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EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken

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10 av 10 –
Suverent

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2 soverom1 badPlass til 4 personer84 m²

Populære fasiliteter

  • Basseng
  • Kjøkken
  • Vaskemaskin
  • Tørketrommel
  • Wi-fi inkludert
  • Aircondition

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EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken

EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA (The Nest of the Turtle) er en verdifull liten casita som ligger i åssiden og cozied opp under beskyttelsen av Mother House (LA CASA QUE CANTA - The House the Sings). Når du går inn i gårdsplassen til eiendommen må du gå ned to trapper for å komme til EL NIDO.

Det ligger fire skritt unna Family Pool, som var designet for å være både trygg og en konstant glede for barn i alle aldre. Den har et komplett kjøkken, et lite, men komfortabelt sittegruppe inne, og en solfylt ute. Den har to soverom - hovedsoverommet har en king size-seng; Det andre rommet er et køyeseng med et sett med køyesenger. Dens bad med dobbel dusj.

Du lurer kanskje på hva som gjør EL NIDO spesiell. Den første inspirasjonen kom fra at San Pancho er et skilpaddsreservat, og vi ønsket å ære det store arbeidet i Groupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde. Holde med følelsen av et helligdom, ønsket vi at vårt NEST skulle være lite, trygt, særegent og som enhver selvrespektende skilpadde, jordet.

I tråd med det opprinnelige inspirasjon, vår arkitekt / interiørarkitekt (Melissa Roberts) opprettet en tropisk skog motiv for badet med sine to dusjer og tømmer som gir tilførsel av vann og belysning. Baderomsvasken er onyx. Marmoren gir bevis på antediluvian fortid med alle slags krebsdyrfossiler. Et par stein skilpadder vil dele denne mest intime delen av NEST, dobbel dusj.

På samme måte føles køyesenget som et trehus.

Det sittegruppe og kjøkkenet er fylt med meksikanske artefakter - fliser, masker, veggtepper, nøye og fagmessig skåret furumøbler.

EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA er et av tre hus i dette komplekset. LA CASA QUE CANTA er over NIDO. Et andre hjem, er Casita CELESTIAL videre nedover bakken. Hvis du ser på bildet av baksiden av eiendommen, kan du se inngangen til El Nido på nedre venstre side, på samme dekk som bassenget. Det er veldig privat. Du vil ikke høre lyden av noen andre gjester, men du vil høre slaget av surfen og det rystende av palmflakene. Du vil også høre sang av fuglene og kakling av Chachalacas.

San Pancho er et fristed. Det er 45 minutter nord for flyplassen i Puerto Vallarta. Den har ca 2000-2500 meksikanske statsborgere og en fortsatt moderat forekomst av Gringoes. Det er høy respekt for den meksikanske kulturen blant de som har valgt å bo i San Pancho. Restaurantene er utmerket. Stranden er vakker og ikke overbelastet med folk. Det finnes alle slags aktiviteter fra å delta på polo-kamper til å gå på fugleferier (vi er et fuglereservat), for å være til stede når spedbarnsskildpaddene slippes ut i farene ved havet. Og, selvfølgelig, været er vakkert, spesielt i vintermånedene.

Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter

Basseng/spa

  • Offentlig basseng

Internett

  • Tilgjengelig i huset: wi-fi (inkludert)

Parkering og transport

  • Bil er anbefalt
  • Parkering på stedet

Kjøkken

  • Brødrister
  • Hurtigmikser
  • Kaffetrakter/tekoker
  • Kjøkkenutstyr
  • Kjøleskap
  • Komfyrtopp
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Papirhåndklær
  • Stekeovn

Bespisning

  • Kokketjeneste

Soverom

  • 2 soverom
  • Sengetøy

Bad

  • 1 bad
  • Dusj
  • Håndklær (inkludert)
  • Hårføner
  • Sjampo
  • Såpe
  • Toalettpapir

