Palace By the Sea is an incredible, world class, 9500 square foot, villa rental estate, near Manzanillo, Mexico.  If you like the very best in luxury, you have found the right vacation rental villa!

We have a total of two outstanding master suites (1,000 feet and 800 feet) plus three bedroom suites with private baths.  Living, dining, media, massage, and exercise rooms.  First-class bilingual staff including a cook who makes wonderful Mexican dishes or anything you'd like (food and beverage costs not included).

Location: On the beautiful Mexican Pacific Riviera coast, between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta, with its' own international airport. The coastal area of Manzanillo is made up of two magnificent sandy bays, Santiago and Manzanillo. Both bays are more than five miles long and offer a variety of water sports activities.  The bays are separated by the Peninsula of Santiago.  The La Punta community includes all of the land at the far end of the Peninsula of Santiago.

Getting to Manzanillo: Non-stop flights to Manzanillo International Airport are available from Los Angeles, Phoenix, Mexico City or Guadalajara. You can also fly nonstop to Puerto Vallarta from Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, St. Louis, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, and then rent a car or taxi and drive (about four hours) to Manzanillo.

From Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara you can also charter a twin-engine plane.  The cost for this is roughly comparable to the cost for eight people on a commercial flight.  From the Manzanillo International Airport, it is about a half-hour drive to Palacio en el Mar.

From The Manzanillo Airport: Drive out of the airport, approximately three miles to the coastal highway; turn right (south) continuing twelve miles through Santiago.  At the stop light to Las Hadas  and Santiago Peninsula, turn right and follow the road to Audiencia Beach; bear left up the hill, pass the Hotel Sierra Plaza and Las Hadas and continue to the LaPunta security entrance.

Directions to the house will be provided by the gate guard.

AREA INFORMATION
La Punta: This ultra-exclusive ocean community of La Punta is one of Mexico's best-kept local secrets.  La Punta is a luxurious and beautiful gated private development devoted exclusively to a limited number of residential estates with an eye to appropriateness to their natural surroundings.  Much of the land in La Punta will remain as it now is - a beautiful natural habitat for birds and flowers.

Controlled access with 24-hour security maximizes privacy and safety.  The exclusive LaPunta Beach Club offers 250 meters of private, secluded, white sand beach, thatched roof palapas, an entertaining pavilion and a pool.  There are also beachside changing rooms with showers.  LaEsmeralda Tennis Club provides a beautiful clubhouse, four well-maintained, lighted tennis courts and a tennis professional.  In addition, residents and their guests have the full privileges of Club Las Hadas at the Las Hadas Resort at their disposal.

All roads are paved with accents of natural rock and all utilities are underground.

The Estate Site: Perched on top of a stone bluff at the tip of the Santiago Peninsula is this dramatic 9,500 square foot Mexican and Mediterranean-style villa.  The cliff-front location offers breathtaking 180-degree views of Manzanillo Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  It will appear as though Pelican Rock was dropped in the ocean perfectly in front of this site and villa in order to provide additional exciting views of the water breaking and local fishermen working just to entertain you.

MANSION INFORMATION

The Villa Grande: This secluded hideaway captures the essence of fine living with all the pleasures that life can offer.  The villa is nestled into the cliffs and overlooks the blue-green waters of Manzanillo Bay and the peaceful Pacific Ocean.  The panoramic view is ever changing -- the rising and setting sun together with the starry nights and the ever-changing landscape of boats and ships moving across the water is simply breathtaking.  It is an exotic resort, yet with the seclusion only a private home can provide.  The home offers such fine details as polished Mexican marble flooring, brick-domed ceilings and marble terraces, yet still maintains that hospitable hacienda atmosphere, encouraging family and friends to feel welcome and relaxed.  Almost every room offers stunning ocean views showcasing never-to-be-forgotten sunrises and sunsets.

Gross Building Area: 9,500 square feet of indoor living area.  In addition, the huge terrace, pool and Jacuzzi area, extend the living area to the outdoors.

Entry: At the end of the road is the double, wrought-iron gated entrance.  As you proceed through the gates you are greeted by a spectacular view of the sea framed by palm trees and curves and shapes of the rooftop design.  Stairs cascade down like a waterfall, which split in two and then rejoin like a grand river, bringing you to the Mediterranean-style courtyard and entrance to the palazzo.  The courtyard is framed with potted plants making a great setting to greet guests.  Imagine your guests standing at the top of the double stairs...the bilingual staff standing in the courtyard ready to make guests feel at home...the mariachi band playing...

