Just Steps Away from the Warm Sand at Playa Las Tortugas! in Playa Las Tortugas

With its comfortable tropical climate and great view of the coconut palm-lined beach, surfing, boogie-boarding, kayaking, and other beach activities, Casa Las Olas at Playa Las Tortugas is the perfect place for your vacation getaway.
"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), one of 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.
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 is a treat in store for you right out the terrace doors of our master bedroom.
"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
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 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.
Our "casa" is your "casa" here on the warm, sunny beach!

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
Grinder, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, 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

Beach, Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding
Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching
Walking, and Running on miles of sand beach
Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing
Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching
Sea Turtle Conservation activities
Bicycling, Hiking, Boating
Horseback Riding
Whale Watching
Children's Pool

Regular Season **Couples (Oct - May) ..... $2080/week or $360/night for couples (maximum 2 guests)
Regular Season (Nov - May) ..... $2600/week or $450/night for 3 to 6 guests**
Christmas/New Year ...... $3600/week, minimum 1 week rental that does not include both Christmas Day
and New Year's Day
Summer Season **Couples (Jun-Sep) ..... $1840/week or $360/night for couples (maximum 2 guests)
Summer Season (Jun-Sep) ..... $2300/week or $450/night for 3 to 6 guests**
Easter April11-26 ..... $3000/wk .....**Couples $2400 .....1 week minimum
3-night minimum stay required.
**No children under 6 years of age.
Security Deposit of $500 required.
We are happy to arrange transportation for you in our private shuttle, you may rent a car and drive
yourself which a 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. If you'd like, our
wonderful cooks can prepare you authentic traditional meals.
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 ïver 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 offer and compare travel insurance policies from major
insurers. You may check with them or alternative sites on the Web.