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Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location!

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Sayulita, NAY
  • Popular LocationSayulita Square1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSayulita Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya los Muertos9 min walk
  • AirportPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)50 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location!

Villas del Rio is one of the most comfortable and convenient vacation rental houses in Sayulita. The house is divided into two apartments. This listing presents the downstairs apartment.
The house has daily maid service, air-conditioning and WiFi. The house is perfectly situated between the beach and the town plaza, so everything that Sayulita has to offer is just steps away: the beach and surf break, as well as the town center and all its restaurants and shops. Despite the central location, your privacy and a tranquil environment are assured due to the house's elegant architectural design.

The apartment itself is very elegant and cozy. It has a 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom layout with a queen size bed in the bedroom. The living room couches are designed to accommodate additional sleeping needs. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals at home. The apartment has access to a small landscaped dipping pool located in front of the downstairs apartment.

Villas del Rio is perfect for a couple looking for an elegant and well-priced apartment in the heart of Sayulita.

Property manager

Ruben Lysens

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Cute Apartment Patio Dipping Pool 1 Blk. Beach Town Center
Cute Patio Dipping Pool 1 Blk. Beach Town Center Sayulita
Cute Patio Dipping Pool 1 Blk. Beach Town Center
Villas Rio Nice Apt. Downtown 1 Block Beach. Great Location

About the neighborhood

Sayulita

Located in Sayulita, this apartment is in the city center and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Sayulita Beach and Bay of Banderas can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Punta Mita Golf Club. Surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Sayulita Square - 1 min walk
  • Sayulita Beach - 1 min walk
  • Gringo Hill - 7 min walk
  • Sayulita Farmers Market - 8 min walk
  • Playa los Muertos - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco Banana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sayulita Public House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xochi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Rústica - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villas del Rio: nice apt. downtown, 1 block to beach. Great location! located?

Located in the heart of Sayulita, this apartment building is steps from Sayulita Square and Sayulita Beach. Gringo Hill and Sayulita Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place! Great location!
Really enjoyed this place. Everything you need and very clean. And what a great location for walking everywhere. No car or golf needed at all! Property manager is fabulous and so too are the cleaning and maintenance staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this little property because of the proximity to the town and beach. The small tub/pool/shower in the front was great for cooling down. Communication is great. Little kitchen has enough to handle some basic food needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Beach and Square
Loved the location, the pool was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
good location
good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Sayulita
Great location. Close to everything. We rented a golf cart but didn’t need it. One block from the beach. Easy check in. Great communication. A lovely lady came to clean everyday. Great to have the kitchen area. A/C only in bedroom as advertised but not an issue and it worked well. We were very comfortable. Perfect for a couple’s get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Mukilteo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was located one block from the beach. Close to all the shops and restaurants. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Oceanside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a perfect location in town! Walk to everything. It was so nice having a private patio that felt so peaceful. Also felt secure. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoJo, Lake Havasu AZ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Villas del Rio was everything we hoped for and more. It was very clean and comfortable and had the authentic Sayulita vibe. The location was convenient to everything and so close to the beach!! The owners and property manager were very accommodating throughout the booking process and throughout our stay. Overall, it was awesome. We will book this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem of a place by the beach
This was our second stay at this property. Its proximity to everything, the cool plunging pool, the security gate, all add up to a great place to hang your hat in Sayulita.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Mukilteo

Great place
Close to everything, quiet and clean! Loved our second time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Comfortable for Two
Villa was in a very good location, close to everything. Loved the patio and dipping pool. Property is well managed and was responsive to our needs. It took a couple of days to figure out the housekeeping routine, especially because the housekeeper didn't speak English and we didn't speak Spanish. But we figured it out, got our needs met, and both Vicky & Pancho were very gracious. Only recommendation would be that the downstairs unit doesn't have anyplace to hang wet beach towels. Upstairs has the stair railing that doubles as a clothes hanger. Recommend a folding clothes dryer for wet towels, bathing suits. Also the BBQ grill advertised was reportedly broken and unusable.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Home in the perfect location
It was great! We wanted for nothing (other than tv LOL) there were lots of festivities around us and lots of music (noise) as people have said, however always shut down by midnightish and really a not big deal at all. (we are in our fifties so old enough) Very quiet through the night. We felt safe here. Privacy was not an issue. Clean, comfy bed with air conditioner. We loved the location for everything. You can easily walk anywhere you need to be. No complaints.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Therese L., Winnipeg, MB Canada

Fantastic location!
Just returned from a 1 week vacation and was our 1st time visiting this surfing town. The location of the apartment is great - you are a block from the beach and in the midst of restaurants, cafes and market stores. Overall pros would include: - location and everything you need is in walking distance including small grocery store - apartment has all amenities including dishes, salt & pepper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, blow dryer and even some coffee though not sure if this was left from prior guests. We were presently surprised to learn that there is daily housekeeping who provides fresh towels - large purified water jug that is filled as required (before running out) - outdoor shower to rinse off after day at the beach - enjoyed happy hour(s) at the beach watching surfers A few cons would include: - Wifi is very intermittent - no microwave that would of been handy to warm up leftovers - the pool is small- more of a plunge pool and quite cold as does not get sun so we never used it - the main beach is very busy & ocean waves are intense so swimming in the ocean was intense and took a few spills. There is also smaller, quieter beach to the left of the main beach but still has large waves which one should expect when visiting a surfing town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

CLAIRE H.

