Beautiful Palapa Style Apartment
House in San Francisco, Nayarit
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Casa Rafael is a charming, second story, 2 bedroom, private apartment centrally located in the delightful village of San Pancho. It has a high palapa roof and open floorplan with a large balcony shaded by palms.
It’s well furnished with local art and comfortable places to relax.
It get’s lots of light and great air flow, with large windows and a wide open design.
Ceiling fans throughout, and AC in the bedrooms. There is a small, private and secluded heated pool, grill, outdoor kitchen and garden space in the back.
It’s located in the middle of town, 2-3 blocks from the beach, close to everything including restaurants, shops, cafes, and grocery stores in close proximity.
The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals.
The beds are comfortable, with nice linens and bedding.
There is a washer/dryer available for use. Beach towels, umbrellas, chairs and boogie boards available to use.
There is a very private, tranquil backyard garden area with an outdoor kitchen, BBQ grill, and a small heated pool and outdoor shower.
It’s well furnished with local art and comfortable places to relax.
It get’s lots of light and great air flow, with large windows and a wide open design.
Ceiling fans throughout, and AC in the bedrooms. There is a small, private and secluded heated pool, grill, outdoor kitchen and garden space in the back.
It’s located in the middle of town, 2-3 blocks from the beach, close to everything including restaurants, shops, cafes, and grocery stores in close proximity.
The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals.
The beds are comfortable, with nice linens and bedding.
There is a washer/dryer available for use. Beach towels, umbrellas, chairs and boogie boards available to use.
There is a very private, tranquil backyard garden area with an outdoor kitchen, BBQ grill, and a small heated pool and outdoor shower.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of San Francisco, Nayarit
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Reviews
10.0
This place was spacious, well-appointed, unique and lovely. The host was an excellent communicator. Really loved being right on the main drag, which was busy until about 10:00 pm and then very quiet. Very comfortable and attractive.
10.0
Loved casa Rafael, we’ll be back!!
10.0
Great!
8.0
We really enjoyed our stay in San Pancho. The highlights of our villa were the veranda and the private pool. It was wonderful to waken to the roosters, birds and the sounds of the town coming to life over coffee on the veranda. While we enjoyed being in the heart of it all from morning through evening it did present an issue for us being that close to the local nightclub across the street and hearing music long after we retired to bed. We look forward to returning in May.
10.0
This palapa was exactly as described! It was clean upon our arrival, check in was easy, and the home was well equipped! The location is super convenient to everything & very walkable! The pool: FABULOUS, just the right size for a cool down & somehow secluded! The balcony: best spot to observe the town life, it's also pretty private! This home is open air: so all the feels of town, along with the smells and sounds. Two of the nights were exceptionally loud. We chose to embrace it by chilling on the balcony with some drinks and people watching until the music shut down. Watching the nightlife from above was pretty entertaining. Cafe Parasio next door was a daily must! We loved that you could really feel at home in this house! Would definitely stay here again!!
10.0
My husband and I stayed at Andrew’s apartment and loved it! It’s nice and bright with a spacious balcony overlooking the Main Street. We especially loved the heated pool and private yard. The bedroom has great AC. The location is ideal, you are a block or 2 from the water and on the main road. In the evenings you can hear love music from the restaurants and bar across the street which we loved. I would definitely go back!
10.0
We absolutely loved Casa Rafael. The best part is the the balcony over the street, where we hung out constantly, playing cards, napping, reading and listening to the sounds of the town below us. For me, this is the joy of being in Mexico, but you definitely have to be OK with street noise. I can't imaging staying anywhere else in town. And our host, Andrew, was extremely responsive and helpful. We're definitely going back!
10.0
Andrew’s place is a beautiful open air Palapa in the center of town. If you like the bustling sounds of a lively Mexican community, this is the place for you. There are roosters crowing, dogs barking, people laughing and singing and loud music.
We loved the open air home style with refreshing breezes each afternoon.
Thank you for a fun stay!
10.0
Perfect place to stay if you like being in a central location. It was nice being able to just go downstairs and grab something to eat when you’re hungry, San Pancho has so many options when it comes to good food and restaurants. Great place to stay, good energy, super clean and very homey feeling inside. I love the balcony overlooking the middle of the town. It does get a little louder in the evenings in San Pancho but it didn’t bother us. Overall it’s a great place to stay!
10.0
The place is really great. Love the palapa style and being so close to all the San Pancho fun. The house is on the main street so there is some neighborhood noise but we were there off season so it wasn't an issue at all. The backyard and pool in the back provide some extra isolation but it's a pretty small area. The house had everything we needed and the manager was easy to work with. Nice and close to the beach and lots of good places to eat and shop in the neighborhood. Thanks!
10.0
Fantastic home, incredible location!
Andrew’s home is in the perfect location - a couple blocks from the beach, and right on the Main Street. We spent hours on the balcony people watching and enjoying the local color!!
10.0
Great location
This place is right on town on the Main Street. Close to shops, restaurants and the beach. Your able to sit on the upper patio and watch all that is going on. It’s not a place for those who prefer peace and quiet as it can be a bit noisy through the evening.
10.0
pet friendly
great property in fantastic location
10.0
Beautiful place in bustling town
Everything about this palapa apartment—the indoor-outdoor living area, the comfortable, breezy veranda, the cozy air-conditioned bedrooms, the private outdoor pool and grilling area—is tasteful, charming, and relaxing. We absolutely loved our stay, so much we extended a week. Andrew thoughtfully provides various white noise options to help with the street noise, but consider earplugs if you don’t stay up late. An incredible place to stay in San Pancho, highly recommended.
10.0
Fun and a bit loud
Very cool residence, loved the decor and traditional palapa design. Being right on the main street downtown, most nights the music/noise did not stop until after midnight. Pool turned out to be essential in the humid heat. Internet was out the first half of our stay, then it worked intermittently. Do not expect to work from this location, you will need to go elsewhere for dependable wifi. Otherwise super rad spot.
10.0
Just perfect
Great house, good position and fairly priced
10.0
Great stay, great location
We found San Poncho Rentals while looking for a place to stay in San Poncho. We lucked out with finding Allison, the property manager. She is very responsive, we waited only minutes before she answered our questions and found us a place to stay. We stayed at Sonito del Mar, a very open concept accommodation with a great balcony overlooking the main street and only a few blocks from the ocean. The place was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. We wanted to stay longer, but there were only two more days we could add. So many wonderful restaurants and great shopping. We rented a cab and spent a day in Sayulita which is only a few minutes ride from San Poncho. No need for a car, you can walk everywhere in San Poncho.....love the place and would definitely stay there again if it is available. Any questions or communication to Allison were answered promptly, she was very professional. They even has a binder with all the great restaurants and activities and all information we needed to know while we were there.
10.0
So simple and easy
My wife and I found our selves without housing the last few days of our 8 week vacation in San Pancho. My multi degree wife started pouring over Sayulita and San Pancho rental sites. She finally blew up and lashed out at me for not helping in the effort. I simply called and e mailed you know who. With in minutes options were being put in front of us. You see calendars and maps are all different on every VRBO site. It gets better. The staff was so friendly. Top to bottom, smiles with sincere caring were expressed to us. These guys are really good.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in San Francisco, Nayarit?
The average price for a rental in San Francisco, Nayarit is R 2,894 per night. This rental is R 2,507 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful Palapa Style Apartment. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Palapa Style Apartment. Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful Palapa Style Apartment pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful Palapa Style Apartment?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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