“I’ve been in search of the perfect beach since I first saw the ocean decades ago. Now I’ve found it.” Washington Post

Casa Las Olas (“House of the Waves”), the newest beachfront villa at Playa Las Tortugas, was completed in March 2007 and sits just steps away from the warm sand and water of the blue Pacific Ocean.

With its comfortable tropical climate and great view of the coconut palm-lined beach, surfing, boogie-boarding, kayaking, and other beach activities, it's the perfect place for your vacation getaway.

The colorful sunsets are truly indescribable, and best enjoyed by taking the short winding path from our front terrace a few steps out to the lovely authentic, thatched roof, beachfront “palapa.”

Our palapa is also great for dining or simply for sipping your favorite beverage at ocean’s edge, watching your sand castle builders and boogie-boarders at play, or possibly have a soothing massage by a talented massage therapist.

Casa Las Olas sleeps six persons, in three luxurious air conditioned bedrooms with comfortable king sized beds and ample closet space. Each bedroom suite includes a private bath and walk in shower, with custom stone sinks, hand-made talavera tile, high-quality fixtures and hand-crafted shell mirrors.

For those who love to cook, our gourmet kitchen has everything the discerning chef requires in order to turn the wonderful foods of Mexico into meals to remember. For those who prefer, our wonderful cooks will prepare you authentic traditional meals.

When you wake up in the morning to the sound of the waves, there’s a treat in store for you right out the terrace doors of our master bedroom.

Surrounding Area

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 warm 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 (PVR) 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.

“Playa Las Tortugas is a far cry from the crowded, tourist-drenched beaches of the nearby oceanside towns. Instead it is the kind of place where the only crowds consist of feeding birds and nesting turtles ... Mexico’s Playa Las Tortugas offers a unique eco-tourism getaway where visitors can help endangered turtles while enjoying a calm slice of paradise.” Washington CEO

Our "casa" is your "casa" here on the warm, sunny beach!

Activities

Beach, Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding

Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching

Walking, Running, and Riding Horseback on miles of sand beach

Surf Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing

Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching

Sea Turtle Conservation activities

Bicycling, Hiking, Boating

Horseback Riding

Whale Watching

Children's Pool

House Amenities

Activities Guide, Local Activities, Local Maps

Bottled Water

Air Conditioning: Super quiet mini-split air conditioning for bedrooms

Alarm Clock

BBQ Grill: Weber gas grill beachfront on the main terrace

Beachfront: Over 120 feet of beachront and 180 degree beach view!

Beach towels

Beds: King beds and full baths in all bedroom suites

Canoes and kayaks available

Ceiling Fans

Cook available

Daily maid service

Dining Room Seating for 6

Entertainment: Books, TV (Satellite), DVD, CD Player, VCR, Radio, Video library, Stereo System

Full Kitchen: Complete custom kitchen with cooking accessories and cooking utensils, Blender, Coffee Dishwasher, Grinder, Coffee Maker, Oven, Large Refrigerator, Lobster-Pot, Microwave, Paper Towels, Spices, Stove, Toaster

Gardens: Private and large common area gardens with hundreds of tropical plants

Hair Dryer

Housekeeper Included

Internet high speed wireless available, computer available

Iron and Ironing Board

Large covered terrace and sunning terrace, palm-roofed palapa

Linens Provided: Linen change at mid-stay or every 3 days

Lounge Seating for 6

Massage available

Meal Catering Available: Enjoy meals prepared in your home by our wonderful cooks

Off Street Parking: Parking spaces on the property

Outdoor shower

Patio, Private Palm-Roofed Palapa, Large Tiled and Partially Covered Sunning Terrace

Pool: Large pool with palapa for the homes at Playa Las Tortugas

Private cook available

Restaurant dining guide

Soaps and Shampoo provided

Toilet Paper provided

TV (Cable/Satellite)

Walkway to Water

Washer and Dryer: Laundry service and laundry soap available on request

No Pets Allowed

Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside please!

Children under 6 years of age not permitted at Casa Las Olas

Rental Details

We accept MasterCard and Visa.

Ask about our special "couples" rate

We are glad to send you more information on activities and meal plans. It's necessary to arrange meals before arrival if you would like to have one of our friendly local cooks prepare traditional Mexican meals for you.

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.

There are several acres of common area gardens to wander through, with well over one hundred different types of tropical plants and trees.

