Breathtaking Full Ocean Views From Every Room with Full Staff!
Villa in Mismaloya
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this villa rental
Casa Nautilus is a beautiful villa that features wrought ironwork, stained glass windows, and hand-painted tiles.
Please view our other HA Listing# 100545 & its Awesome Reviews!
WE CAN ARRANGE INPERSON COVID-19 TESTING AT VILLA FOR RETURN FLIGHT HOME. We also can assist in arranging transportation to and from the airport.
Each room is tastefully decorated with beautiful furniture and handicrafts imported from throughout Mexico. The house was constructed in 2001 on a steep lot right on the bay. You will be sharing your own little slice of paradise with sunbathing iguanas, soaring pelicans, and gliding sting rays. Every room offers it's own private balcony. Whitewashed walls, Spanish tile, tropical palms…you are surrounded by the flavors of Mexico.
Please view our other HA Listing# 100545 & its Awesome Reviews!
WE CAN ARRANGE INPERSON COVID-19 TESTING AT VILLA FOR RETURN FLIGHT HOME. We also can assist in arranging transportation to and from the airport.
Each room is tastefully decorated with beautiful furniture and handicrafts imported from throughout Mexico. The house was constructed in 2001 on a steep lot right on the bay. You will be sharing your own little slice of paradise with sunbathing iguanas, soaring pelicans, and gliding sting rays. Every room offers it's own private balcony. Whitewashed walls, Spanish tile, tropical palms…you are surrounded by the flavors of Mexico.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Mismaloya
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Reviews
8.0
Nice house
First time of having a chef and a great helper. Food was awesome. Pool is very small but worst memory were the beds are so hard that we did not look forward to going to sleep. Location of house is over 30 minutes to town. Owner did not get back to us regarding tipping of daily housekeeper which really was not needed, yet we were expected to tip her also. Being on the ocean was enjoyable. No access and no beach, but very relaxing
The customs at airport was a very negative start. Took over 2 hours with no fans or drinking water. Rediculous enough that we probably will not come to that airport ever again.
10.0
The villa is lovely and is right above the Pacific with waves crashing on the boulders beneath the house. The staff at the house is wonderful! They are very accommodating and easy to work with. All of the bedrooms are comfortable and have an ocean view. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0
On arrival this place was amazing. It was exactly as it was in the photos. The views were gorgeous from any point in the house. When we arrived the staff was gracious and greeted us with some fresh chips and dips and drinks of our choice. Throughout the trip the house was kept tidy and clean at all times and we were all well taken care of by all members of staff. The house was outside of the city proper and very jungly which was great as that is what we were looking for. There was a lovely beach about a 15min walk from the house that had everything you needed. Overall this was an unforgettable trip and I would 100% stay here again.
10.0
We stayed 4 nights with our four adult children and friends. The house is fabulous. It is very special and unique. Each bedroom has lots of room, it’s own bathroom and a balcony with a spectacular view. The staff was very helpful keeping the house clean and keeping us fed. It was great not having to shop for groceries or prepare meals. The only drawback of this house is the distance into town and to the marina.
10.0
All I can say about this property is wow! The house is beautiful and charming and the fact that every bedroom and the main living room have amazing views of the ocean made it even better. The staff was so kind and accommodating, I do not have enough good things to say about them! Every meal was extremely delicious and Abel’s margaritas are the best I have had. I cannot recommend this property enough!
8.0
The villa is really a unique property and a great place to vacation. The staff pamper and take wonderful care of you. The views are out of this world and we watched whales everyday. It was fun to be a little outside Puerto Vallarta, but close enough to go in for the day too.
10.0
Beautiful
10.0
Our stay at Casa Nautilus was beyond amazing! The listing is as it appears in the photos... just beautiful! The villa is very clean and spacious, and the staff took care of our every need. The meals prepared by the chef were delicious and Abel kept us supplied with food and drinks, made recommendations for restaurants and also arranged transportation when needed. We also utilized the in-house spa services, which were awesome! I can't say enough about this place or the staff...it was truly beyond b our expectations. I would absolutely stay here again!
8.0
Beautiful home!
The home and staff were amazing! The food was top tier the whole stay! Only feed back is, it’s a far ways from la zona romantica/ El Malecon. It’s hard to catch Ubers and taxis because of the remote location.
10.0
Nice house
We enjoyed our stay. Staff was great.
