# Vatulé - La Punta Estates, Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

> Staffed villa for up to 26 in La Punta Estates, inside the gates of Punta Mita: 5 king suites, a bunk house, 72-foot pool, chef, golf carts. Rates and dates.

Updated: 2026-11-06

Marketed by Villa Experience (villaexperience.com), a villa rental company in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Tulum and Los Cabos since 2006. Also known as: Vatule, Villa Vatule, Villa Vatulé.

## Summary

Vatulé is a fully staffed oceanfront estate in La Punta Estates, at the tip of the gated Punta Mita peninsula in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Five king suites, each with a Pacific view, a private entrance and an en-suite bath, and a youth bunk house with twelve twin beds, two bathrooms and its own media room sleep up to 26 guests; seven bathrooms in all. More than 10,000 square feet of covered living space: two living rooms, three dining areas (for twenty, twelve and ten), a media room, an office and two rooftop terraces. Outside, a 72-foot infinity pool, a jacuzzi for fourteen, a shaded loggia with wet bar and grill, a daybed palapa, a fire pit and a 50-yard lawn above the 17th fairway, with direct access to the Bahía surf break. The staff is included: a chef and culinary team with a server and bartender for breakfast, lunch and dinner, day-long housekeeping, an English-speaking concierge, two six-seat golf carts and bicycles. Guests have access to the Punta Mita golf courses, tennis club, fitness center and beach clubs. The nightly rate covers up to 10 adults; each additional adult is US$650 a night and guests under 21 stay free. Marketed by Villa Experience.

## Key facts

- **Where**: La Punta Estates, inside the gates of Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
- **Sleeps**: Up to 26 guests. Rate covers 10 adults; +US$650 a night per additional adult; under-21s free; 26 at most.
- **Bedrooms**: 6: five king suites with Pacific views, plus a youth bunk house with 12 twin beds
- **Bathrooms**: 7: an en-suite bath in every king suite, two in the bunk house
- **Chef**: Chef and culinary team for breakfast, lunch and dinner, included; food and drink purchased for the group
- **Staff**: Day-long housekeeping, concierge, server and bartender, two six-seat golf carts and bicycles, all included
- **Capacity and price rule**: The nightly rate covers up to 10 adults. Each additional adult is US$650 a night; guests under 21 stay at no extra charge. The house sleeps 26 at most.

## Staff

- The estate arrives fully staffed. You bring the people; the house team handles the rest, through the day, every day of the stay.
- **Chef & Culinary Team**: Breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked in the house, with a server and a bartender. The team is included; food and drink are purchased for the group.
- **Concierge**: On hand in fluent English to arrange tee times, boats, tables, transfers, spa treatments and anything else, before you arrive and through the stay.
- **Housekeeping**: Housekeeping through the day, in-house laundry, and an unpacking and packing service on request.
- **Two Golf Carts**: Two six-seat golf carts for the estate and the resort, so two groups can be at two clubs at once.
- **Bicycles**: Bicycles for adults and for children, for the resort roads and the ride to the beach clubs.
- **Villa Experience**: Rocío at Villa Experience is your one contact from the first message to checkout, and our team visits you at the house during the stay.