Oppholdsområder

  • Stue

Utendørsområder

  • Grill
  • Hage
  • Terrasse
  • Utemøbler

Klesvask

  • Vaskemaskin
  • Vaskeritjenester

Komfort

  • Air conditioning

Kjæledyr

  • Ingen kjæledyr tillatt

Tilgjengelighetstilpasning

  • Røykfritt overnattingssted

Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter

  • Begrenset rengjøring
  • Concierge-tjenester
  • Matleveringstjeneste
  • Strykejern/-brett

Beliggenhet

  • I en landsby
  • Nær et sykehus
  • Nær sjøen

Opplevelser

  • Golf
  • Basketball i nærheten
  • Fiske i nærheten
  • Fugletitting i nærheten
  • Golfbane i nærheten
  • Hesteridning i nærheten
  • Hvalsafari i nærheten
  • Kajakkpadling i nærheten
  • Naturvandringer i nærheten
  • Snorkling i nærheten
  • Surfing/bodyboarding i nærheten
  • Svømming i nærheten
  • Terrengsykling i nærheten
  • Tur-/sykkelstier i nærheten
  • Økoturer i nærheten

Sikkerhetstiltak

  • Ingen info om karbonmonoksidalarm (verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet, så det kan være lurt å ta med en selv)
  • Ingen info om røykvarsler (verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
  • Lås med låsefalle

Generelt

  • Boenhetens størrelse: 84 kvadratmeter
  • Hage
  • Minst 80 % av belysningen har LED-pærer

Lignende overnattingssteder

Regler

Innsjekking

Innsjekking fra kl. 16.00

Utsjekking

Utsjekking før kl. 10.00

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Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
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Kjæledyr

Kjæledyr er ikke tillatt

Barn og ekstrasenger

Barn er velkomne
Informasjon fra verten: Children need to be supervised.

Arrangementer

Ingen arrangementer tillatt

Røyking

Røyking er ikke tillatt

Viktig informasjon

Viktig å vite

Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en privat vert (som ikke har som jobb å tilby overnattingstjenester). EUs forbrukerlovgivning, inkludert retten til å trekke seg fra kjøpet, gjelder derfor ikke for bestillingen din. Det er den private vertens avbestillingsregler som gjelder.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Det er ikke tillatt å arrangere fester eller andre arrangementer på stedet
Verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet, så det kan være lurt å ta med en selv
Verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som reilelås
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Overnattingsstedet er også kjent som

EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside House
EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside
EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside House
EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside House

Om området

Denne ferieboligen ligger ved sjøen i San Francisco. Er det shopping som står på planen, kan du ta turen til San Pancho Nayarit-marked, mens Punta de Mita-stranden og Playa Bucerías kan friste med vakre naturomgivelser. Utforsk naturen i området med aktiviteter som en fottur blant dyrelivet og fugletitting. Se vår reiseguide til San Francisco
Se flere ferieboliger i San Francisco
Kart
San Francisco (San Pancho), NAY

Hva som finnes i nærheten

  • Sayulita strand
    Sayulita strand
    15 min kjøring - 8.4 km
  • San Francisco-stranden
    10 min gange - 0.9 km
  • San Pancho Nayarit-marked
    17 min gange - 1.5 km
  • Angelical Spa
    5 min kjøring - 2.0 km
  • Entreamigos
    6 min kjøring - 2.3 km

Transport

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz internasjonale flyplass) - 40 min kjøring

Restauranter

  • Mariscos Barracuda
    5 min kjøring
  • La Perla
    6 min kjøring
  • Tierra Tropical Beach Club
    15 min gange
  • Chido Greens
    5 min kjøring
  • La Taza de Café
    6 min kjøring

Ofte stilte spørsmål

Har EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken basseng?

Ja, dette overnattingsstedet har svømmebasseng.

Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken?

Nei, kjæledyr er ikke tillatt på dette overnattingsstedet.

Hvor mye koster det å parkere på EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken?

Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.

Når kan man sjekke inn på EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken?

Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 16.00.

Når må man sjekke ut på EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken?

Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA - En bassengside, koselig Casita ligger i bakken?