10.0
Great stay!
We had a group of 7 people stay at Casa Nautilus and 13 people stay next door at Mis Rocas. The houses were super close - very walkable!
The rooms were clean, good food, and amazing views.
Definitely recommend!!
10.0
Abel, Ramon & Maria!!!
Came here for a buddies bachelor party and we had a great time. Abel made sure we always had beers in our hands and tequila shots on deck, Ramon fed us some amazing breakfast & dinners and Maria kept the place immaculate. Plenty of space for a large crew. And listening to the waves all night as we finally got some rest was great. Recommendations!!! I woulda loved a grill outside by the pool for maybe some burgers and dogs during the day, and possibly a firepit outside to enjoy the chilly nights. Everything else was cooool! Maybe will come back 🤔🤔
10.0
Great location, awesome staff
The location looks exactly like the pictures on the web. When you walk into Casa Nautilus, you are blown away by the views. We loved that all of the rooms were spacious and had their own bathrooms. Ramon, Abel, and Mari took amazing care of us.
8.0
Breathtaking views!
Our goal was to rest and relax and that is exactly what we did at Casa Nautilus. The rooms all have views of the ocean and the sound of the waves crashing below is serene. We utilized chef Ramone for several dinners. We recommend the stuffed chicken breast, fajitas and lasagna. Abel helped get us reservations and a taxi as well as keep us well equipped with margaritas and drinks. One thing to note is the staff stays on site for the duration of the day. The location is great, but walking to the Oxxo down the street is treacherous so if you don’t rent a car you need a taxi to go anywhere. Part of the pool gets afternoon sun, but during March it was a little cool. We brought games to play which was great bc there isn’t much else to do besides swim or read. It’s a very unique property and our family enjoyed our stay very much.
10.0
9 sun-baked golfers
The property description and the other reviews were all very representative of the property. We had 4 great nights. The staff included Brandon, Ramon, and Maria whom were all really, really great. Our taxis struggled with the driveway, but we managed.
10.0
Villa Marbella Family Vacation
Upon arrival we were greeted by the villa staff who were very warm and friendly. We were offered drinks and given a tour of the property. The view coming through the main door was incredible. During our stay we felt safe and well taken care of. We were able to see many whales from the balconies and had a fireworks show almost every night. The only concern would be that there are a lot of stairs between all the floors so mobility maybe an issue for older guest. We had a blast an would stay here again without a second thought.
10.0
Once In A Lifetime
Casa Nautilus is incredibly beautiful. We were well cared for by a very professional and hardworking team. The house was kept spotless by Mary, Andre saw to our every need, including arranging transportation and excursions, and Ramone prepared amazing dishes every time. We saw whales from our balconies every day, as well as sea turtles, fish and a huge ray. This was a once in a lifetime experience for my family and we are all so glad we choose Casa Nautilus.
10.0
Gorgeous views and absolutely amazing staff
When we booked this vacation, our goal was “relaxing” and this definitely gave us what we were looking for. Brandon, Ramon, and Maria were seriously the most amazing staff, and truly made our trip one that we will talk about for years. Brandon helped us out with all of our needs, bookings, day excursions, as well as making sure we always had a delicious margarita. Roman made the most amazing food!
Things to note, the house is on a cliff (which makes for amazing views) but also means a lot of stairs. So be mindful if you have anyone that may have issues going up and down stairs. The pool and pool deck is completely in the shade. We were okay with this because our kids could go in and out of the pool all day with out any sunscreen. If you wanted to sunbathe that would have to happen on the top deck.
The beach is about a 5 min taxi ride away. We only went one day because it was just too much to deal with all of us + the kids. But the pool was kept perfectly heated and we loved just staring out at the ocean. We saw whales, turtles, manta rays (jumping out of the water!) and SO many fish! Thank you for a wonderful vacation.
10.0
Great vacation getaway with amazing ocean views
Great location and very private. The chef, houseman & housekeeping was 5 star. Each room has an ocean view along with a very large living / dinning room with excellent views of sunsets and oceans coast.
8.0
The Views!
Our family of 7 stayed at Casa Nautilus the week of Jan 4-11, 2020. The house was pretty much as advertised, and we had absolutely no issues with there being any surprises that deviated from the VRBO description.
