Where you’ll sleep
Wake to whales breaching and flow through yoga on your private balcony.
- –Heated private plunge pool with panoramic ocean and jungle views
- –Rooftop infinity pool and cocktail bar with 360-degree views
- –Seamless indoor-outdoor living with retractable glass walls
This unique place has a style all its own. Wake with the sun and flow through yoga on your private balcony, then savor coffee while whales breach below.
About this property
Ballena pairs Pacific and tropical views with a private balcony suited to yoga, morning coffee, and time outside. Retractable glass walls connect the open living spaces to the balcony and heated plunge pool. The pet-friendly property accommodates four guests in King and Double bedrooms, with two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and washer/dryer combo, plus Caivama's shared rooftop and family amenities.
Ballena turns toward the Pacific. Retractable glass walls open the living area to a private balcony, bringing ocean and tropical hillside views into the property while extending the gathering space outdoors.
The balcony provides room for morning yoga, coffee in the open air, or time beside the heated plunge pool after the beach. Sunsets and changing coastal light shape the setting without separating it from the kitchen, dining area, and living room inside.
The open layout gives couples, friends, or a small family space to gather while keeping the bedrooms apart from the main living area.
Ballena accommodates up to four guests:
Primary bedroom: King bed and ensuite full bathroom
Second bedroom: Double bed
Second full bathroom: Not ensuite
The property also includes a full kitchen, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an in-unit washer/dryer combo.
Across Caivama, shared amenities include rooftop infinity pools and lounge areas, a family pool, hot tub, fitness center, yoga space, coworking lounge, hammock area, and social spaces. Rooftop amenities are reserved for guests and residents age 18 and older; families have access to the family pool.
The area
Sayulita brings together surf culture, colorful streets, local artisans, restaurants, cafes, and an active town center. Spend time along the beach, explore the shops and galleries, take a surf lesson, or discover the food and creative community that shape the town.
Caivama's hillside setting offers a different perspective on Sayulita. It remains within walking distance of the beach and town while sitting above the busiest streets.
Beyond Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit includes beaches, coastal villages, hiking trails, and seasonal whale watching.
Many guests walk between Caivama, downtown Sayulita, and the beach. Caivama occupies a hillside setting, so routes around the property and town include slopes.
Street parking is available near the property. Caivama does not provide on-site parking for cars or golf carts, and golf-cart charging is not available within the community.
For airport transportation or exploring the Riviera Nayarit, your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes our Transportation Guidebook with recommendations for airport transfers, taxis, rental cars, golf-cart rentals, and local transportation.
Notes from your host
Hillside setting and access
Ballena is accessible by elevator. Caivama is a stepped hillside complex of connected buildings rather than a conventional high-rise tower. Site levels follow the elevation of the property.
Occupancy
The property accommodates no more than four registered guests.
Pets
Pets are welcome with prior approval. A pet fee of $50 per pet, per stay applies, with a maximum of two pets.
Parking
Street parking is available near the property. Caivama does not provide on-site parking for cars or golf carts, and golf-cart charging is not available within the community.
Shared amenities
Caivama's pools, hot tub, fitness center, yoga space, coworking lounge, hammock area, and social spaces are shared with residents and guests. Rooftop amenities are reserved for guests and residents age 18 and older. Families have access to the family pool.
Controlled access
A QR code grants access to the property and elevators. Door codes for the fitness center, yoga space, and coworking lounge are provided at check-in.
Community setting
Parties and events are not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please be considerate of residents and other guests when using the property and shared areas.
Seasonal whale watching
Humpback whales migrate through the waters off the Riviera Nayarit during the winter season and may sometimes be visible offshore. Wildlife sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Town activity
Sayulita is an active beach town. Guests may hear music, celebrations, construction, or community events during their stay.
Before you arrive
Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes check-in instructions, transportation information, local recommendations, and the details needed for your arrival.
You will have private, self-guided access to Ballena, allowing you to arrive and settle in at your own pace.
Arrival Getaways is your direct point of contact before and throughout your stay. Our local team is available by message or phone if you need assistance, have a question, or would like a recommendation.
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Managed by Arrival Getaways
Costa Mesa, California
4.7★
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Arrival Getaways is a vacation rental company curating standout stays along the Pacific coast — from Newport Beach to the Oregon shoreline to Sayulita and San Pancho in Mexico. Employee-owned and locally operated in every market they serve, they pair distinctive properties with the kind of hands-on hospitality you'd expect from someone who actually lives down the street.
