Casa Clara is a magical beachfront setting that must be experienced.
Crafted with affection and vision, this intimate and luxurious tropical home is a sublimely colorful, open and warm five bedroom indoor-outdoor coastal retreat on a perfect sandy beach called Ranchos within the ultra-luxurious Punta Mita Resort, Mexico, home to Four Seasons and St. Regis.
Upon entry, the grand private garden estate features over 100 magestically towering palms upon hundreds of smaller palms, trees, flora and fauna. Explore the property and discover elegant and tranquil living, sitting and resting areas that set you away from the group, assuring divine privacy for each guest.
The common areas of the main house are uncommonly inviting. Entertain under a soaring poolside palapa wired with Bose speakers over a full size bar. Dj with your laptop over wireless internet or just plug into the Ipod ports (also in each bedroom).
Sun on the umbrella deck by the soft and voluptuously rounded freshwater infinity pool with a saltwater system. The heated mix is velvety rich and easy on the eyes as you float to the surface and overlook an artful view thru palm trees to the Marietas Island and the Pacific Ocean.
Off the wooden deck, is a Mexican marble terrace connecting two bungalows, 'Azul' y 'Verde', each containing a master bedroom suite with pergola covered terraces separated by a garden and fountain.
Facing south overlooking Banderas Bay, the main 2 story house has its
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living room, dining room, kitchen, outdoor eating/BBQ area,
office and media room - all on the main level facing a garden.
Clever landscaping provides for maximum privacy. A 10-12ft high embankment heavily planted with beautiful and prickly succulents shield from view the beachfront passers-by.
On the 2nd story of the main house, there is a large 5 room master bedroom suite - 'Oro' - which is used by the owners when in residence. It features 2 terraces with fabulous views, a sitting room with copper mantled fireplace and TV, a second office, and large ensuite with cast iron bath tub.
Surrounded by gardens, a stand-alone guest bungalow - 'Casita Christina' - contains 2 separate bedroom suites 'Naranja' and 'Amarillo', each with 2 queen beds, private terraces and 3 room ensuite - shower/sink, WC, and extra sink. Naranja and Amarillo are designed for a crowd, or for those who want privacy from the main house, and it comes with its own fully equipped kitchenette and covered casual dining area.
Separated by gardens and a desert oasis, the on-site manager and staff are
accommodated in the gatehouse bungalow which also includes the garage and
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- Kitchen and Dining. With Viking appliances, walk-in cold room
and solid wood cabinetry, the kitchen, although designed for the family that
gets involved in cooking, has a back scullery so that the staff can
discreetly work out of sight. The outdoor BBQ and outdoor eating area are
pergola covered and integral to the kitchen/dinning room layout. Maximum
sit-down dinner accommodation is 10 at the round copper covered DR table and
12 more under the pergola. From the tables and kitchen island, there are great views of the sea, the islands and Sierra Madre mountains beyond to the south and west.
- Living Rooms. The warm, quiet and cozy media room comes with a
log beamed ceiling, tropical hardwood floor, fine French-rubbed built-in cabinetry,
comfy sofas, copper mantled fireplace and largest SONY LCD TV available. Overlooking the beach-front garden, and with water gurgling in the adjacent fountain, the main living room has a high sloped wood beamed ceiling along with a sea view like the dining room next to it.
- Palapa bar and lounge area. The main entrance from the fountain
centered 'Glorietta' [courtyard and turning circle] is through impressive
copper doors, which open through a palapa, covered sitting area and full
sized bar onto the pool deck and the spectacular sea view beyond. A spa -
next to the heated pool - can be quickly heated up to enjoy sunsets and the amazing privacy of the palapa pool area.
- The Five bedroom suites, all with 15ft high ceilings, ceiling
fans, individual air con, indoor/outdoor showers, and fabulously thick
shuttered doors/windows, can all be opened to nature onto separate
sitting/sunning terraces. Accommodating 10 comfortably with distinct suites
per couple, there are beds for up to 14 when doubled up in the guest
bungalow, Casita Christina.
- Furnishings and accessories are by Mexican craftsmen, artisans
and artists. Lots of old and current folk art, along with recognized works
of art. Wooden shutters and natural marbles/granites throughout are by the
top master craftsmen in coastal Vallarta.
- Bring your laptop computer and your ipod. There's wireless hi-speed
internet throughout most of the main areas, plus the internet is accessed by
the desktop computer provided in the office. Two integrated Bose audio
systems are wired throughout main house and palapa pool area. The bungalows
have ipod systems for private listening. Satellite TV. Safes are in 3 bedrooms.
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- Yoga deck, hammock area and private upper beach in the
beach-front garden. The gardens of Casa Clara and roadways of Ranchos Estates are a birders paradise. And there’s lots of action out to sea from fishes,seabirds and whales. Four mountain bikes, table tennis, and 3 kayaks [one
double] available on site. Other activities available since Ranchos Estate is part of the larger Punta Mita development with Four Seasons Hotel, Jack Nicklaus golf course - voted #1 resort course in the world by Condé Nast - tennis, and walking/running trails all within a beautiful secure gated area.
- Sundowner time and Moonlit nights. Sunset views overlook the sea from the palapa/pool is and all of the rooms save the media room and casita, as well
as from the beach-front garden area. Spectacular moonlit nights with subtle
artificial lighting of the palms reflecting off the pool is yours to enjoy
in the tropical evenings.
- Staff of 4 - manager/houseman, cook/maid, cleaner, and gardener;
two of which live on site in the separate gatehouse.
- Security guards are on duty 24/7 throughout the common gated area of Ranchos Estates and along the beach. Like all of the 20 properties of Ranchos Estates, Casa Clara has a prominent entry gate, which are in addition to the main Ranchos security gates.
- State-of-the-art water supply with pure drinking water
throughout. Underground waste water treatment plant and 3 cisterns re-use treated water for irrigation covered by desert 'oasis' garden.
Private home rentals at Punta Mita Mexico include:
• Personalized residence or villa orientation and tour
• Airport pick up and drop off
• Car rental arrangements
• Pre-arrival grocery shopping
• Catering services
• Restaurant reservations
• In-house or in-villa spa services
• Preferential tee times and a special greens fee rate of $160 (includes cart)
• Use of the Residents’ Beach Club (prior reservation subject to availability)
• Use of the Four Seasons Tennis Club (prior reservation, for a fee, subject to availability)
• Baby sitter service
• Booking of tours and excursions
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