Casa on the Cliff

Just north of Puerto Vallarta’s bustle, shopping, and amenities, in the state of Nayarit, the village of Sayulita sits on a small bay. Around the curve of the bay a ten acre estate is bounded by radiant beach, dramatic rocks, and lush tropical forest. As you approach along the private drive, glimpses of azure water, sparkling white sand, and the life-giving sun of paradise flash between the trees. The cobbled courtyard allows entry to the lovely houses of the estate, perched above the sea, keeping watch as the sun floats over the Pacific ocean. You step onto the patio and see water lapping the beach, calling you to set your cares aside and sink your feet in the sand.

Here, where the palms give way to the waves, Casa en Acantilado welcomes you.

Like the gem in a bracelet along the northern arm of Sayulita Bay, the Casa en Acantilado estate provides a perfect mix of privacy and accessibility to Sayulita. After a hard day relaxing, the most difficult decision you may face is whether to sample one of Sayulita’s many restaurants or buy fresh fish for the casa’s grill, filleted by the same hands that caught them in the deep waters beyond the punta.

Three separate dwelling sit on an outcropping of rocks that emerges from the beach like the mirage of a ship. In front, paths lead to the sand and surf. Behind, a verdant green space of wild coconuts, bannanas, and lush tropical vegetation buffers the houses from the highway. Parrots and other colorful birds flit through the trees, pelicans and frigate birds swoop over the sea. A harmless iguana or two may arrive to nibble on the petunias, while geckos defy gravity and run up vertical walls in a game of hide and seek with you.

The master bedroom features a private changing room and master bath with both a shower and a jacuzzi tub. Between the bedroom’s king-sized bed and the main patio shutters can protect your modesty or allow the glow of the setting sun to set the room ablaze. Not to be outdone, the second bedroom also has a king-sized bed and its own bath. A cozy patio provides a lovely hideaway out of site of the main public spaces.

The latest addition to the estate, the bungalow is a self-contained house with its own kitchen and bath and superb attention to detail. Seductive with a king-size bed, yet practical with a queen pullout sofa, the bungalow is the perfect setting to create lasting memories for everyone from honeymooners to vacations with friends and family.

Nightly Range $525 to $725 USD