One night a 400 pound stone fish floated in from Michoacan. He found a great spot to watch the sea at Villa Estrella, a great villa for rental in Mexico on the Riviera Nayarit, near Platanitos at Punta el Custodio
We just arrived yesterday for another 5 weeks of heaven at Villa Estrella. It’s April and the weather is changing, the days are getting warmer, the sun is higher in the sky and shines until 7 pm, Sunset is right in front of the pool. The gardens have never been more lush, flowers and colour everywhere. The villa has been beautifully kept and everything is in excellent conditions. We have to replace some pool lounges, a new microwave is in order, and some of the bedding and towels will be renewed during this stay.
Probably our biggest project will be to renew the upholstery on the big living room banco. This is the original upholstery we had custom made back in 1998 when we built the house, it still looks good but there is wear starting to show. It’s also an opportunity to kick up the colour and visual impact a notch, the beige was getting a little boring, after all, this is Mexico. The best part of the reupholstering is that we get to make a trip to Guadalajara to pick and order the fabric, and that will involve a few nights in Tlaquepaque, one of our favorite haunts in Mexico, there are sure to be some great mariachi nights in the town square. The big suburban has been tuned up, we got a new windshield, transmission leak fixed, we have great tires and we are ready for the adventure,
Come to Mexico, visit the wonderful state of Nayarit. We are on the famous Riviera Nayarit, 65 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, near the village of Platanitos. Rent our beautiful Villa Estrella, and see what all the fuss is about for yourselves.
Last but not least, the Villa Estrella guestbook has pages and pages of more testimonials from the happy and enchanted guests that stayed here in 2011 and 2012.
Jan 26 2011
Our first “real” family vacation was wonderful, our three kids and grandma loved their first visit to Mexico! What a beautiful spot. The villa and grounds are kept so immaculate, and everyone is so friendly. If only we knew some Spanish. Great time had by all, thank you so much for sharing your paradise. Rosa and her girls were amazing. Perhanps Rosa would consider putting her recipes into an English booklet for sale, we would have bought one. (Just for the key lime pie recipe alone). Whale watching tour was great, whales and leaping manta rays, so cool!! Thanks again, we will always have such fond memories.
Chad, Deb, Whitney, Gabe, Rowan and Leona, Saskatchewan Canada
April 2011
What a serene spot you have here in Mexico. We enjoyed being “unplugged” and in raw beauty, away from the hustle and bustle. Our three young children are busy with the lovely pools, chasing butterflies, hunting for treasures (shells, crabs, driftwood, cool rocks), meeting new friends, surfing with dad. We loved the Jungle tour. We loved sweet Maggie all of her delicious dishes, she was so kind and easy to be around. Alvaro spent the day with us touring San Blas and the mangroves; he is so charming and patient.
We are off to catch our last gorgeous sunset by the amazing fig tree at the tip of the point, a wonderful nightly ritual. We thank you for a new way to see Mexico, less tourism, more raw nature to explore, and soak in the sun, Cheers! The Gallis, San Diego.
April 16 2011
This was the best vacation we ever had with our friends and kids. My 7 month old girls had a wonderful time here in paradise. The villa, the pools, the surf, everything was awesome. Maggie and Sonia were very friendly with everyone. Thank you for sharing your great spot with all your guests. I hope we can come back soon. Katia, Phil and Malia, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Aug 18 2011
Wow, belles vacances! Les plus belles que nous avons passes. Vous avez un superbe coin de paradis. Merci beaucoup a Maggie, Sonia, Alvaro & Ismael. Un moment magique.
Martin, Anik et Eliot, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
September 2011
We loved Villa Estrella. It has a great awesome, fantastic view. It has been one of the best vacations we have had. My kids really enjoyed this place as well as my husband, and I thank you so much for the great paradise you created, we expect to come back very soon.
Mendez Family
October 2011
Villa Estrella is one of the most wonderful vacation spots we have ever visited. We spent one day in San Blas and the jungle tour and shopping. Next day was spent deep sea fishing with Reuben, catch of tuna and mahi mahi was prepared to perfection by Rosa. After all this activity we still had time to enjoy the beach, the pools and the sunsets. Thank you to everyone for sharing this wonderful adventure with our families. Strong Family, Sioux City IA.
Dec 6 2011
When can you ever say that a rental property is better than the pictures? You can say that after you stay at Villa Estrella. I’ve travelled a fair bit but our stay here was just profoundly relaxing. The house is gorgeous but still manages to be homey and very comfortable. One of the things we liked best was not making any decisions about food – we don’t have any particular likes or dislikes so we just ate what Rosa put in front of us. And what she put in front of us was delicious! Crawford Family, Langley BC.
Dec 13 2011
So very blessed to have spent the last 7 days at Villa Estrella. Rosa, Alvaro and the rest of the staff certainly know how to make a “gringo” feel welcome. We took advantage of the remoteness and embraced the opportunity for adventure and to unplug. Spent hours reading books, playing cards with travelling companions, loving the company we brought.