## Rates (US dollars per night, exclusive use of the estate, staff included)

- October to December (Now – December 31, 2026): US$8,500 per night, minimum 3 nights
- Thanksgiving (November 21 – 28, 2026 (confirmed with your quote)): US$14,000 per night, minimum 7 nights
- Christmas (December 18 – 26, 2026 (confirmed with your quote)): US$17,000 per night, minimum 7 nights
- New Year (December 26, 2026 – January 4, 2027 (confirmed with your quote)): US$22,000 per night, minimum 7 nights
- January & February (January 4 – February 28, 2027): US$8,500 per night, minimum 3 nights
- March & April (March 1 – April 30, 2027): US$9,500 per night, minimum 3 nights
- Easter week (March 21 – 28, 2027 (confirmed with your quote)): US$9,500 per night, minimum 7 nights
- May & June (May 1 – June 30, 2027): US$8,500 per night, minimum 3 nights
- July to September (July 1 – September 30, 2027): US$7,500 per night, minimum 3 nights
- October to December (October 1 – December 31, 2027): US$8,500 per night, minimum 3 nights
- Thanksgiving (November 20 – 27, 2027 (confirmed with your quote)): US$14,000 per night, minimum 7 nights
- Christmas (December 18 – 26, 2027 (confirmed with your quote)): US$17,000 per night, minimum 7 nights
- New Year (December 26, 2027 – January 4, 2028 (confirmed with your quote)): US$22,000 per night, minimum 7 nights
- The nightly rate covers up to 10 adults. Each additional adult is US$650 a night; guests under 21 stay at no extra charge. The house sleeps 26 at most.
- A 5% administrative fee and 19% government tax are added to the rental. A refundable security deposit of US$7,500 is held. There are no service or cleaning fees; gratuities are at your discretion.
- Punta Mita club access: a one-time fee per person, collected by the Punta Mita homeowners’ association for the beach clubs, golf courses, tennis club and fitness center; the current amount is confirmed with your quote, and green fees and club spending are charged as you use them. Holiday dates and availability are confirmed with your quote. Rates are set by the owner and may change until a reservation is confirmed.
- Minimum stay: 3 nights; 7 nights over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, and 7 over Easter week.
- Check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. No smoking; no pets.
- Not included: Food and drink (purchased for the group, at cost); Gratuities; Airport transfers and drivers beyond the gates; Punta Mita HOA club access fee (one-time, per person), green fees and club spending; Pre-arrival grocery stocking, in-villa spa treatments, water sports, extra golf carts and event catering (on request).
- Staff gratuity: optional; Villa Experience suggests about 10% of the rental for the whole team.

## Bedrooms

- **Primary Suite** (Ocean view · King; Private terrace, Indoor & outdoor showers): A king bed with Italian linens, a seating corner, a private terrace facing the Pacific, and an en-suite bath with indoor and outdoor showers.
- **King Suite Two** (Ocean view · King; Private terrace, Indoor & outdoor showers): A king bed with Italian linens, an en-suite bath with indoor and outdoor showers, and a private terrace looking over the palapa to the Pacific.
- **King Suite Three** (Ocean view · King; Private terrace, Indoor & outdoor showers): A bleached-oak four-poster with Italian linens, an en-suite bath with indoor and outdoor showers, and doors to a private terrace.
- **King Suite Four** (Ocean view · King; Private entrance, Private balcony): A king bed facing the doors, with the pool and the sunset ocean beyond, an en-suite bath and a private balcony.
- **King Suite Five** (Ocean view · King; Private entrance, Private balcony): A king bed under a ceiling fan, an en-suite bath, and doors open to its private balcony.
- **Youth Bunk House** (Garden · 12 twin beds; 2 bathrooms, Media room & rooftop terrace): Twelve built-in twin beds, two bathrooms, a second-floor media room with HD TV and Xbox, and a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views.

## Amenities

- **Outdoors**: Oceanfront position on the Point, 72-foot infinity lap pool, Jacuzzi for fourteen, overlooking the ocean, Shaded loggia with wet bar, barbecue and alfresco dining for ten, Daybed palapa and four adjustable poolside umbrellas, Fire pit, sun loungers and tropical gardens, 50-yard lawn above the 17th fairway, Two rooftop terraces and several elevated decks, all with Pacific views, 27 outdoor speakers across the 1.5-acre estate, Direct access to the Bahía (The Cove) surf break
- **Indoors**: Two palapa-roofed living rooms, open to the breeze, Formal dining for twenty, a second dining room for twelve, a breakfast bar for twelve, Media room with large-screen TV; a second media room in the bunk house, Home office, Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, Air conditioning in every bedroom; Control 4 audio in every area, High-speed WiFi throughout, 100% purified water: reverse osmosis, UV and carbon filtration, In-house laundry; US-standard 110–220 V outlets, Safe, HD TV and sound system in every suite

