The 10 Best Riviera Nayarit Airbnbs (#6 Is a Luxe Villa with an Infinity Pool)

Looking for the best Riviera Nayarit 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 — the Riviera Nayarit included.

The Riviera Nayarit is a string of Pacific beach towns north of Puerto Vallarta, from Bucerías and La Cruz to San Pancho — and some of Mexico’s best Airbnbs.

👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s the Luxe half-moon villa with an infinity pool and a private chef in Real del Mar — check it out here.

The tricky part is that the Riviera Nayarit is a string of very different beach towns, so the town you pick shapes your whole trip. That’s where I come in!

I’ve hand-picked a list of places, each with either Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge (nearly-5 star ratings and lots of glowing reviews) or a spot in Airbnb Luxe, which Airbnb vets for quality.

My Top 3 Picks: The Best Riviera Nayarit Airbnbs

⚠️ If none of these work, browse all the Riviera Nayarit Airbnbs here, and use their filters to narrow down your search to find your ideal place.

The 10 Best Riviera Nayarit Airbnbs

1. Luxe Half-Moon Villa with an Infinity Pool and a Private Chef in Real del Mar

• 📍 Neighborhood: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (Real del Mar)
• ❤️ Best for: Luxury travelers, groups of up to 12, celebrations
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Villa Media Luna is named for its rounded, half-moon shape, with sweeping views of the Bay of Banderas.

A chef cooks two meals a day for you, and cleaning is included during your stay.

Picture yourself at the outdoor bar by the heated infinity pool, watching the sun drop into the Pacific.

Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto the dining veranda, and gallery-white walls show off a collection of contemporary art.

There’s also a hot tub, a media room, a telescope and an elevator.

Hop in the golf cart to reach the gated Real del Mar resort’s private beach, pools, spa, gym and clay tennis courts.

Special events are allowed on request, at an additional cost.

It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6.5 bathrooms, including two master suites and a private casita.

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2. Two-Bedroom Casa with Breakfast Included, 2 Blocks from the Beach in San Pancho

• 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (town center)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 4, families, pet-friendly
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Casa Nyali is a unique, architectural home on a charming cobblestone street in the heart of San Pancho.

Your stay includes an organic breakfast at the award-winning bistro of its sister hotel, Cielo Rojo, plus a full-time concierge.

Picture yourself in the hammock on your own terrace, catching the afternoon sea breeze.

You’ll have the entire upstairs to yourself, and couples can turn the second bedroom into a reading or massage room.

The beach is 2 blocks away, and a yoga studio and a coffee shop are right across the street.

Grab the bikes the hosts provide, and don’t miss the Tuesday farmers market in the plaza.

It sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom, and one small dog is welcome.

Heads up: the saltwater pool and yard are shared with guests of the sister hotel from noon to 6 p.m.

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3. Five-Bedroom Beachfront Penthouse with a Pool in Bucerías

• 📍 Neighborhood: Bucerías (Playa de Bucerías)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 12
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This penthouse sits right on Playa de Bucerías, with private beach access.

Picture the whole group lounging by the pool with the beach towels and umbrella, then soaking in the hot tub as the sun sets.

There’s a gym, exercise equipment and a ping pong table for when you want to stay active.

Inside, there’s AC, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and a dedicated workspace.

Cleaning is available during your stay, and there’s an elevator and parking for 2 cars.

It sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms.

Heads up: 50 kW of electricity a day is included, and anything over that is charged separately.

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4. Modern Beach House with a Round, Heated Pool and Starlink in San Pancho

• 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (jungle hills, east of town)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 8, families, pet-friendly
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Casa Tó is a modern beach house where the starry nights and birdsong mornings make you feel deep in nature.

Fold back the accordion doors in the palapa living area, and the ocean breeze flows right in, with the round heated pool steps away.

Picture a slow afternoon on a lounger by the pool, surrounded by plants, before a family dinner at the kitchen bar.

Starlink internet runs at 75 to 150 Mbps, and there’s a small office for Zoom calls.

Downstairs, a deep soaking tub waits in the third bathroom.

It sleeps 8 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, and San Pancho’s north beach is about a 7-minute walk.

Downtown’s restaurants and bars are about a 10-minute walk, and one pet is welcome.

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5. Jungle Casita with Its Own Dipping Pool in San Pancho

• 📍 Neighborhood: San Pancho (Villa de Vistas)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 4, families
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Tucked into a lush jungle garden, Casita Celestial feels like a secluded little home of its own.

Slide open the glass doors to your palapa, with a dining area and a dipping pool just for you.

One bedroom celebrates the sun and the other the moon, and the casita holds a collection of Mexican masks and needlework.

Down a set of stairs, a garden retreat has sun loungers and a hammock.

One flight up, a larger pool is perfect for young kids.

A generator and two internet providers keep the AC and Wi-Fi running, even when the power grid goes down.

