Luxury Villa Rentals in Las Marietas, Punta Mita

Las Marietas benefits from one of the most memorable geographic backdrops in Punta Mita — direct sight lines to the Marietas Islands, a protected biosphere reserve and one of the top snorkeling and whale-watching destinations in Banderas Bay. Villas in this neighborhood capture those island views alongside the standard Punta Mita amenity package: beach clubs, golf, gated security, and concierge support. Properties range from 3 to 6 bedrooms and suit families or groups who want a slightly more nature-connected experience without sacrificing the resort infrastructure of the peninsula.

Las Marietas takes its name from the Marietas Islands, the small uninhabited archipelago visible offshore from parts of Punta Mita and known internationally for Playa del Amor, the hidden beach formed inside a collapsed volcanic crater that’s reachable only by swimming through a short sea tunnel at low tide. The islands and the surrounding waters form a protected national park and marine biosphere reserve, and boat tours to visit them depart regularly from the fishing village of Punta de Mita just outside the development’s main gate, making villas in this part of Punta Mita well positioned for that view and for easy access to the excursion. Properties in Las Marietas take advantage of an outlook toward this stretch of open Pacific and island scenery, distinguishing them from the enclaves oriented toward the bay near the main beach club or the golf-course interior of the peninsula. As with the rest of Punta Mita’s enclaves, Las Marietas sits within the same guard-gated 1,500-acre community, so the two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, the Four Seasons and St. Regis resorts, and the polo grounds near the entrance are all accessible via the development’s internal roads regardless of a villa’s specific location. The area’s position also keeps it within reach of the surf breaks that made this coastline known before Punta Mita’s resort development began, and of the restaurants and boat launches of Punta de Mita village. For villa guests, Las Marietas offers a view and location oriented toward one of the region’s most distinctive natural landmarks, a marine reserve with genuine ecological significance, combined with the same security, golf, and resort access shared throughout Punta Mita, making it a strong choice for travelers who want their stay to include the islands as a visible, daily backdrop rather than just a boat-trip destination.

Las Marietas is unique within Punta Mita for its island-facing views — villas here look directly out to the Marietas Islands, making it a natural starting point for snorkeling, whale-watching, and nature excursions into Banderas Bay. It combines that natural drama with the full amenity package of the Punta Mita gated community.

Browse our curated Las Marietas villas — ocean and island-view homes with private pools and concierge support within Punta Mita’s gated community. Tell us your group size and dates to find the right match.