Foyer: This stunning home is entered through 200 year old church doors, discovered in Tlaquepaque Mexico.  The foyer is in fact a balcony area overlooking the living room, terrace, pool and on to the brilliant blue sea where you can watch the surf breaking on Pelican Rock.

The Mexican marble entrance foyer flows easily down the double curvilinear staircases into the elegant rooms on the first floor.

Living Room: Open to the terrace and the sea, the Mexican marble-floored living room rises spectacularly to an illuminated, domed ceiling supported by Gothic-style columns.  This wonderful room is crowned by an artistic tin chandelier made in San Miguel Allende.

The curved, built-in sofa is perfectly framed by the Moorish-style wrought iron rails of the double stairs and the columns rising to the ceiling.  Massive chairs carved in a woven bamboo design and a large round glass coffee table complete this room.  The room is softly lit in the evening by hidden indirect lighting.

Dining Areas: The villa is designed with four distinct dining areas.  The first is the main dining area, adjacent to the living room and pool terrace, which seats twelve.  The second is the more informal, four-person dining area on the opposite side of the living room, also overlooking the pool and ocean.  The third would be the intimate dining area in the tower of the master suite, designed for dinner for two in a private setting.   Finally, a casual breakfast for eight to ten is available at the breakfast table in the kitchen.

Main Dining Area: The main dining table is a red granite topped round table.  Serving can be done from the nearby buffet, or the tabletop serving turntable, also topped with red granite.  Here again the Mediterranean motif continues with the illuminated domed ceiling rising over thirty feet and crowned by another hand-cut tin chandelier; this chandelier is over five feet tall.

Informal Dining Area: For dining in a more informal setting, the smaller dining area is quite cozy with its marble-topped table sitting four.  From here, diners look out through rounded Moorish arches to the pool and sea below.

Tower Dining Area: The most intimate dining table is located in the Master Suite Tower.  It is perfect for a personal dinner for two.  The marble flooring, crystal chandelier, and supple white draperies, with the scenes of the azure ocean and shoreline from five windows, brings peace and relaxation to dining enjoyment.

Kitchen: The kitchen is large by American standards and for Mexico it is extraordinary.  It adjoins the main dining area with double glass doors between.  Built-in cabinets in a bleached wood, a glass front china cabinet and three built in glass door display cases house multiple sets of stoneware, Mexican silver serving pieces, and traditional Mexican glassware.  The large preparation island has two sinks as well as a huge work space.  Like all of the counters, the island features a red granite top.  The majority of the appliances are by Whirlpool: two side-by-side refrigerators with ice-makers and water dispensers; a five burner gas range with griddle and over-sized oven; and a microwave.  In addition there is a Jenn-aire in-counter grill, a Continental convection oven and a U-Line automatic ice-maker.  From the oval-shaped wooden table the huge glass windows draw ones eyes out to the sea beyond.  The kitchen area is completed by the large dry-goods pantry and the butler's pantry with shelves and shelves for a wide assortment of Mexican serving pieces.  There is a third full-size refrigerator in the fitness center for additional storage.

All the Bedrooms: There are two outstanding master suites (1,000 square feet and 800 square feet) plus three additional bedroom suites all with private baths.

V.I.P. Suite: This spacious suite mentioned above offers over 800 sq. ft. of privacy.   Your guests will wake to breathtaking views and the sound of the sea against the rocky shoreline just below.  From the love seat in the sitting room, views of the sea and the pool can be enjoyed.  This area is completed by comfortable chairs, a chest of drawers and a wrought iron table with a glass top.  Step down to the sleeping area with sliding glass doors out to the pool terrace.  The sleeping area, with its poured concrete king-sized platform bed, offers views in two directions of the sea.  Both nightstands have marble tops, matching the marble on the make-up area in the dressing room.  There is a huge wall of closets fitted with rods, drawers and shelves as well as a makeup area and sink in the dressing area outside the bathing room.  The bath is wrapped in Mexican marble and has a marble encased tub, an open stall shower, toilet and bidet.  From the private window in the tub area your guests can look out to the sea.

Fitness Center: This ceramic-floored, mirrored-wall room measures 24' x 13'.   This room is completely outfitted for the fitness buff with a Life-cycle, treadmill, universal machine, stair machine, incline bench, complete free- weights, a ballet barre and other miscellaneous equipment.