## Location and what is around

- La Punta Estates, Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (inside the gates of Punta Mita Resort, on the south side of the St. Regis)
- Coordinates: 20.76004, -105.5346
- **Sea Breeze Beach Club · St. Regis** (Beach club · included · the nearest) - 5 min by golf cart: The St. Regis beach club, five minutes from the house and part of the house’s club access: Sea Breeze for casual lunch and dinner by the beach, Mita Mary on the sand for seafood.
- **Kupuri Beach Club** (Beach club · included · the north shore) - 25 min by golf cart: The beach club on the north shore of the peninsula, part of the house’s club access, with the Kupuri restaurant and Hector’s Kitchen for lunch.
- **El Surf Club** (Beach club · included · on the surf) - by golf cart: A beach club and restaurant with the break at its doorstep, part of the house’s club access; the concierge has the route. The Residents Beach Club, also included, is about fifteen minutes by cart.
- **Pacífico Beach Club** (Beach club & restaurant · not included) - a few min by golf cart: The beach club and restaurant beside the Pacífico course, by the Tail of the Whale. Not part of the house’s club access; the concierge can advise on reservations.
- **Sufi Ocean Club** (Ocean club & restaurant · not included) - a few min by golf cart: Restaurant Sufi’s ocean club at Porta Fortuna on the calm bay side, for Mediterranean-Mexican lunch. Not part of the house’s club access; the concierge can advise.
- **Pacífico & Bahía golf courses** (Two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses) - 5 min by golf cart: Pacífico (1999) runs along the ocean with the Tail of the Whale, the natural island green of its optional hole 3B; Bahía (2009) climbs through the foothills to the bay. The Tail of the Whale clubhouse serves breakfast and lunch. Villa guests play with green fees; the concierge books tee times and rental clubs.
- **Punta Mita Tennis Club & Fitness Center** (Tennis club & gym) - 10 min by golf cart: Ten tennis courts beside the golf academy and the resort’s fitness center, both part of the house’s club access. Court fees apply.
- **Four Seasons dining** (Dos Catrinas, Aramara, Bahía, Tamai) - a few min by golf cart: Dos Catrinas for contemporary Mexican, Aramara for Asian, Bahía by Richard Sandoval for grilled seafood, Tamai for plant-based bowls. Outside diners welcome with a reservation, which the concierge makes.
- **St. Regis dining** (Carolina, Sakana, Las Marietas) - 5 min by golf cart: Carolina, the steakhouse, for a special dinner; Sakana for Nikkei; Las Marietas for Mexican breakfast and lunch; the St. Regis Bar. Five minutes from the house.
- **Tuna Blanca** (Thierry Blouet · El Anclote, the village) - a few min by car, outside the gate: Chef Thierry Blouet’s restaurant at Hotel Cinco on the El Anclote seafront is the dinner reservation of the area. Evenings only, closed Mondays; book ahead.
- **El Anclote seafront** (Punta de Mita village · restaurants on the sand) - just outside the gate: The fishing village at the base of the peninsula: Zicatela for Oaxacan cooking, MINA for seafood with live music, Sí Señor by the water, La Rústica Mita for wood-fired Italian, Norma’s Tacos.
- **The Bahía break (The Cove)** (Surf · directly below the house) - below the house: The most consistent A-frames on the peninsula, off the point below the lawn, with direct access from the estate. A surf beach rather than a lagoon; conditions follow the swell.
- **Playa La Lancha** (Surf beach · where the schools go) - by car, outside the gates: The beach and reef wave where the surf schools go; October to March brings the smaller swells that suit most guests.
- **El Anclote point break** (Surf · for beginners and longboards) - just outside the gate: The gentle point break in front of the village where beginners and longboarders start; Stinky’s is beside it.
- **Marietas Islands** (National park · 15 minutes by boat) - 15 min by boat from the harbor: Blue-footed boobies, snorkelling reefs and the Hidden Beach, which admits 116 visitors a day with a permitted operator (minimum age twelve). The concierge books the boat and the permit.
- **Whale season** (Bay of Banderas · December to March) - in view from the terrace: Humpbacks winter in the bay to breed and calve; the official season has run from early December to late March, busiest in January and February. Boats leave the village harbor in the morning.
- **Punta de Mita harbor** (Boats, fishing & the islands) - a few min by car, in the village: Private boats leave from the harbor in the village for the Marietas, whale watching and fishing: sailfish February to April, black marlin December to March, yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi in their seasons. The chef cooks what you bring back.
- **Punta de Mita village** (Fishing village at the base of the peninsula) - a few min by car: El Anclote beach, the harbor, the surf shops and a seafront avenue of restaurants, just outside the resort gates.
- **Sayulita** (Surf town up the coast) - 17 km, 30 to 40 min by car: Restaurants, galleries and shops: Don Pedro’s under its palapa since 1994, Barracuda for seafood, Mary’s for fish tacos.
- **San Pancho** (San Francisco · Sayulita’s quieter neighbor) - 10 min beyond Sayulita: Sayulita’s quieter neighbor, ten minutes further up the coast.
- **Puerto Vallarta** (Old town & the Malecón) - about 1 hour by car: The city across the bay: boutiques, the Malecón and the old town, an hour down the coast.
- **Puerto Vallarta airport** (PVR · international) - 40 km, 45 to 60 min by road: Nonstop flights from Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. The concierge meets the flight; private transfers are arranged at an additional cost.

