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  • Located on a one-of-a-kind peninsula that a former Mexican President once called home, this playfully luxurious villa is so incredible that it has been featured on the Travel Channel and a bird’s-eye view of the estate featured on the cover of “Houses by the Sea”.

    Also featured in “Mexico’s Prestigious Oceanfront Homes”, an excerpt from this coffeetable book conveys Villa Vista Magica’s unorthodox mood: “With its circular plan, the house is an ever-changing excursion. A collection of uncommon elements, spaces emerging whimsically, circumferences framed to wrap the view and appropriate the ocean all for themselves. The goodness of a place that desires nothing but to accommodate new ideas, to see them brought to life upon its soil. A permanent rehearsal space, with independence and confidence to do whatever comes to mind on this land, in this doting weather and with this privileged perspective.”

    Back in the 1970s, President Echeverria also responded to the beauty of this dramatic peninsula outcropping between the fishing villages of Sayulita and San Francisco (San Pancho), claiming it for himself. Setting out to make the latter a model of self-sufficiency that Third World countries would emulate – and get appointed to a prestigious United Nations post as a result – he ended up fleeing Mexico instead. And the 87,836-square-foot property with nearly a mile of beach front stood abandoned for 20 years until the new owners completely renovated it in early 2000.

    Arrive to the villa winding through tropical rainforest flush with exotic flora, a 1.5-km side road culminates in a creamy-pink, curving quarry walkway surrounded by manicured gardens.

    With the circle as the novel of the architecture’s uniting principle, there simply are no awkward formalities like grand entrances. A metaphor for the freedom of existential flow, each of the 10 independent round Casitas (in addition to the master bedroom in the main villa) comprises the estate symbolize the life-sustaining sun and the always-in-motion life-giving ocean. All are separate, yet related, providing privacy without any sense of isolation.

    Tucked seamlessly into the majestic landscape by architect Tatiana Borioli Berner and landscape architect Ricardo Diaz Borioli, the design highlights nature’s accomplishments while taking cues from the outcropping it rests upon. Accommodating up to 22 guests, joie de vivre lives and breathes within these curved walls and thatched roofs, celebrating the cosmic vision of Mexico’s indigenous peoples. Even the sliding windows are curved and open side to side, so nothing obstructs the views. Irrepressibly accented by a spirit of fun, hand-painted art faithful to mythological Mexican motifs are everywhere – on tiles, sinks, walls, stairwells, skylights, furniture, and even some of the floors. Colors are fresh and earthy-bright, no two suites the same. Traditional infuences sparkle in pebble rugs, the solidly reassuring presence of fough-hewn colonial pieces from Puebla and kick back couches in natural fibers like leather and rattan. Accessories are natural and spirit affirming – wind chimes, candles, and stones and shells collected on nearby strolls.

    Each guest casita is autonomous, with its own powder room, shower and/or jacuzzi tub, walk-in dressing area, kitchenette with refrigerator and ice maker, telephone, satellite television, air conditioning, ceiling fans and expansive terrace. A bathroom lunge plumped with pillows surprises, as does an outdoor shower, while one suite boasts an office with computer and fax. A couple of two-story family-friendly casitas have three bedrooms, their king-size beds adaptable to singles upon request.

    Overlooking a shimmering expanse of blue, a gym is outfitted with a duo of treadmills, Vectra On-line 3800 Universal, stairmaster, full complement of free weights, change rooms, showers, steam room, sauna, television, fridge and ice maker. And at the property’s pinnacle, a hand-crafted cane and rope chandelier in the mammoth dining palapa exemplifies the creative, naturally elegant spirit of the place, while an infinity pool and jacuzzi hugging the curves of the rock trace lines that have existed for millennia.

    With no neighbors, this idyllic vacation beachfront retreat is unbelievably peaceful, yet equipped with everything you could want or need, including a water treatment plant and high-capacity electricity generator.

