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As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate

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Best hammock view from the top of our 5 acre knoll.
Each of 9 bedrooms has an incredible wide ocean view & terrace.
Aerial of our large yoga platform in front of the beach - room for 20.
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Pelicanos is a built on a 5 acre oceanside knoll w 360 views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sayulita, Nayarit
  • Playa los Muertos
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sayulita Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sayulita Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Casita 1

1 King Bed

Casita 2

1 King Bed

Casita 3, bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Casita 3, bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Casita 4

2 Single Beds

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 9

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate

Profiled in Architectural Digest Magazine, Mexico and España. Villa Pelicanos is a special, luxury private residence, nestled on a stunning and lush 5 acre knoll in Sayulita with secluded beachfront access, oceanside yoga platform and beautiful jungle and unimpeded ocean views.

Under new owners since 2019, our newly renovated property offers 9 bedrooms, each with amazing full ocean views. Villa Pelicanos creates a truly magical vacation experience for any group, retreat or special family gathering. Relaxing on this tropical property you will feel totally removed from the day-to-day hustle and bustle. Town is a close 7-10 min walk for shopping, surfing, ice creams and eating out in the village of Sayulita.

Please see the last photo for a helpful overview of the property, including bedroom layout.

Amenities:

Enjoy - Cool off in the infinity pool while the pelicans fly overhead, build sand castles on our beach, visit lovely Los Muertos next door or simply sip fresh margaritas while watching the sunset turn into a moon rise at these luxury private casitas. Our pool is heated for comfortable swimming, even in the winter season.

Relax - Find serenity on our new beachside yoga platform. Built for 20, it is perfect for a rejuvenating stretch. Yoga instructors are available on request. Wander our grounds - they are a tropical experience complete with amazing flowers, butterflies and our resident iguana.

Sleep - Fall asleep to the sounds of waves, wake up to the blue ocean. Our spacious bedrooms are ensuite with beautifully appointed bathrooms. Coyuchi and Frette Luxury Linens are provided. Every bedroom on the property has expansive ocean views and private terrace areas. Our property sleeps 18 total (our maximum capacity). 2 additional cribs are available upon request.

A Sus Ordenes - The entire 5 acre Villa Pelicanos estate is rented by the week for full privacy. We have an on-site property manager and daily cleaning service (no cleaning service Christmas day, Easter, and new years). In addition, our guest manager, Theo, fluent in both english and spanish, can assist with arrangements of airport transfers, cooks & chefs, massages, boating, fishing, surf lessons or any of the other adventures Sayulita offers. We are less than one hour from Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR).

****Villa Pelicanos is available for 7 night stays throughout the high season. Shorter stays may be possible during the off season depending on availability and time of booking.****

Please note the following: Apologies, no weddings or events. Property access is strictly limited to 18 people. No smoking. Thank you.

***Built on a knoll, our property does have stairs and is not accessible for those with limited mobility. If you are interested in a property with easy access for your family. Please see our beautiful sister property, Casa Ilusion Sayulita . Vrbo property #338510.***

Property manager

Richard

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No weddings/events. Max 18 person at anytime.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No weddings/events. Max 18 person at anytime.
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sayulita

Located in Sayulita, this villa is in the city centre and on the beach. Shoppers can check out San Pancho Nayarit Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sayulita Beach and Bay of Banderas. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sayulita, Nayarit

What's nearby

  • Playa los Muertos - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sayulita Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sayulita Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sayulita Farmers Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Pancho Nayarit Market - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Pedro's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Playa de los Muertos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barracuda - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Costeño Restaurant Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Viva - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate have a pool?

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

Is As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is As seen in Architectural Digest - Exclusive 5 acre Beachfront Estate located?

Located in Sayulita, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Playa los Muertos and Sayulita Beach. Patzcuiarito and Sayulita Square are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary Y.

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

Absolutely Fabulous!

Property is gorgeous. Theo, Marianna and Nancy and Javier were all so helpful and accommodating. Absolutely fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luigi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann H.