The ocean and pool water is warm enough to swim in all year round. There is a property manager on-site to help you with any questions or needs.

Booking Conditions

Deposit and Final Payment: A 50% deposit will confirm your reservation. The balance is to be received 45 days prior to arrival. A deposit is required against damages.

Check In and Check Out: Check In is available after 4 p.m. on the arrival date of your reservation, or could be earlier the same day by arrangement depending upon occupancy. We will do our best to be flexible with Check In and Check Out times, again depending on occupancy, as we know flight times vary. For travel purposes please take into consideration that Playa Las Tortugas is on MST while the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is on CST, one hour later.

Length of Stay: All requests will be considered based on availability.

Value-added and Lodging Taxes: Rental rates include value-added and lodging taxes as applicable.

Cancellations and Refunds:
Once booked, your Villa has been reserved just for you. You can start dreaming right away!  Playa Las Tortugas does not “double book” or “over book” accommodations.  Because Playa Las Tortugas is a not a large, volume hotel operator and provides an individualized, intimate and private experience for our guests seeking to get away from it all, we have developed the following policies regarding cancellations, refunds and security deposits.

Rental Amounts
A deposit of 50% of your total estimated rental amount is required to reserve your time at one of our Villas.  That deposit is due at time of making your reservation and is refundable (less a 10% processing fee if paid via credit card) up to 45 calendar days prior to your arrival date. Deposits can be paid by credit card, personal check (via personal check if the reservation is at least 45 days from the booking date), cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. The estimated final payment of the rental amount, and the security deposit, are due 45 days prior to your arrival. The estimated final payment of the rental amount balance is not refundable.  Cancellations that occur with less than 45 days notice are not refundable.

Reservation Changes
You may change your reservation dates if you make the change more than 45 days prior to the arrival date of your initial reservation, without penalty. Reservation dates cannot be changed 45 days or less from the arrival date of your initial reservation. In case of a second change of reservation dates, a fee of 15% may apply for reservation date changes.

Security Deposits
The security deposit is due, along with the balance of the rental amount, 45 days prior to your arrival.  The security deposit is refundable (less a 10% fee if paid via credit card) at any time prior to your stay if you need to cancel.  Your security deposit will be refunded (less a 10% fee if paid via credit card) within 14 days of the date of checkout less any amounts due for property or contents damage or loss.

Credit Card Fees
Because all transactions, both charges and refunds, processed on a credit card incur approximately a 5% fee it is necessary for us to charge you a 10% processing fee on all rental amounts paid via credit card and returned due to cancellation. It is also necessary for us to charge you a 10% processing fee for all security deposits paid via credit card. You may avoid these charges by making payment with a check or cashier’s check 45 days prior to your arrival. Please note that if personal checks are used to make payments your reservation will not be confirmed until receipt and processing of your check by Playa Las Tortugas.

Travel Insurance
If there are uncertainties regarding your ability to use your vacation time with us, or if you just want to insure your vacation against unknown events that may come up, you may want to obtain travel insurance.  Sites such as InsureMyTrip.com offer and compare travel insurance policies from major insurers. You may check with them or alternative sites on the Web.

Non-Smoking Villas: Please remember that our home is “Non-Smoking” and that your security deposit may be forfeited in its entirety if you choose to smoke inside of the home.

Third Party Visitors: The policy of Playa Las Tortugas is to permit only owners, their guests, and rental guests to make use of the facilities. Rental guests are not permitted to invite third parties to visit the property or to use the facilities of Playa Las Tortugas.

Holiday Rentals at Playa Las Tortugas: Normally only rentals of at least 7 nights will be considered for Christmas, for New Year’s, and at least 5 nights for the Spring Break at Easter. Christmas and New Year’s rentals cannot include both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve unless the rental is for at least 10 days. Other holidays may require a minimum stay of three nights.

Mexico and U.S. Holidays: Christmas/Navidad & New Year’s Day/Año Nuevo weeks from December 19th thru January 4th; Easter/Semana Santa y Semana de Pascua; Día de la Independencia (weekend and Monday of 16 September); Día de la Revolución (weekend and Monday of 20 November).

Maid Service: Light maid service is provided every day. Linen changes and more thorough cleaning occur every three days or mid-stay for weekly rentals. There is no maid service on Sundays. Full maid service can be provided on a daily basis for an extra charge.

Please note that children under 6 years of age are not permitted at Casa Las Olas