The 7 Best Costa Careyes Villas for Rent (#5 Hides Between Two Rock Faces)
Looking for the best Costa Careyes villas?
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.
Costa Careyes is a private, Italian-founded enclave on Jalisco’s Costalegre, with colorful cliffside villas high above the Pacific — and some of Mexico’s best Airbnbs.
👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s Sun of the West — check it out here.
Only a handful of Careyes villas are on Airbnb, and each one comes with its own mix of staff, pools and beach access. That’s where I come in!
I’ve hand-picked a list of villas, 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 Costa Careyes Villas
| Name | Neighborhood | Guests | See more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Sun of the West: Six-Bedroom Ocean Estate with a Funicular to Its Private Beach | Careyes (oceanfront) | Up to 12 | ➡️ Check rates |
| 2️⃣ Constellation Dragon: Colorful Villa with Rooftop Terraces above Playa Rosa | Playa Rosa | Up to 10 | ➡️ Check rates |
| 3️⃣ Casa Tauro: Six-Suite Ocean-View Home in a Beach Cove | Playas Paraíso | Up to 12 | ➡️ Check rates |
⚠️ If none of these work, browse all the Costa Careyes villas here, and use their filters to narrow down your search to find your ideal place.
The 7 Best Costa Careyes Villas
1. Sun of the West: Six-Bedroom Ocean Estate with a Funicular to Its Private Beach
- 📍 Neighborhood: Careyes (oceanfront)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 6
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
An Airbnb Luxe property, Sun of the West is a one-of-a-kind estate with a 360-degree infinity pool and sweeping ocean views.
Picture yourself riding the funicular down to your own private beach and deck, then floating in the pool as the sun sets.
It’s fully staffed, including a private chef, and there’s a concierge service too.
The bedrooms are spread across four separate villas, including a tower and bungalows, so everyone gets their own privacy.
Movie nights happen in its own movie theater, and there’s even a heliport.
Guests also get access to the Playa Rosa and El Careyes beach clubs, inside a gated community with 24-hour security.
Every bedroom has its own bathroom, and there’s AC and a dedicated workspace.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms.
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2. Constellation Dragon: Colorful Villa with Rooftop Terraces above Playa Rosa
- 📍 Neighborhood: Playa Rosa
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 10
- 🛌 Beds: 5
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Constellation Dragon is a colorful, fully staffed retreat perched over the Jalisco coast.
A secret staircase leads to a bedroom suite and a palapa for two.
Picture yourself in the infinity pool, with Pacific panoramas stretching out in front of you.
The rooftop terraces and open-sided living area are made for long, lazy afternoons.
Walk down about 500 feet (150 m) to the Playa Rosa Beach Club for ceviche and sunset cocktails, then ride the funicular back up.
A butler and housekeeping are included, and there’s AC, a washer and dryer, and a dedicated workspace.
It sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms.
Heads up: kids are welcome, but the infinity pool means they’ll need supervision.
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3. Casa Tauro: Six-Suite Ocean-View Home in a Beach Cove
- 📍 Neighborhood: Playas Paraíso
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 6
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Casa Tauro sits in a quiet cove with direct access to the beach, where the waves are gentle enough for kids to swim.
The property has two houses, Casa Tauro and Casita Palmar, with six suites that each have their own terrace and ocean view.
Picture yourself on one of the large terraces with your morning coffee, looking out over the Mexican Pacific.
Breakfast is provided, and each suite comes with fresh fruit, snacks, a Nespresso machine and minibar service.
There are two infinity pools, plus an indoor fireplace, a fire pit, hammocks and a BBQ grill.
Every suite has AC, and families get a crib, children’s books and toys.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 8 bathrooms.
Heads up: Airbnb lists the pool as shared, pets live on the property, and there are stairs to climb.
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4. Casa Marisol: Ocean-View Villa with a Private Chef and an Infinity Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: Careyes (oceanfront)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 10
- 🛌 Beds: 5
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Casa Marisol is an ocean-view villa that comes with its own private chef.
The chef cooks breakfast and lunch every day, and dinner can be arranged for an extra charge (groceries aren’t included).
Picture yourself lounging on the terrace by the private infinity pool, then heading out on a kayak or stand-up paddle board.