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

Absolutely perfect spot for a large group who also want some personal space

We booked this place for my husbands 50th birthday party. We had 2 different groups of 16 people. We changed our groups 1/2 way through our 10 day stay, and the communication and all the details that they organized went very smoothly. We hired a chef WHO WAS AWESIME AND ALSO HAF A PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTOR WHO WAS GREAT AS WELL, Honestly, everything went better then we could’ve hoped.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

sayulita vacation

excellent property, but difficult to get to
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikki s.

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

Birthday Celebrations

16 of us gathered at Villa Pelicanos to celebrate not 1 but 2 50th birthdays! Theo, Marianna, Nancy, Javier and Jessie made all our disorganization, organized! Thank you all in making our celebrations magical and memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Incredible experience!

The most incredible place, staff and view! We are already impatiently waiting to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

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

Dream Vacation in Sayulita

Dream stay with our family and friends for my husband’s birthday celebration. Everything was over the top at Villa Pelicanos. Ahead of our stay, Theo went above and beyond to help me make special plans and surprises for our guests and my husband. He ensured we had every detail sorted and created a wonderful experience for us. Mariana was an exceptional chef preparing wonderful meals and was very accommodating. Javier did an excellent job with our shopping and helping us during our stay with any needs. The property is quite special. We enjoyed yoga by the water. We had a really fun fiesta with a mariachi band and created memories to cherish for a lifetime. The one note of caution is to take the rules seriously and keep your villa locked up and valuables put away. Otherwise, you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and special place to stay in Sayulita than here. The owners did a wonderful job and are extremely lucky to have Theo running the property. I would book again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Incredible Property - Wonderful Trip

My family and friends traveled from near and far to be with me to celebrate a milestone birthday. We stayed at Villa Pelicano's and we didn't have a single regret about our choice. The property is magnificent with views of the ocean from every single place you could stand. Mariana/Xavier/Theo and everyone else we encountered was amazing. Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful and relaxing. Exactly what my multigenerational group needed. Thank you, Villa Pelicanos!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Spectacular Stay!

I have stayed all over the world and our stay at Villa Pelicanos was one of the absolute best. It is the little things that make a difference, the rooms were wonderful, such comfortable beds, the outdoor showers were amazing, the pool and the gathering spaces were awesome. The whole lay out is perfect for families and our group of 15 and 2 babies had plenty of space to be together and our own personal space to go to when we needed to. Theo was magic, he helped me with all of the planning and everything he recommended was perfect, he is a gem and so great to work with. Mariana and Nancy cooked breakfast and dinner for us every day and it was fabulous, I highly recommend that luxury! The villa is really close to Sayulita, and we loved going into the town every day to shop and hang out, the location is perfect. The views are stunning, I am not sure there is another place with such a perfect view, it was such a magical place to be, I wish we could have stayed longer, and I hope to come back, it is that special.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

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

A Slice of Heaven

This is our second time staying at Villa Pellicanos, and each time is better than the last. The pool, the villas, the finishing details, are all gorgeous. You won't regret staying here for one moment. One negative (and there really aren't any others) is that they really do mean ONLY 18 guests. Period. We had friends staying down the street, and they were very particular about when and how the guests visited. Annoying, as it should be our place for the week, and should feel comfortable, not stressed on vacation. Other than that, I can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

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

Best Property Ever

Better than most 5 star resorts, and I have stayed at a lot of them! Was here for Corporate Retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

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

Spring Break 2024

Wow! What a place!! Location is perfect and place exceeded all expectations. Perfect for kids and adults……and even 1 senior citizen. Beaches were great and easily accessible but nothing beats sitting high on the hill at the pool overlooking everything!! Would highly recommend this property plus any/all extras (meals, yoga, etc.).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P., Bend, Oregon USA

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

Very special place

The listing does not do this property justice. A group of friends and family
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Mexico Magic

I can't imagine a better place to stay. Anxious to come back as soon as possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

A gorgeous property

We enjoyed our stay very much! Theo was great to communicate with and provided assistance in booking tours. The staff at the villa were wonderful, we hardly knew they were there. Mariana and Nancy prepared delicious meals for us! The property itself is wonderful and immaculate! The pool was perfect for all our kids. Each family having there own villa was great. We could be together but privacy at the same time! We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie l., Tempe, AZ

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

Beautiful Location, close to everything, great for families.

