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Lovely 2 bedroom Jungle Retreat, "Private" Beach Nearby.

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Living area
view from casita
main house from below
main house entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Sayulita, NAY
  • Playa los Muertos
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sayulita Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sayulita Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lovely 2 bedroom Jungle Retreat, "Private" Beach Nearby.

Wake up to the sound of the jungle. Bring your binoculars for the wonderful array of exotic birds right off the patio. In this peaceful, secluded and romatic retreat, in an environmentally protected area, you can escape the noise and activity of town. It is just minute's walk (7-10) from it's "own" gorgeous beach and close enough to town for nice walks through fabulous jungle (1.3 miles south of town.)

This is a house with character--a 100 year old Balinese teak house and casita perched above papalillo trees and palms, with a view of Monkey Mountain. The two bedrooms consist of 1 king bed, one queen, and there is a Bali bed in the living room, for a smaller person. The deck overlooking the jungle has two daybeds to relax, read and watch the amazing birds.

Throw open the hand carved shutters to the soothing air of the sea and jungle. On 3+ acres of exoctic, lush land, it is set in a grouping of 5 other like-style houses, all barely visible from each other on cobblestoned roads. A short stroll (7-10 minutes) takes you to a stunning, secluded beach, or walk the jungle road to town for your morning cappucino or noon fish tacos...And when day is done, fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle, the waves.

OUr retreat is actually 2 separate rentable houses; the Main Casa (2 bedroom, full kitchen, huge deck and patio) and the Casita (1 bedroom with deck overlooking jungle, kitchen facilities, #1291071). They can be rented separately or together. THIS LISTING IS JUST FOR THE 2 BEDROOM MAIN HOUSE.

Sayulita is a happening, cobblestoned Mexican fishing town with a friendly, happening zocolo (central plaza) as well as fantastic restaurants and shops. Take yoga , learn Spanish, explore the jungle, surf, snorkel or just relax with a margarita to the sounds of the surf and jungle.

Property manager

Liz Collins

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not recommended for toddlers as there are decks with not-to-code railings

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
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sayulita

Located in Sayulita, 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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Map
Sayulita, NAY

What's nearby

  • Playa los Muertos - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sayulita Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sayulita Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gringo Hill - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sayulita Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Pedro's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Playa de los Muertos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barracuda - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Alquimista Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Viva - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely 2 bedroom Jungle Retreat, "Private" Beach Nearby. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely 2 bedroom Jungle Retreat, "Private" Beach Nearby. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely 2 bedroom Jungle Retreat, "Private" Beach Nearby. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely 2 bedroom Jungle Retreat, "Private" Beach Nearby. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa los Muertos and Sayulita Beach. Sayulita Square and Patzcuiarito are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

allan l.

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

INCREDIBLE JUNGLE PROPERTY

Super cool house in jungle. Spacious. Wonderful Outdoor views and indoor furniture. Fun drive through the jungle but a bit rugged. Great walk to beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short Stay

Because of health problems, I had to return to the USA early. However, the time that we were there was pleasant.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay at this adorable private house in the jungle. It's a little tricky to find, dirt road, and stairs going up to house. Definitely not a great choice if anyone in the party has mobility issues. Get a golf cart to get to beach or town as it's a 15 min walk to beach, 45 min walk to Sayulita with hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Paradise

This property is just as described. We love our stay. The ONLY thing to take note of: there are a lot of steps and they may be challenging for older guests. We had one older guest (78) and one younger (59). We did fine and Pepe provided a guided drive in. Be careful driving--lots of bumps and potholes. It makes it exciting. A terrific getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex Y.

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

Fantastic Jungle Hideaway

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great Time

We really enjoyed our stay in the jungle. Pepe was awesome to work with and very responsive. If you are looking to spend multiple days in downtown, I recommend getting a golf cart. Pepe was able to set us up with one and it worked out perfectly. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Beautiful Setting

We loved the seclusion of this location. We did get lost trying to follow directions from the airport to Villa Bali. We would have loved access to some cleaning supplies like a broom, mop, cleaners, extra towels. A golf cart rental is a must. Otherwise it was perfect for a relaxing week. We will definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob N.

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

A perfect jungle bungalow

I loved staying in this hideaway. The property is beautiful and feels well-tended. The host was exceptional! I got updates, entry instructions, maps, and other helpful tips. The furnishings are rustic and comfortable. Water pressure in the showers is a little low, and you will want to pay close attention to the host’s instructions and maps — this place is definitely off the beaten path, and it’s worth burning the few extra calories to get there!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jacques R.