Daily housekeeping, concierge support and 24/7 gated security are included too.
Indoor and outdoor living spaces flow into big dining and lounge areas, and every bedroom has its own bathroom.
Guests also get resort access, including five pools at the Careyes club, a tennis court and a gym about an 8-minute walk away.
There’s AC and a dedicated workspace in a room with a door.
It sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms.
Heads up: groups of 8 or more must pay extra for an assistant chef.
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5. Love Nest: Cliffside Villa Hidden Between Two Rock Faces
- 📍 Neighborhood: Careyes (cliffside)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 6
- 🛌 Beds: 3
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Love Nest is a cliffside villa hidden from the outside world by two rock faces and palm-strewn gardens.
Stone mosaics swirl up its cobalt-blue walls, so the whole place feels like a work of art.
Picture yourself lounging on a palapa-covered deck or in the infinity pool, with panoramic views of the Pacific.
It’s fully staffed with a butler and a cook, and laundry service is included.
All three bedrooms have king beds, ocean views, AC and their own bathroom, and one opens right onto the pool.
When you’re ready to emerge, it’s 5 minutes to ceviche and cocktails at the Playa Rosa Beach Club.
Up to one pet is welcome.
It sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms.
Heads up: there are stairs, so it’s less suited to guests with limited mobility.
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6. Casita Canario: Oceanfront Home with a Plunge Pool above Playa Rosa
- 📍 Neighborhood: Casitas de las Flores (Playa Rosa)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 8
- 🛌 Beds: 4
- ➡️ Check rates and availability on Airbnb
Casita Canario is a spacious oceanfront home where you can hear the waves rolling in at Playa Rosa.
Picture yourself sipping a sunset cocktail by the plunge pool, looking out over the coast and the colorful casitas around you.
The whole ground floor is made for dining and lounging, with a dining table for eight and a fountain.
The renovated kitchen has Smeg appliances, including a built-in coffee system, a dishwasher and a wine fridge.
Upstairs, each bedroom has its own bathroom and a lounging terrace with coastal views.
Playa Rosa Beach Club, with its sandy beach, board sports and dining, is just a stairway away, and guests have access.
Breakfast is provided, and there’s AC and high-speed Wi-Fi on each floor.
It sleeps 8 guests in 3 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms.
Heads up: there are stairs to climb, and some renovation noise is possible in June, July, September and October.
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7. Colorful Ocean-View Designer Home on the Beach
- 📍 Neighborhood: Pueblo Careyes
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 6
- 🛌 Beds: 5
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One of the largest homes in the Casitas, this colorful designer retreat joins two homes, Casa Chica and Casita Zoé, into one.
It sits right on the beach in the heart of Careyes Bay, between the hotel and Playa Rosa.
Picture yourself swaying in the Yucatán hammock, or sitting down to an ocean-view dinner for eight.
There are two living areas, multiple terraces and a lush interior courtyard.
Two king suites have their own bathrooms (one with an ocean-view terrace and kitchenette), plus a loft bedroom with a queen bed.
Beach gear, a BBQ grill, central AC and a dedicated workspace are all included.
Playa Rosa Restaurant is a short walk away.
It sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.
Heads up: there are stairs to climb, and the nearest ATM is about an hour’s drive away, so bring cash.
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Best Costa Careyes Villas FAQ
What is the best area to rent a villa in Costa Careyes?
Playa Rosa is a great base, since several villas sit just above its beach club, where you can walk down for ceviche and cocktails.
Constellation Dragon is about 500 feet (150 m) up from Playa Rosa Beach, while Casa Tauro sits in its own cove at Playas Paraíso.
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Do Costa Careyes villas come with staff?
Many do: Sun of the West, Constellation Dragon and Love Nest are fully staffed, and Casa Marisol includes a private chef.
Casa Marisol‘s chef cooks breakfast and lunch, though groceries cost extra.
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Are there beachfront villas in Costa Careyes?
Yes, Sun of the West has a funicular down to its own private beach, and Casa Tauro has direct access to the beach in a quiet cove.
Several others, like Casita Canario, are just a stairway away from the Playa Rosa Beach Club.
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