Imagine Paradise
Imagine a small village on gentle bay -- much like
California's Monterey Bay.   But here the rush
of traffic is absent because the little village of
Yelapa has no roads and no cars.   Imagine a quiet
cove set back from this gentle bay.   A  place
where the unhurried pace allows you to breathe
deeply and forget your cares...
Yelapa is located at the southern curve
of  Mexico's beautiful Banderas Bay.  
Water taxis, which depart several times
daily from Puerto Vallarta's colorful Old
Town, will deliver you nearly to the door
of Casas de Santa Cruz. Ask to be let
off at Playa Isabel.
(Click on map for larger view)
Our casas are right on the water, at the Southern point of Yelapa
Sunrise from Casa Luna
Welcome to Casa Santa Cruz
                                                     A Place of Refuge in a Busy World
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What's your weather like?  
You could be in Yelapa right now, where  the temperature is:
Yelapa pueblo at dusk
Casa Santa Cruz
is an intimate cluster of three rustic, yet comfortable
palapa houses which can be rented individually or as a
group. All casas are equipped with a full kitchen including
four-burner stove, refrigerator,  and hot water. Casa Sol
has four full-size beds in separate sleeping areas. The
bathroom includes a toilet made from river rock and a
bathtub/shower. The spacious living area and kitchen
downstairs looks over the water in a way that makes you
feel like you are a boat at sea.   Casa Luna, our
honeymoon suite, has a hanging bed upstairs with a
spectacular view of the ocean. There is also a sitting area
and a hammock built for two. Downstairs, there is a
full-size bed and a twin with a kitchen and a bathroom.  
Newly remodelled Casa Estrella has three full-size
beds in separate sleeping areas as well as a bathhouse in
the upper levels, and a kitchen downstairs.
It's a short walk to the local waterfall