Laundry: This large room is easily kept immaculate with its ceramic walling and floors and stainless-steel utility sink.  Two (each) Whirlpool heavy-duty, super-capacity-plus washers and dryers are included.

Pool Area

Pool and Terrace: In 1997 the original terrace was expanded allowing for additional seating and entertaining poolside.  This expansion included the installation of a Mediterranean balustrade surrounding the terrace.  From the lava tile decking, steps lead into the ceramic tile pool and spa.  The pool can be heated from the spa heating system, although this is seldom necessary as the warm sun shines on the pool all day.  A dry bar services the area and from the built-in seating, tables, chairs and chaise lounges the ever changing view of Manzanillo Bay can be enjoyed.

Massage Room: Fully air-conditioned, this room has a ceramic tile floor.  The custom-made massage table is well upholstered providing the ultimate comfort.  This room also doubles as the linen supply room and is fully stocked with pool and bath towels, sheets and robes.

Pool Bath/ Dressing Room:  The floor and walls of this area are covered with locally quarried marble.  There is a double-size shower, and a pedestal sink convenient to the pool.

Upper Level

Master Suite: In a world of overstated superlatives, this 1,000 square foot master suite mentioned above is deserving of the name.  Completely separate from the other suites on the second level, the master suite has a raised sleeping area crowned by larger-than-life, romantically-entwined swans.  Here also, there is an arched stone ceiling and Carrera marble floor.  Huge windows offer views in two directions.  There is a very private sunning terrace with views to the ocean.  Both the sitting room and the tower dining room have custom built furniture.  Above the round dining table is a beautiful Mexican crystal chandelier.

The luxurious bath and dressing room is air conditioned and features an oversized whirlpool tub; open, glass-bricked, double-stall marble shower; separate make-up area; and marble vanity with double sinks in separate areas.  This room features a Mexican crystal chandelier.  There is a wall of closets, fitted with drawers and clothing rods and a refrigerator for refreshments.  The water closet with ceiling fan and bidet is separate.

Butterfly Suite: This bright bedroom mentioned above comes with Mexican marble floors, offers views of Pelican Rock.  Two double beds with built-in marble nightstand match the vanity in the dressing area.  There is a wall of closets.  The arched brick ceiling and ceiling fan lend to the feel of spaciousness in this suite.  The en suite marble walled bath offers a double-stall shower and large private windows.  There is a private sunbathing terrace offering peaceful ocean views.

Rosa Suite: This bright bedroom mentioned above also features views of Pelican Rock. Built-in marble nightstands between the double beds match the vanity in the dressing room.  Matching glass and wrought iron tables and lamps grace the outside of both beds.  The en suite bath offers a double-stall shower, bidet, and large private windows.  There is a private sunbathing terrace offering peaceful ocean views.

Mayan Study:  This room features a large marble-topped, built-in desk overlooking the living room with views extending to the pool terrace and the sea beyond.  The built-in furniture here is hand carved with Mayan designs.  The media cabinet encases a 35” Sony television, Panasonic VCR, Yamaha Natural Sound receiver, a Polkaudio powered sub-woofer, and a Sony C-D Player for 200 CDs.  The study provides surround-sound acoustics.  The dressing area features a raised marble sink over hand carved Mayan cabinetry.  The en suite bath has marble walls and floors, and a double-stall shower. There is a very personal, private sunbathing terrace with views to the sea.

Lower Level This level provides living quarters for the staff. All rooms are bright and sunny and have ocean views.  It is entered from the outside of the house providing privacy from the rest of the villa. The  staff apartment has one bedroom and a living room with a kitchenette.  There are also rooms for the gardener and maids.

Guest House - Fiesta Suite. Your guests will enjoy total privacy ensconced in this air-conditioned guest house.  The ceramic-glazed terracotta floors and the eclectic Mexican furniture create a warm ambiance.  There is a king size bed.  The bath has a huge stall shower and a pedestal sink.

Landscape: The entire property is landscaped with a forest of palm trees and local fauna.  Much of the land has been terraced and sprinklered to enhance growing of vegetation.

Villa Staff: The owners are very proud of the staff they have assembled to provide themselves and their guests with a level of service which would be found in a fine home worldwide.  The staff consists of Lourdes the chef and her husband  Jose
the houseman.  He takes care of shopping, maintenance, chauffeuring and whatever else needs to be done.  Additionally there is a full time gardener named Isadoro.  Two maids are on staff.

