Casa dos Chicos

in Sayulita, Mexican Riviera, Mexico

Casa dos Chicos sits on top of a hill overlooking the ocean and the town of Sayulita below, yet it is just a short walk to town and the beach.

Patrizio, Architect
Casa dos Chicos, Sayulita, Mexican Riviera, Mexico

Casa dos Chicos

  • Location: Beach / Coast
    Restaurants in Sayulita: In walking distance
    Beach: In walking distance
    Puerto Vallarta on the Bahia de Banderas: 42km (1h by car)
    San Blas with Nature Preserve La Tovara and Isla Isabel: 120km (2hs 15 mins by car)
  • Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): 38km (55 mins by car)
    Tepic Airport (TPQ): 129km (2h 20 mins by car)
    Airport transfer available on request
    Car recommended
    Free parking

From the villa delicious street food, boutiques, galleries and more are just a quick stroll away.
There are so many fun things to do here, go surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, or take a kayak trip.
Casa dos Chicos is a great place for families with older children as there is lots to do and see.

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An introduction to Casa dos Chicos

How would you describe Casa dos Chicos in a nutshell

Casa dos Chicos is a Mexican retreat that is also a tree house and a luxurious vacation home located in Sayulita on the Mexican Riviera. The villa is playful, fun and relaxing to the utmost. You never have to leave the house to feel like you are on vacation and I love that feeling of carefree joy that you get from being there.

What was your inspiration to buy a villa in Mexico and rent it to vacation guests?

Somebody had told us about Sayulita and how charming it was, so we decided to check it out and then stumbled upon the villa. We were not planning on buying but we instinctually felt that the place was right for us even though it was a wreck and needed a lot of work. My partner Mark always wanted a vacation home in Mexico and the price and potential for this property felt just right. We felt compelled to rent the house to vacation guests because we wanted to share the beauty of our discovery and the results of our design vision with the world.

The villa is very colourful and typical of Mexico. How would you describe the style of Casa dos Chicos?

Modern, clean, airy, in touch with the amazing tropical nature outside and culturally connected to the history of Mexican design. I have always been a fan of Barragan and as an Italian it always seemed so exotic and interesting that he would take the modernism that I love and adapt it to local colors and materials. It showed me the endless possibility and fun aspect of architecture!

To you personally, what is so special about this vacation rental?

I feel very proud of this project because all the thought that went into the renovation feels repaid with the beauty I always seek in life. And in the process I perfected my Spanish through working with contractors and local trades!

What made you decide to buy a property in Mexico?

Madness! And a love for the Mexican culture and the beautiful tropical beaches.

What is local life like and what would your perfect day at Casa dos Chicos look like?

Local life is very vibrant and everything happens in the streets. You can eat and drink and shop and listen to music till late at night. My perfect day is to wake up and stretch out on the roof top living room with a glass of orange juice, the birds singing all around and some yoga. Walk to town for some breakfast street food and head for the beach with our dog Lilli. Have lunch on the beach with a Margarita. Swim a little, or surf or hike the jungle and take endless walks on the beach till mid afternoon. Come back to the house for a dip in the pool, a snack, some reading and napping and then a shower. Cook some fish on the grill or walk to town for some guacamole and tacos and enjoy the local music and art scene. And before going to bed a dip in the jacuzzi is a must!

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Casa dos Chicos rooms & rates

The villa rental has 4 suites all with king size beds, private baths and sitting areas. It can sleep up to 10 people in total with additional 2 twin beds. The top floor is devoted to the kitchen, dining room, living room, hammocks and the Jacuzzi. It’s all outside in the open air protected only by tall palapa roofs and exposed to the gentle breezes of the hill. The views from up there are amazing. You can experience the whole coast, the jungle, the mountains and the town below.

At ground level the garden is lush and full of flowers. There is a heated pool, an outdoor shower and 2 private sitting areas with barbecue. My favorite piece is a Mexican version of an Italian fountain all done with beach pebbles sitting right in the middle of the garden.

  • Casa dos Chicos for 8-10 people / 300 m²
    / night
    • 4 Double bedrooms
    • 4 Bathrooms (ensuite)
    • 1 Living room
    • 1 Dining room
    • 1 Kitchen
    • 2 Extra beds (on req.)
    • 2 Baby cots (on req.)
    • Terrace
    • Sea view
Included in the rates
Rates include the exclusive use of the house and grounds, all taxes and fees, daily cleaning, all utilities, WiFi internet, heated swimming pool and hot tub, bed linens, bath & hand towels, pool towels, soaps, shampoos and detergents.
Children & Extra beds
Children are welcome, however we do not recommend it for families with toddlers. Extra beds or cots above allowed number of people is US$ 60 per night.
Minimum stay
4 - 7 nights (check calendar for dates)
Check in time
after 15:00
Check out time
before 10:00

Facilities & services

  • WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Concierge service
  • Children welcome
  • Maid service
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Garden
  • Babysitting on request
  • Whirlpool/Plunge pool
  • Music system
  • Honesty bar/Minibar
  • Courtyard
  • Room service
  • Iron & Board
  • Pets welcome
  • BBQ area
  • Laundry service
  • Safe box
  • Hair dryer

Our guests have access to our heated pool, the rooftop hot tub, a private garden, and can use the outdoor kitchen and barbeque station. We also have free Wi-Fi available on the grounds, free parking, and also a dishwasher, a washing machine, and maid service four times per week.

Things to do in Mexican Riviera & Sayulita

  • Night life
  • Cooking classes
  • Wildlife / Animals
  • Massages / Treatments
  • Yoga classes
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Scuba diving
  • Sailing / Kayaking
  • Boat trips
  • Fishing

Whale watching in the winter months and surfing for sure. I love to ride horses which you can rent on the beach as well as hiking in the jungle to reach deserted beaches north and south of the town. There are companies who organize zip lining in the jungle and all kind of tours. Sayulita is full of boutiques and great crafts and shopping is a must to bring home some local color. Of course the best thing is always to chill out at the beach and take in the sun.

Whale watching is best in the winter months when they come to give birth from the northern US and Canada waters. At times you can see them so close to the coast that you feel you can swim to them. Best chances to experience them up close is to hire a boat to take you where they are hanging out for the day and see them spray and jump out of the water.

The location of Casa dos Chicos

The house sits on top of a hill overlooking the ocean and the town of Sayulita below, yet it is just a short walk to town and the beach. Sayulita is on the Pacific Coast in what is called the Mexican Riviera, just a half an hour north of Puerto Vallarta.

Sayulita has an interesting community made up of locals, ex-pats and hippies from the United States, Europe and Canada, a new generation of hippies from Mexico City and the local and imported surfing community which gives the town a great vibe and energy. You can walk everywhere and it’s free of large hotels making it still a charming fishing village with great food and local color.

When is the best time to visit Mexican Riviera?

We are open year-round with our high season lasting from November until April. Summers are very hot and humid but still beautiful. However, I would recommend Spring and Fall as the most temperate seasons.