Delightful Garden Casita with Private Terrace on a Beautiful Sandy Beach

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A room with a wooden sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There are windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a decorative ceiling.
A courtyard with tiled flooring, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
A room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a bed with a striped bedspread, and a window with curtains.
A room with a traditional design, featuring a wooden sofa, a glass-top table, and a decorative fan.
A nighttime view of a resort with a large building, a water fountain, and a gazebo.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rincón de Guayabitos Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Los Ayala, NAY
  • Place, Playa Beso
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rincón de Guayabitos Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Freideras
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Los Ayala

Located in Los Ayala, this apartment is on the waterfront. San Pancho Nayarit Market and Tianguis Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sayulita Beach and Isla del Coral.
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Los Ayala, NAY

What's nearby

  • Playa Beso - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rincón de Guayabitos Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa Freideras - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Pancho Nayarit Market - 29 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach - 53 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪En la playita de guayabitos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pineda - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Okinawa Sushi-Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pimpollo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Rodeo - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Garden Casita with Private Terrace on a Beautiful Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Delightful Garden Casita with Private Terrace on a Beautiful Sandy Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Garden Casita with Private Terrace on a Beautiful Sandy Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Garden Casita with Private Terrace on a Beautiful Sandy Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Beso and Rincón de Guayabitos Beach. Tianguis Market and Playa Freideras are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Place the Beach

Quiet place on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2023
Thanks, Doug! It was a pleasure having you stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A return trip to a lovely property

Very welcoming and helpful hosts. A quiet and relaxing stay in a Mexican themed property set in lovely gardens on a great beach. We will return again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you so very much, Valerie. It was a total pleasure to host you, Ray and Poppy at Casa Contenta. We hope you return in the very near future. Lin and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place for a Beach-front Getaway!

Casa Contenta is a perfectly located beach-front property on the quiet southern end of Los Ayala. We found our Garden Casita was just as advertised, and we couldn't have been happier! We often enjoyed our morning coffee on the lawn overlooking the beach, when not sitting at our private garden terrace. Our 10-day stay flew by and we were sad to leave. A lovely place to stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Another relaxing lovely stay

Lin and Jim are friendly and so helpful. Their gorgeous home and suites are located right on a beautiful white sand beach. The sun was out every day. The water was clear warm and silky. This is the perfect vacation place if you just want to wind down and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Even prettier than photos!

This casita and the surrounding units are truly works of art. The hosts and beach are fantastic. However, lacking A/C and cross-ventilation of ocean breezes, our inside unit was too hot and humid for our aging body thermostats.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It can be quite warm at the end of the rainy seasons. However, I was pleased to provide extra fans for your stay to make it easier for you. Lin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a little bit of paradise

this is a lovely Casa, beautiful sculptures and tiles everywhere. Lin and Jim are very gracious hosts and most helpful in navigating the area. we stayed in the casita studio which is a beautiful room, full of whimsy. the beach is beautiful, the ocean is calm, many restaurants on the beach. Great location. Will be returning next year. highly recommend.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you, Liza and Sam, for your very positive comments. We thoroughly enjoyed having you stay with us and are so pleased you have book again for next year. We look forward to hosting you again in 2025.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Whimsical, Friendly well Equipped Casita

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Casa Contenta. We stayed in a very comfortable, well supplied ground level casita. As with other units, the casita is decorated Mexican style which added to our enjoyment. The gardens are lovely, location is right on the beach ( close to jungle trails) with ample chairs, umbrellas, and other beach gear! Best of all, Lin and Jim ( and the other guests) are very welcoming and we were invited to 2 gatherings in 5 days. Thanks again for your gracious hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and relaxation in Los Ayala

Beautiful multi unit homes with loving artistic touches everywhere you look. Linda and Jim where fantastic hosts and looked after any questions or issues immediately. Located right on the beach, the property is safe and secure, and is kept very well maintained and clean. They did have a couple of dogs that were being sheltered until new homes could be found for them. They were occasionally a little noisy but not a big deal. It was very peaceful and pleasant to stay there and we would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Thank you so very much for your kind comments, Stephen. We enjoyed having you as our guests and would welcome your return. Lin and Jim
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

disapponting

very uncomfortable. no AC, floor fan doesn't turn. restroom/shower is super tiny. front house block the whole breeze and sound of waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Hello Nora. I repeatedly mentioned in our correspondence via VRBO that we had only ceiling fans and no A/C so you knew in advance and accepted it. The climate has been unseasonably warm. We had guests who left the day you arrived and they left a 5 star review for the same suite. In fact, the Casita suite repeatedly receives very positive comments and is a guest favourite with many repeat bookings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Comments

We were in the Casita for one delightful month (November), and during this time there were few other guests. It felt as though we were in a private club. The development of the property is a delight. The co-ordination, decor and finishing touches are eclectic and quirky, but very effective.This is truly a unique and ideal holiday spot. Samuel and Marisella were extremly helpful and accomodating . I apologize for torturing them with my fractured Spanish. I would highly recommend Casa Contenta to anyone looking for a quiet and restful stay on the beach. The only minor negative comment I have is that the WiFi needs upgrading somehow. Service has limited coverage throughout the property and is sometimes sporadic Overall, a pleasurable experience, and I hope to return.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beauiful and thoughtful

I am a B&B owner in Mexico so I apprecoated all the little touches here: wonderful linens fresh water ultra clean good ventilation good bed hot water friendly staff good wifi beautifully decorated only downside, some long rocky blocks to walk to centro highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On a tellement aimé ! C'est sûr qu'on y retourne!

Je suis allée voir sur Airbnb et j'ai fait une demande de réservation. Pas plus compliqué que ça !
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2020
Je suis ravie que vous ayez trouvé facile de réserver avec nous, Nicole. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little diamond on the beach...

Wonderful place, wonderful people.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you, Chantal...we feel the same about you and Marcel. Lin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nayarit Gem!

A more spectacular introduction to the Nayarit could not be imagined! Lin and James are great Los Ayala and area ambassadors. And, they are the quintessential hosts; so helpful, kind and casually professional. They personally model how best to enjoy the optimal holiday/retirement lifestyle. Moreover, they truly model how successfully one can embrace the local culture and become active members of and a real credit to their welcoming community (of people and dogs alike). Their perfect mini-resort is so perfectly positioned on the perfect soft sand beach. Their stunningly appointed suite(s) so completely relaxing, immediately became our private retreat in their idyllic oasis. Our perfect holiday days there began immediately, continued without a care... and ended all too soon. Everything you truly need to feed your soul is right there at Sunset Casa. Anything you may desire to satisfy your appetite or pamper your self is there too... or only scant minutes away. We are already planning to return with family and friends. As soon as we can we hope to be Lin and James’s guests... or perhaps someday soon... their neighbours! Jane and Bruce Taiji - Lake Country, British Columbia
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
What a wonderful review, Bruce. Thank you so very much. It was a joy having you and Jane stay with us and hope you return very soon. We treasure our guests ....the plaque outside my office says it all: "Los adornos mas bellos de esta Casa ~ son las personas que la visitan." The most beautiful ornaments of this house are the people who visit it. Thank you for being our guests..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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