The villas are really beautiful with enough room for everyone to be comfortable. You can easily walk to the beach or in town. The staff was great and the food was really good. Theo was very responsive and great helping with arrangements. The property was very lush and well maintained, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DanVy V.

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

You Will Be The Booking Hero

What a gem! Upon our arrival at Villas Pelicanos, I became the booking hero of our family. From the pictures, we knew it was going to be amazing, but in person, this place blew our minds. Even the moody tween in the group used words like, "stunning" and "breathtaking". The true heroes that leveled up our vacation were the staff, from the initial correspondence with Theo during the planning stages to the amazing support staff on-site during our stay. If you're reading reviews and debating whether you should book this place, stop, just book it, and be the next booking hero.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Fantastic Villa

Amazing property in great location - perfect for large family gathering or groups with separate sleeping accommodations and space. Theo and staff were very attentive. Overall a 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful place. Stunning views. Great pool. Amazing ocean swimming. The food was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Exceptional property

Beautiful location in a unique area of Mexico. We enjoyed the privacy of the beautiful property and the fun atmosphere of downtown Sayulita! The staff is amazing. they were able to help us arrange multiple events and prepared delicious authentic Mexican meals. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Truly Special Family Vacation

This was the perfect location for our 4 families (including grandparents and kids 10, 9, 8, 8, 7 and 6) to stay for a week. The beach at the house was our favorite beach, we paddled, snorkeled and floated. Playa Muertos was also a great all ages location and super convenient. The rooms, the views, the pool were amazing. We had meals prepared by Mariana and Nancy every night. Our breakfast and dinners were all delicious, and they were so accommodating of our dietary needs and our desired service time. It was so convenient and good that we didn’t eat out. Yoga with Nara was wonderful as well. Theo, Javier, Mariana, Nancy and all were great caretakers. Mosquito repellent was a must. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Great spot for our Big Family

Villa Pelicanos was perfect for the 20 of us, from a 9-month old infant to the 72 year old grandparents and all those in between. The place is immaculate, had everything we could have wanted or needed, and was staffed by wonderful, friendly folks who were always helpful. Mariana’s cooking was heavenly: we thought we would have her cook every other night but it was so delightful having her and Nancy cook for us that we had them do it every night. Guacamole from heaven! Enchiladas Suissas, Chili Rellenos, tacos, each night we dined like Mexican royalty, and they left a spotless kitchen for our nightly game time. Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect vacation. Communication was always quick and easy, and Sayulita is such a lovely place, with beautiful beaches and a welcoming town, that you’d have to be a terrible Scrooge to be anything other than pleased to be there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenna R.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

We love it here and hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy O.

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

Perfect Location and Views/ammenities

Everything was perfect, beautiful home, Amazing staff beautiful home stunning views it’s truly a magical place. Nothing to say other than we were so well taken care of and everything was super organized!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

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

Little piece of your own paradise!

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. It was such a great way to spend quality time with our extended family. It has a great combination of space that can be used as a whole group and individually. The fact that there are individual houses makes it great for those opportunities where you need to wind down or have different bedtimes. The staff on the property was absolutely marvelous and so personable. I highly recommend leveraging the staff for cooking needs to balance the opportunity of eating in and eating out in town. Cannot say enough about how special this week was for us at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard

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Under new ownership! Since purchasing Pelicanos in 2019, we have untaken an extensive renovation including all new baths, heated pools, upgraded linens. In addition, the grounds have been updated including a beautiful beachside yoga platform with great ocean views and room for 20.

Languages:

English