Joan And Dave

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Superhost

31 total reviews

97% rated 5★

31 reviews

4.97

2015–2025

31 reviews

4BR Villa in Nuevo Vallarta

Aundrelyn

Excellent, 9 months ago

This place is as epic as it looks! Extremely Private, access to everything we would need from cookware to Boogie boards. It was clean, well maintained, and the hosts were both terrific to communicate with both via the app and in person. We would stay again and would definitely recommend to others!

Host Response

Thank you! We’re happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you here again :) Btw, we’ve ordered new burners for the bbq. Thank you for the heads up.

The house is beautiful and in a great location. The hosts greatly helped with our stay organizing pickup/drop off to the airport and golf cart rentals. If you’re one to walk I recommend skipping the golf carts and navigating through town by foot. Only cons were that on the first night we did find ants throughout the bed. There was a dead moth in between the pillows that the ants got to, and they were throughout the back wall of the mattress as well. We did contact host and they quickly came down with spare sheets and bug spray. Totally understand bugs in the climate but the sheets hadn’t been checked prior to our arrival. In Buena vista the oven doesn’t start (host came to help) and the WiFi is spotty compared to the other 2 casitas. Tres Palmas had a strong sewage smell from shower drain whole time. Overall, it is a nice place to stay especially if you’re traveling with a big party. Each pair can have their own casita while still being in the same location. Would stay here again.

Host Response

We’re happy you and your family enjoyed your stay, Manny! Our property is located in a jungle setting, and with that comes occasional insect encounters. Our housekeeper prepared your casita, including fresh sheets, the morning you arrived. We also had the palms outside your casita trimmed that day which we’re thinking drove the moth inside your casita, unfortunately. It’s a first but things like that happen in a tropical jungle setting. As far as the Wi-Fi in Buena Vista, it’s as strong as all the others casitas. I think you are referring to the fact that I had to guide your mom and dad so they could connect to the wifi but we never heard a complaint about strength. We have many guests who work remotely from that casita and never have strength issues. We’re not sure what the sewage smell was but we would have addressed it had you let us know. We take huge pride in our property and the level of cleanliness, maintenance, and our timely response with any needs of our guests.

We rented the 3 casitas below Joan and Dave's. The property is fantastic. The landscaping is amazing. All 3 of the casitas were clean and well designed. The pool was wonderful to hang out at and cool off during the day. We loved our stay. Joan and Dave are fantastic hosts. They were very responsive and helped us out well beyond the responsibilities of an airbnb host. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family who are going to visit Sayulita.

We rented all 3 casitas at Joan and Dave’s place for our family of 8 adults. We had plenty of space and the pool area was the perfect size for our group. All 3 homes were spacious and beautifully appointed with local artwork. Town and the main beach are only a 5 minute walk but we were away from any noise in town so it was the perfect location. Joan and Dave are the best hosts we have ever had. They are truly good people and we enjoyed meeting them on our trip. The added bonus was meeting Frankie and Moo (their sweet pups) once in a while for a pat. We are looking forward to coming back to this beautiful home again someday!

Host Response

Thank you Jennifer! We’re happy your family had a good time. We hope to see you all again :)

4BR Villa in Nuevo Vallarta

Jennifer

Excellent, 2 years ago

We loved our stay at Joan and Dave’s gorgeous place! The casitas, plants and the view were exactly what I was looking for in a vacation spot! We rented all 3 casitas for 9 people and each casita was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The neighborhood was a short walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and beach. There’s a good cafe right around the corner for coffee and breakfast. The pool felt refreshing on the hot days and it was great to lounge around and relax outside on the deck. Joan and Dave were very responsive and accommodating, even letting us check out late since our flight wasn’t until the evening and they didn’t have a booking the next day. 100% would recommend this AirbNb and will definitely book again if I’m traveling back in the future :)

Host Response

Thank you for your nice review :)) We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back

We had an excellent stay here in June. Property was better than we expected and the location is outstanding. Very quiet neighborhood but within an easy 5 minute walk to town or the beaches. Great views, lots of interesting birds and lots of comfortable spaces. I especially loved the rooms and comfy beds. We rented three separate units and each was unique and special. Pool was perfect to cool off and have a dip. There was room out front to park and charge our golf cart, and we took advantage of the beach chairs and umbrellas that were available. Very clean, well maintained property and everything was very clean. It’s also a very safe and secure property and in a a very nice part of town. I would definitely stay here again.

Host Response

We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! Happy 80th Birthday to your mom :))

Wow - this is one of those places you just want to keep to yourself :) The pics just don't do it justice, we were blown away -- Banderas Bay views from the pool! Not too far (5 min walk, uphill but no cart needed) from downtown (and maybe 7 from the beach) but not so close that you can't sleep from the music at the bars. Wonderfully built into the hillside, each casa has great privacy but the common space at the pool is fantastic and really works for groups that rent the whole place out. Joan and Dave live onsite but gave us total privacy and were responsive and super nice when needed. The decor and attention to detail in this place was excellent and really well thought out. Check in and check out were smooth and painless. We got some great nightlife tips from their daughter too! Just book this place, it's worth it!