## Guest reviews

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17407543528316926206)
- "Our family’s stay at Vatule was wonderful! This property is an oasis - beautiful, spacious and perfect for gathering a big family or group of friends together to eat, lounge, and have fun. Can I award more than 5 Stars?!" - Rene C
- "We just returned from our incredible trip to Punta Mita. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was perfect in every way from the accommodations, staff, food, activities, and more. We all had the trip of a lifetime and will definitely be back to Punta Mita!!" - Lindsay Brinton
- "Magical place to share with family and friends! The facilities are outstanding, and the staff is very accommodating and helpful. Thank you for the memories! Can’t wait to visit again!" - Maria Newman
- "Best vacation destination we have experienced! Incredible property, amenities, and natural beauty, also spotless and beautifully maintained!" - Ed Newman
- "This property is every bit as awesome as it looks online. Better even. It is difficult to describe the beauty, luxury, and comfort. […] We will rent it again 100%." - Matt Croak
- "The staff is impeccable and the service is relaxed and friendly. Our favorite vacation destination." - Kelly Holscher

## Frequently asked questions

### How many guests does Vatulé sleep?

Up to 26, in six bedrooms: five king suites, each with a Pacific view, a private entrance and an en-suite bath, and a youth bunk house with twelve twin beds and two bathrooms. The nightly rate covers up to 10 adults. Each additional adult is US$650 a night; guests under 21 stay at no extra charge. The house sleeps 26 at most.

### Is the nightly rate for all 26 guests?

The rate covers up to 10 adults. Each additional adult is charged US$650 a night, and guests under 21 stay at no extra charge. A group of twelve adults and fourteen children, for example, pays the nightly rate plus two additional adults. The stay calculator on this page itemizes it for your dates.

### What taxes and fees are added to the nightly rate?

A 5% administrative fee and 19% government tax are added to the rental, and shown in the stay calculator. A refundable security deposit of US$7,500 is held. The Punta Mita homeowners’ association collects a one-time club access fee per person for the beach clubs, courses and resort facilities; the current amount is confirmed with your quote. There are no service or cleaning fees.

### Is Vatulé inside the gates of Punta Mita?

Yes. The estate is in La Punta Estates, a gated neighborhood inside the gated Punta Mita resort, at the south-western tip of the peninsula beside the St. Regis. Inside the gates are the two Jack Nicklaus courses, the tennis club, the beach clubs and the Four Seasons and St. Regis resorts; the village of Punta de Mita is outside, at the base of the peninsula.

### What is La Punta Estates?

The Point: a gated community of residences at the south-western tip of Punta Mita, where the Bay of Banderas meets the open Pacific, on the south side of the St. Regis and Four Seasons. Vatulé sits at its tip, above the 17th fairway, facing open water.

