The lovely hotel is right on the beach. There is pool large enough to swim laps. The grounds are spectacular--put together by the original owner, an artist, who collected Mexican artifacts, tiles, and gorgeously designed the villa.

Nothing the property can do, but too much construction is happening surrounding the once, off the grid, quiet space. As a result, construction noise, blaring music is sometimes intrusive. There can be smell of sewage at the east end of the lower floor and pool area near where water flows down to the beach.

The house is beautiful, the amenities are in perfect condition and everything is clean. The beds and pillows are very comfortable and the casitas have everything you need to make your stay pleasant. Mr. Mario and Mrs. Yolanda made us feel at home and are excellent landlords. The overall organization was exceptional from the beginning. Even though the beach is rocky, there are spaces to swim either on the one right in front or walk to the ones that are nearby. In short, it was the best choice for our vacation and we hope to return!

It was not something negative but if darker curtains or blinds could be placed in the casitas it would be excellent since at dawn the light is quite strong and wakes you up.

The grounds are beautiful and full of beautiful plants and flowers. It’s beachfront and a short walk to a nice sandy beach. The pool is very clean and a great temperature and there are a lot of places to relax. You can tell the staff really cares about giving guests the best experience and there are a lot of small touches that didn’t go unnoticed!

The only downfall is that the location isn’t within walking distance of much. It’s nice in some ways because it’s removed from the busy part of town, but you do have to rely on taxis or Ubers to get anywhere.

The art work and peace and quiet were wonderful. I also liked the beach access and how friendly the staff is. We really enjoyed shopping at the fish market then coming back and using the outdoor grill to prepare it.

The location was a bit isolated. I think I would have preferred a place a little closer to a town. Perhaps easier to walk to. During dusk there were bugs. Bring bug repellent if outdoors. With the spray we did not get bit.

The location was nice. Slightly out of the way, yet a close walk (a bit over a mile) along the beach to la Cruz. A close taxi ride to Bucerios. Sayulita was about 20 miles away so not far as well. I loved that our casita had so many openings to the outside covered by screens. The air flow at night was so lovely as was the view out our window waking up. There are only 7 rooms on the grounds with lots of opportunities to meet others staying there, but also lots of beautiful nooks and crannies to find and hang out in. The pool is lovely and access to the beach is right out in front. Lovely views.

In our casita I didn't care for the shower right by the toilet. Our floor in the bathroom became very wet after a shower.

The Villa is everything the reviewers tell you and more. It is a little slice of heaven set away from the glitzy all-inclusives. The place is spotless & every nook & cranny has been thought out. The entire property is yours - take advantage of it especially the outdoor kitchen & 3rd level patio. The Delfin suite was so amazing - massive including living area. Kayaks for use, on-site staff and managers available on What's App. We took advantage of the pre-order groceries which is a game-changer. Had cold beer, guac & chips for our arrival & were able to ease into the vacay by making our own breaky. Easy walk on the beach to La Cruz (Sunday Market is a must) and a decent walk (1hr to Bucerias) Buses are plentiful and easy to get to if you just walk up the road 900m to the roadway. The other guests are all quiet and respectful and you barely run into one-another. There are kayaks to use and the beach is 3 steps away. The pool is perfect and so clean. There is a giant wardrobe near the entrance that has giant, fluffy beach towels, bug spray, medications ie: Pepto Bismal, tampons and bandaids... so helpful.

We arrived on a National holiday and were in Los Santos hut with no windows, just screens. The rental house next door partied for two nights in a row & it felt like they were in our bedroom. It was LOUD. Then the all-inclusive in the next bay liked to have live bands on the grounds so we got it from both directions. We asked to be moved and were quickly accommodated to the Delfin. We truly loved our little hut but there was no sleeping under those circumstances. No fault of the Villa.

Staff [Yolanda & Mario] - extremely kind & helpful. Authentic Mexican atmosphere and the whole building was spotless. Pool was a good size and deck furniture comfortable and lovely. Many areas for public and/or private use as the space is quite large. Beach in front is quiet and it is a short walking distance to a 5 star hotel for wining and dining. We enjoyed watching the oyster divers each morning while we sipped our coffee on the roof top.

Beds not comfortable and balcony in Casa Santiago is tiny & sort of useless. The area directly in front of our entrance is dedicated to the space next door - Casa Isabella. When the occupants in that room were both smoking at their patio table - it filtered directly into our room plus we could hear their conversations. It would make more sense to assign that balcony space to Casa Santiago as there is still an abundance of balcony space directly in front of Casa Isabella.

The property is a small paradise with unique Mexican decor. it was great to have the opportunity to meet people from all over . Lovely clean grounds and pool to cool off after a warm day . Its a great place to relax and enjoy the sound of the waves. We saw some whales from the balcony, and there were iguanas and various birds to entertain us! Loved every minute of our stay!

It is a trade off of being somewhat “away from it all” and having to take a taxi to La Cruz Village or Bucerias. Depending on the tide it is accessible to walk the beach. We didn’t mind taking a taxi or walking.

The property was magical with every nook and cranny well thought out…an amazing collection of Mexican folk art! The rooftop patio is where we started and ended each day.

The property wasn’t within walking distance to any conveniences, but to no fault of their own. There was a lot of construction noise, but beautiful properties being built.

I'm almost a little afraid to say how nice this place is for fear of it being fully booked the next time I'd like to return! The whole property is wonderful - indoor and outdoor spaces - particularly the pool area and outdoor kitchen. Great art all around and the garden elements on site also add to the beauty.

Next time I'll try to book a unit even closer to the beach - love to hear the waves crashing through open windows one after another all through the night.