Description
Casa Salinas I is a luxury oceanfront villa on a private sandy beach with wonderful ocean views on the prestigious South Shore, approximately two miles south of town. Along a cobblestone driveway enter through a monogrammed wrought iron gate and richly carved doors. It is beautifully furnished with an emphasis on color and comfort with unique art accenting each room. The unique palapa high ceiling and glass doors of the living room open to the ocean, and the L-shaped bar promotes friendly conversation. Supremely comfortable, this gorgeous home with its decor in creamy whites and tactile textures reflects a comfortable haven of elegance. The staff will serve you with warm Mexican hospitality and guests are assured of eating well with the cook's gourmet cuisine. A new exercise facility, satellite TV, DVD, DSL Internet access and more. The heated infinity pool faces the ocean just steps from the sandy beach where you can swim, play, and enjoy BBQ and candlelight dinner. Casa Salinas I with its 5 spacious air-conditioned bedrooms that sleep 10, with private bathrooms, ocean views and a wonderful staff to cater to your every need is an ideal setting for a relaxed and enjoyable vacation. For larger groups book it together with its next door partner the equally as lovely 6 bedroom Casa Salinas II, for 11 bedrooms sleeping 22 persons.
Activities
Charter our boat for fishing, scuba, snorkeling. Golf, tennis and family-fun activities are within a short drive.
Directions
Directions will be provided prior to client arrival.
General Information
Can one destination be all things to all people? Puerto Vallarta comes pretty close! It's got all the amenities of any classic beach resort - surf and sand and sun, sun, sun. But it offers so much more to so many more. Puerto Vallarta is ideal place for honeymoons and weddings, couples, and families, meetings and conventions and wonderfully suited to seniors and eco-adventures. Puerto Vallarta offers big-time tours and activities: sport fishing, golf, motorcycling, whale watching, art, diving, hot air balloons, culture, surfing. Gourmet food for the upscale diner as well as affordable prices for the budget traveler? It's true. And Puerto Vallarta is completely different from any other destination in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is geographically diverse, boasting mountains, jungles, beaches, rivers, waterfalls, and much more. Plus, while it is as modern as any destination, Puerto Vallarta maintains its traditional Mexican roots. And that just scratches the surface. Puerto Vallarta is where Mexico Comes to Life!
The second-most visited resort in all of Mexico, attracting 2.2 million tourists per year, Puerto Vallarta has long-served as an unhurried refuge for people seeking more than just a beautiful beach. The sun-drenched colonial seaside town is both dramatic in setting and diverse in its appeal.
Easily accessible from key U.S. gateways including Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Phoenix and a new flight from Newark as of December 16, 2000. Puerto Vallarta is a located in the western part of the state of Jalisco in central Mexico overlooking the Pacific Ocean. From the moment visitors step off the plane, they will be awestruck by the natural beauty of this popular Mexican destination.
Tropical-forested mountains and mineral-rich volcanic slopes appear to literally rise from the sea and 100 miles of mountain-ringed golden coastline hugs the stunningly beautiful Bay of Banderas [member of The most beautiful bays in the World Club. The country's broadest and deepest natural bay, the Bay of Banderas teems with aquatic life that many visitors will likely discover on an eco-tour (or perhaps sample at one of the city's amazing seafood restaurants!). The bay's many blessings - dozens of beaches, sparkling sunshine and clear blue water ideal for snorkeling and swimming - are sheer magnets for visitors.
From the rugged Sierra Vallejo to the north and Sierra Cuale to the south, rich lush green slopes overlook the sandy arc, and long stretches of beach and intimate coves wind along the Bay.
Sleepy fishing villages - Punta Mita, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Bucer
Amenities
Bedding: 4 Kings, 2 Twins
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Maid Service: Yes |
Staff: 4 Housekeeper, Chef, Gardener, Houseman. Plus an on-site English speaking manager that oversees the villas and staff.
- Beachfront - Private and sandy
- Pool - Heated Infinity
- A/C - Bedrooms
- Internet - DSL. WiFi
- Bath Tub
- BBQ
- Beach Chairs
- DVD
- Gym Equipment
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite
- Shower
- Telephone
- TV
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DSL Internet access for guests bringing their own laptops. WiFi throughout house. Ipod stereo hookup
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Satellite Dish TV. 2 Cribs
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2 High chairs
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1 pack-n-play
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1 car seat.
Phone home to the USA via Vonage at no charge.
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Mariachis,
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Massages,
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Manicures,
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Pedicures,
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Birthday cakes,
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Flowers
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and Childcare available.
Private sandy beach, on-site gym, Charter our boat for fishing snorkeling,etc. WiFi throughout
Policies
- Check In Time: 3 PM | Check Out Time: 11 AM
- Smoking: No
- Handicap Access: No
- Children Allowed: Yes
- Policies: No smoking in bedrooms.