### Where exactly is Vatulé?

In La Punta Estates, at the tip of the gated Punta Mita peninsula in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, on the south side of the St. Regis and Four Seasons resorts, above the 17th fairway and facing open water. The map on this page shows the house and everything around it.

### How far is Vatulé from the St. Regis beach club and the golf courses?

The Sea Breeze Beach Club at the St. Regis and the Pacífico and Bahía golf courses are about five minutes from the house by golf cart; the tennis club about ten, the Residents Beach Club about fifteen and Kupuri Beach Club about twenty-five. The house keeps two six-seat golf carts for guests.

### Does Vatulé come with golf carts?

Yes: two six-seat golf carts for the estate and the resort, plus bicycles for adults and children. Additional carts can be arranged at an extra cost.

### Which staff are included?

A chef and his culinary team, including a server and a bartender, for breakfast, lunch and dinner; day-long housekeeping and in-house laundry; an English-speaking concierge; two six-seat golf carts and bicycles. An unpacking and packing service is available on request.

### Are meals included?

The chef, the culinary team, the server and the bartender are included and cook three meals a day. The food and drink itself is purchased for your group and charged at cost. Menus are planned with you before arrival.

### Can we use the beach clubs and play golf?

Yes. A house inside the gates comes with access to the Sea Breeze Beach Club at the St. Regis, the Residents Beach Club, Kupuri Beach Club and El Surf Club, the Pacífico and Bahía golf courses, the tennis club and the fitness center, under the resort’s community arrangement. A one-time access fee per person is collected by the resort; green fees and club spending are charged as you use them.

### Can we surf at the house, and is the beach swimmable?

The estate has direct access to the Bahía surf break, The Cove, below the lawn: the most consistent A-frames on the peninsula. It is a surf beach rather than a lagoon, so conditions follow the swell; for small children the concierge points you to the calmest beach club that week, and the 72-foot pool and the jacuzzi for fourteen are at the house.

### How many bedrooms and bathrooms does Vatulé have?

Six bedrooms and seven bathrooms: five king suites, each with an en-suite bath, and the youth bunk house with twelve twin beds and two bathrooms.

### What is the minimum stay?

Three nights for most of the year; seven nights over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, and seven over Easter week. Holiday dates are confirmed with your quote.

### What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. The house is non-smoking and no pets are allowed.

### How do we get there from the airport?

Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) is about 40 km away, 45 to 60 minutes by road. The concierge meets your flight and a driver brings you through the gates to the house; transfers are arranged at an additional cost. Inside the gates the two golf carts cover the clubs, the courses and the resorts; drivers are booked for Sayulita and Puerto Vallarta.

### Can the estate host a wedding or a larger party?

Twenty-six can sleep at the house. For a ceremony on the lawn and dinner on the terrace, tell us the guest count when you inquire; the grounds, the staff and the neighborhood have practical limits and the house plans around them. Guests beyond 26 stay at the Four Seasons or the St. Regis a few minutes away.

### What are the rates?

The seasonal nightly rates are published on this page, from US$7,500 in summer to US$22,000 over New Year, for the whole estate with the staff included. Send your dates and Rocío at Villa Experience comes back with the full quote.

### How much should we tip the staff?

Gratuities are not included and are always your choice. We suggest about 10% of the rental, shared by the whole team, usually given in one envelope on the last morning. See our guide to tipping in Mexico.

## Related

- Vatulé on villaexperience.com (listing and photos): https://villaexperience.com/properties/villa-vatule/
- All Punta Mita villas on villaexperience.com: https://villaexperience.com/punta-mita/
- Casa Akai, Punta Mita: https://casa-akai.villaexperience.com/
- Casa La Vida, Punta Mita: https://casa-la-vida.villaexperience.com/
- Villa Taiyari, Punta Mita: https://villa-taiyari.villaexperience.com/

## Contact

Reservations: Rocío at Villa Experience
Email: rocio@villaexperience.com
Phone and WhatsApp: +1 (786) 661-7603
Inquiry form: https://vatule.villaexperience.com/#inquire