Vacation Rental Description

"Playa Las Tortugas is a small, environmentally aware residential community that features rental options on a handful of the striking properties, which range in size from 1,600 to 3,400-square feet, built on what was once a coconut plantation ... " ~ Coast

"Villa Michelle" at Playa Las Tortugas offers a wonderful tropical experience.

We invite you to visit your home away from home in warm, sunny Mexico. Our Villa Michelle at Playa Las Tortugas beckons you to the vacation of a lifetime where colorful, tropical sunsets are always in season.

You can take a leisurely walk, or a barefooted run, on miles of pristine sand beach that goes on as far as the eye can see. Up the beach just a few hundreds yards is the mouth of the mangrove estuary where you can watch numerous species of exotic birds including the resident pelicans.

Fresh fish is on the menu for lunch if you'd like, either purchased from the fisherman on the beach or by canoeing or taking a short swim to the neighboring fishing village of Platanitos. There you'll find the tasty "sarandeado" style fresh fish or shrimp barbecued over a mesquite grill, that draws locals from miles around.

Playa Las Tortugas is only 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Your scenic drive north through areas of old-growth jungle which border the coast is simply spectacular. Before arriving you might select a variety of fresh fruits and coconut products in stands along the road. For those of you who would like to leave the driving to us, there is also door-to-door transportation available from the airport.

Take the opportunity to enjoy a traditional meal prepared by one of our cooking staff, or make yourself at home in our complete kitchen.

As you walk in, the bright, plant-filled entry and sun motif of our roomy villa welcomes you. Just off the entryway are your two spacious bedroom suites with private baths, king-sized beds, desks, and a terrace with outdoor shower. From the bedrooms a gently-curving tiled circular stairwell leads you to the second floor living and dining areas which open onto a shaded slate terrace. Here is the perfect place for a cup of coffee while taking in magnificent views of the ocean down through rows of coconut palms with their gently swaying leaves. The open kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, is tiled with colorful hand-made "talavera tile" and decorated with glazed pots and vases from various parts of Mexico. Exotic furniture creates a comfortable space in the living room.

From the interior living area of the home you head up to your roof-top terrace with its own shaded "palapa" and generous views of palm tree-lined beach. Here is an ideal place for sunbathing, for a get together to grill your lunch or dinner, or just to enjoy the tropical ocean breezes and lovely ocean, estuary and garden views. It is also the perfect place for taking in the unforgettable sunsets at Playa Las Tortugas.

Area Description

Our entire state of Nayarit area enjoys one of the most favorable climates in the world.

Average daily year-round temperatures range from highs of 80-85 degrees (perfect beach weather) to lows of 60-70 degrees (perfect sleeping weather).

Swim year round, but consider packing a light sweater for the evenings in the winter months. Rain, when it falls, generally occurs between June and September as night-time or pre-dawn thundershowers.

You can visit small typical Mexican villages, enjoy fresh fish and other local seafood at small rustic beachfront restaurants, tour a tropical river and waterfalls, see historic San Blas, and drive up through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to colonial Tepic where crafts of the Huichol Indians are found.

Playa Las Tortugas has kilometers of uncrowded, clean sand beach, and a number of activities both on property and nearby such as Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Fishing, and Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching, Walking or Running on Miles of Sand Beach, and Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Camp.

Frequently there is one festival or another in small towns within an hour of our location. There are a number of excursions you might take, with or without a guide.

Playa Las Tortugas is located on a section of coastline which is nesting habitat of several species of sea turtle in the beautiful state of Nayarit, Mexico 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) International Airport and about 50 miles west of Tepic, the colonial capital of Nayarit.

We are happy to arrange transportation for you in our private shuttle, you may rent a car and drive your self which a large number of our guests do, or if you'd like to be more adventurous you may decide to come by bus and local taxi. We can send you details on the numerous car rental companies, or instructions on which buses and local taxis to take including approximate costs.

It's quite easy to find your way from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Playa Las Tortugas, and the roads are normally well-maintained. Your valid driver's license is accepted in Mexico, and the driving rules are virtually the same as most countries. Write us for a copy of detailed driving instructions and a map. Your scenic drive north from the airport takes less than 2 hours and goes through areas of old-growth jungle and coastal hills.

"The next morning, about 15 miles down the coast, I find my Shangri-La, the place I could recommend without reservation or caveat. I almost miss it as I vacillate about whether to follow a dirt road because of a sign that simply states Playa Las Tortugas." The Washington Post

Rental Rates (In U.S. Dollars):

$260.00/night
$1650.00/week

Rental Rates Summary

Regular Season (Oct - May) ..... $1375/week or $220/night for couples (maximum 2 guests)
Regular Season (Oct - May) ..... $1650/week or $260/night for 3 to 6 guests
Christmas/New Year ...... $2495/week, minimum 1 week rental that does not include both Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Summer Season (Jun - Sep) ...... Sea Turtle Nesting Special Rate $1250/week or $200/night for couples (maximum 2 guests)
Summer Season (Jun - Sep) ...... Sea Turtle Nesting Special Rate $1500/week or $235/night for 3 to 6 guests

Payment Methods Accepted

Personal Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order

Currencies Accepted

United States Dollars - USD ($)
Canada Dollars - CAD ($)
Euro - EUR (€)
Malta Liri - MTL

Activities

Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking Canoeing, Sightseeing, Surfing, Swimming

Additional Rooms / Amenities / Activities

Additional Rooms:

other addition room

Additional Amenities:

Drinking Water, Optional Cook, Transport