The concierge can set up a chef, airport transfers or a golf cart before you arrive.

It sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms, and the beach is about a 7-minute walk.

Heads up: there are many stairs, so it’s not a good fit for anyone with mobility issues.

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6. Luxe Villa with an Infinity Pool and a Breakfast Cook in Real del Mar

• 📍 Neighborhood: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (Real del Mar)
• ❤️ Best for: Luxury travelers, groups of 16+, celebrations
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Casa Marimar is a jewel in the exclusive Real del Mar community, with forested hillsides and blue ocean views.

Start each morning under the palapa-style sun hut, with Mexican coffee and breakfast made by a cook who’s included in your stay.

Picture a long, sunny lunch at the alfresco banquet table, with the infinity pool and hot tub steps away.

Inside, soaring ceilings and dark wooden details meet a wet bar, a wine cooler and a spacious kitchen made for big groups.

Play the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, take a cruise to spot sea turtles and dolphins, or day-trip to the Islas Marietas.

Events are allowed on request, and additional costs may apply.

It sleeps 16+ guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, including a private guest house.

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7. Four-Bedroom House with a Private Pool, 3 Blocks from the Beach in Bucerías

• 📍 Neighborhood: Bucerías (Los Amores)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 12, families
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Bucerías is a charming beach town with a relaxed, bohemian vibe, and this house puts you just three blocks from the sand.

Picture the kids splashing in the private pool while you take in the views of the bay and the mountains.

Mari and Jesús are there during your stay to clean and help with anything you need.

Inside, there’s AC, a washer and dryer, and a dedicated workspace in a room with a door, with 52 Mbps Wi-Fi.

Walk down to the beach for oceanfront restaurants, Italian food or a sunset drink at a rock bar.

It sleeps 12 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms, and the Puerto Vallarta airport is about a 25-minute drive.

Between November and March, book a boat to the Marietas Islands and go whale watching.

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8. Four-Bedroom Beachfront Condo at Villa Magna in Nuevo Vallarta

• 📍 Neighborhood: Nuevo Vallarta (Villa Magna)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 8, families
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This is the largest unit in its building, a 2,333-square-foot beachfront condo at Villa Magna Resort.

The development sits on the largest stretch of beach on the bay, with 3 large pools.

There’s even a heated adults-only pool and a shallow kids’ area.

Picture a nap under a thatched palapa on the sand, then a barbecue on your oceanfront balcony as the sun sets.

The master suite has a king bed, a jacuzzi tub and its own balcony with ocean views.

There’s room-by-room AC, a washer and dryer, a granite kitchen and a dedicated workspace.

It sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms, and the Puerto Vallarta airport is about 4 miles away.

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9. Two-Bedroom Oceanfront Apartment with Pools and a Restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta

• 📍 Neighborhood: Nuevo Vallarta (Flamingos)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 6, families, budget travelers
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This elegant apartment sits right on the beach, in a development with its own restaurant and bar.

Picture yourself swimming in the pool right on the sand, then watching the sunset from one of your two private terraces.

There’s a second large pool and plenty of green space, plus 24/7 security at the gate.

Inside, there’s AC in every room, a smart TV, a washer and dryer, and fast 58 Mbps Wi-Fi.

Fire up the gas grill on the terrace for a cookout by the sea.

It sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms, including a double sofa bed in the living room.

Heads up: electricity is metered, and use over the set limit costs extra.

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10. Garden Suite with a Pool, Steps from the Plaza in Lo de Marcos

• 📍 Neighborhood: Lo de Marcos (town center)
• ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, budget travelers
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Casa Bella Ola is a private compound in the heart of Lo de Marcos, a quaint town with an authentic local feel.

The beach is a three-minute walk, and the town plaza is just one minute away.

Picture an afternoon in the hammock on your covered outdoor living area, looking out at the mountains.

The garden is full of tropical plants with blooms every day, around a pool and a garden palapa.

The upstairs suite has its own entrance, a king bed with hotel-quality bedding, a full kitchen and AC.

Your host, Kristen, is a Superhost.

It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1.5 bathrooms, and San Pancho and Sayulita are about a 15- to 20-minute drive.

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Best Riviera Nayarit Airbnbs FAQ

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle’s Real del Mar has gated luxury villas, Nuevo Vallarta has beachfront resort condos, and Lo de Marcos is quiet and authentic.

Want to stay in Sayulita instead? Check out my best Sayulita Airbnbs.

Traveling with a big group? See my Punta Mita villa rentals.

San Pancho and Lo de Marcos are easy to walk, and golf carts are a fun way to get around town.

Heading up to Sayulita for the day? Check out my best things to do in Sayulita.

San Pancho is about an hour away, and Lo de Marcos is about 15 to 20 minutes farther up the coast.

Wondering about safety? Read my guide to whether Puerto Vallarta is safe.