Casa Tortuga is a one-story villa with five air conditioned bedroom and 6 baths in the hills of Conchas Chinas, within an easy 15-30 minute walking distance to the center of Puerto Vallarta. The house is about 3000 sq.ft. and pool, recreation and sun area, another 3000 sq.ft. It is located on one of the largest lots in the area and is one of the few villas with no direct view from neighboring villas.

The view from Casa Tortuga Villa is spectacular and overlooks the Bahia de Banderas ("Bay of Flags") which is the 6th largest bay in the world created when a volcano erupted leaving the bay in it's place. The house comes with a car port but otherwise the taxi fare from town is in the range of 40-60 pesos (current rate is about 12.5 pesos/$1). The cupola on the right is a dining area for 10. The cupola to the left is a bar with a powder room and a shower.

The area around the Bay of Banderas is hilly with beautiful views. Casa Tortuga is located about half way up in the center of this picture which shows the Conchas Chinas section of Puerto Vallarta, just South of the center of town along the water. A 10-15 minute walk takes you to the beach. There are no houses around us with a direct view of our villa so it's unusually private in this very unique part of Puerto Vallarta. During the period Nov - April/May the weather is normally very nice and there is no need for A/C. However, all bedrooms come equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans.

The large and spacious living room and TV room, face the deck area and the view of the bay beyond. Turning around from the living/TV rooms you will find a large area that contains the dining table which seats 10. We tend to have breakfast at this table and dinner in the cupola.To the right of the dining room table is the kitchen and in the forefront to the right is another cozy sitting area.

Bedroom #1 has two full size beds. Like all bedrooms, it has air conditioning, a ceiling fan and the windows have screens and glass windows. This bedroom faces the side of the house but also has a view of towards the front through the smaller window.

Bedroom #2 is located next to bedroom #1 and has a king size bed. The picture is taken from the bathroom door. The bedroom faces the rear of the property which is a small slope followed by jungle. There are no houses within sight and the property goes well up into the jungle to ensure that no house can be built that could overlook our villa. It also is air conditioned and has a ceiling fan.

Bedroom #3 has two twin beds. As with bedroom #2, the window faces the rear of the house and the jungle up above on the hill. It is air conditioned and has a ceiling fan.

The fourth bedroom has a full size bed. The bathroom lies to the right through the door which is partially seen in the picture. The window also faces the rear of the rear of the house and the jungle above. It is air conditioned and has a ceiling fan.

The master bedroom is at the South end of the house with the jungle behind the house visible through the two windows on either side of the king size bed. While there is no need for A/C during main season, the Nov.- April period, this room also has air conditioning. Two ceiling fans provide more than adequate air circulation.

View of the sitting area on the veranda where we tend to sit in the evening before dinner having margaritas, guacamole, chips, etc. while watching the sunset over the ocean.

To the right is the cupola on the deck area where we have dinner watching the beautiful colors of the sunset and the changing of the colors of the sky after the sun set. A beautiful sight that one never tires of watching. The cook (Lupe) prepares great meals and our houseman (Blas) sees to your other needs, including serving margaritas, wines, etc.

Arrangements will be made with via telephone and/or e-mail for your arrival dinner and breakfast the following morning. After that you can ask Lupe and Blas to prepare what you like. A typical breakfast could include coffee, tea, cream and/or milk, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh fruit (e.g. mango, papaya, pineapple, bananas, cantaloupe, etc.), eggs (omelet, scrambled, ?), bacon, baked beans, yogurts, toast, jams, cereal, oatmeal, etc.

You may choose to bring gourmet coffee with you as well as decaf coffee. You are expected to pay for the groceries on an ongoing basis. Blas will bring you the receipts for the food bought and you should then pay him so that he can pay the bills at the supermarket.

The casa comes with WiFi (for laptops or mobile phones) and a US phone (Vonage: 203 542-0932) which enables you to call anywhere in the world for free. It also has a washing machine and a dryer for laundry and linens and towels are also provided. The casa also has a satellite TV as well as CD/DVD players and connections for an MP3 player. Concierge services are also available.

All travelers must have a valid passport to enter Puerto Vallarta. The passport must be valid for six months after your return date. Do to unfortunate experiences, we cannot accept guests with children under 13 years of age.

RATES
2010-2011
All rates in US Dollars

LOW SEASON 2010: May 15th - Nov. 13th; 2011: May 14th - Nov. 12th

HIGH SEASON 2010: until May 15th; Nov. 13th (2010) - May 14th (2011)

PEAK SEASON: Christmas & New Years 2010, December 18th, 2010 - January 2nd, 2011

* Rates include cook and daily maid service, but exclude food, drinks and gratuities.

The staff at Casa Tortuga cooks two meals per day - usually breakfast and dinner. Unless you wish otherwise, the staff does not work on Sundays.

Rental Payment Schedule
50% deposit to reserve and balance due 30 days prior to arrival. One night security deposit required. Check-in after 4 p.m. Check-out at noon.

Cancellation Policy:
If a cancellation is made 75 days before arrival, all except 10% will be refunded. If a cancellation is made less than 75 days before arrival date, all except 10% will be refunded, if the villa can be rebooked. For medical emergencies, clients can reschedule for a 10% fee.

ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
There are numerous sources both at the villa and in the local newspapers and magazines that outline the great variety of activities - snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, wind-surfing, fishing, whale watching, horse back riding, eco-tourism, hiking golf, tennis, dining, shopping, art galleries, jet skiing, parasailing, etc. - in which one can engage in and around Puerto Vallarta. Our houseman, Blas, can also be of assistance in providing additional information.

For more information contact:
Bo & Natalie Jarnstedt
Email rental@casatortuga-pv.com
P.O. Box 434
Cos Cob, Connecticut
06807
USA
Phone: +1 203-340-9119
Fax: +1 203-930-2224

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