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AMAZING PALAPA HOUSE IN THE HEART OF SAN PANCHO

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A room with wicker furniture, a large window with a view of greenery, and a decorative skull figure.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair. There is a kitchen area with a stove, sink, and cabinets.
A room with a thatched roof, a dining area with wicker furniture, a kitchen with a tiled backsplash, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, and large windows.
A room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, and large windows with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation

    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.

  • Outdoor pool

    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to San Pancho Nayarit Market
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

  • ‪Cafe Paraiso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taquería los Arbolitos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Tarraya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Taza de Café - ‬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 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was phenomenal! So responsive, informative and kind. I loved the location! It was a couple of blocks to the beach and right on the main road. We were literally steps from laundry, fruit store, market, ice cream and tons of restaurants. You could hear music and celebrating (World Cup!) at night which made it feel lively and fun. The noise machines helped at bedtime. The noise levels are very accurately described. The kitchens were well equipped and the beds were the most comfortable I’ve ever stayed in! The pool was warm and really just the right size and the lights at night were fun. The outdoor shower was great perk too. The beach towels, chairs and umbrella were awesome! Having both the top and bottom floor was perfect as the summer months are HOT and we had a shared ac space downstairs whereas the palapa living room is open air. San Pancho sunsets are some of the best I’ve seen!! I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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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