The 10 Best San Pancho Airbnbs (#10 Comes with a Surfboard!)
Looking for the best San Pancho Airbnbs?
You’re in the right place as I’ve called Mexico home since 2018, and I’ve stayed in 50+ Airbnbs all over the country.
San Pancho, officially San Francisco, Nayarit, is a laid-back surf town on the Riviera Nayarit, just north of Sayulita — and some of Mexico’s best Airbnbs.
👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s the beachfront five-bedroom villa with a private pool — check it out here.
Picking an Airbnb in San Pancho is tricky, since listings range from beachfront villas to hillside casitas, and the photos rarely show how far you’ll walk to the beach. That’s where I come in!
I’ve hand-picked a list of places, all with nearly-5 star ratings, lots of glowing reviews, and Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge.
My Top 3 Picks: The Best San Pancho Airbnbs
| Name | Neighborhood | Best for | See more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Beachfront Five-Bedroom Villa with a Private Pool | Costa Azul | Groups of up to 10, pet-friendly | ➡️ Check it out |
| 2️⃣ One-Bedroom Suite with a Shared Saltwater Pool | The hills | Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads | ➡️ Check it out |
| 3️⃣ Three-Bedroom Jungle Palapa with Ocean Views and a Heated Pool | The hills | Groups of up to 6, families | ➡️ Check it out |
⚠️ If none of these work, browse all the San Pancho Airbnbs here, and use their filters to narrow down your search to find your ideal place.
The 10 Best San Pancho Airbnbs
1. Beachfront Five-Bedroom Villa with a Private Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Costa Azul)
- ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 10, pet-friendly
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Villa de Roja is a historic oceanfront villa on the north end of San Pancho’s beach, right beside Tierra Tropical Beach Club.
Picture yourself on the expansive terrace with a cold drink, watching the waves roll in.
Spend lazy afternoons in the private pool, then wander through the beautiful garden.
Inside, you’ll find marble floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a living and dining room that opens onto the terrace.
The top-floor primary bedroom has ocean and garden views, and the four downstairs bedrooms open straight onto the garden.
There’s AC, a washer and dryer, a workspace, an EV charger, and a garage, and pets are welcome.
Town is about a 15-minute walk along the beach or by cobblestone road.
It sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms.
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2. One-Bedroom Suite with a Shared Saltwater Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (the hills)
- ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Aire is a boutique suite inside Casa Calavera, a gated tropical estate on a gentle hillside just outside the center of town.
Picture yourself on the rooftop lounge at sunset, taking in ocean and mountain views with a drink in hand.
Cool off in the saltwater pool, then stretch out in a hammock in the lush garden.
The suite has a high-end king bed, AC, an ensuite bathroom, and a workspace in a room with a door.
A kitchenette with a mini fridge, coffee maker, and kettle covers breakfast, and there’s a BBQ grill outside.
Shops and restaurants are about a 5-minute walk, and the beach is about 12 minutes on foot.
It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom.
Heads up: the pool, garden, and rooftop are shared with the estate’s other suites, and it’s strictly no pets.
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3. Three-Bedroom Jungle Palapa with Ocean Views and a Heated Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (the hills)
- ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 6, families
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Casa Loto is a private palapa tucked into the jungle, with views over the village to the Pacific.
Picture yourself on the terrace at sunset, taking in the jungle, the town, and the sea all at once.
The heated private pool is open all year, with an outdoor shower and a full bathroom right beside it.
Each of the three bedrooms has a king bed, an ensuite bathroom, and large windows facing the greenery.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with a double oven, a Nespresso machine, and a dining table that seats eight.
A secluded third-floor workspace, AC, a washer and dryer, and parking for two cars round it out.
The beach is about a 15-minute walk, and the shops and restaurants are about 11 minutes away.
It sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms.
Heads up: the house has three levels with stairs only, and the host says it isn’t set up for babies or young children.
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4. Three-Bedroom Villa on the Main Street with a Plunge Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Centro)
- ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 5
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Casa Xolo is a tropical villa right on San Pancho’s main street, close to restaurants, shops, music, and bars.
Picture yourself cooling off in the small plunge pool after a hot afternoon, then heading up to the rooftop terrace.
There’s also a patio with palapas and a fully fenced private backyard.
Inside, 12-foot (3.7 m) ceilings, ceiling fans, and AC keep every room cool.
Families get a crib, a high chair, and board games, plus a fully equipped kitchen and a workspace in a room with a door.
The beach is about a 10-minute walk straight down the main street.
It sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.
Heads up: it’s in the middle of town, so expect some noise from people and animals (the host suggests earplugs).
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5. Four-Bedroom Stone House with a Private Pool and Rooftop Palapa
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Near the town center)
- ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 9, families, pet-friendly
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Casa Piedra is a four-bedroom stone house about 2,000 feet (600 m) from one of Nayarit’s most unspoiled beaches.
