Villa Description
Where the lush mountains meet the ocean, Villa La Casita is a unique 7,000 square foot luxury villa located in one of the most exclusive areas of Puerto Vallarta, just five minutes south of town. This beautiful contemporary home combines Mexican charm and the best in tropical open-air living with breathtaking ocean views that seem to go on forever. The setting sun provides spectacular sunsets each evening, while at night soft lighting and flickering candles warm the interiors. Upon entry, this spacious four bedroom Villa, each with ocean view and private bath, opens onto a soaring two-story pergola covered terraza overlooking the Pacific Ocean with beautifully hand-carved stone fountains, alfresco dining areas and a dramatic towering arch over the infinity pool below. An exceptional award-winning Villa, La Casita is known for superb decor, comfortable surroundings and is designed to take you away from the stress and strain of a fast-paced life. Upon entry, this exceptional and spacious four bedroom villa opens onto a soaring two-story pergola covered terraza overlooking the Pacific Ocean with beautifully hand-carved stone fountains, alfresco dining areas, and a dramatic towering arch over the heated infinity pool below. Basque in the sun and enjoy cocktails on the terraces 1,000 square foot terraza with plenty of chaises and pool floats while enjoying the tunes of your personal I-Pod from our docking station. No I-Pod? There are over 400 CDs supplied for your listening pleasure. The setting sun provides spectacular sunsets each evening, while at night soft lighting and flickering candles warm the interiors. A swimmers delight, the infinity pool which virtually disappears into the Pacific Ocean is complete with a swim jet and may be heated to perfection. Fluffy pool towels provided daily. Architecturally stunning, the expansive terrace has for ones pleasure; a gas fired built-in barbeque and powerful Big Binoculars atop a tripod where the famous migrating Humpback whales and playful dolphins can be spotted frolicking just off shore. Living Room - Villa La Casita is filled with classic antiques, artisans handcrafts from around the world and exceptional artwork that together, create a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. You will feel very comfortable putting your feet up! The way we make the 7,000 square-foot home feel even larger is by using massive folding glass doors that can be left open throughout the year, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor sanctuary. The living room is interplay of colors and textures. It is organic, modern and rustic. It is hand-blown, hand-crafted and hand-spun. Its gorgeous. Vallartas winters allow open-air sleeping. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows never have to be closed and this grand master suite has its own living room and offers a king size bed. The en suite bathroom is stunning; with a large Jacuzzi tub and separate dual showers that enjoy a captivating ocean view�. complete with sunsets each and every evening. For romantically splendid nights, the sleeping area has been arranged for light ocean breezes and an extraordinary view open to the Pacific Ocean and the lush mountains that wrap around Banderas Bay, while the private Jacuzzi and dual showers have an equally phenomenal view. The fitness area is air-conditioned with a stationary bicycle and Bow Flex machine while a 42 inch screen satellite TV, DVD, VCR (50+ movies) are yours to enjoy. Air-conditioning with remote control, and ceiling fans are plentiful throughout. Luxury linens, pillow top mattress, hair dryer and a safe box are provided. You may have to draw straws to see who stays in the R&R bedroom! It has a luxurious round king bed with a spectacular view. One can look through the soaring arch superimposed over the infinity pool to the blue sea beyond. The R&R bedroom has air-conditioning with remote control, luxury linens, pillow top mattress, satellite television, safe box, hair dryer and its own private bath with an unexpected ocean view. The Caracoles Suite (the Shell Suite) was named for the Collections Room which is sealed off from the Suite area. The owner is a malacologist and maintains a world-class shell collection in the environmentally controlled expansion beyond. If you want a peek, just turn on the lights and see over 170 drawers that hold the collection. Discover the library filled with original art and books for your reading pleasure. Your choices range from classic art and travel books to paperbacks. The Suite has air-conditioning with remote control, luxury linens, pillow top king mattress that may be converted to make two twins, safe box, hair dryer and private bath. From the queen size bed, this quaint bedroom offers an intimate jungle view to the ocean beyond and is great for bird watching. For those who want privacy, there is a second entrance off the elevator. The Jungle Room has air-conditioning with remote control, luxury linens, pillow top queen mattress, television, safe box, hair dryer and its own bathroom. Enjoy a fully equipped office including FREE VONAGE, a long-distance phone service which is complementary to our guests (to the US and Canada). Stay connected with free Wi-Fi high-speed internet access throughout the Villa, and all this with a striking ocean view. The open-air kitchen, with full ocean view across the terraza, features two full-size refrigerator/freezer, gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, blender, juicer, toaster oven, electric coffee maker, espresso maker and French press with grinder. Norma will prepare fresh squeezed orange juice and your breakfast will be served on the terrace at the hour of your choosing. From a varied menu, you will be able to choose either lunch or a candle light dinner prepared by Norma you makes the choice! Daily housekeeping and Villa laundry service from the hospitable staff at no extra charge. Available Sundays and holidays with prior notification. Ultra-violet water purification system and dual hot water heaters for your safety and convenience. A fresh maintained herb garden for the gourmet cook and fresh cut tropical flowers adorn Villa La Casita for your arrival. Puerto Vallarta and its surrounds rocks with more than 300 restaurants from would class gourmet to traditional Mexican cenadurias! But some nights you will want to experience dinning at home with Norma where she has everything necessary for an elegant candle light dinner. As you ascend the sweeping curved staircase and over the bridge, you enter into the Salon de Tango. The wonderfully artistic rails were designed by Alberto Garvey and hand wrought by Miguel Joya, one of Méxicos finest blacksmiths. A step away from the norm, the six hundred square foot Salon de Tango, boasts floor-to-ceiling mirrored walls to compliment your yoga and Pilates practice - mats and balls are provided and instructors may be available for an additional charge. An intimate white sandy beach, only a 10 minute walk and five to ten minute drive to superb dining, art galleries, shopping, exciting nightlife and the famous Romantic Zone and Malecon Boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta. Wednesdays bring the famous Art Walk in old town. Free on-site parking, while readily available Taxi service is available around the clock. If you are planning a vacation in sunny Mexico---whether its a family reunion, romantic escape or a luxury getaway with friends, Villa La Casita is the perfect place to relax and enjoy all that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. We promise you an exceptional beach resort experience.