    From the moment a driver picks you up at the airport, the friendly staff of eight takes good care of you. All you need to do is open the door and walk in. The chef expertly whips up three meals a day, whatever and whenever you like, as well as cocktail parties for up to 60, should you be so inclined.  Every morning, the staff shops for fresh ingredients and they buy fresh seafood from the fishermen whose powder blue pangas neatly line up beside the villa when not in use. And if you prefer, he’ll arrange for you to go out and catch your own, perhaps huachinango, dorado, sierra or maybe even tuna. Here on the open sea, it’s not an all-day proposition unless you want it to be.
    You’ll find yourself so energized by your surroundings that you might try jet skiing, sailing, surfing, or horseback riding along the beach. Or stroll 10 minutes north along the private and pristine, silky-sand Playa Mal Pasos to San Pancho (population 10,000). Each has a distinctive personality and provides an up-close perspective of life in small-town Mexico, surprisingly good restaurants and shopping. And San Pancho even has a full-fledged Polo Club, adventure activity center with kids’ club, kayaking, horseback riding, whale-wathcing excursions and much more. With two Suburbans at your disposal, you might even want to explore the resort mecca of Puerto Vallarta just 45 minutes away.

    USD Nightly Rates (Sleeps up to 22 Guests):

    YEAR ROUND: $8,000 Per Night

    THANKS GIVING & EASTER: $9,800 Per Night

    CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: $11,600 Per Night

    *Rates include Tax and 3 meals per day featuring authentic Mexican Cuisine, 2-9 passenger Suburbans with one tank of gas each.

  • Easy Beach Access

    • Number of Bedrooms: 11
    • Number of Bathrooms: 13
    • Sleeps: 22
    • Square Feet: +25000

    BEDROOM CONFIGURATION:

    • Casita Bedroom 1: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, main level, TV w/cable, A/C, fan, handicap accessible
    • Casita Bedroom 2: King (can be split into two twins), en suite bathroom w/shower, main level, TV w/cable, A/C, fan, handicap accessible
    • Casita Bedroom 3: King (can be split into two twins), main level, A/C, fan, handicap accessible This room is smaller and can be open or closed to Bedroom 2.  It has access to the hall 1/2 bath just outside the bedroom and would share Bedroom 2’s shower.
    • Casita Bedroom 4: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Casita Bedroom 5: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Casita Bedroom 6: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Casita Bedroom 7: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Casita Bedroom 8: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Casita Bedroom 9: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Casita Bedroom 10: King, en suite bathroom w/shower and jacuzzi tub, TV w/cable, A/C, fan
    • Main Master bedroom 11: King, en suite bathroom w/shower, TV w/cable, A/C, fan

    STAFF AND SERVICES:

    • Meal service includes; upon request breakfast, dinner and Happy Hour snacks (Cost of the food is included in the rental rate). Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages are not included and are billed at cost
    • Daily maid service
    • Light personal laundry service included
    • Concierge available to arrange a wide variety of tours and dinner reservations
    • In house spa services available upon request

    INTERIOR AMENITIES:

    • Full staff of an English speaking houseman, cook, and maid service daily
    • 11 air conditioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (10 one bedroom independent Casitas and Master is located in Main Villa)
    • Heated swimming pool
    • Al fresco dining (can accomodate up to 30 seated) and living areas
    • Outdoor Beach Shower
    • Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, professional gas range, dishwasher, wine bar, and wine fridge
    • Satellite T.V. /DVD, High Speed Wireless Internet
    • Vonage Telephone (free calls to US)
    • Purified water system throughout
    • In- House Spa Services
    • 2-9 passenger Suburbans are included in the rate
    • Additional amenities: bedding, towels, and linens, IPOD compatible Stereo, DVD/VCR, BBQ, iron, ironing board, and a selection of movies and games.
    • 1 Portacrib, 5 fold out twin mattresses for children sharing a room w/parents, high chair, and booster chair available.  Any additional baby equipment rentals can be arranged by contacting www.vallartababy.com.