Picture yourself in the rooftop palapa at sunset, looking out over the town, jungle, and mountains as the sky turns orange.
On still nights, you can hear the waves from up there.
The private pool is yours alone, and the host can heat it on request (a fee may apply).
Every bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom, and there’s a game room with a ping pong table.
Cook in the open-concept kitchen or the outdoor kitchen with a BBQ grill, or ask the host to arrange a local cook.
Pets are welcome, too.
It sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms.
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6. One-Bedroom Casita with a Shared Saltwater Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Near Av. Tercer Mundo)
- ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, pet-friendly
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Hammock House is one of just four boutique casitas at Palapa, a peaceful little hideaway about a 12-minute walk from the beach.
Picture yourself on the pool deck with a good book, then cooling off in the saltwater pool.
The two-story casita is about 646 square feet (60 m²), with its own private entrance.
Upstairs, the bedroom has a queen bed and a private bathroom.
Downstairs, there’s a fully equipped kitchen, a small living room with a sofa bed and TV, and a workspace with a desk.
Fast Wi-Fi, AC, a Nespresso machine, and beach gear make it easy to settle in.
Pets are welcome, too.
It sleeps 4 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom.
Heads up: the pool and deck are shared with the other casitas, and the pool isn’t heated.
➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
7. Two-Bedroom Casita on the Main Avenue
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Av. Tercer Mundo)
- ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 4, families, budget travelers
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La Casita de Luz sits right on San Pancho’s main avenue, steps from shops and restaurants and just four blocks from the beach.
Picture yourself grabbing coffee in town, strolling down to the beach, then coming home to a quiet, private retreat.
The lovingly renovated casita is simple, cozy, and all yours, with its own private entrance.
There’s AC, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, and a kitchen with a gas stove and a coffee maker.
It works just as well for a short getaway as for a longer stay.
It sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom.
Heads up: there’s no TV or washer, but there’s a laundromat nearby.
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8. Upstairs Casita with Starlink and a Shared Saltwater Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Near Av. Tercer Mundo)
- ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, pet-friendly
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Casita Canela is a brand-new upstairs unit inside a small gated community with 24/7 security.
Picture yourself sipping coffee on the terrazzo terrace, surrounded by tropical plants and morning sun.
Floor-to-ceiling doors, warm wood details, and plenty of natural light give it a calm, airy feel.
Downstairs, there’s a saltwater pool with sun loungers and a poolside bistro set.
It has a king bed, AC, a compact kitchen with a mini fridge and an air fryer oven, and Starlink Wi-Fi.
You can park inside the gated community, and pets are welcome.
It sleeps 2 guests and has 1 bathroom.
Heads up: the pool, garden, and patio are shared with the two other units on the property.
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9. One-Bedroom Apartment with Beachfront Access
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Near the beach)
- ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, budget travelers, pet-friendly
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Cat Department is a cozy, country-style apartment with shared beachfront access.
Picture yourself heading down for a morning swim, then coming back for a lazy breakfast before exploring town.
It has AC, ceiling fans, a TV, and a dedicated workspace.
The kitchen has a stove, a freezer, a blender, and a coffee maker for easy meals.
It has a private entrance, and the host greets you on arrival.
Pets are welcome, too.
It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1.5 bathrooms.
Heads up: there’s no washer or dryer.
➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
10. One-Bedroom Garden House with a Hammock and Surfboard
- 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Near Av. Tercer Mundo)
- ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, pet-friendly
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Casa Bali is a small, cozy house on a quiet dead-end street, with a big private garden and jungle views.
Picture yourself with your morning coffee in the hammock, or doing yoga outside the bedroom’s big window.
Best of all, there’s a foam surfboard, a body board, and a yoga mat you can use any time.
The beach is about an 8-minute walk, and the main avenue is about 1,600 feet (500 m) away.
The fully equipped kitchen has a bar that opens onto the outdoor dining table.
There’s fast Wi-Fi, AC, a washer, an outdoor shower, and parking in the fully fenced garden.
Pets are welcome to play in the garden, too.
It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom.
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Best San Pancho Airbnbs FAQ
What is the best area to stay in San Pancho?
For most visitors, the best area is near Av. Tercer Mundo, the main street, where you can walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops.
For oceanfront, Villa de Roja sits at the north end of the beach, while Casa Loto and Aire at Casa Calavera are up in the hills with ocean views.
Heading down the coast to Sayulita? Here are the best things to do in Sayulita.
Do you need a car in San Pancho?
No, San Pancho is small and walkable, and every place on this list is within walking distance of the beach and the main street.
If you do drive, Casa Loto and Casa Xolo both have parking on the property.
Wondering about safety nearby? Read my post on whether Sayulita is safe.
Are there pet-friendly Airbnbs in San Pancho?
Yes, six of the places on this list allow pets.
Casa Bali has a fully fenced private garden where pets can play, and Casa Piedra has a private backyard and its own pool.
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