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We were fortunate enough to host our wedding at Hacienda Antigua and it was truly spectacular! We wanted to host a fun yet intimate wedding that was a little more authentic to the roots of Mexico and not the typical resort hotel experience. Located about 5 minutes from Lo de Marcos and 20 minutes from San Pancho, the home itself was spectacular. The decor is amazing and reminiscent of a traditional hacienda. We had a little over 100 guests comfortably set up on the event lawn overlooking the ocean at sunset. There is an outdoor palapa that is set up for both bar and food service as well. It provided a beautiful setting for both the ceremony, dinner and the dance to follow. Kelley was very responsive to the litany of questions we had regarding our wedding. Gabriel, the house manager, was helpful and had our pre-selected list of groceries ready for our arrival. We also had some house staff prepare snacks the day prior to the wedding for the rehearsal, which worked out great and allowed us to focus on our wedding day. Overall, it more than exceeded our expectations and I highly recommend it.
Our kids made us return for the second spring break in a row to Hacienda Antigua. It’s a magical spot, so thoughtfully decorated and cared for. Every night is a dream watching the sun set over the ocean, lounging around the pool or in the beautiful manicured garden. We enjoyed our morning coffee watching the sun rise over the mountains and then headed off for the day to somewhere nearby. We went for wonderful horseback rides through the mountains and along the shore, took lovely day trips to San Pancho and Lo De Marcos beaches, and had a great day on the Alley Cat out of Sayulita. Gabriel arranged a fabulous tequila tasting in the Hacienda bar at sundown to welcome our friends who arrived and stayed two houses away. I’d love to say we’ll try a new spot in 2019, but odds are we’ll be back again at the Hacienda. Once you experience it’s magic, it’s hard to consider anywhere else…
Six of us thoroughly enjoyed our ten days here. The property and grounds were immaculately maintained, and everything was in perfect order. The standouts were the huge, beautiful swimming pool, and the brand new palapa housing an outdoor kitchen with full size appliances and grills, a large dining table and bathroom. The property had amazing jungle and “forever” ocean views thanks to its location. We have stayed in Sayulita and San Pancho many times before but were looking for privacy, rest and relaxation this time that Hacienda Antigua certainly provided! Both of those towns are an easy trip if you have a rental car, but like us you may not want to leave at all! We will certainly return!
What an amazing place to stay! If you’re looking for a truly authentic Mexican experience, this is the place. We stayed here with two couples and four children. The kids loved the pool and really enjoyed the beach in Lo De Marcos just down the hill. You cannot beat the daily spectacular sunsets and the staff is second to none. The concierge can set you up with all kinds of activities or even a personal chef to cook lunches or dinner. I really love Lo De Marcos as it’s a sleepy town of about 1,700 people and off the beaten path. People are friendly and you’re not hassled like you are in the bigger touristy cities in Mexico. Love this. I highly recommend this place and can’t wait to go back again.
We travel frequently and stay in beautiful places. This tops them all! The authenticity of the pieces in the house, the location, the wonderful staff, the town and beautiful beach, the views, the food, the privacy and the attention to detail are all spectacular. The best part was working with Kelley who was so helpful and kind during the booking process. I have recommended this place to all of my friends and colleagues. (Something I rarely to never do.). We had such a wonderful vacation here. –One of our top three and that includes luxury resorts in Europe and Hawaii. You will be thrilled and will want to go back when you’re in need of true decompression and relaxation.
We had our dream wedding at Hacienda Antigua!!! The venue truly lends itself to creating pure magic on one of the most important days of your life. Easy to access for vendors, beautiful scenic backdrop for wedding photos, intimate venue for an unforgettable day. Our guests were so impressed with the Hacienda that they are now planning vacations, retreats, and anniversaries at this very property. We will never forget the Hacienda and are forever grateful to Kelley and her staff for being such great hosts!!!!
In short, this home near Lo De Marcos is the most beautiful, tasteful and elegantly designed house I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Kelley and Gabriel were the perfect coordinators for our trip with excellent communication throughout. I really can’t imagine a better Airbnb experience. Hacienda Antigua era como un sueño.
My younger son kept saying Dora must have learned to cook in heaven because he loved everything she made.