Perfect location in Sayulita
Great little apartment for our stay , had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

dan f.

Great place
Wish the rd construction was done already but the place is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D., Chicago, IL USA

Perfect!
I go to San Pancho or Sayulita 1 - 2 times a year at least. This trip was solo for me for the first time, and the house was absolutely perfect. For a couple or 1 person or even with a couple kids, the two couches easily make twin beds in the living room. it is perfect! Or for more people, rent both the upstairs and downstairs units and have a secluded, very safe gated home for all. It was clean, internet worked great and the dipping pool/patio is wonderful. The master has A/C, which you don’t always find, so great nights sleep! Just like the pictures - no photoshopping here. The property manager, Jewel is wonderful and very helpful. Vicky, the housekeeper, just as wonderful and attentive daily. If you want an affordable option, right in Sayulita and a 3 min walk to the beach. Rent this! I will certainly be back! So glad I found it. Thank you Ruben (owner), Jewel and Vicky!!! (A plus, I met two awesome ladies/new friends staying in the upstairs unit.). Don’t hesitate. - Shellley (Chicago)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Great location, clean, fast response and good communication
Super close to the beach and town center but quiet, cold ac, simple and functional kitchen, easy check in/out, clean, prompt response and great communication. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Close to the beach. Clean and Tidy.
A very clean little property with daily maid service and daily garden and pool service. The dipping pool was what made it for us. Perfect to cool off in. The property manager is a Jewel.......available and in town and responsiveness to messages. I would advise the owner to get a closure (its missing) for the freezer in the fridge as we had to use a piece of Cardboard to hold in the cold to make Ice and keep food from thawing. Thanks for a great stay. John and Kim
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Mukilteo

Fabulous
The place was perfect! A block off the beach, close to everything. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Excellent apartment in prime location
We stayed here for five nights. From the time we reserved it on VRBO, the owners were communicative, and provided thorough directions/information not only about the property but about the area. Their recommendations were on point. The property manager was wonderful and very quick to respond. For being a couple minute's walk away from the heart of Sayulita, it was very quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a few meals inside, and we used the patio each morning for breakfast/coffee. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

George K.

Oasis in paradise.
Villas del Rio Abajo is a lovely little oasis, only half a block away from the bustle and amenities of Sayulita and one and a half blocks from the beach...a great location! It is colourful, comfortable, and homey. We especially enjoyed our afternoon "cool downs" in the pool. There are an upper and a lower unit (which we occupied) yet one's privacy is well maintained. (The accommodation will soon be entirely repainted as well.)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Good location with all you need
The location of this property is excellent and surprisingly quiet given the close proximity to town. It is comfortable and has all you need, could maybe do with a fresh coat of paint and there is a damp small, this maybe due to the hemmed in nature of the property. These are not dial breakers but after a week, there things you notice. All in all a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Cute and clean place to stay with a perfect location.
We had the downstairs apartment. There was another apartment upstairs in the same building. The place has everything you need to cook and makes drinks at home ( yes, there’s a blender). It’s located only a half a block from the end of downtown and also the beach so it was a very quick walk to anywhere you need to go. It got very quiet at night too. The housekeeper came daily so we were well stocked and the place was very clean. There are so many restaurants to choose from so we went to places recommended on tripadvisor and ate amazing food every night. The bed was more firm than I’m used to but the pillows were very comfortable. Closest coffee shop is a few steps away and two corner grocery stores within a block. You can’t beat the location. The manager was very accessible and quick to answer emails. There were “plus” ATMs all over downtown. Overall a great experience and would come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great location and rental
This was the perfect place for us for a few nights in Sayulita. The location is amazing - so close to the beach and town. The apartment is very comfortable and clean. Great communication with everyone involved in the rental and check in process. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

John C., Vancouver Island, Canada

Quiet and beautiful getaway in a prime, central location
We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Villa del Rio. The location was amazing, close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants but it felt like we were tucked away with little outside noise. It was a cozy space that really gave off the festive Mexican vibe, and the pool was perfect for a quick cool down.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017