The highlight of this place is the location, cliff side with panoramic views off all four balconies. People should be aware that the positioning of the house limits sunlight to the pool area, and that you can only really get sun from the top level deck if that is important to you.
The staff was great, they treated us well, and were not intrusive at all.
It was really amazing to see whales breaching right from the balcony, and a stingray swim right by the rocks below us. I would recommend this house to anyone interested in being outside of Puerto Vallarta.
10.0
Amazing family getaway!
We spent 11 nights in this fantastic oceanfront villa. There were 8 of us and found it to be spacious with lots of different patios and private areas to enjoy solitude.
Sitting on the patio, listening to the crashing waves and catching glimpses of sea life was probably my favourite part. But there were so many wonderful memories made here it’s hard to pick a favourite!
We did not take advantage of the chef but did enjoy having a cleaning lady to pick up upper us! She was pleasant and not intrusive at all. There were times we didn’t even know she was there!
I would not hesitate to stay here again. The only thing I would caution is the driveway is very steep and we had issues getting our oversized vehicle down to the house. There is parking on the street but if you’ve had a few margaritas the driveway can be a challenge!
10.0
Family reunion perfection
We were so very pleased with choosing this property. This family reunion was 20 plus years in the making and after losing our father we were very eager to start making some happy memories again. The rooms are fantastic. Everyone had their own space and bathroom. The pool we practically lived in! Awesome views. Absolutely do NOT miss out on being spoiled by the staff. Lupita is charming , attentive, friendly and such a good cook. Drinks Poole side. Snacks during the day and for such a reasonable price. We would have spent triple eating out every day or at a resort. She arranged all the cabs for us and was very flexible on the menu. She made us homemade tamales one night that were delicious. Her daughter assisted her and Selene did a great job as well. Maria kept the entire house really clean and was very friendly as well. Tips are a big part of their pay so please plan for that. You will get envelopes at the end for each one to portion the tips appropriately to the amount of work they do. The house manager was on top of it as well. We will be back 😀�. The prearranged transportation from the airport and back is the way to go. Just walk out front of the entire airport and there will be a person with your name waiting with a van. Walk past all the others in the airport as your person will be beyond all the interior doors and outside. Customs can take a while and it was hot in there. Being a hand fan perhaps. Kudos to Michelle Dunn also for handling all the booking and arranging for us state side. Nothing negative to add at all. We LOVED it!
10.0
The pictures do not do it justice and the staff is among the best we have met in our travels!
Fantastic time, excellent food, so clean and beautiful decor and location.
The pool is great though the pool area could be upgraded slightly with more shade and a bit of tlc etc.
What a great stay! Best local resto: Tony's Hideaway. And the beach ones during the day. Worth a visit.
Many, many thanks.
10.0
Simply outstanding!
I cannot say enough about this great Casa and the staff. The place is actually nicer than the pictures on the site. We were fortunate to be here during whale migration and saw whales from the balconies each day. Michelle was terrific and helped us extend our stay. The staff- wow! Miseal catered to our every need and totally spoiled us. He arranged transport and site seeing trips. Jazzael (probably spelled that wrong) the chef was amazing and made us delicious fresh meals and margaritas! Mari kept the place spotless. We slept with the sliding doors open to feel the lovely breeze and hear the ocean waves and always felt safe. We even took the local bus most places. It picks up right outside the Casa. For 8 pesos you can ride anywhere. No need for a car. The driveway is steep and tricky to navigate, so wear sensible shoes and be careful. We were here for 9 days and can't wait to return. We will definitely be back to Casa Nautilus!
10.0
Great staff!!
The house is really much nicer than the pictures for the most part. However, the best reason to stay here is the staff. Misael made amazing drinks, Lupita is a fantastic chef and Maria kept everything clean. I can't say enough about how wonderful these three are. Also, I didn't realize that chef services were included - you only pay for the price of the food. I highly recommend canceling any dinner reservations you have and just asking Lupita to pamper you. The grilled fish in particular was better prepared (and fresher) than most fancy restaurants.
The house has a great layout for an extended family - my sister and her kids had the lowest terrace with the pool, so the boys could go swimming at any hour without disturbing the rest of the family. The two rooms on the next level up are large and have a nice private balcony. The main living area is above that and is lovely (though I would recommend the owners switch to a coffee table that is easier to put drinks on.) The top floor is a smaller bedroom with a large and wonderful bathroom and a lovely rooftop terrace.
