Perched above the Pacific on two acres of lush jungle, only a stone’s throw from Sayulita, Villa Valentin is a gorgeous space for getting away from it all (while still being close to town). We love its boho chic elegance and bold splashes of color.

The property can be rented in its entirety (the Casa and two Casitas, sleeping up to 18), making it ideal for events. The owners are happy to arrange a wide variety, including health, fitness and yoga retreats, diving or fishing retreats, surf camps, golf retreats, family reunions, birthday celebrations, hen and bucks parties, detox retreats and corporate team building. And of course weddings — a local wedding planner comes highly recommended.

Made up of a main whitewashed Casa with palapa roof, and two smaller, pink and blue domed Casitas, the resort is an elegant but playful space, designed for relaxation and fun. We love the simplicity of the breezy bedrooms with their four-poster beds with floaty mosquito-netting, combined with vivid tiling, bright textiles, palapa fringing and weathered wood furnishings. 

The main Casa has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as an open-plan living area and terraza with Pulido mosaic floors. The fully-equipped kitchen is decorated with hand-painted azul tiles, and there is a large native wood table that hosts up to 20 guests. There is one double bedroom with queen bed on the ground floor, that opens out to the adjacent living area. There are a further three bedrooms downstairs (one with additional bunk beds). Each has an en-suite bathroom and private patio. There’s also a spacious lounge area with a small kitchen, dining table and TV.

The two additional casitas have two bedrooms and one bathroom each, as well as a sunken palapa lounge, and a shared outside pergola with a BBQ, small kitchen and dining table.

The house is within easy distance of Sayulita on Riviera Nayarit, close to Punta Mita, San Francisco and La Cruz. The town is known for its cobbled streets, family-run shops, upscale boutiques and great restaurants. It comes alive at night with its bustling cantinas and live music. 

LOCATION

Sayulita, Mexico. Nearest airport: Puerto Vallarta (45 mins drive).

BEST TIME TO VISIT: November to May. Sayulita boasts over 300 sunshine days per year. October to May are considered the winter months though it is comfortably warm. Summer peaks from June to September and it is warm and humid, though not uncomfortable.