Joan and Dave were perfect hosts and very responsive. They were there if we needed them but gave us total privacy. We were a party of six; my husband and myself and our two grown kids with their significant others. We had two Casitas which was perfect as the kids could stay up later and we all had our space. The location of their place is absolutely perfect!! We were an easy 5 minute walk to the downtown area of Sayulita and the Sayulita beach. The energy of Sayulita is amazing, filled with incredible restaurants, music venues and interesting street art and vendors. I The local beach, while colorful, was not where we hung out. There are several other remote beaches we explored within walking distance or a golf cart ride away. The pool area at Casa Colibri was so relaxing and a great place to chill out after a long day at beach or in town. The kitchens in our Casitas were fully stocked and made "cooking in" a breeze. We cannot say enough about our experience in Sayulita and Joan and Dave's place. We highly recommend it and hope to back very soon!

Joan and Dave’s place is amazing! Joan and Dave are very friendly & we really enjoyed being their guests. The location is very convenient, 5 minutes from downtown. We rented out the 3 casitas for two weeks and are so happy we did. The kids had a blast in the pool. Each casita is stocked with all the amenities you need. Seriously one of the most beautiful Airbnb’s we have ever stayed in. There’s character and charm throughout the entire property. Beds were comfortable which is a huge plus traveling. We would definitely recommend staying here.

We stayed in the Buena Vista casita. It was absolutely lovely. We loved the location too, quiet street but really close to town and the beach and only a small hill to walk up to get back home. We did get a golf cart but could have done without it expect it was nice to have to haul beach stuff in. The unit was very clean and comfortable. The little pool is perfect and private. The deck was super private too. Would definitely recommend. Make sure to read the host's info book, esp. the part about using the ATMs in town. We didn't until it was too late, but luckily we didn't have any issues. We unfortunately got sick while we were in Sayulita, but really have no way of knowing what it was that caused it as it hit us all at different times. I've been to Mexico several times and never gotten sick before. WASH YOUR HANDS and don't drink the tap water. There is plenty of purified water in the unit too!

Host Response

Thank you Lesly. We are happy you enjoyed your stay here. Your advice is good. To avoid any sickness when visiting anywhere in Mexico, especially during busy season, wash hands frequently and drink only purified water. We are happy you recovered and enjoyed your time in Sayulita.

A great stay at Casa Colibri. My wife and I arrived with our one year, a three year old and my mother-in-law in tow. We booked the two smaller apartments Las Flores and Tres Palmas, they were perfect for our needs and immaculately kept. Another family were staying upstairs with their kids and in-laws, and so we all got to hang out and play/grill by the pool. The location is perfect, close enough for a quick stroll into town, easy enough with a regular umbrella stroller. Also far enough out that any weekend music in town doesn't disturb you. There's a new cafe - Yah-Yah's - that's right round the corner that made getting breakfast a cinch. Joan and Dave were the perfect hosts, there when you need them (they live above the property), and more than helpful with all our needs. They also gave great recommendations for eating out and local info. Will be back! Recommend getting take-out from El Itacate, amazing tacos - also the 'Itacate', crispy stuffed cheese, awesome. Also, worth making the extra hike to the Playa Los Muertos beach.

Beautiful vacation rental with amazing views- Dave was very helpful when. We first arrived . The home is very well maintained and in a great location a quick 2 minute drive into town - loved the golf cart we rented and there are so many great places to eat! I wish the weather was a little sunnier but Sayulita is a great little town with a mellow atmosphere and lovely beaches.

Host Response

So happy you visited the week before the hurricane. It passed by and our little pueblo was spared. Unfortunately you got the pre hurricane cloudy weather. Come back again for some sunny Sayulita!

First, the house is gorgeous, simply gorgeous. The view is amazing, the house is beautifully decorated and equipped, and it has daily maid service. Great. The house is within walking distance to downtown and the beach but please be advised that it is at the top of a hill so you might want to rent an inexpensive golf cart while here if you don't love walking (we love walking and never used a golf cart-- even when we carried our surf boards to the beach). And finally Joan and David are fantastic: helpful, warm, and full of life.

I had a lovely stay in Joan and Dave's 1-bedroom casita with my partner and almost 2-year-old daughter. The place was clean, well-equipped, and for those who like a break from the heat, nice and cool. We didn't have to turn on the air conditioner once! For anything else we needed or questions we had, Joan and Dave were available and happy to help. They are incredibly kind and if we ever find ourselves in Sayulita again, we hope to stay at Casa Colibri.

Host Response

Thank you Meghan. You guys were a pleasure to have here and we are happy you had a great vacation in Sayulita!

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