We were visited by huge manta rays, so keep your eyes open when the water is calm/clear.
A few things to consider: (1) The house faces north, so if you want to be in the sun, you will need to be on the rooftop terrace, not the pool deck. The pool is heated though, so some family members considered the shady pool area a bonus because they could swim and hang out without slathering on sunscreen (the temps were in the mid-70s to lower 80s while we were there in early Feb.) This was also handy for the kids who wanted to be in and out of the pool all day long. (2) The staff makes a large part of their money from tips and shortly before we arrived we were told that the expected rate is $15 per day, per guest - so make sure you factor this into the cost when making your plans because it adds up. (3) You can walk into Mismaloya, but there is no shoulder for much of the way and the road has heavy traffic. The bus is only 8 pesos and will drop you off right in front of the Barcelo. (4) We frequently smelled sewer gas. I'm not sure if it was coming from our house or something near by, but it was not pleasant when you caught a whiff. However it was not too pervasive either.
All in all, I would consider this house again if coming to PV with a large group. I would definitely try to hire Lupita to cater anyplace I stayed!
10.0
I thought the actual property It’s way nicer than what is shown on the website
Very clean amazing staff great property for a family
The food was awesome we felt very safe here and you all be in great hands
8.0
Excellent
The house was perfect for our group of seven over Thanksgiving. The staff was amazing, attentive, and accommodated our many needs. Their preparation and service surpassed our expectations making this a truly relaxing family vacation. Take your binoculars, every day there were breaching Manta rays and multiple schools of fish.
10.0
Just Perfect
The staff, views, service and the villa was perfect. The staff was so accommodating and the meals where just delicious. The villa was very clean and the views where just breathtaking Full oceans from every room of the villa. It was very quiet other than the sound of the ocean. We just loved it...looking forward to returning soon.
6.0
Pictures don't do it justice
The property is absolutely amazing and we had a great time during our stay. Erick was the BEST!! He helped us every step of the way and made the trip truly magical for all of us. Chef Temo was wonderful, always stopping what he was doing to see to my demanding 5 year olds requests for a snack. There were a few problems...1st of all, the whole entire vacation was almost ruined before we even got to the house. Apparently, addresses are not a good means of finding the property. We spent 2 1/2 hours in the taxi with 5 kids and 4 adults trying to just find the place. We even stopped at the local realty office and were informed that addresses are no good and if we had a map or written directions to the property (we did not). Apparently there are 5 different properties that have the name of Casa Nautilus. We were unable to reach anyone from the house by phone or email so we finally started knocking on doors and were lucky enough to find someone at home that suggested we look down around the corner and see if it was there. I thought we had been ripped off and abandoned in a foreign country and we were going to have to find a hotel to stay in. By the time we found the place, we were all stressed to the max and tired and hungry, and I was a crying mess thinking that I had gotten us into this mess. The owner was kind enough to send a couple of bottles of wine, but it took me some time to recover from the stress of it. There is a pool ledge by the waterfall that the kids liked to jump off of, but there is not a safety rail at the end of it. We quickly discovered that one wrong step and a child would be falling into the rocks several stories below. Lastly, we had to give up one of our rooms the last 2 nights due to a creature moving in at night and using the bathroom shower as a restroom. All of that aside, the property and the staff are phenomenal and we did have such a good time, despite the set-backs. The kids are still talking about how much fun it was and that they want to go back soon.
10.0
Fantastics Stay.. Couldn't have asked for more!
Casa Nautilus was the perfect place for our group of 9! We flew into PVR for a wedding in Mismaloya and the house was fantastic! Michelle (the house coordinator based in the US) took great care of us and provided us with all of the details for the home and amenities (transportation, address, chef information, menu options, massage, etc.) before hand so that we were very comfortable and informed before we even left for Mexico.
Upon arrival we were greeted by our chef Tino, housekeeper Marie and helper / butler Eric who had margaritas and chips, salsa and guacamole waiting for us. It was such a treat! The house is beautiful! Every room has a king sized bed, private bathroom, ocean front balcony and an air conditioning unit. We often hung out on the balconies or by the pool and saw dolphins most days. The pool was beautiful and the perfect temp! Each morning Marie cleaned the house for us and Tino prepared breakfast and lunch or dinner for our group based on a menu that we discussed the previous day. We reimbursed Tino for any groceries that were purchased for our meals and they delivered all of the food and drinks that we needed (fair prices and receipts to review). Eric was wonderful and made margaritas and pina coladas during the day and arranged our taxi's, boat rides and other requests throughout our stay. We loved all of the food as well! (fresh shrimp ceviche, chile rejenos, steak, shrimp bisque, etc.). The staff blew us away!!
