When our family of 8 (6 adults and 2 children - 6 and 8 years old) agreed on Sayulita for our week-long, bi-annual vacation, we had no idea what an amazing experience was in store for us at Villa Zafiros and Casa Joyero. Mike and Lola set us up with everything we needed prior to our arrival in Mexico, including transportation to/from the airport (along with a stop for groceries on the way), a detailed overview of Sayulita’s attractions, and some best-practice instructions to consider.
The photos you see on various booking sites do NOT do this home justice! From multiple breath-taking views looking out over the village/Pacific Ocean, to the open-air concept throughout the home, down to the thoughtfully-designed and beautifully decorated living spaces, the two combined properties amaze at every turn. Our group divided up the living spaces as follows: one adult couple took the Villa Zafiros master, an adult took one of the two rooms on the Villa’s main floor, an adult couple and their two kids split the Diego/Frida twin rooms on the Casa Joyero side, and an adult took the studio/casita at the front of Casa Joyero. Being able to enjoy the full experience of both the Casa and Villa portions of this home in Sayulita, we all agree, was one of the best parts of choosing to stay here. Each morning, the entire family gathered in the large, outdoor eating area in the middle of Casa Joyero to prepare and share meals while dinners, snacks, and evening cocktails were enjoyed throughout the open-air gathering areas (pool deck, grill/patio area above Casa Joyero, and the main dining areas on the Villa Zafiros side). The shared living spaces made enjoying everyone’s company simple, while the separate/private sleeping areas made it easy to rest and relax at the end of each day.
One of our favorite things about Villa Zafiros/Casa Joyero is its proximity to all the best Sayulita has to offer. Everything was an easy walk from the property even for the kids.
If you are looking at visiting Sayulita, my family and I would HIGHLY recommend staying at Villa Zafiros/Casa Joyero (for the best experience and/or for larger groups, try to get both properties at the same time). The overall experience of staying in this home (the views, the decor, the extremely helpful and courteous staff/property manager) and its proximity to everything that is quintessential to Sayulita living places it at the top of a very short list of best accommodations in the area.
The Andrews family