Casa Papelillo is a private, fully staffed oceanfront villa on the cliffs of Chamela Bay in Costalegre, Jalisco, Mexico, ten minutes from Careyes. Rented whole for up to 12 guests across 5 suites, it stands 20 metres from the Pacific, on the edge of the UNESCO Chamela–Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, with private access to four beaches. Designed by AD100 architect Alex Pössenbacher; interiors by Amathea.
— KEY FACTS
| Location | Chamela Bay, Costalegre, Jalisco, Mexico · 10 minutes north of Careyes |
| Rental | The whole villa, for up to 12 guests |
| Suites | Five: Sun, Star, Moon, Eclipse and Constellation |
| Staff | Butler, private chef and two housekeepers |
| Setting | On the cliffs, 20 m from the Pacific, 180° ocean view |
| Beaches | Private access to four beaches, and a private staircase down to the bay |
| Nature | On the edge of the UNESCO Chamela–Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve |
| Architecture | Alex Pössenbacher, AD100 architect |
| Interiors | Amathea |
| Security | Gated community with 24/7 security |
| Rating | 5.0 on Google |
— Rates & Reservations
Full-property exclusive best rate guaranteed
USD per night. Whole villa reservations up to 12 guests. 5% service fee included.
$3,200
Christmas & New Year, Chinese New Year, Easter week & Ondalinda
Minimum stay
5 nights
$2,300
Nov 1 – Apr 30, outside High Season
Minimum stay
2 nights
$1,400
May 1 – Oct 31
Minimum stay
2 nights
High Season dates:
Ondalinda (Nov 10–19) · Christmas & New Year (Dec 20–Jan 5) · Chinese New Year (Feb 5–20) · Easter (Mar 21–31)
Cancellation: full refund up to 30 days before arrival in low and mid season, and up to 60 days in high season. See the Terms & conditions.
Booking direct on this website is always the best rate.
— WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every stay includes the whole villa and its four full-time staff: a butler, a private chef and two housekeepers. The chef cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner each day; groceries and drinks are billed at cost, with receipts. Airport transfers, spa treatments and excursions are arranged by the butler at extra cost.
— GETTING HERE
Casa Papelillo is on Chamela Bay in Costalegre, Jalisco, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, ten minutes north of Careyes. Most guests fly into Manzanillo (ZLO), 1 h 40 – 2 h away, or Puerto Vallarta (PVR), 2 h 30 – 3 h. Private flights can land at the Chamela strip, about 16 minutes from the villa.
| Airport | Drive |
|---|---|
| Chamela landing strip (private) | about 16 min |
| Chalacatepec (COJ) | about 40 min |
| Manzanillo (ZLO) | 1 h 40 – 2 h |
| Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | 2 h 30 – 3 h |
Private transfers, one way: Manzanillo $150 by sedan or $250 by Suburban; Puerto Vallarta $250 or $425.
Given the local roads, we recommend renting a four-wheel-drive car for your stay; the villa has free on-site parking.
Which airport should we fly into? Puerto Vallarta has the widest choice of direct international flights; Manzanillo is smaller, with faster customs and baggage claim. Small private aircraft can use the Chamela airstrip (CHM31), about 16 minutes away, or Chalacatepec (COJ), about 40 minutes; ask us before you book, so we can coordinate your arrival. Highway 200 runs the length of this coast, and we recommend driving it in daylight.
What is the area like? A quiet, rural stretch of coast, away from the resort corridor: small fishing villages, private estates and the UNESCO Chamela–Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, on whose edge Casa Papelillo sits. The reserve protects 13,142 hectares of tropical dry forest, and sea turtles nest and hatch on the beaches from July to December. Careyes, with its polo fields, galleries and beach clubs, is 10 minutes south.
Is this Casa Papelillos in Puerto Vallarta? No. Casa Papelillo is on Chamela Bay, about two and a half hours south of Puerto Vallarta, and is unrelated to Casa Papelillos in Mismaloya or to similarly named properties in Punta Mita and Nayarit.
— FAQ
Is the Costalegre safe? Yes. The Costalegre is a quiet, rural stretch of coast, and the villa sits in a gated community with 24/7 security.
Can we host a wedding or another event? Yes, with prior written approval. Events are an extra to a whole-villa booking: reserve the villa first, then request the event.
Are pets allowed? Yes. Up to two pets total, at $100 per pet per night.
When is wildlife season? Humpback whales visit the bay from November to February, and sea turtles hatch from July to December.
— TRAVEL GUIDES