Painters, Lexington KY.
Feb 02 2012
We leave with beautiful memories of this amazing piece of paradise. This was far better than any of the pictures!! Endless beach, awesome fishing, great surfing and perfect weather makes this one of our favourite destinations ever. WE WILL BE BACK!!!
Thanks to the wonderful staff..Ismael kindly welcomed us and Rosa got things going in the kitchen and prepared us the best Mexican food ever. We could not have asked for more. Thanks again for sharing this place with your guests. Manuel, Maryse, Lucie, Marc and Julie, Montreal QC.
Feb 2012
What a wonderful hideaway here at Villa Estrella. Tonight we watched the last sunset here and the end of a beautiful relaxing vacation, back to the cold winter of Minnesota. What a friendly community this is. We never expected this little paradise. We had a great time watching whales, and enjoyed the waterfall hiking adventure. Thank you for your hospitality, thank Rosa for the extra 5 pounds we put on with her incredible cooking. God’s blessing on your paradise. Dawn & Larry, Minnesota
Feb 19 2012
We had a wonderful time at Villa Estrella. It is a beautiful and peaceful property. The flowers and grounds are stunning and the views are breathtaking. The long untouched beach was great for walks and our kids loved playing in the sand. Rosa was great and everything was made from scratch. The ladies were pleasant and we enjoyed their smiling faces. Thank you again for the meals, they were FABULOUS!! We enjoyed every minute and the great staff. Thank yoyu for sharing this wonderful property with us. Barbara and Gerrit and the kids, Ottawa Ont.
March 5 2012
So tough to leave! Ismael, Rosa and Felix (el gato) made us feel most welcome. We really enjoyed our stay here, the pelicans, the whales, the great herons, fishing at the surf break, the stars at night. All wonderful and peaceful. Sara and Dan, Oakland.
March 11 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your absolutely gorgeous house and property. We had such a wonderful vacation. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we didn’t want to ever leave. I told Michael to just leave me there and I would house hop throughout the year until he came back to get me. The house was perfect, Rosa was wonderful, the pool was glorious, the surf was amazing, the beach was breathtaking. The sunsets and sunrises were unbelievably beautiful. I was so spoiled all week that the night of our return, I was desperately waiting for Rosa to come 🙂 We hope to come back again, we enjoyed our vacation so much. We will work hard, save lots and come back as soon as we can. You have a very beautiful home in Mexico. We will forever remember our 10 days in paradise.
Anita & Michael and the kids, Montreal PQ
March 17 2012.
Still coming down from the high of our amazing stay at Villa Estrella. We absolutely loved it and wanted to pass on our Thank you to you and the amazing staff at Punta el Custodio. We always felt like someone was always taking care of us and watching out for us to make our vacation perfect, yet we were left to just enjoy our time as a family. Ismael stopped by and made sure everything was wonderful and made sure all arrangements were perfectly planned from transportation to and from the airport and any excursions we went on. Speaking of excursions – Alvaro, is a real asset to your community. He took us to La Penita to the market and helped us with the language and bartering. He then joined us on the Jungle Cruise and into San Blas and took us to a local restaurant for lunch. The kids are still talking about the hot Banana Bread that we bought from a fabulous woman on the side of the road.
We really wanted our kids to experience Mexico and we felt so safe in all our adventures. We knew that our kids lived a very sheltered life in our small town, and for us to feel completely safe down in Plantanitos to send them off on their own with Pesos to buy ice cream from the beach vendor, out from under our watchful eye, was amazing. Next time the kids are asking if we can visit some local schools, this we will definitely look into next time.
Rosa and Lorena were amazing, with the English/Spanish book in hand we managed to communicate with them both. Lots of laughs from both sides on our communication skills. Rosa and I managed to understand each other enough for her to share her recipes and techniques for Tortillas and Guacamole. The kids loved them both so much and would spring out of bed each morning asking is Rosa here yet. Please thank Rosa for us for making extra Torillas for the kids and wrapping them up for a snack on the plane. With great sadness we were in the air flying home, opening up the Tortillas made with love from Rosa, brought a smile to all our faces. We will definitely return, as we spent so much time just enjoying our villa and the beach that we still have things to see and do next time.
PS We had a tour of many of the villas and Villa Estrella is the best, only one that felt truly Mexican, beautiful. Tammy Chad & Kids, Duncan BC
March 20 -31, 2012
We really enjoyed our relaxing stay here at Villa Estrella, thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise. We will miss so many things, especially the sound of the ocean and the amazing view. Rosa and Sonia were wonderful and the food was great. This is a great place to unplug and reconnect with family, we will have many great memories.
Egglestone family, Cedar Rapids Iowa
Come to Mexico, visit the wonderful state of Nayarit. We are on the famous Riviera Nayarit, 65 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, near the village of Platanitos. Rent our beautiful Villa Estrella, and see what all the fuss is about for yourselves.