Denne ferieboligen ligger ved sjøen, 1,5 kilometer unna San Francisco-stranden og 2,3 kilometer unna San Pancho Nayarit-marked. Dessuten ligger Las Huertas golfklubb og Angelical Spa kun 3 kilometer unna.

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Beliggenheten

Anmeldelser

10/10 – Utmerket

Fred B.

Likte: Renhold

Fantastically Relaxing Jungle Oasis

Wonderful unit with all the comforts for a most relaxing visit to San Pancho with the sound of yer ocean and birds chirping away. Full kitchen was a blessing and the swimming pool was fantastic for a dip in the afternoon. The bed was extremely comfortable and it was easy to walk or taxi to town (or golf cart if you so desired). Fantastic restaurants in San Pancho, mercado on Tuesday, incredible sunsets at the beach every night. Highly recommend Villa de Vistas!!!!
Bodde her 11 netter i mai 2024

10/10 – Utmerket

Gwynne B.

Likte: Renhold

Another lovely week in this idyllic spot

It couldn't have been better. A lovely, lovely place that has become our Mexican home away from home.
Bodde her 7 netter i mars 2024

10/10 – Utmerket

William B.

Likte: Renhold

Wonderful location exceptional service and space

We had a lovely time staying in San Pancho - the food was fantastic in town and the vrbo was exactly what we wanted for our family of 4.
Bodde her 7 netter i februar 2024

10/10 – Utmerket

Alea W.

Likte: Renhold

Lovely Stay at this Casita

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was clean, spacious, and comfortable. It was far enough away from town for relaxing and quiet evenings, but an easy trip in to enjoy all the conveniences of town. We loved the walk to town each day (a bit long for some, but we loved it) and enjoyed the nearby beach.
Bodde her 3 netter i februar 2024

10/10 – Utmerket

Carol B. og Willits, CA

Likte: Renhold

Beautiful Villa

We loved everything about our stay. The villa was well equipped, artfully built, beautifully landscaped with a pleasant (though steep) walk through tropical plants and down a road to an amazing sparsely populated beach. We walked to town in the mornings via the beach where there were more people and beach action. The pool was the perfect temperature and we enjoyed coming home and taking a swim at the end of the day. The gracious hosts, Melissa and Bill were in the main house when we were there and we enjoyed meeting them and hearing their story. Marie, the concierge, was very responsive and helpful! All in all, we had a wonderful time & felt very grateful for our relaxing get-away.
Bodde her 4 netter i januar 2024

10/10 – Utmerket

Paige W. og Aledo/TX

Likte: Renhold

Christmas Getaway

The property itself was beautiful! The tilework on every step leading to and from the property and down to the beach was incredible as was the tile mosaic on the pool. It was simply a stunning estate in the midst of a jungle, and we were enchanted! Thank you for the wonderful assistance from Marie and Iris. We hope to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
Bodde her 6 netter i desember 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Chrissy B.

Likte: Renhold

Beautiful Stay!

We had an excellent stay at this beautiful property. Everything was extremely clean and in great condition. The bedrooms were comfortable and air conditioned. Check in was easy and the guidebook provided us with important information that helped us plan our stay. We (and our toddler) loved ending each afternoon in the beautiful pool. San Pancho is an amazing town and we would definitely return.
Bodde her 7 netter i april 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Peter K.

Likte: Renhold

Excellent edge of town retreat

Super well maintained retreat on the north edge of the beach. Marie was very helpful and available
Bodde her 4 netter i april 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Larry G.

Likte: Renhold

Everything we wanted and more ...

What a beautiful property. Absolutely amazing pool area. Melissa and Maria made us feel like family. It was a great vacation made even better by this gem of a rental and the people who run it. Thank you for the wonderful week in paradise.
Bodde her 7 netter i mars 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Amy A. og Victoria, BC

Likte: Renhold

Family beach vacation

We loved this property! The kids spent a lot of time in the pool. The village of San Pancho is beautiful but has changed a lot and is getting more expensive. The property is too far to walk to town if you have kids but we rented a golf cart to solve that and it turned out that the kids absolutely loved the golf cart lol. Our hosts Melissa and Bill are very kind and lovely people and it was a pleasure to meet them. Our concierge Marie was very helpful organizing things for us before we arrived like a private chef to come to our place and tours/local advice. We can’t wait to come back!
Bodde her 7 netter i mars 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Gwynne B.

