something new to admire. The pool was a real hit for all ,and the space gave everyone freedom to do their own thing. The staff very good and helpful in any way they could be!!! Thanks Bill and Mallisa and staff for making our family vacation a huge success!!! Ted Hesch
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lilli M.

Amazing town, amazing house!

Can’t say enough how wonderful our time here was. So grateful ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica F., Denver, Colorado

Amazing house and town!

The owners send you everything you need to have a perfectly perfect stay in Villa de Vistas. Iris and the whole staff are wonderful. Definitely indulge in at least one meal with Iris and her husband or a breakfast with her father. The town is bustling and full of activities! For families: the beach is really not swimmable for kids or even inexperienced swimmers. The pool is wonderful however!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Roberts

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A note from Melissa and Bill Roberts:

We have lived most of our adult life in Middletown, Connecticut, where Melissa was a school social worker and Bill was a clergyman for the first half of his career and a consultant for the second half. In 1979 we built a home on Cape Cod for our family -- we have three sons.

The Cape House was very important to our family, but as the boys grew up, moved away and had children of their own, we decided to sell that house and build a three-home complex in San Pancho to accommodate our expanded family as well as friends and other guests.

Why they chose this property

In 2006 two of our sons went on a surfing-scouting trip to the west coast of Mexico, found their way to San Pancho, and immediately fell in love with the town and the beach. A month later we rearranged some travel plans and went to check it out for ourselves. Well, we also loved the place.

We felt welcomed to the town. The Americans and Canadians we met seemed to respect the culture and value their relationships with the residents whose families, in some cases, had lived in San Pancho for over a hundred years. It seemed that this would be an ideal place to build a home for generations of our family.

We purchased this particular property with the hope, just the hope, that we might have a pretty good view of the ocean. As the construction progressed it became clearer and clearer that we would have not only 'a pretty good view,' but SPECTACULAR VIEWS of the ocean, the beach, the town (San Pancho), Sayulita in the distance, and, equally fantastic views of the jungle....from many different locations in LA CASA. Although we originally called our home La Casa que Canta, because it seemed to sing with the profundo of the ocean surf, the rustling of the palm leaves, and the chirping of the birds, we have renamed it the VILLA DE VISTAS -- the Villa of Views.

As you will see the property presented some challenges since it goes sharply downhill, but Melissa (with partial assistance from three different architects) was able to change those challenges into opportunities, which allows us to have three separate homes in very close proximity to one another. Yet each affords privacy.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefit of renting the entire villa is that you have a lot of space in a secluded, secure, quiet setting.....with comfortably large areas, places for intimate conversations with just a few people and places suitable just to rest and relax by yourself.

The pool, which has become the primary gathering place, is designed so children of all ages -- from infants to grandparents -- can feel safe as they play together. Infants can sit in a few inches of water and splash away. Toddlers play on the in-pool benches. Older kids can jump in the pool from the ledge if they are feeling brave. Adults can feel assured that their children are safe. The pool temperature is adjustable to be comfortable year round.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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