Distances
- Distance to Beach: 0 min, Los Gatos Beach
- Distance to Town: 2 miles min, Puerto Vallarta
- Distance to Airport: 8 miles min, Puerto Vallara (PVR)
- Golf: Yes - 15 minutes
Reviews
Avg. Rating:
Unforgetable
by Stu D
11/25/2006
The whole experience actually exceeded my expectations. We all had a fabulous time and the staff was really terrific. Everything came off as planned. We got my brother as far as the airport before he was told we were off to PV. Once we looked at the villa and facilities, he mentioned that it was all great, but it would be nicer if his two sons (one of whom is married with a 15-month old grandson) could be there ("maybe next year" we said). Almost on cue, the oldest son arrived and by then my brother was completely overwhelmed.
No sooner had we settled in to villa life, Dick popped up and introduced himself. He is such an engaging guy that we chatted everyday. He took us on a tour of Salinas I, explaining all the art, the furniture construction, the remodels (the nifty deals he made), etc. We invited Dick and Sally to the birthday bash which Juan arranged on the beach, next to the barbeque. Just at sunset, ten mariachis came down the stairs playing some fanfare and for the next hour cranked out the old favorites (D&S knew them all) as we danced our champagne-fueled bodies to exhaustion.
Dick mentioned that you put in a good word for us, so I thank you for your attention (he said that you are indispensable). The villa was everything I expected and more. There were lot of extra features that I didn't anticipate such as the orientation of the villa in December (northwest to southeast) avoid direct blasts from the sun. It was always warm and if we wanted to fry directly in the sun, we just went down to the beach. There were faucets at the stairway to wash away the sand, and a convenient bathroom half-way up the stairs. Plenty of floatation gear for the 15-month toddler to splash around the wading section of the swimming pool, etc. Dick explained how the architect spent a week or more just looking at the site to position the villa rooms in the most optimum manner for views, access, and luxury. The use of tile and marble was well done, and the lighting throughout the villa was perfectly located and controlled: small touches that add up to a magnificent setting. The slapping of the waves is always a delightful way to be lulled to sleep and awaken in the morning (my niece actually forgot about the setting and confessed that she brought the wave-sound machine along to provide soporific background for her son).
Juan turned out to be a Mexican-Renaissance man. He even took four of us scuba-diving at the islands 20 miles to the west and was our dive-master! Always affable, he showed up every day to sug
Truly Paradise!
by The Lazo Family C
10/26/2011
We visited Casa Salinas with our 2 and 3 year olds. Everything was perfect. The kids loved the pool and the environment of the villa was very safe. The kids wandered around the villa with no hesitations. We always felt comfortable and very safe. Juan, the houseman, was very accommodating and eager to please. Juan arranged for us to go fishing on two occasions. He packed snacks for us to take along. He also included some bread to feed the fishes. My kids fed the fish from the boat and saw many colorful fishes, it was an amazing experience for them. Rigo and Martha prepared excellent meals daily, it was a daily treat. The villa itself is an amazing property with lush flowers and plants with a spectacular view of the ocean. The room with the hut was my favorite. It was well lit and loved the ocean view. The rooms are kept clean daily by Abby. We had a wonderful vacation. It was truly paradise.
A Perfect Wedding!
by Jenna Morga
05/19/2009
Casa Salinas were both lovely: well decorated, interesting and innovative designs, and well kept. We appreciated the peace and privacy afforded by each room, as we traveled with all ages. From crying babies to partying grandmas, thanks to the home's design we found neither to be a disturbance to the others. Talk about clean! The pools were sparkling, the beach immaculate, the kitchen's spotless. The staff were the perfect balance of discreetly available. If we needed drinks or snacks, they seemed to appear immediately, yet, we were free to be ourselves and use the facilities without feeling supervised. Each of them: Juan, Rigo, Miguel, Ora and the kitchen staff were stellar. It was restaurant week in PV and we had looked forward to eating at a variety of restaurants, but the fare was so good at Casa Salinas, we couldn't miss a meal at home. We ended up pretty much ditching all plans for dinner out. At the end of the week, our bill for groceries was very, very reasonable. We were quite pleased.
Lastly, for anyone planning a wedding in Puerto Vallarta, here's your chance for a platinum wedding. There are so many areas to entertain at these villas, that our wedding planner was able to pull off three completely separate and unique events: an intimate wedding ceremony at Casa Salinas I, a casual cocktail party on the beach and a dazzling reception at Casa Salinas II. Our breath was taken away from the moment the richly carved doors of Casa Salinas I opened on to the ceremony until the last maraca-shaking guest left the dance floor at Casa Salinas II.
