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AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO

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Interior
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Francisco, Nayarit, NAY
  • Place, San Pancho Nayarit Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Entreamigos
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa San Francisco
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO

Palapa Rafael is a truly unique and stylish 2 story 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Located on the main street in the delightful village of San Pancho, 2.5 blocks from the beach. This home has a spacious, open upstairs main floor with soaring palapa roof and a large comfortable palm shaded patio fronting the street that you will have trouble leaving. It is well furnished with local art and comfortable furniture and many spaces to relax. Full of light and great air flow with a wide open design. There is a heated pool in the back garden area, with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ grill. You cannot be more centrally and conveniently located in San Pancho.
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    House Rules

    Check in after 4:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 1
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property # 2661401vb
    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

    San Francisco

    Located in San Francisco, this holiday home is 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. Entreamigos and Los Arroyos Verdes are also worth visiting.
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    San Francisco, Nayarit, NAY

    What's nearby

    • Angelical Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
    • San Pancho Nayarit Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
    • Entreamigos - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
    • Playa San Francisco - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
    • Sayulita Beach - 24 min drive - 9.2 km

    Getting around

    • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 56 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Tacos El Parque - ‬2 min walk
    • ‪Nieri Cafe & Coworking - ‬2 min walk
    • ‪Chido Greens - ‬1 min walk
    • ‪Taquería los Arbolitos - ‬1 min walk
    • ‪Marias - ‬1 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Does AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO have a pool?

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

    Is AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

    What time is check-in at AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO located?

    Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Angelical Spa and San Pancho Nayarit Market. Sayulita Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    9.6/10

    Check-in

    9.8/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jamie G.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Loved it! Will be back for sure!
    Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lucia A.

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

    Perfect getaway

    Lovely and so convenient. This is a spot I’m sure we’ll return to. Staying here makes you feel like a local.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Hannah B.

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

    Great Property in the heart of San Pancho

    We had a great stay in San Pancho! The house was perfect! It was fun to be right on the main strip next to all the great restaurants and shops and feel like we were part of everything happening in town. We can't wait to come back!
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Audrey

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

    Loved this special home

    We loved staying at Andrew’s home. It was absolutely perfect for my family - the vibe, decor, location…just amazing! There were a few essential things missing, like big knives ;they only had a small paring knife) and ice trays to make ice (we had to buy ice twice in 1 week because it is so hot there) but the manager, Laura, was very accommodating and said that they would gladly stock these things for the future. The house provided drinking water, which made the whole stay so much better because we didn’t have to purchase gallons of water and lug them back to the house! Can’t wait to come back to San Pancho and stay here again!
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Anjie S.

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

    LOVED this place

    Casa Rafael is clean, we felt safe, it is conveniently located, and amazing. I would love to stay here again. We rented the entire unit (both upstairs and downstairs). The a/c was very nice. We stayed in July when it was quite hot. I love how close everything is. If you need them, there are ear plugs and sound machines in every room (it is downtown), but I LOVED being in the middle of San Pancho life. There is not really any parking so hire a driver or taxi. The upstairs is an open palapa which is amazing, and there is a resident squirrel who is friendly. Our host provided a playpen for the baby in our group. Downstairs is a completely enclosed studio-like area. Pool was clean. I can't say enough good things. And we saw a turtle (tortuga) release! You won't regret this stay. Casa Rafael is AMAZING.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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    8/10 Good

    Anuj S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Amazing location and great balcony to hang out

    We were 2 families staying in the upstairs and downstairs units. Amazing location, few blocks from the beach and overlooking good restaurants and taquerias. The pool is very small but actually wound up being good for our small children. The palapa roof is cool, makes you feel like you're on vacay. Be sure to put food away since kitchen area is not blocked from the outside. Things that I wish I knew before arrival: 1. There is filtered water on the property, so no need to get any if you do grocery shopping before arrival. 2. the house has a few beach chairs and umbrellas that guests have left for each other, so no need to buy or bring your own. Very Convenient. 3. There is no microwave. not really important unless you have small kids (warming up milk etc). 4. They put little white noise machines in most rooms, which is convenient. 5. The only real annoyance was that the electrical plug for the modem / router was faulty so the wifi throughout the house can go out time to time. The wireless router does not have great range, e.g. no wifi was reachable in the pool area if you want to stream music. 6. There is a key that you can hang around your neck so that you don't get locked out of the house while hanging out on the balcony. I didn't realize this until the last day while packing up. There's no sign or anything.
    Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    HILDA M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Realmente gozamos la estancia en San Pancho en este lugar tan bien ubicado, limpo, cómodo y acogedor. El servicio de limpieza excelente. Mis nietos gozaron la piscina y los espacios. Tuvimos un percance, mi hijo olvidó sus tarjetas de crédito, se dio cuenta 2 días después de que dejamos San Pancho. Me comuniqué con Laura e inmediatamente me envió la foto de que ahí estaban y me hizo favor de entregarlas a mi otro hijo que vive ahí.Felicito a todos por su honestidad y eficiencia. Gracias. Esperamos regresar
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

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

    Amazing home!

    Beautiful home and great location! Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants. The space was comfortable and clean. The deck was great for hanging out and eating meals. Our 2 year old swam in the heated pool every day! Would 100% stay there again!
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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