     

     

    EXTERIOR AMENITIES:

    • Exclusive beachfront estate located on a private peninsula
    • 15 minute walk on the beach to the Village of Sayulita and only about a 2 minute walk on the beach to the Village of San Francisco (Pancho).
    • Beach chairs, ice chest, beach picnic, blankets, towels, and beach toys (boogie boards and sand toys for kids).
    • Houseman can arrange for horseback riding on the beach (or in town), jet skis, sunset sails, fishing, snorkeling, surfing lessons, ATV rentals and more.
    • After the sun goes down, roast marshmallows around a beach bonfire and listen to the lull of the waves.
    • Puerto Vallarta is only about 30 miles south of San Pancho.
    • 15 miles to Nuevo Vallarta, 10 miles to the new La Cruz Marina, 15 miles to Punta Mita and the Four Seasons golf course and 2 miles to surfing in Sayulita
    • 10 min. to Flamingos Golf Course, 15 min. to El Tigre and Mayan golf courses in Nuevo Vallarta, 15 min. to golf at the Four Seasons, and 15 min. to golf in Marina Vallarta and Vista Vallarta
    • 5 minute walk to many great restaurants in San Pancho such as Mar Plata, La Ola Rica, Emilia’s and Bistro Organico to name a few
  • Summer Rate: $8,000
    April 15th-Nov 15th

    Winter Rate: $9,800
    November 16th-April 14th

    Holiday Rate: $11,600
    Christmas & New Years weeks

  • Ask about possible last minute discounts!

     

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  • Experience

    Often called the “Crown Jewel” of the Riviera Nayarit, this hip surf village is located 50 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport and 10 miles north of Bucerias/Punta Mita and has become one of the most sought after beach destinations in all of Mexico. Sayulita oozes a bohemian surf atmosphere and offers visitors stunning natural beauty with picturesque beaches, lush tropical jungles, a plethora of charming restaurants, great food, live music, and chic boutique shopping galore.

    Sayulita also offers a wide range of activities for all ages including surf and paddle board lessons, canopy tours, horseback riding, yoga sessions on the beach, and sailing charters just to name a few!

    Just a 5 minute drive north discover the charming little surf and fishing village of San Pancho! Many refer to San Pancho as the next Sayulita. Although San Pancho is still a relatively undiscovered and tranquil piece of paradise, hidden along the largely unspoiled pacific coast of Riviera Nayarit, it has become increasingly popular with people from around the world.

    Visitors enjoy pristine beaches and San Pancho’s small but diverse international community and culture. A good variety of restaurants abound – you can enjoy everything from delicious street tacos to gourmet European cuisine. Alongside the interesting cultural mix of a fine art gallery or hidden haute-cuisine restaurant, San Pancho is also a community brimming with art and social responsibility. An art collective organizes various art expositions and events throughout the year, and a community volunteer organization mobilizes recycling education and efforts and youth activities in town. Various environmental organizations work to educate about and protect the local jaguar habitat or the nesting turtle populations on San Pancho beaches.

    San Pancho also offers a public nine hole golf course, a polo field, and a hospital.

    Activities

    Surfing

    $50

    Puerto Vallarta is an excellent place to surf at. We don’t always have waves at every surf break but for the most part, you can find waves somewhere and they will be a lot of fun!!!

    Relaxing Massage

    $60

    This technique is a very smooth version of the Swedish massage worked at a single superficial skin level. This is recommended for anyone needing to relax and loosen up the muscles or if you have aches and pains this is a definite must.

    Transportation

    FLYING INTO PUERTO VALLARTA (PVR)

    Sayulita is a 45 minute drive north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) airport. Most major airlines offer flights to Puerto Vallarta and many have direct flights Saturday-Saturday in the high season from November-April. To check BEST AIRFARES, click on the EXPEDIA search tool above.

    TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR VILLA

    IF YOU SCHEDULED A PRIVATE PICK UP – Look for your driver who will have your last name and the name of your villa on a sign. He will help you with luggage and will take you to the car or van. The cost is $20-$25 US/per person with a minimum 5 person or $100-$125 USD (or equivalent in pesos) pick up one way. For example, if you request a private transfer and have 8 people in your group, the transfer will be $20-$25 US/pp X 8 = $160-$200 US one way. If you have more than 10 people, we will arrange for a van and a cab or 2 vans. Drivers must be paid in cash, credit cards aren’t accepted. Please keep in mind that if your flight is early or late you may have to wait a few minutes for your driver to meet you. NOTE - all drivers have to pay a $25 US federal airport pick up tax on all arrivals. For this reason, airport pick ups (whether provided by private or municipal taxis) are always more expensive than your return trip to the airport. NOTE- Cabs and vans do not have child car seats, so it is best to bring your own or we can arrange a rental or purchase in advance for you - www.vallartababy.com.

    IF YOU DID NOT SCHEDULE A PRIVATE PICK UP – Turn to your right and you will see two booths clearly marked “TAXI” near the exit door. You can buy a ticket from any one the ladies (the rates are all the same and determined by zone). They accept both USD or Pesos. They will point you out the door to the taxi line up. You will be shown to a cab or van. Give the ticket to your driver and tell him the property address. Public (not private) Taxi and Van rates are per vehicle, not per person and the tip is included. A public taxi from the airport will cost approximately $550-$650 pesos ($50-$60 US depending on the zone you're traveling to). A taxI can accommodate 1-3 people plus luggage. Otherwise you will need a larger vehicle, but always ask. Some cabs will provide roof racks so you may not need a van. A public van transfer from the airport is approximately $800-$1000 pesos (or $80-$100 US - priced by zone) and can hold about 8-10 passengers with luggage. Rates subject to change without notice, so it’s best to confirm pricing before you purchase your fare. Fares are determined by zone and are non-negotiable.

    MONEY SAVING TIP – if you don’t have a lot of luggage and want to save the airport pick up tax, take the orange footbridge that crosses the highway right in front of the airport lobby (about a 3 minute walk). There is a line up of both taxis and vans. Ask how much it will be before you get in (should be a savings of approximately 100 pesos). Taxi fares in Puerto Vallarta and throughout the Bay are in Mexican pesos (although they also accept USD - but nothing larger than a $20 bill), they are federally regulated and non- negotiable. It is usually a better value to pay in pesos (they usually offer at least 10:1, if not better). Now you’re on your way!

    RETURN TRIP TO THE AIRPORT - we recommend to have your houseman or concierge arrange the nearest city cab or suburban taxi to pick you up when you return to the airport. We can, however, arrange for a private driver to pick you up upon request at the rate of $25 US/per person with a minimum 5 person (or $125 US) one way fee for the return trip. Private drivers have to pay for a special "tour guide" license so this will be the most expensive option.

    TAXI SERVICE

    Taxis are not as readily available in Sayulita as they are in other parts of the bay such as Puerto Vallarta. Taxis are a safe mode of transportation and are available in Sayulita (in front of the main plaza), however, keep in mind you may have to wait 20-30 minutes for them to arrive to your villa after you call for a pick up. Your houseman can also assist you when you need a cab from your villa. If you are hailing a taxi on your own, be sure to confirm the rate before getting into the taxi. Prices are set throughout town (depending on the zones) and the taxis are not metered. The only variance is when taking a taxi from the airport, which is more expensive than going to the airport because it is a Federal Zone and there are increased taxes and airport pick up fees for the Federal Zone taxis. Generally the standard fare is $60 to $80 USD one way (approximately $20 US more for a van) to downtown PV if you are staying in Sayulita. Cab drivers are very nice and the cars (usually Nissan Sentras) are clean. Always enter and exit the taxi from the sidewalk side (non-traffic side) of the cab and look for traffic or people before opening the door. Try to have your money ready to pay right away when at your destination. Taxis will often stop in traffic to let you out, thus stopping traffic, so pay and exit as quickly as possible. Taxis usually do not carry much change, so try to have smaller bills. Seat belts are often tucked down in the backseat. While it is not required to wear one, in case you have an infant seat, you may have to dig them out. TIP - try to always note your taxi's number on the side door in case you leave something behind or have a problem. For further information, contact - www.taxisafepv.com