Incredible Stay!
by Jana Cosgrove
02/12/2011
We are leaving beautiful Casa Salinas 1 in just a couple of hours. We have an absolutely incredible stay. The house is beautiful and was the perfect choice for our family. Casa Salinas 2 is lovely but better suited for couples . Casa Salinas 1 was perfect for all generations of the Cosgrove family. The icing on our trip was the incredible staff
Excellence Re-defined
by Elan
02/13/2012
I stayed at Casa Salinas 1 in Puerto Vallarta for eight days in December 2010. I can't possibly say enough about the property and the service provided by the on-site staff. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly group of houesmen & women. During our stay, they took care of everything from luggage, meals, daily laundry, cleaning rooms, bartending, providing local knowledge about places to see and visit and more. Juan, the head houseman, guided us on a sport fishing tour and a tour of the local islands and beaches. We saw Los arcos, Marietta Islands, Las animas beach and a few more small local beaches. Juan's extensive native knowledge played a large part in the success of our trip. On our sport fishing trip we caught Grouper, Bonita Fish, Rooster Fish and a few others I can't remember the name of. We saw approximately 20+ whales from the boat with the closest being less than 100 yards from the boat. Countless dolphins and manta rays were also seen on the trip.
The house has a private beach that was different from most in Puerto Vallarta in that it was actually covered with sand. A lot of the beaches there were rock covered so you can't actually lay out or play in the surf. The beach here is secluded and has a large area where you can swim, snorkel if you'd like and caves near the end of the rocks. My toss up between the best two things about the trip is between the food and the view. First, the view is an absolutely stunning sight out over the Banderas Bay. From the bedrooms you can see everything from Dolphins to rolling surf and perched pelicans sunning on the rocks. Second, the food was amazing. Marta, Juan's wife provided the majority of the meals with everything requested from duck tacos, to grilled lobster, tortilla soup, chili rellenos and the Grouper (they call them Pargo) that we caught earlier in the day. You can't get a better meal than the one you just caught a few hours before, cooked with an authentic Mexican seasoning, served hot. They also turned the Bonita fish into a Ceviche which we ate a day later. So awesome if you're a real foodie.
I also had my fair share of mixed drinks at the bar, always available upon request and had my first taste of raicilla, a local tequila made in the mountains of Vallarta.
The staff's ability to communicate in English also helped a lot. My spanish is adequate at best and they're more than happy to help with that as well.
All in all it was the best vacation I've ever taken. I would recommend this spot to anyone who is looking to get away and enjoy a seriously relaxing time for as long as possible. This was my first trip here and it will not be my last.
Amazing Stay
by Jenna M
02/13/2012
Casa Salinas were both lovely: well decorated, interesting and innovative designs, and well kept. We appreciated the peace and privacy afforded by each room, as we traveled with all ages. From crying babies to partying grandmas, thanks to the homes design we found neither to be a disturbance to the others. Talk about clean! The pools were sparkling, the beach immaculate, the kitchens
Pure luxury
by Beverly C
02/13/2012
I don't know if I have the words to describe the wonderful time my family & extended family had in Puerto Vallarta at Casa Salinas. From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty by the staff there. The accommodations were just great and suited our needs perfectly. The meals were outstanding. All the adults were able to relax and pretend the "work force" in the States was just a minor annoyance. Our two little boys had a wonderful time in the pool and on the beach. It was just great that our chef prepared food that both boys were able to enjoy. Thank you also for seeing that the cake was ordered for Monday night. I checked with Juan as soon as we arrived and he assured me that it was taken care of
Lovely villa
by Jeanette C
02/13/2012
When we arrived at Casa Salinas 1, Juan and his crew were there to meet us. It was about 2pm, and Juan showed us around. We unpacked and joined him in the bar area under the beautiful palapa to a welcome margarita, empanadas and taquitos - homemade guacamole and pico de gallo. The rest of my family arrived around 5pm and the party continued.
Dinner each day was beyond delicious, so was breakfast. The nicest surprise was that our cooks Elba and Marta, prepared a light lunch for us every day at 2pm. They made quesadillas, etc, served with homemade guacamole, pico or salsa and chips. We did not want for anything. Juan's team took us snorkeling on his boat Wednesday - we also went to a beach - that was very fun and very reasonably priced. We also went to the fiesta at a ranch; the dancing was beautiful. The villa owner was staying at Salinas 2 with his wife for the week. He came over to visit with us one day and invited us to come look at Salinas 2. We took a tour of that amazing property. It was a perfect family vacation; some of us will be planning to return, potentially with a larger group, and renting both villas.
Phenomenal Stay
by Jeanne H
02/13/2012
My family spent July 2-9 at Casa Salinas I. I must admit that our expectations were very high and nonetheless, were exceeded! The villa is lovely, the location beautiful and the staff is phenomenal. Our family has gone on 4 previous trips and not until this one did anyone suggest returning to that location. All eight said that Casa Salinas rated at second visit. All eight also agreed that it was Juan and his staff that really made the trip such a success. Please extend our thanks to Juan. We would not hesitate to recommend Casa Salinas to anyone!
Sad to leave
02/13/2012
We are leaving beautiful Casa Salinas 1 in just a couple of hours. We have an absolutely incredible stay. The house is beautiful and was the perfect choice for our family. Casa Salinas 2 is lovely but better suited for couples . Casa Salinas 1 was perfect for all generations of the Cosgrove family. The icing on our trip was the incredible staff