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

A true jungle experience

This was our third time renting in Sayulita and this place was exactly as described. It was a lot of fun to wake up with the birds in the jungle. One note of caution though, it is not easy access for some people, lots of stairs and hills. Also being in the jungle with an open air house concept you have to be ok with some critters coming and going around. It was all good with us, but maybe not for everyone. You need a car (or a 4 wheel drive gas cart) but the new road is not that bad. I would stay there again. It was very comfortable and really special. Very restful. Beautiful beach. Great communication also.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Guadalupe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros: It's very private, located up in the jungle with gated entry, but I walked 10mins to private beach and 40mins to town, and loved being in nature & watching/listening to all the different birds. Nicely decorated Bali furnished unique 3bed/2bath home. Big fridge/freezer, complimentary water bottles, cofee and sugar and loved their shampoo. Cons: the sinks needed cleaning, trash left in the little bathroom, used coffee grounds still in coffee pot, the phone wasnt working & property mgr was unaware of it til next day when she came by. Also there was no microwave though the ad said microwave. And I was pretty cold at night, but mgr brought me a small, warm blanket on the 3rd day which helped. Paulina and the groundskeeper Jose were super nice :) The best part for me was relaxing with open windows or on the private deck with warm breeze and fresh ocean air, and being able to walk to the private beach, and I didnt even need bug spray. It was definitely worth coming here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Terri S., California

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

Lovely-Isolated-Get a Golf Cart!!!

The architecture is beautiful the setting is lovely, however this is NOT a good fit for anyone that is not fit. We loved the noises of the jungle and during our stay would have loved to have a deck of cards or a cribbage board - as there is no TV or a radio and while we were there for 5 days we did not have internet service nor an emergency land line and neither of our two phone plans could place calls. Thankfully we purchased groceries on the way to the house and could make the jungle trail walk, of 30 minutes, into the town to get limited internet reception to call/text the manager to report the lack of internet coverage every day of our 5 day stay. Overall this is a lovely house in a lovely location. Our only complaint is the lack of internet and phone service. We left the property 4 hours ago and are in another VRBO that has internet coverage and just received texts from the “Property Manager” about the lack of internet coverage that he sent us on Tuesday via text when we had no internet (today is Friday). We wish he would have sent someone to the house to deliver the news - lots of individuals were on the grounds, a gardener, someone doing laundry under the house, and the early housekeeper were all there on different days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alecia W.

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

Nice stay!

Nice little jungle nook!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin V., San Diego

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

Fascinating house in the jungle.

Great experience especially since there was a hurricane the day before we arrived .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay, but difficult to get to from town. Much closer to other houses than we expected, with parties going on late night on one of our nights at the house next door. Otherwise, this was a lovely, comfortable place with an amazing setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey C., Newberg, Oregon

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

Jungle refuge

Very beautiful jungle house, particularly if you want some distance from the noise and activity of sayulita . It’s a bit if a rough drive to get in and out so stock up - the house is spacious and very comfortable and the jungle life and perfect reading porch are all you really need for entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely remote jungle stay!

Beautiful spacious home surrounded by jungle landscape.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

About the house

The building itself was incredible, and communication with the owner was always simple and quick, although I wish parking in our specific area was easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Charlene M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Jungle retreat and large secluded beach front, beautiful!!!

Property is beautiful, custom and unique home, amazing location, very secluded but with friendly neighbors and their pets. We rented a motorcycle as all the golf carts were rented, so make sure you have transportation reserved a head of time. Liz was fantastic and make this very clear to us. Beach was amazing, no more then 4 people, ever on a quarter mile stretch. Lots of wildlife, we forgot our binoculars, so make sure you bring yours. Would stay here again, thank you Liz!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Steph M.

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

Beautiful jungle house

The house is incredible. It's very special and it fits snug up on a hill in thick vegetation. The birds and foliage are simply stunning. The path to the beach is a very unique experience. Take taxi's to and from town it's cheap. Felt very remote, but was 5 min to town in taxi. Liz and the house manager were very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Johann W.

