Magic happens when you enter the lush upper courtyard of this gorgeous Four Seasons villa that cascades two floors: the world outside disappears. Its lofty hillside setting affords the most breathtaking, uninterrupted jungle and ocean views, even compared to other Four Seasons Private Villas; and the new heated swimming pool is the largest private pool among its neighbors. This villa stands out as one of the best options for luxury vacation rentals within the Four Seasons Private Villa community. Not only does it have the option to turn the TV room into a comfortable extra fifth bedroom, but the recently updated interior design is delightfully cheerful with a clear nod to the Mexican optimism and love of life that will infuse your stay. The villa’s interior living area benefits from the impressive triple-height ceiling that is characteristic of this Four Seasons villa layout that spans two levels. An imposing staircase leads downstairs from the upper courtyard to the lounge, TV room, dining area, kitchen and principal suite. From here, you pass glass pocket doors to the remodeled ocean-view terrace, where you can savor delicious breakfasts prepared by the villa’s housekeeper or cook up a feast on the gourmet grill as your loved ones bask in the largest heated pool you will find in a Four Seasons Private Villa. Likewise, your children or grandchildren can enjoy hours of fun in the large lawn garden. This very quiet, top-of-the-range private villa includes full access to the Four Seasons Resort’s facilities and all the private beach clubs and golf courses offered by Club Punta Mita Premier Golf Membership.

Living Areas Living and socializing take place on the main level. Each bedroom has its own lovely outside space or balcony. The large fully equipped kitchen-diner flows out to the pool terrace at the front where there is a grill and alfresco dining area served by the villa’s Sonos sound system found throughout. To the side, it joins the main lounge with a TV nook with comfy sofas and a large flat-screen TV, which can be set up as an additional bedroom for extra guests sleeping on a queen-size roll-out bed. For poolside fun, there are sun loungers as well as a comfortable deck area with wide ocean views. An outdoor shower is nearby. Poolside, you can enjoy the sounds of the jungle surroundings, the calming rhythms of the waves in the distance and whale watching – from November-March, you are likely to see whales migrating north, often close enough to identify their markings.