Likte: Renhold

FABULOUS

This rental was so perfect for our family. The setting is magnificent. The owners are delightful people. Couldn't have been better.
Bodde her 7 netter i mars 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

John G.

Likte: Renhold

Las Brisas

Extraordinary hosts and support staff. Accommodations were perfect. Villa de Vistas could only have been created and maintained by a family who love and honor one another as well as their San Pancho with its tropical jungle, peaceful trade winds, warm pool, imaginative dining options and beautiful beach. Hopefully, we can continue to respect, protect and honor this offering to be cherished.
Bodde her 7 netter i februar 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Anna S.

Likte: Renhold

Beautiful home, wonderful hosts

This property is stunning! The whole villa is just gorgeous - coming home to it every afternoon after a day of explorations felt like a real treat. There are stunning views in a jungle-like environment, a pool perfect for all ages, and lots of space to lounge and eat outside. El Nido is so convenient being right on the pool and deck level. We felt the unit was bigger than we expected, with plenty of room for our family of four. The steps down to the beach are so fun and were totally manageable. Though the beach itself was too rough for us to go in, we enjoyed jumping over waves and just playing in the sand - it's a gorgeous beach! We were lucky enough to be there while the owners and their family were there - all so nice, helpful, and accommodating. This is a really special place and we really can't imagine staying anywhere else in San Pancho now!
Bodde her 5 netter i februar 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

toni t. og Where do you live?

Likte: Renhold

Nido de la Tortuga

My stay was very relaxing. Marie was a helpful concierge and Bill and Melissa were very friendly! Marie set up a ride from the airport to the property and the driver was very good as well. The property is absolutely gorgeous and the pool was refreshing. San Pancho is such a cute little town. Would definitely visit again!
Bodde her 6 netter i februar 2023

10/10 – Utmerket

Julie G.

Likte: Renhold

Lovely

Very quiet. Beautiful. In the jungle. Felt Like an extension of home
Bodde her 6 netter i november 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Melanie M. og Park city utah

Likte: Renhold

Luxury vacation home

We had a wonderful stay at El Nido De La Tortuga! It was a beautiful, well equipped and meticulously maintained property. Iris was so helpful in getting us to the home and showing us around. All of the caretakers were very friendly. The home was a quick 5 minute walk to the beach and another 10-15 walk in to town. San Pancho was a lovely town, and more our mellow speed than Sayulita, but it was close enough to check out other beaches than San Pancho. Bill's instructions, recommendations and guidance was very thorough and gave us much information to assist us in our stay. Would highly recommend this beautiful property. Thanks!
Bodde her 7 netter i juni 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Isabelle R.

Likte: Renhold

Propriété impeccable

Nous avons adoré notre expérience à la Villa. Tous les petitsplus y était: cadeau à notre arrivée, les bases pour cuisiner (huile, poivre, sel, etc), cuisine complète, propreté impeccable, savon et shampoing. L'endroit est juste merveilleusement beau. Le jardin est incroyable, la piscine parfaite et le personnel est plus qu'attentionné. Mélissa répond dans l'heure qui suit et est une hôtesse très attentionnée. Nous avons passé finalement la majorité de notre temps à profiter de la Villa. Cette dernière est situé à quelques minutes de la plage et à 15 minutes à pied du village. C'est un endroit paradisiaque que je recommande pleinement. À voir!
Bodde her 10 netter i april 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

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Likte: Renhold

Fun, Sun, and Friends

Melissa and Bill were delightful hosts, assisting us with planning and giving us ideas about things to do on our visit. It was like being with family. My daughter, grandchildren, and I had a great time in San Pancho and surrounding communities. It's the perfect location to relax and enjoy the beach, pool, restaurants, and activities such as surfing, boating, and even watching a polo match!
Bodde her 8 netter i mars 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Jesse D. og Calgary, Canada

Likte: Renhold

Amazing Stay!

