The main house boasts five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and ample living areas spread over 11,300 square feet. The master suite lies directly off the living room pavilion and the topmost pool. Large windows open up to ocean and mountain views, and the full bath beckons relaxation with an oversize garden bathtub, a double shower as well as an outdoor shower.

At night, guests can choose to slumber under the stars in the outdoor king-sized bed. Two additional bedrooms open up on the second floor of the courtyard; one has a king-sized bed, the other has two queen-sized beds. Both have their own bathrooms and lovely shower enclosures. The airy living room pavilion overlooks the cascading infinity pools, with the ocean and the mountains in the distance.

A fully-stocked bar with a personal bartender await drink orders. In the well-equipped kitchen, a chef cooks meals from the stocked pantry, customized to the desires of each guest. The resulting four-star meals can be taken in the dining room pavilion, which displays ocean vistas. After lunch, a leisurely walk down to the beach pavilion means afternoons spent lounging by the pool and the Jacuzzi. Another outdoor dining area serves treats from its grill and seats under a trellised roof. A stone path leads from the pavilion to the beach, where the clear blue water seduces swimmers and snorkelers and the warm sand begs for an afternoon of fun in the sun.

The guesthouse—the beautifully named Mariposa, or Butterfly in Spanish—is 3,000 square feet of barefoot elegance. There are two downstairs suites with two queen beds and two twin beds apiece. Both have romantic outdoor showers as well as full bathrooms. Upstairs, two king-sized bedrooms feature stunning views from both the rooms and the outdoor terrace.

At Mariposa, the real treat is the roof deck, which gives visitors a 360-degree view of the entire property, from the coastline up to the lush jungle at the foot of the gorgeous Sierra Madre Mountains. Secluded and intimate, Casa Papelillos nonetheless has every modern amenity. The media room is state-of-the-art with a high definition LCD television and surround sound system. Satellite service is available both there and in the master suite. Outside, a softly lit waterfall outlines the view. Wireless Internet is accessible both in the media room and the living room pavilion. The private gymnasium has aerobic and resistance machines, a bathroom, shower and easy access to the beach pavilion.

As with every private home rental at Punta Mita, a stay at Casa Papelillos includes: ·

· Exclusive airport pick up and drop off

· Car rental arrangements

· Pre-arrival grocery shopping (cost of food is additional)

· Catering services · Staff houseman onsite, eight hours per day

· Restaurant reservations

· In-house or in-villa spa services (services are additional)

· Preferential tee times and a special greens fee rate of $185 (includes cart)

· Use of the Residents’ Beach Club (prior reservation subject to availability)

· Baby sitter service for a fee

· Booking of tours and excursions

· High-speed internet connection Casa Papelillos rates are $13,000 per night and include the villa staff and catering, as well as the amenities outlined above.

The cost of groceries for meals is additional.

Detailed Overview

Casa Papelillos features two haciendas - a main residence and a guest residence. Together, they provide more than 19,000-square-feet of indoor living space. A third residence serves as the House Manager's quarters and office.
 
Occupying nearly three prime acres, the two haciendas comfortably accommodate a maximum of 18 adults or 20 total guests, including young children.
 
The estate is located on the beach in the Ranchos Estates neighborhood of Punta Mita, Mexico's premier gated community and resort destination.
 
For our guests' security and peace of mind, the enclave has two guard-monitored entrances and Casa Papelillos has electronically operated gates. The enclave and the community are monitored 24 hours a day and there is also a beach patrol.
 
Casa Papelillos employs a full time staff of ten including a personal chef, wait staff and manager on site 24 hours.
 
The estate has three separate infinity swimming pools in an "aqua courtyard" on two levels, each that overlook the Bay of Banderas. The pools feature an electronic monitoring device for each child. For added peace of mind nannies and lifeguards are available upon request for a fee.
 
The haciendas and much of the grounds are wheelchair friendly.
 
There is a state-of-the-art sound system in the entertainment and dining areas.

Main Hacienda

Extraordinary in every way, the two-story main hacienda provides ample indoor and outdoor living space, and its beach and Bay of Banderas views are incomparable.
 
The main hacienda features five bedrooms (one is a Master Suite) and seven bathrooms. Located on the second floor, the Master Suite has a king size bed, large soaking tub and outdoor shower.
 
Two guest bedrooms overlook the courtyard and one has a king size bed and the other has two queen beds.
 
On the main level are two bedrooms, each with a pair of twin beds.
 
Guests can enjoy a rooftop lounging area for private sunbathing and an observatory for stargazing.
 
An outdoor, covered Dining Pavilion provides seating for 20 and offers great views of the Bay of Banderas and the beach.
 
The Living Room Pavilion offers comfortable seating, Bay of Banderas views and also offers Internet connectivity via wireless service.
 
The Media Room features a 72" high definition LCD satellite TV, DVD player, DVD library, a surround sound system, a bar and ample seating.
 
Both haciendas provide high speed Internet access, while the Vonage phone system allows for convenient calls to and from North America.
 
Guests can stay in shape in the Fitness Room, which is equipped with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
 
The Fitness Room provides a view of the beach and its built in TVs and sound system help make for a great workout. The room comes with a shower and bathroom, and it is only 50 steps from the outdoor Jacuzzi and the Beach Pavilion.
 
Of the estate's three pools, the main pool and the Master Suite pool are on the second level of the Main Hacienda.

Guest Hacienda
 
The two-story guest hacienda provides a generous amount of indoor and outdoor living space, as well as great vistas of the jungle and distant mountains.
 
Called Mariposa, the guest hacienda, features four bedrooms and bathrooms. The upstairs has two bedrooms with king beds.
 
The two main floor suites have two separate rooms - a bedroom and sitting room. Each room has two queen sized beds and a pair of couches convertible to twin beds.
 
The two downstairs suites have outdoor showers and two second level suites have outdoor terraces.
 
The residence also has two rooftop lounging areas for private sunbathing and an observatory for stargazing.
 
A lighted path of hand laid stone connects the guest hacienda with the main hacienda. Guests walk through a lush jungle of mature plants, palms and papelillos trees.

Total number of overnight guests allowed
 
• 18 adults (over 18 years old) and no more than 20 guests including children
• Smoking is not allowed inside the enclosed buildings and their rooms
• Pets are not allowed without written permission