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Tranquility, serenity, peacefulness to refresh and recharge your 
spirit….that’s Casa Baku! Combining old world Mexican charm, 
handcrafted furnishings, thoughtful amenities and affordable luxury 
creates an enchanting, tropical beachfront getaway to indulge 
yourself in “simply being.”   

Casa Baku is a spectacular private residence featuring two 
guesthouses with fully equipped kitchens,  bedrooms with queen size 
beds, spacious bathrooms, daily maid service, complimentary welcome 
refreshments, outdoor palapa covered terrazas, incredible views, a 
pool with outdoor bathroom and shower, all situated along a quiet 
beach in the quaint fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, just 
north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  

Our charming guesthouses are meticulously designed and luxuriously 
appointed with the casual elegance of Vallarta style offering 
awesome views of Banderas Bay and the majestic Sierra Madre 
Mountains in the background. Unbelievable sunrises paint the early 
morning skies while incredible sunsets color the skies over the 
foothills behind us at dusk. Across the bay, Puerto Vallarta’s 
lights twinkle like glistening gems in the clear night skies, whales 
play in the warm ocean waters, sailboats snuggle into La Cruz’s calm 
harbor, fishermen arrive safely back at port with their fresh catch 
of the day. What could be more heavenly!  

Each guesthouse has it’s own private, separate entrance.  The 
spacious bathrooms and kitchens feature colorful, hand painted 
Talavera tiles and accessories.  Bedrooms feature queen size beds, 
luxurious linens, colorfully painted walls with an additional 
sitting room for views to the gardens and sea. Pebbles and shells 
adorn floor and wall designs, acid etched countertops, bamboo 
handcrafted doors, handcrafted furnishings and original artwork 
create a luxurious living space with a wonderful rustic flair.  The 
natural beauty of the outside environment touches your inside living 
space  with endless views of the bay, mountains, beach and gardens.  
The guesthouses are ideally designed for two people however a third 
can be accommodated in the downstairs villa.

A brick lined pathway leads you to the pool which is surrounded in 
terra cotta and cobalt blue tiles. Take the steps down and head 
across to the private pathway leading to the beach.  The beach in 
front of Casa Baku offers you a delightfully tranquil environment to 
get away from it all.  There are no jet skis whizzing by; there are 
no vendors selling you their wares; there is little to no traffic. 
Simply said, it is a natural, undeveloped beach with a touch of wild 
thrown in … a perfect space to capture that feeling of being totally 
by yourself.    

Casa Baku in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is located on the north coast of 
Bahia de Banderas (the western hemisphere’s 2nd largest bay) away 
from the hustle-bustle of the more populated international resort 
destination of Puerto Vallarta.  The small sleepy village of La Cruz 
de Huanacaxtle is approximately 15 miles north from Vallarta and the 
international airport.    It is American owned and operated by 
Marianne Jacobs and Mike Loesch. 

At Casa Baku, you’ll be touched by the romance of living in the 
tropics and the enchantment of the sea while enjoying a simpler life 
in a small Mexican village. Casa Baku offers plenty of space 
situated on 20,000 sq ft of property away from gated communities and 
traditional resort lodgings.  Proximity to the village affords you 
the convenience of stores, restaurants and live music 
entertainment.  Buses and taxis, of course, are readily available 
when you want to explore beyond our cozy village. 

* Complimentary Welcome Refreshments
* Complimentary "Safe Arrival" Call back home
* Daily Maid Service with fresh linens/towels 2x weekly
* Private Entrance
* Private Palapa Covered Terrazas
* Purified Water
* Fully Equipped kitchen with paper products and starter stuff 
* Full Bath decorated with Mexican tiles, pebbles and bamboo
* Refrigerator/frost free freezer
* Stove top range/oven
* Microwave
* Coffee Maker and Grinder
* Blender
* Toaster
* Place Settings for four 
* Cookware
* Queen Size Bed
* Luxurious linens 
* Pool with Sun Lounges, Umbrellas and Air Mattresses
* Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Sun Umbrella and Cooler 
* Outdoor Shower and Bathroom 
* Iron and Ironing Board
* Hair Dryer
* In House Security Box 
* Ceiling Fans in all Rooms
* Handcrafted Furnishings
* Original Artwork
* Stereo System w/ CD & Radio
* Book and CD loaning library
* Yoga Mats
* Ocean Front Property
* Private Path to the Beach 
* Tikki torches, luminaries  and Wood for Bonfires on the Beach
* Dining for two poolside under the stars 
* Owners on Site for assistance and phone access
* By Appointment:  in house authentic Mexican food preparation, 
massages, manicures and pedicures