    LOCAL BUS SYSTEM

    The bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita costs $25 pesos, buses normally arrive every ½ hour and the 24 mile journey takes approximately 1½ hours. If you are going to catch the bus from the airport, cross over the highway using the pedestrian bridge. The bus line serving Sayulita is COMPESTELA and their buses are white and green. Look for the name "Sayulita" written on the windshield of the bus. NOTE- Not all COMPESTELA buses go to Sayulita.

    Buses to Puerto Vallarta from Sayulita leave from the bus stop outside the Salud Clinic, located on the main road into Sayulita, there are seats located on the side walk while you wait for the bus. Fares are: PV- $25 pesos, Bucerias -$10, MEGA- $12. The bus stops at all the major shopping malls in PV and terminates at “Gold’s Gym” just past Plaza Genovesa (Moroccan style architecture) which is before the road splits for the city bypass & tunnel. Here you can transfer to a city bus to head further downtown. Buses within Puerto Vallarta have a set fare of $5.50.

    SAYULITA BUS SCHEDULE
    (departing from Salud Clinica to PV)

    The last bus leaves Sayulita at 8:40 p.m. and the last bus from PV is at 7:00 p.m. Note: Buses can depart +/- 5 minutes of the advertised times. Vallarta Plus is a first class bus service operating between P.V. and Guadalajara which stops in Sayulita near the Salud (one block east of the basketball field). To Guadalajara 1 p.m. Thurs./ Fri. / Sun. / Mon; From Guadalajara arrives in Sayulita at around 7 a.m. Thurs./ Fri. / Sun. / Mon. After 8pm, it is better to take a taxi as the routes become more diffuse and less reliable.

    Buses in the bay are very high off the ground so getting on and off can be difficult for the elderly or someone with bad knees, weak legs or other mobility difficulties. Also, unlike most buses in the US and Canada, you have to push a button (called a “timbre”) for the driver to stop. These are located, usually near the front, near the back exit, and several other places throughout the bus. TIP - get on and off the bus quickly. Take your seat as soon as possible because the drivers don't usually wait. Locals with disability cards are allowed to get on the bus and ask for donations from passengers. Entertainers will also get on the bus to sing and/or play a musical instrument for tips. The 1st two seats behind the driver are reserved for people with disabilities and pregnant women.

    From Sayulita, the cost to ride the bus to the surrounding areas (Nuevo, Bucerias, LaCruz, and Punta Mita) is about 20 Pesos ($2 US) one way (subject to change, please ask first to confirm). These are generally the larger and more comfortable (ATM) buses that service the north shore areas of Punta Mita (15 minutes), Bucerias (20 minutes), & Nuevo Vallarta (30 minutes). Within the city of Puerto Vallarta, the bus will cost approximately 10 Pesos ($1 US). The buses travel from the southern point of the bay (Mismaloya/Boca) to the North Shore (Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, La Cruz/Punta Mita, and Sayulita) which spans a couple of hours travel time.

    RENTAL CARS AND VANS

    We only recommend renting a car or van if you plan on exploring the area on a daily basis or several times throughout your stay. Be advised that many car rental companies do not quote all mandatory third party insurances on their websites and the rate can double or even triple when you get to the counter so it's best to try and confirm your total rate per day prior to arrival. To check BEST CAR RENTAL RATES, click on the EXPEDIA search tool above. Also keep in mind any car insurance you have outside of Mexico will not cover you in Mexico on a rental car – so check with your credit card and/or insurance company to make sure you have proper insurance for driving in Mexico. Mexican Liability insurance is mandatory.

    PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR

    We can arrange for a private car or suburban with a driver at anytime with at least 24 hours notice. Please contact us for a quote. Rates are approximately $50 US/hour (depending on the zone within the bay) with a 3 hour minimum hire.
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