Title: EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside Vacation home with kitchen, near San Pancho Nayarit Market ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993600/18993600/36cac166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993600/18993600/4b2a0265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993600/18993600/0daaf8e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993600/18993600/18cb041f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993600/18993600/31b11b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to San Pancho Nayarit Market, EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside provides golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA (The Nest of the Turtle) is a little casita nestled into the hillside and cozied up under the Big House (LA CASA QUE CANTA -- The House the Sings). When you enter the courtyard of the property you need to go down two flights of stairs to get to EL NIDO. It is located just a few steps away from the Family Pool, which was designed to be both safe and a constant delight to children of all ages. It has a complete kitchen, a small but comfortable sitting area inside, and a sunny one outside. It has two bedrooms -- the master bedroom has a king-sized bed; the other room is a bunk room with a set of bunk beds. Its bathroom has dual showers. You might wonder what makes EL NIDO special. The initial inspiration came from the fact that San Pancho is a turtle sanctuary and we wanted to honor the great work of Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde. Keeping with the sense of a sanctuary, we wanted our NEST to be small, safe, distinctive, and like any self-respecting turtle's nest, grounded. In keeping with that initial inspiration, our architect/interior design team created a tropical forest motif for the bathroom with its two showers and timbers providing the supply of water and lighting. The bathroom sink is onyx. The marble gives evidence of the antediluvian past with all kinds of crustacean fossils. A couple of stone turtles will share this most intimate part of the NEST, the double shower. Likewise the bunk room feels like a tree house. The sitting area and the kitchen are filled with Mexican artifacts -- tiles, masks, wall hangings, carefully and expertly carved pine furniture. We have also recently made some upgrades to the property. This includes adding a generator, in case of power outages. We now have 2 different wifi services (fiber and Starlink satellite) and a switch that will toggle between them if 1 goes down. We also have an expansive mesh wifi network ensures the entire property with fast wifi. You are guaranteed to have power and internet connectivity. EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA is one of three houses in this complex. LA CASA QUE CANTA is above the NIDO. A second home, the CASITA CELESTIAL is further down the hill. The entire property has purified water which means it's not necessary to drink bottled water. If you look at the photo of the back of the property, you can see the entrance to EL NIDO on the lower left side, on the same deck as the pool. It is very private, a five minute walk to the beach and another 20 to town. You will not hear the sounds of any other guests, but you will hear the beating of the surf and the rustling of the palm fronds. You will also hear the singing of the birds and the cackling of the Chachalacas. SAN PANCHO is a haven. It is 50 minutes north of the airport in Puerto Vallarta. It has about 2000 to 2500 Mexican Nationals and a moderate presence of Gringoes, but is now growing rapidly. There is a high level of respect for the Mexican culture among those who have chosen to live in San Pancho. The restaurants are excellent. The beach is beautiful and not overloaded with people. There are many activities available-- from attending polo matches to going on birding walks (we are a bird sanctuary), to being present when the infant turtles are released into the perils of the ocean. And, of course, the weather is ideal. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74490000/74483200/74483173/2fd087f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely 3 Bedroom with Infinity Pool / Private Beach San Francisco - Pool - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=74483173&PinnedHotelID=74483173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34392600/34392561/4b190ac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique home with fabulous views of the ocean and jungle San Francisco - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=34392561&PinnedHotelID=34392561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91890000/91884800/91884704/89e56591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Magnolia, Lux condo, steps from the beach. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside House EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside House EL Nido Tortuga Poolside Cozy Casita Nestled Hillside House ## About the area Located in San Francisco, this vacation home is by the sea. Shoppers can check out San Pancho Nayarit Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Punta de Mita Beach and Playa Bucerías. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our San Francisco travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco.dx6053408) [View more Vacation homes in San Francisco](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6053408-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.91350%2C-105.40911&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yjb4wNwf59XIBPj6WPKMU_htN9w=) San Francisco (San Pancho), NAY ### What's nearby - Playa San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - San Pancho Nayarit Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Sayulita Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km - Sayulita Square - 12 min drive - 8.4 km - Playa los Muertos - 14 min drive - 9.6 km ### Getting around - Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mariscos Barracuda - ‬5 min drive - ‪La Perla - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cafe Paraiso - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tierra Tropical Beach Club - ‬15 min walk - ‪La Taza de Café - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is EL NIDO DE LA TORTUGA -- A Poolside, Cozy Casita Nestled Into the Hillside located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Playa San Francisco and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from San Pancho Nayarit Market. Las Huertas Golf Club and Angelical Spa are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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