Palapa: Walking down the masonry path from the house to the sea below, you and your guests might choose to stop and sit at the Palapa overlooking the rocky shore.  This is a wonderful spot for an afternoon refreshment and to watch the ever changing color of the water as the sun sets over the sea.

Garage: There is a covered garage area for two motorcars with spectacular brick ceilings and four hand cut tin chandeliers in the ceiling.

Illumination: The outdoor areas of the villa are all spectacularly illuminated for nighttime entertaining.

Air Conditioning: The following areas of the villa are air conditioned: all five bedrooms, media room, and kitchen, the master suite’s bath-dressing room, the linen and massage room. There are also cool evening breezes, large sliding doors and powerful overhead fans.

Heating: None necessary.

Sound System: The sound system is controlled in the Mayan Suite by the Yamaha Natural Sound receiver and powered sub-woofer.  From here music is transmitted to all of the open air rooms.

Water: The peninsula's homeowner's association maintains a water purification system as well as a central sewage system.  The drinking water on Santiago Peninsula is excellent and safe to drink.  The house has its own filtering system as well.

Electricity: The current is 110 volt, the same as in the United States.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Manzanillo Bay: The real attraction to Manzanillo lies not in the town, but in the numerous beaches and the splendor of the Las Hadas resort.  Manzanillo is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World, a reputation which draws annual international and national competition.

The movie 10, starring Bo Derek was filmed in nearby Las Hadas. This world-renowned film of Las Hadas, showing its lavish Moorish architecture, not only captured audiences, but put Manzanillo on the map.  The 24-episode mini-series film "Eden", highlighted the Palacio en el Mar, due to its natural beauty;  most recently I Still Know What You Did (Last Summer) was filmed here.

The calm bay waters invite you to indulge in almost every imaginable water sport.  Water-skiing, boating, windsurfing, scuba diving and snorkeling are all available.  For the sport fisherman, Manzanillo is acknowledged as the sailfish capital of the world, and boats with complete equipment are available.

La Punta Homeowner's Association Membership in the Homeowner's Association includes access to La Punta’s LaEscondida Beach Club with pool, beach house, and 24-hour security guard.  You can play tennis at La Punta’s LaEsmeralda Tennis Club's four lighted courts, or at Las Hadas.

Las Hadas Resort Hotel: Unquestionably one of the most renowned five-star resort hotels in the world.  A place so perfect, it was the setting for the movie “10”.  Esquire Magazine called it “one of the ten most exotic resorts.  Las Hadas Resort Hotel is known for its spectacular Moorish architecture. Its dazzling white spires and Arabic arches, fortress walls and peekaboo passageways climb the lush hillside overlooking the marina and bay.  The name Las Hadas ("The Fairies") refers to an ancient Arabic fairy tale of that name, which is cherished by young and old in Spain -- akin, to Merlin at Camelot. When Las Hadas Marina was built in the 1960s, it offered the first true marina in Mexico.  The marina today offers seventy slips.  Additional amenities include "La Mantarraya" a championship 18-hole golf course which is honored in the book, The 100 Greatest Golf Courses in the World, ten lighted tennis courts, a club house, a pro shop, boating, deep sea fishing, water sports, fabulous beach with private tents, two landscaped pools with waterfalls, and swim up bar.  The Hotel also offers the choice of four international restaurants.

Services Available: The owners have personnel available who will come to the villa on request, which includes Cecelia an outstanding masseuse, Licho the hairstylist who also offers manicures and pedicures and Jose the personal trainer offers private exercise, aerobic and weight lifting classes.

Local Activities: The area has an abundance of activities in addition to those items described above.  These would include jogging, bicycling, exploring the shore, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, deep sea fishing, and horseback riding to mention just a few.

This Manzanillo Palace on the Ocean is one of the finest vacation rental estates in the world, finer than most villa vacation rentals anywhere.   It rents by the week or month.  Rentals can be arranged by phone or fax or e-mail.  These luxury accommodations are absolutely the most luxurious, finest, Mexico beach accommodations available.  Take a holiday, golf and play tennis in this great resort community near Las Hadas, Manzanillo, Mexico, at one of the world's very best vacation rental villas.  Palace by the Sea, is the finest rental estate we know of anywhere in Mexico!  Come and Enjoy..........

Weekly rental rates (Sat-Sat)
 2003 / 2004 are:

Please inquire about our rates, which vary based upon number of people, length of rental, rental dates desired, and time remaining until rental begins.

Security deposit: $ 1,000

Call in the USA: (312) 961-9244
E-mail: PalaceBySea@aol.com 

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