Bill and Melissa are fantastic hosts and amazing people. We felt very lucky to find their place during our time in Mexico. Melissa has created such a wonderful oasis with every detail thought through. The quality of the Nido is incredible and feels very luxurious. It was also impeccably clean. We were travelling with our 7 month old and it had everything we needed - high chair, full kitchen, pool toys, and even a pack n play. We were initially hesitant with the distance from town before booking but it did not bother us at all! The beach is less than 5 mins away and it is closer to the quieter and nicer end of the beach. The walk to town was a nice 20 min walk along a quiet road or along the beach. If we had an older child we would probably rent a golf cart (and saw many other families do the same!). I cannot recommend this place enough! We will definitely be back to this perfect little oasis. Thanks again Melissa and Bill!
Bodde her 5 netter i januar 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

jesse t.

Likte: Renhold

Quiet tropical getaway

We had a lovely time here with William and Melissa as host to there beautiful home. The place was quiet and secluded in between tropical forest and nature sounds. The beach was close walk and the local food was amazing. I would recommend this place to anyone e and we an on coming back.
Bodde her 4 netter i januar 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Shelley W.

Likte: Renhold

Relaxation and tranquility

Bill and Melissa's property is absolutely stunning. We stayed in El Nido, which was the perfect size, and right by the pool, which was heavenly. You can hear the ocean waves, and all the jungle birds singing. It was like paradise. So relaxing, so tranquil, so beautiful!
Bodde her 7 netter i mai 2021

10/10 – Utmerket

Jason K.

Likte: Renhold

Excellent!

Do yourself a favor and stop looking around and book this property! You'll be so glad you did. We really enjoyed our stay here. Bill and Melissa are wonderful people and great hosts!! They were very responsive with our questions prior to booking and throughout our stay. We were on the fence as to whether or not to get a car and we did end up renting one from Gecko in PV. It came in handy to get us to and from the airport, to get groceries for the week on the way to the property, and to Sayulita to get our COVID tests prior to our flight home. We also used it to go to La Launcha beach for some surfing. Otherwise we just walked into town for breakfasts and dinners when we felt like it. The walk was easy either on the beach or on the roads. We really enjoyed just spending time at the property though and relaxing in and around the pool! This vacation was exactly what we needed and Bill and Melissa couldn't have been better hosts. They have put so much work and love into their property and it shows. You can tell it gives them joy to share this beautiful place with others. And San Pancho is totally worth visiting!
Bodde her 5 netter i mars 2021

10/10 – Utmerket

Margarete D.

Likte: Renhold

Jungle Paradise

we enjoyed our stay very much. It was quiet (except the noisy Birds) a really amazing Place and close to all Restaurants.
Bodde her 14 netter i februar 2020

10/10 – Utmerket

Dennis G. og Seattle, USA

Likte: Renhold

Our nest for a week

My family of four (2 adults and our two 11 year olds) rented El Nido de la Tortuga for a week to explore San Pancho. We found the property to be just what we shopped for - a private villa in the jungle above the ocean. We fell asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the shore, and woke to the sounds of nature in the jungle. The well stocked kitchen let our family have slow mornings together while we made breakfast and smoothies. Bill and Melissa and their team were wonderful hosts and we hope our travel plans bring us back their way in the future.
Bodde her 6 netter i februar 2020

10/10 – Utmerket

Maggie Y.

Likte: Renhold

Nestled on a Hill

We spent 4 weeks at a lovely home away from home nestled under a casa beside a pretty little pool. We enjoyed lots of space which was lovingly created by our hosts Bill and Melissa. Both Bill and Melissa and their staff quickly answered our endless questions which helped us better understand the Mexican culture. The beach was a 5 minute walk, clean and not too busy . The winter surf was lovely to watch but not swim in. Sunsets were beautiful. If you are a foodie San Pancho is a must with such a variety of restaurants and evening street performers. For short stays there are lots of transportation choices. We like touring around so rented a car at reasonable rates from a great company recommended by Bill. We will certainly recommend El Nido de la Tortuga to friends and family! Thanks Melissa and Bill