Sayulita Vacation Rentals
Houses, Villas and Apartments

Centro, around the plaza, puts everything on foot: the beach, the taco stands, the shops and the Friday market. It is also the loudest part of town, with music most nights and more on weekends. First trip? Stay here, and read the first-timer’s guide.

North of the river is flatter and calmer, though the far end is a 15-minute walk from the plaza. Nanzal and Gringo Hill trade steep streets for views, so plan on a golf cart if anyone hates hills. The south side, toward Playa de los Muertos, is quieter. Wherever you land, ask about the lot next door: roosters, dogs and building work reach every corner.

December through March is dry season for certain, and November and April sit on the edges. Christmas to New Year books months ahead. So do Semana Santa (Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027), Día de Muertos on November 1 and 2, and spring break. For those weeks, book early and expect a longer minimum stay.

Rain arrives around June and lasts into October, mostly as short afternoon storms, wettest in August and September. Late August and September are the quietest weeks, and plenty of restaurants close for a break. Hurricane season runs May 15 to November 30, so check the National Hurricane Center the week you fly. Sayulita’s weather by month has the rest.

Ask which bedrooms have air conditioning and which have fans. It matters most on a summer or fall stay. Ask how drinking water works too: don’t drink the tap, and most rentals supply 20-liter garrafones of purified water.

Power cuts happen, mostly in storms, and can last from a few hours to half a day. If the water pump is electric, a cut stops the water as well, so ask about a reserve tank. Streets are cobbled and parking is tight, so ask where the car or cart goes. Working from the house? Ask for a speed test taken there.

Book through Sayulita Guide and there is no booking fee for you, and no commission for the owner. The owner sets the price. Get the dates, total, deposit, cancellation terms and taxes in writing before you pay. Nayarit’s 5% lodging tax applies to direct stays too.

A direct booking has no platform guarantee behind it, so protect yourself. Pay in a way you can trace, and confirm bank details by phone if they arrive by email. A demand to pay only by wire, gift card or crypto is a warning sign, says the FTC’s rental scam guide. The Sayulita safety guide covers the rest of the trip.