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General
Bedroom #1: Master Suite #1 (downstairs) ocean view, private outside
tub, patio, walk-in closet, twin showers, air conditioning
in bedroom and bath, and private garden patio.
Bedroom #2: Master Suite #2 (upstairs) ocean and city light view, huge
open palapa and covered patio, large outside shower, small
office/child's bedroom, double hand painted sinks, air
conditioning.
Bedroom #3: Master Suite #3 (upstairs) ocean view, palapa roof, double
hand painted basins, shower and outside private patio area,
hand crafted parota beds, air conditioning.
Casa Aguas Vivas--House of Living Waters--was built to blend
into the environment which surrounds the home. The
building, which is appropriate to the climate and made from
material indigenous to the area, is a statement of
individuality. The palapa roofs and river stone mesh with
the ocean, palms, and pools to create a romantic and unique
home. The curvilinear architecture and stairways defy
straight walls and convention, as does the outdoor dining
room and bar area under a palapa umbrella. A cobblestone
stairway from the palapa bar to the ocean, places you onto a
mile of sugar-fine sand to the south.
The architect, William Swanson from Santa Barbara,
California, has incorporated function and form while
allowing the building site and views to speak for
themselves. The 2-story home has 3 bedroom suites, all of
which take advantage of the spectacular vistas in all
directions. To the east, from the upstairs master bedroom,
the sunrise pours in from Puerto Vallarta across the tops of
the trees in the tropical forest. The distant view to the
south is the southernmost tip of Bahia Banderas known as
Cabo Corientes, while in the immediate foreground there is a
magnificent view of surf and coral reefs from 50 feet above
sea level. The view to the west encompasses the remainder
of the Bahia Banderas, and sunsets that fade behind the
Mariettas Islands.
Native parota hardwood was cut from the jungle, dried and
milled by local craftsmen to form the windows, doors, and
some of the furnishings inside the home. The dark hardwood
richly accents the openings with hand-crafted quality. The
palapa roof, built by the same craftsman who built the main
lobby of the Four Seasons, also displays the local talent as
each palm frond is tightly woven together. This natural
roof covering is impervious to rain, while allowing airflow
that gives the architecture its place amount the surrounding
palms.
Great Room Huge entertainment room, 27 foot palapa ceiling,
stone inlaid floors, wet bar.
Dining Area Circular domed room with dining set for 10.
Outside area opens to kitchen for service pass through.
Kitchen A stainless steel six burner oven/stove combo,
stainless refrigerator and ice maker, prima vera hardwood
center island and large walk-in pantry.
Laundry Room Built-in laundry sink and ironing/folding
area. Separate bathroom and wash basin.
Central Lap Pool With stone/palapa changing room and
bathroom, waterfall. Fully tiled in light blue.
Pool/Palapa Bar Dark blue tile with swim-up seating to wet
bar, refrigerator, and BBQ grill. Large Jacuzzi and
children's wading area. Adjacent changing area and bathroom
with outside freshwater shower.
Stairway to Beach Access to one mile of beach to the south.
Cobblestone stairs to a mile of glistening sand and crystal
clear water. The lazy beach is great for young kids and the
outer surf break is home to excellent surf (in season).
Caretaker House Completely self-contained. One bedroom, one
bath, laundry, dining/kitchen area with terrace/patio.
(currently occupied)
Rate Details
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May 1 thru Oct 31 - $975 per night. 3 night min.
- Nov 1 thru Apr 30 - $1100 per night. 3 night min.
- Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving & Easter - $1750/night. 7
- night min.
