Casual Elegance, Affordable Luxury, Oceanfront in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Tranquility, serenity, peacefulness to refresh and recharge your
spirit … that’s Casa Baku! Offering you peace of mind, a chance to
catch your breath and get back in touch with yourself. Old world
Mexican charm, casual elegance, thoughtful amenities and
affordable luxury create an enchanting, tropical beachfront vacation home
to indulge yourself in “simply being.”

Casa Baku "arriba" is an ideal vacation home for 2 persons, looking
for a private, romantic getaway. The guesthouse features a fully
equipped kitchen, separate private bedroom, spacious bathroom, open,
airy living room and private palapa covered terrazss. And for
pampering yourselves, you'll get daily maid service, complimentary
welcome refreshments and more.

Enjoy the gardens or hammock admist the palms for a lazy afternoon
of reading. Experience the quietness and peacefulness of being
enwrapped in lush tropical gardens. Take a dip in the pool to cool
off. Stroll down to the beach for a morning walk or grab chairs for
sun worshipping in the afternoons. Enjoy awesome views of the
beach, sea and mountains. All located in the et beach in
the quaint fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, just north of
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Our charming guesthouse is meticulously designed and luxuriously
appointed with the casual elegance of Vallarta style offering
awesome views of Banderas Bay and the majestic Sierra Madre
Mountains in the background. Unbelievable sunrises paint the early
morning skies while incredible sunsets color the skies over the
foothills behind us at dusk. Across the bay, Puerto Vallarta’s
lights twinkle like glistening gems in the clear night skies, whales
play in the warm ocean waters, sailboats snuggle into La Cruz’s calm
harbor, fishermen arrive safely back at port with their fresh catch
of the day. What could be more heavenly!

Spacious bathrooms and kitchens feature colorful, hand painted
Talavera tiles and accessories. Bedrooms feature queen-size beds,
luxurious linens, colorfully painted walls with hand-crafted
artwork to create a soothing environment for those resting hours,
whether at night or a siesta in the afternoon. Pebbles and shells
adorn floor and wall designs, acid etched countertops, bamboo
handcrafted doors, wonderful handcrafted furnishings and beautiful
original artwork create a luxurious living space with a rustic
flair. The natural beauty of the outside environment touches your
inside living space with endless views of the bay, mountains, beach
and gardens.

Pathways lead you to the pool which is surrounded in terra cotta and
cobalt blue tiles. Catch a day of sun by the pool admist flowering
gardens or enjoy a restful moment or two on a cozy, shady sitting
area. Take the steps down and head across to the private pathway
leading to the beach. The beach in front of Casa Baku offers you a
delightfully tranquil environment to get away from it all. There
are no jet skis whizzing by; there are no vendors selling you their
wares; there is little to no traffic. Simply said, it is a natural,
undeveloped beach with a touch of wild thrown in … a perfect space
to capture that feeling of being totally by yourself.

Casa Baku in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is located on the north coast of
Bahia de Banderas (the western hemisphere’s 2nd largest bay) away
from the hustle-bustle of the more populated international resort
destination of Puerto Vallarta. The small sleepy village of La Cruz
de Huanacaxtle is approximately 15 miles north from Vallarta and the
international airport. It is American owned and operated by
Marianne Jacobs and Mike Loesch.

At Casa Baku, you’ll be touched by the romance of living in the
tropics and the enchantment of the sea while enjoying a simpler life
in a small Mexican village. Casa Baku offers plenty of space
situated on 20,000 sq ft of property away from gated communities and
traditional resort lodgings. It's easy to experience a sense
of "remote" while proximity to the village affords you all
convenience of stores, restaurants and live music entertainment.
Buses and taxis, of course, are readily available when you want to
explore beyond our cozy village.

* Daily Maid Service with fresh linens/towels 2x weekly
* Private entrance
* Private palapa covered terrazas
* Purified water
* Fully equipped kitchen-placesettings, dinnerware, cookware, paper
products & starter stuff
* Full bath decorated with Mexican tiles, pebbles and bamboo
* Refrigerator/frost free freezer, Stove top range/oven
* Appliances - microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker & grinder
* Queen size bed with luxurious linens
* Semi-private pool with lounges, umbrellas & pool toys
* Beach towels, chairs, sun umbrellas and cooler
* Outdoor shower and bathroom
* Iron and ironing board
* Hair dryer
* In house security box
* Ceiling fans in all rooms
* Handcrafted furnishings
* Original Artwork
* Stereo System w/ CD & Radio
* Cable TV/ DVD
* Loaning library - books & CDs
* Yoga mats
* Ocean front property
* Private path to the beach
* Tikki torches, luminaries and bonfires on the beach
* Dining for two poolside under the stars
* Owners on Site for assistance and phone access
* By Appointment: in house authentic Mexican food preparation,
massages, manicures and pedicures

Whether you’re up for lazy days or “not so” lazy days, you’ll find
it's your choice at Casa Baku. Take a 5 minute stroll down the
beach to one of the local palapa restaurants for an ice cold
cerverza (beer) and “huachinango entero” (grilled whole red snapper)
or through the village to get your favorite homemade ice cream.
Visit the local Wednesday tiangi’s (markets), pick out your fresh
catch of the day at the “Pescaderia” (fish market), listen to an
evening of live music talent, dine out at one of the local
restaurants (Black Forest, Caledonia, Jardin del Pulpo, La Cruz’s
infamous Street Taco’s, more), visit the art galleries featuring
Mexican or Huichol hand-crafted art (local native Indians), or join
yoga or Spanish classes twice a week at Philo’s Music Studio and
Community Center. Swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling and sunbathing
are, of course, popular activities as well. And then, of course,
there is the favorite sport of simply “doing nothing” with the
exception of curling up in a cool cozy spot with your favorite
libation and merely soaking up the beauty and tranquility
surrounding you.

Nearby Puerto Vallarta offers world class shopping, first class
dining, Mexican fiestas, mariachis, numerous art galleries featuring
famous Mexican artists and more. Or head out to the northern tip of
the Bay to Punta de Mita for a delightful day on the beaches sitting
under palapas, where the shopping comes to you. You can find almost
every Mexican craft available there - hand-woven blankets, jewelry,
hand-crafted wood objects, talavera bowls and platters, leather
goods, etc. Or enjoy a romantic evening at one of our favorite
restaurants, El Dorado, where food is outstanding, service is
remarkable, and sunsets are exceptional.

The whole Bay area is steeped with opportunities for snorkeling,
fishing, whale watching, sailing, swimming with dolphins,
parasailing, scuba diving, eco-tours, jungle adventures, kayaking,
boogie boarding, jungle adventures, horseback riding, golfing at six
different courses, hot springs and more. The list seems to be
endless.

After returning from a day of adventuring, Casa Baku offers you
awesome views, privates spaces and cool breezes to caress you as the
sounds of gentle waves lull you off to dreamland. So whether you’re
fancy is watching the sunrises paint the skies glorious colors,
soaking up the sun, lingering over conversations with candles
glowing in the night or simply gazing at the twinkling stars, we‘re
sure you‘ll be soothed by the tranquility and serenity of Casa
Baku.

Rates are quoted in US dollars based on 1-2 persons. Mexican taxes
apply to all rates.

High Season: $900/week: November 1- April 30
Low Season: $700/week: May 1 - October
Exceptions: Holidays: Call for pricing

Contact us to check availability for desired dates. 50% deposit is
required to confirm reservations.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without prior
notice.
Policies:
* Smoking-lots of space to indulge outside
* No pets please!
* Cancellations:
60 days prior to arrival - full refund, minus 15% service fee
Less than 60 days before arrival - no refunds.