If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience, outside the crowded, touristy & partying vibe of Puerto Vallarta or far from the beach vendors of Yelapa, look no further than Casa Gracie. Only steps from the beach, enjoy your own stunning home; perched above the fishing village of Chimo for majestic mountain & Pacific Ocean views. Come marvel at God's handiwork, where you can listen to the sound of the sea, watch humpback whales or take in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. The space Casa Gracie is one of two houses on the property called Dos Hermanos. The houses are ideally situated to maximize privacy and are separated by a beautiful, shared garden area for additional privacy. The other house, Casa Bendita, can be rented at an additional cost and has the same floorplan as Casa Gracie. See airbnb.com/h/doshermanos-casabendita for more details and availability. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Sierra Madre mountain range and village of Chimo, Casa Gracie is only separated by 150 steps from a secluded sandy beach. If secluded sandy beaches aren't your thing, you'll be perfectly content at Casa Gracie by simply enjoying the beautiful garden and the house's sweeping views of the ocean and natural landscape. Casa Gracie blends modern amenities (including Elon Musk's high-speed Starlink internet service) with rustic charm. The casa features spacious living space, with stacking glass paneled doors that fill the space with natural light and sound. Enjoy the vistas even while cooking from your own fully equipped kitchen. The views continue to the master bedroom and each bedroom at Casa Gracie is equipped with air conditioning and a king-sized bed. As you fall asleep at night or in the sway of your hammock during a lazy afternoon siesta, you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of the ocean. Casa Gracie is situated above Chimo, which is located in the Cabo Corrientes region of Jalisco, Mexico on the Bay of Banderas. The region is serviced via the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. On clear nights, you will see the lights of Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita across the bay from Chimo. Unlike Pizota, Quimixto, Yelapa and the Los Chonchos Eco Preserve, Chimo can be accessed by car, taxi or Uber from Puerto Vallarta via the village of El Tuito. Chimo is also accessible by boat, which we can help arrange. Chimo and the area boasts excellent fishing, hiking, beaches, and waterfalls. The village is small and quiet, so if you're looking for highrise resorts or nightlife, you won't find any in Chimo. Chimo only has a few hundred residents and has minimal services. The village of Chimo (less than a five minute walk from Casa Gracie) offers some dining options; albeit limited. Currently, Chimo has two beach side restaurants that primarily serves mariscos (seafood); although, an occasional hamburger may be had if you ask the waiter. If seafood isn't your craving, a taco stand is usually set up one block off the beach, on a dirt road, in front of Lety's small store. It's a bit of a hit or miss, but tacos are typically available Thursday - Sunday evenings sometime after 6 or 7 o'clock. We recommend tacos al pastor on Saturday nights and carnitas on Sunday mornings. In addition to the taco stand, on most Thursday - Sunday evenings, a local cocinera will set out tables in front of her casa for a pop-up restaurant of sorts. We recommend her shrimp tacos with an iced cold, glass bottle of Coca-Cola. ***A guest favorite for dining has been Maria, a local cook and friend from Chimo. She will prepare the food for you at Casa Gracie and clean up the dishes afterwards. She can make anything upon request, including breakfast, lunch or dinner at very reasonable prices. Guest favorites have included shrimp tacos (with special hot oil on the side), carne asada, fettuccine alfredo, fresh fish of the day, ceviche and chilaquiles for breakfast.*** If you prefer to do your own cooking, use fresh local produce from the produce truck that arrives each Tuesday morning in Chimo. You will hear the driver announce their arrival via their speaker system. Chimo also has three small 'corner' stores (hours vary) for basic grocery items, frozen meats, produce and snacks. While liquor and wine options are limited, ask anyone locally, and they can direct you to where you can buy Raicilla. Raicilla is a moonshine made locally in the mountains that tastes similar to Mezcal, with its smokey undertones. Chimo has a beer store, selling your typical varieties of Mexican beers. Across from Yolis's beer store is the casa of a local fisherman who will gladly sell you fresh fish, octopus or lobster when available. His wife also sells ice cream. Any local fisherman will sell you their fresh caught fish ... you just need to ask a fisherman on the beach in the morning. For additional information on Casa Gracie and the area of Chimo, watch our videos on our YouTube channel: FindingChimo@doshermanos2021 *****If you have additional questions prior to booking, see the QR code in the listed photos for a WA contact or find us on GMaps. Just search for Dos Hermanos in Chimo, Jalisco and select chat.***** P.S. One last important point about Chimo and Dos Hermanos we would like to highlight... If you are a jet boat "always-on-the-go" type of traveler, you might be disappointed. Dos Hermanos and Chimo have more of a pontoon boat vibe. There are no ziplines, jet skis, para sails, take-a-picture-with-an-iguana vendors, beachchair towel games, or night clubs. Chimo is the place one goes to avoid the hustle and bustle of life and to slow down. Leave your stilettos and evening gowns at home; instead, bring comfortable footwear, a hat, and some good books. Other things to note BEACH ACCESS In order to maximize the sweeping views of the coastline and mountain range, we built our house on a hillside. Therefore, it's a short (approximately 150 steps), but moderate climb from the beach up to the property. If you have mobility issues it would be difficult. There is a longer and easier path if you follow our driveway. If you have a 4x4 you can drive to the house from the beach. LAUNDRY If you need to have laundry done on vacation, laundry service can be arranged. The service is reasonably priced, as no one should have to fold laundry while on vacation. RAINY SEASON The rainy season in Cabo Corrientes runs approximately from June - September/October. The rainy season does not mean all day washouts. During the "rainy season", a typical day is sunny with a period of thunderstorms for an hour or two. Whereas, the dry season is marked by sunny days, with absolutely no precipitation for months at a time. If staying during the rainy season, please be advised that the entire Cabo Corrientes region experiences power outages during rainfalls. The power outages can last several hours. However, we have a generator that can be used for short periods in order to power lights or the router. In addition to more frequent power outages, the road to Chimo can also be more challenging during the rainy season. If you have a 4x4 vehicle, you shouldn't have any problems. If not, it is advisable to take a boat to Chimo during the rainy season.