Whether you’re up for lazy days or “not so” lazy days, you’ll find 
Casa Baku offers you the choice.  Take a 10 minute stroll down the 
beach to one of the local palapa restaurants for an ice cold 
cerverza (beer) and “huachinango entero” (grilled whole red snapper) 
or through the village to get your favorite homemade ice cream. 
Visit the local Wednesday tiangui’s (markets), pick out your fresh 
catch of the day at the “Pescaderia” (fish market), listen to an 
evening of live music talent, dine out at one of the local 
restaurants (Black Forest, Caledonia, La Cascada, La Cruz’s infamous 
Street Taco’s, El Jardin de Pulpo, Mango Grill,  Pub Brittania and 
more),  visit the art galleries featuring Mexican or  Huichol hand-
crafted art (local native Indians), or join yoga or Spanish classes 
twice a week at Philo’s Music Studio and Community Center.  Or catch 
some live music entertainment at any one of the restaurants mose 
night during the week.  Swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling and 
sunbathing are, of course, popular activities as well.  And then, of 
course, there is the favorite sport of simply “doing nothing” with 
the exception of curling up in a cool cozy spot with your favorite 
libation and merely soaking up the beauty and tranquility 
surrounding you.

Nearby Puerto Vallarta, offers world class shopping, first class 
dining, Mexican fiestas, mariachis, many art galleries featuring 
famous Mexican artists and more.  Or head out to the northern tip of 
the Bay to Punta de Mita for a delightful day on the beaches sitting 
under palapas, where the shopping comes to you.  You can find almost 
every Mexican craft available there - hand-woven blankets, jewelry, 
hand-crafted wood objects, talavera bowls and platters, leather 
goods, etc.  Or enjoy a romantic evening at some of  our favorite 
restaurants, El Dorado and La Margarita,  where food is outstanding, 
service is remarkable, and sunsets are exceptional.  

The whole Bay area is steeped with opportunities for snorkeling, 
fishing, whale watching, sailing, swimming with dolphins, 
parasailing, scuba diving, eco-tours, jungle adventures, kayaking, 
boogie boarding, jungle adventures, horseback riding, golfing at six 
different courses, hot springs and more.  The list seems to be 
endless.   

After returning from a day of adventuring, Casa Baku offers you 
awesome views, privates spaces and cool breezes to caress you as the 
sounds of gentle waves lull you off to dreamland.  So whether you’re 
fancy is watching the sunrises paint the skies glorious colors, 
soaking up the sun, lingering over conversations with candles 
glowing in the night or simply gazing at the twinkling stars, we‘re 
sure you‘ll be soothed by the tranquility and serenity of Casa 
Baku.     

Note:  Prices reflect US dollars based on 1-2 persons.  

Holiday Season:  $1,015/week or $145/night   Dec 17-Jan 13
High Season:     $  850/week or $125/night   Nov 1 - May 15
Low Season:      $  700/week or $105/night   May 15 - Oct 31

50% deposit is required to confirm your reservations; the balance is 
due 30 days prior to arrival.  Deposit payments are easily handled 
via wire transfer or personal checks from your bank to ours in the 
US.  

Please note: until confirmed, rates are subject to change without 
prior notice. 


Cancellations: 
Cancellations prior to 60 days in advance - 60% refund
Cancellations less than 60 days in advance - no refund of deposit


Policies: 
* Smoking - plenty of spaces outside!
* Pets - no pets please!