The house is located 3 minutes south a Mismaloya (beach with lots of water activities, sun chairs and bars available) and about 20 - 25 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. We really enjoyed being away from the touristy, hustle-and-bustle of Puerto Vallarta (but close enough to drive to). We had friends that rented another house up the hill from us, but ocean-front is absolutely the way to go! We used the transportation to and from the airport that Michelle recommended and taxis were very fast, easy and cheap when we left the house to go to the beach, PV, the wedding, etc. There is parking if you rent a car.
Overall, we highly recommend this house for a great vacation! It's perfect for a large family or group of friends based on the layout and rooms. The price (house, food and gratuity) was a great value for the beautiful location, well kept accommodations and excellent service offered. I've already recommended Casa Nautilus to my coworker! You won't be disappointed.
8.0
Amazing views and staff
We had a wonderful time in PVR. Eriic our houseperson did a great job taking care of us . He scheduled transfers, boat excursions, made drinks, served food, and BEST of all spoke perfect English and translated for us to the Chef. Monica was an outstanding chef. Food was great and she was able to make grilled steak to lobster and shrimp taste exquisite!
The villa set on coast and the waves lulled us to sleep each night. Bedrooms were nice with individual bathrooms. The balconys were narrow, we did wish there were more chairs on main balcony. The pool area was lower level and not very sunny. Difficult to get out of pool also.
Lot of stairs for seniors. - 4 levels . Further out of town, 25 min and about 45 min to airport! Overall, we had a great experience!😎�
10.0
Amazing weekend with great food
We lived like 9 queens in paradise for a long weekend. If you have the opportunity to stay here- I highly recommend it.
8.0
Christmas in Mismaloya
The staff was wonderful. The meals were fantastic with nice presentation. Everyone was very accommodating to our needs. Casa Nautilus is a beautiful home and an architectural marvel. However, the structure is showing it's age.Begining to take on a worn look with several items in need of renovation.
10.0
Amazing House with incredible Services
We rented this house for my 40th birthday celebrations. The house is amazing with impeccable views. Leo and the team are very hospitable and welcoming. I would highly recommend this house to anyone visiting PV. Michelle is wonderful to work with and answers any questions to make you at an ease.
2.0
wrong place to stay
to expensive the house is situated on a 4 floors plan i can only describe it as annoying you dont have direct access to the beach and its so far away from town to do anything they only have individual.a/c units in the bedrooms and 2 of them stop working all.of the sudde. the living room/kitchen area its an oven! the personnel lack manors and customer service skills the pictures on the website are not even close to what the house looks like! and last but not least over priced ...!
10.0
Beautiful property!
It was a great week for our family to gather in Puerto Vallarta for vacation. The property was perfect. Very spacious and accommodating. The best part of it though was the staff! We were waited on attentively. The food was restaurant quality and the place was kept spotless!
10.0
amazing house!
This house is so peaceful to stay at because the ocean sounds are right below the balcony. Great staff, they were very attentive. Immaculate cleanliness, and the chef made some delicious pulpo (octopus). Mismaloya beach is so close, and it's not the touristy main beach, but a very local beach with boat rentals and beachside dining.
10.0
Unbelievable experience
I stayed here for several nights back in October with a bunch of friends. The house itself is stunning - the view is amazing as you look out onto the ocean, each room is unique and charming and the staff take care of everything from meals to bedding to helping you plan your day. The pool is great way to cool off and I love how you can just sit at the edge and watch the gorgeous sunsets every night. It's a short ride down the main road into town. This house and experience was amazing.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Mismaloya?
The average price for a rental in Mismaloya is R 6,212 per night. This rental is R 12,295 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Breathtaking Full Ocean Views From Every Room with Full Staff!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Breathtaking Full Ocean Views From Every Room with Full Staff!. Enjoy the water!
Is Breathtaking Full Ocean Views From Every Room with Full Staff! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Breathtaking Full Ocean Views From Every Room with Full Staff!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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