Key takeaways

• Best overall: the villas and residences at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, which range from three to seven bedrooms and come with full use of the resort plus tee times on its two Jack Nicklaus golf courses.

• For large groups: staffed private estates such as Casa Koko (up to nine bedrooms).

• Community fees: rental managers report a per-person Club Punta Mita access fee for beach clubs from January 2026; golf costs extra.

• Booking window: the dry season, roughly November to April, carries the highest rates, and Christmas and New Year weeks cost the most.

Renting a villa, estate, or condo in Punta Mita

Punta Mita is a gated resort community at the northern tip of Banderas Bay, about 45 minutes by car from Puerto Vallarta's airport. Almost every rental on the peninsula falls into one of three types: a villa run by one of the two resorts, a privately owned estate with its own staff, or a condo or smaller home in one of the residential enclaves, such as Kupuri, Ranchos, or Lagos del Mar.

The difference between them is what comes with the keys. A resort villa includes the hotel's pools, restaurants, and service. An estate brings its own chef and butler but relies on Punta Mita's beach clubs for anything beyond its walls. The five rentals below were picked on four checkable points: published bedroom counts, staffing, what access to beaches and golf is included, and whether the property is bookable for 2026.

Punta Mita rentals at a glance

1. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita villas and residences - Punta Mita peninsula

The villas and residences at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita are the most complete rental option on the peninsula, because each one comes with the full resort attached. The website lists 14 villa and residence types, from the three-bedroom Ocean Residence, a single-floor, condominium-style home, to Casa Tesoro, a seven-bedroom clifftop house that sleeps 14 and has a heated multilevel infinity pool.

In between are four- and five-bedroom ocean-view and oceanfront villas with private pools, and beach houses such as Arena, which sits on Manzanillas Beach, and Coral, set directly on the sand. Larger villas such as Cielo come with a full-time villa host, a gourmet kitchen, and private chef dinners on request. Villas come with two four-seat golf carts (residences get one six-seater), and every stay includes full, complimentary access to the resort, with charges signed back to the villa.

Villa guests can also book rounds on Pacifico and Bahia, the two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses on the peninsula; golf is paid separately. That puts a private house and a full-service hotel in one booking; the trade-off is price, and neighbors on the resort grounds.

Type: Resort villas, beach houses, and residences.

Bedrooms: Three to seven; sleeps six to 14.

Access: Full resort use, golf carts, and tee times on Pacifico and Bahia.

Best for: Families and golf groups who want a house with hotel service on call.

2. Casa Brisa - Kupuri

Casa Brisa is a fully staffed estate in the Kupuri section of the community that sleeps 18 in seven king suites, one with bunk beds. The staff includes a chef, a butler, a concierge, and a driver, and the rental includes private beach access, all of Punta Mita's beach clubs, the fitness and tennis centers, and two golf carts, with golf on the two Nicklaus courses bookable on reservation. Stays have a three-night minimum.

Type: Private estate.

Bedrooms: Seven king suites; sleeps 18.

Access: Beach clubs, tennis; golf by reservation.

Best for: Two or three families traveling together.

3. Casa Koko - La Punta Estates

Casa Koko, in La Punta Estates, is one of the larger houses for rent in Punta Mita: nine bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, and it can be booked as six, seven, eight, or nine bedrooms depending on group size. Its staff runs to a concierge, a private chef and cooks, a mixologist, waiters, and five housekeepers. Its agency lists nightly rates from about USD 6,300 for six bedrooms in September to USD 14,600 for all nine in high season, and holiday weeks run higher, up to USD 35,000 a night at New Year.

Type: Private estate.

Bedrooms: Six to nine.

Access: Club Punta Mita membership covering golf, tennis, and beach clubs, per the listing.

Best for: Weddings, milestone birthdays, and big groups.

4. Villa Pacifica - Ranchos Estates

Villa Pacifica is a beachfront house of about 11,000 square feet in Ranchos Estates, designed by the Mexican architect Pepe de Yturbe. It's configured as five or seven bedrooms for 10 to 16 guests, with a chef, housekeeping, and a concierge. The listing includes a Club Punta Mita golf membership and access to five beach clubs; its published rates run only through 2025, so confirm 2026 pricing.

Type: Private estate.

Bedrooms: Five or seven.

Access: Beachfront; golf membership and five beach clubs per the listing.

Best for: Families who want the beach outside the door.

5. Kupuri Beach Residences and other condos - Kupuri

For a smaller budget or a longer stay, condos and townhomes in enclaves such as Kupuri Beach Residences, Las Marietas, and Hacienda de Mita are the entry point. Units such as Tres Coaties at Kupuri have four bedrooms for eight guests and a private infinity-pool terrace. Many are rented through Punta Mita Rentals, the official agency linked from the Punta Mita community site, or through independent villa agencies.

Type: Condo or townhome.

Bedrooms: Typically two to four.

Access: Beach clubs through the community access fee.

Best for: Couples, small families, and month-long stays.

How to choose a Punta Mita rental

• Decide whether you want a hotel behind you. Resort villas include restaurants, kids' clubs, and the spa; estates replace them with private staff.

• Ask what the beach and golf cost. Rental managers report a Club Punta Mita access fee from January 6, 2026 of USD 50 per person aged 13 and up (USD 30 for ages five to 12) before tax and service, charged once per visit and covering the community beach clubs. Golf, tennis, and the gym are extra.

• Count the true suites. Many estates quote a sleeps figure that includes bunk rooms, so check how many true suites there are.

• Learn the terms. The site's guide to villas, residences, and estates explains what each word means in a listing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best rentals in Punta Mita?

The villas and residences at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita lead for most groups because they come with full resort access and golf.

Do Punta Mita rentals include beach club access?

Usually, but not always for free. Rental managers report a per-person Club Punta Mita access fee from January 2026 that covers the community beach clubs, and some rentals fold it into the rate. Resort villa guests use their resort's own beaches and pools.

When is the best time to rent in Punta Mita?

November to April is dry and is whale season from December, which makes it the most expensive stretch. May to mid-November is cheaper, hotter, and overlaps with hurricane season, which runs from May 15 to November 30 in the eastern Pacific.