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

Good vibes

I really like the feeling of the house. There is something special being inside wood like this with the jungle outside. The road is dirt and very dusty and may challenge smaller cars.... I gladly drive it to get away from the crowds and into the silence. It's very quiet until the neighborhood dogs have an early morning conversation. ... Or the people in the other room start to giggle... otherwise it's just jungle birds and distant ocean sounds. The Villa is a beautiful combination of old wooden components (some Bali some Mexico? hard to know) added to a brick base structure. The cobblestone driveway is charming. It would be a great place to live for a few months to go deep. Don't try to walk down the steps to the bathroom or kitchen in the dark. In my opinion take the TV away and add some small audio speakers to connect to... maybe a small stovetop espresso maker. I played Balinese Gamelan music on my laptop to complete the ambiance. Bring your own candles for night time atmo and honey for coffee or tea. I'll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza G., Minneapolis, MN, USA

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed here for 4 nights in April. We rented a golf cart for the duration of our stay and it worked perfectly getting around town and to/from our booking. Driving to/from town is only about a 10-15 minute drive each way, and was simple enough to navigate. The rooms are comfortable with ceiling fans sprinkled throughout. The cabin gets a little warm at night so it was wonderful having a little extra airflow. We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and spending evenings on the deck (bugs weren't really an issue, if that's a concern for folks). We also enjoyed hanging out & picnicking at the local beach during sunset hour. What we enjoyed most about this cabin was not only the unique Balinese constructed cabin itself, but also the proximity to town. It gives you the feeling of being remote, but still having convenient access to the restaurants, shops, and beaches in town. I would highly recommend this booking for anyone interested in a more low-key Sayulita experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

Loved the jungle retreat

We loved the beautiful casa and the jungle surrounding it. The beach was beautiful and often deserted except for the friendly beach dog who all ways seemed to be there. The walk into Sayulita only took 25 minutes and then we would cab back. It was a very different experience then staying in a hotel and we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

sonny M.

10/10

Words can't describe how my friends and I enjoyed Villa Bali #3. The calm of the place, the easy access to a secluded beach and the 10 minute drive in pure jungle are some of the reasons why the Jungle Retreat is a perfect place for the mind...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F., San Fransisco Bay Area

Unique housing in a beautiful jungle setting

What a pleasure to be in this Balinese style house, with a great long deck to live on as you listen to the chorus and bird watch in the thick rain forest, or relax to the amazing insect sounds at night. It made me nostalgic for the years I was in Bali. The place is set up with love, very aesthetic, clean and charming. Nature lovers who like walking and want to be near a charming town full of color, good food and fun--this is for you. We bought food from home and also stopped at the big Mercado on the way from the airport, and enjoyed making several meals a day in the kitchen with doors that open onto a patio. The garden and house were so clean, I only worried if they use round up or pesticides. The owner and her caretaker were responsive and nice. The master bed is lovely, but you have to watch your head getting in and out of the Bali bed which would be much better if set up away from the fridge, and the third mattress is quite hard. Other than that, its a treat and a blessing to stay in a place so lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

marcela m.

We love it!!!

We had a great time at Villa Bali #3. The house in the jungle was the perfect place for our holiday. This is a place we want to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Liz Collins

Host profile image
I am an artist living in northern California, and have made a living with my art for over 30 years. I have always been inspired by different and exotic areas of the world. This jungle retreat had been a dream for me for many years. I come to the jungle retreat to write and do my art. I also lead art retreats around the world and have just finished my second novel.

Why they chose this property

I LOVE the jungle with a passion, and real jungle is hard to find. Since I also love Sayulita and visted it for many years prior, when this place opened up it was literally (literally) my dream that came to life. It is thankfully removed from town just enough to get away during those busy times of year, but easy to walk to on a beautiful jungle road. Also, since it is in an enclave of 5 other Balinese houses, you do not feel too "out there" with no one else around.

The beach that it is near feels like our own private beach, and honestly, it is one of the nicest in Sayulita (it is a secret!)

What makes this property unique

Bird watching! If you have ANY desire, this is the place if you get up by oh, say around 8:00-9:00. A birder I know said they saw more birds here in one sitting than any where else they'd been in the world! Prior to owning Jungle Retreat, I would not have considered myself a "birder" but I can probably say now I would.

Also, the quiet. At night you can hear the waves usually, and in the evenings to sit on the comfortable patio with chips and salsa listening to the "guard " of day switching to night you feel like you never need to leave...

Languages:

English, Spanish