Tropical sun, warm sand, and Villa Michelle
On the Pacific coast of Mexico at Playa Las Tortugas the pace of life is slow and sweet.
Here in the tropical sun on miles of fine sand beach can be your home away from home,Villa Michelle at Playa Las Tortugas.
It’s your special place where blue Pacific water and colorful sunsets are always in season. Come and take a leisurely walk, or a barefooted run, on miles of pristine sand beach that goes on as far as the eye can see.
Up the beach just a few hundreds yards is the mouth of the mangrove estuary where you can watch numerous species of exotic birds including the resident pelicans.
“My Shangri-La, the place I could recommend without reservation or caveat ... I’ve been in search of the perfect beach since I first saw the ocean, decades ago. Now I’ve found it.” The Washington Post
Sales Details
There are over 1700 square feet of interior living space plus 640 square feet of covered terraces, and a 950 square foot upper level terrace that includes a 205 square foot palm-roofed “palapa”. Each of the two bedroom suites have their own talavera-tiled baths. A half-bath is found adjacent to the living and dining areas. You’ll find plenty of storage space including locking owners’ closets. The bedrooms and living areas have their own covered terraces. The living area terrace and upper level “palapa” are ideal for outside dining. The home also comes with super-quiet mini-split style air conditioning for the bedrooms.
The listing price is $525,000 USD. Property taxes are approximately $450 USD per year, the trust fee is $517 USD per year, and common area dues for 2008 are $380 USD per month.
Villa Michelle is sold complete with furnishings and items necessary for immediate occupancy or rental.
The First Floor
There is a bright and colorful entry that leads to two spacious bedroom suites. Each of the bedroom suites has its own private bath, king-sized bed, desk, and a terrace. Between the bedroom terraces is an outdoor shower for cleaning off when returning from the pool or beach.
The Main Floor
From the bedrooms, a gently-curving tiled circular stairwell leads up to the second floor living and dining areas. Adjacent to the living and dining areas is a shaded slate-tiled terrace. Here is the perfect place for a cup of coffee while taking in magnificent views of the ocean down through rows of coconut palms with their gently swaying leaves.
The Talavera-Tiled Kitchen
The open kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, is tiled with colorful hand-made “talavera tile” and decorated with glazed pots and vases from various parts of Mexico. It includes a full-sized refrigerator, 5-burner stove with heating top and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, and all cooking accessories.
Exotic Dining and Living Areas
Exotic furniture creates comfortable spaces as much in the dining area as the adjacent living room with its tropical rattan.
Roof-top Terrace
From the interior living area of the home you head up to your roof-top terrace with its own shaded “palapa” and generous views of palm tree-lined beach. Here is an ideal place for sunbathing, for a get together to grill your lunch or dinner, or just to enjoy the tropical ocean breezes and lovely ocean, estuary and garden views. It is also the perfect place for taking in the unforgettable sunsets at Playa Las Tortugas.
Enjoy Swimming and Sunning
Enjoy sunning, surfing, boogie boarding and playing in the waves, or have a swim and some fun with family or friends in the Playa Las Tortugas fresh water pool only steps from the home.
Floor Plans
You can download floor plans of our Villa Michelle, in PDF format:
Lower Floor Villa Michelle Lower Floor.pdf
Main Floor Villa Michelle Main Floor.pdf
Upper Terrace Palapa Villa Michelle Upper Terrace Palapa.pdf
Upper Terrace Roof and Grill Villa Michelle Palapa Roof.pdf
Site Plan
Lot 20 includes 1176 square meters (12,655 square feet or 0.29 acres) of private land area plus 0.26 acres of indivisible common areas. We’re happy to send you a copy of the site plan upon request.
We have a special “Fly and Buy” offer during 2008
You can visit, stay in one of the wonderful Playa Las Tortugas homes, enjoy traditional Mexican fare, and be reimbursed costs (see details) if you decide to purchase with us.
Please write us for details of the “Fly and Buy” offer.
How can my other questions be answered?
We are happy to answer your questions about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.
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Provisioning, Cooking, and Spa Services
Provisioning, cooking, and spa services are available to owners and their guests for an additional cost.
Activities (on site or nearby)
Amongst other activities, don’t forget about sea turtles at Playa Las Tortugas !!
Wave-surfing in the kayaks or on boogie boards; Canoeing in the calm waters of the estuary; Surfing or Fishing in front of the property; Whale Watching; Enjoying a boat ride for Coastal Sightseeing; Ocean Fishing trips; Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season); Horseback Riding down several miles of the beach; Birdwatching in our 1100 acres of tidal mangrove estuary.
The El Cora Waterfall is found just outside the small mountain village of El Cora, where you’ll discover several beautiful waterfalls. The highest is over 100 feet, and has a wonderful pool at the bottom of it.
The closest golf courses are at Tepíc (about 1 hour 15 minutes) where you can play all day for about $40 USD while your family enjoys the swimming pools and tennis courts of this local country club, and the “Flamingo” (about 1 hour 40 minutes) towards Puerto Vallarta. There are a number of courses around Vallarta including a Jack Nicklaus course at the Punta Mita Four Seasons.