From:$600 per night

Property Details

11 Bedrooms / 11.5 Bathroom
Sleeps 41 People
One-of-a-kind Oceanfront Estate with Stellar sea views that will dominate your senses.

Hacienda Delfin Oceanfront Estate in Mazatlán combines the best of tropical ambiance and hacienda-style amenities to create a truly memorable vacation experience. Located on the Northern end of Mazatlán, you will be perfectly poised for the ultimate vacation in the sun. A spacious and stylish waterfront residence, Hacienda Delfin has also become a favorite local for fairy tale weddings.

Private Oceanfront El Delfin Estate w/ Pool
11 Bedrooms / 11.5 Bathrooms

Sleeps 1-41 People

Daily Housekeeping Included Monday through Saturday (excludes Holidays)

WEDDINGS / YOGA RETREATS / REUNIONS / CORPORATE INCENTIVES

Scroll down a little further to see a link to our most recent wedding we just had at the home........or Check out the Video Link at the Top of our Page.....

Cool off in a pristine, pool with a water slide and waterfall swim-up bar. The alfresco experience is rounded out with a gas BBQ, the ocean and magnificent views are like sentinels to Hacienda Delfin's solitude.
Whether for corporate retreats, weddings, or getaways for family and friends there's something for everyone under the Mazatlán sun.

Sleeps 41 Maximum
Base Rate per night for 1- 10 people.
Additional $45 USD charge per person / per night from 11-41 people
According to how many guests book will determine the number of rooms available (the remainder of the rooms will be locked)
Prices & Rules Subject to change

Guest Reviews:

"There are no words grandiose enough to describe our experience at the Delfin Estate. From the moment we arrived at the airport, we were greeted with the utmost service. Ray drove us to the house and provided beverages along the way. He also gave us advice about where to go in Mazatlán. When we arrived at the house, we were overwhelmed by how beautiful and over-the-top everything was. From the large, beautiful pool and slide, to the gorgeous tile and grass patio overlooking the ocean for perfect sunset viewing. Most importantly, the staff. I have never received such incredible service. Jesus and Alejandra keep the place in tip-top shape. Angelica and Doris cook the most fabulous meals you could ever imagine. Jessi was the sweetest, most accommodating bartender you could ask for. This should be at the top of your list for your next vacation. We will all definitely be back. 🙂 Thank you so much for the most incredible vacation of our lives!!!!"

“We were so impressed that we decided to make this our destination for our family trip we take every 2 years. the property is off the beaten path and truly feels like you have a private resort all to yourself. You cannot go wrong here and I would recommend this place to ANYONE who asks!”

Optional Services (AT ADDITIONAL COST)
Host an Event (Ask for details)
Chef Service for Dinners
Pre- Villa Stocking Services
Massage Appointments
Airport Transportation

Amenities Indoor:
A/C in the bedrooms only
2 Full Kitchens
2 Full Living Rooms
2 Full Dining Rooms
Smart TV- TV's in both Living Rooms
Hair Dryers
Dishwasher
Internet / Wi-Fi

Amenities Outdoor:
Large Central Pool w/ Water Slide
Sunk in Pool Bar
Lounge Chairs w/ Tables and Umbrellas
Beach Towels
Gas BBQ
Large Upper Level Balcony Space Perfect for Entertaining, Wedding Parties, Retreats, Yoga Classes, etc....

South Master Bedroom Upstairs
Ocean View from Bedroom
King Size Bed
2 Single Day Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

North Master Bedroom Upstairs
Ocean View from Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
4 Single Day Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom Upstairs (Off North Master)
Queen Size Bed
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #1
Queen Size Bed
1 Single Bed
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower
Overlooking the Center Courtyard and Pool

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #2
Queen Size Bed
2 Single Day Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower
Overlooking the Center Courtyard and Pool

Bedroom Downstairs Suite #3
Ocean View from Bedroom
Queen Size Bed
2 Single Day Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #4
Ocean View from Bedroom
Queen Size Bed
1 Single Size Day Bed
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #5
Ocean View from Bedroom
Queen Size Bed
1 Single Size Day Bed
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #6
Ocean View from Bedroom
2 Queen Size Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #7
2 Queen Size Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower
Overlooking the Center Courtyard and Pool

Guest Bedroom Downstairs Suite #8
2 Queen Size Beds
A/C
Private Bathroom w/ Shower
Overlooking the Center Courtyard and Pool

General Rental Policies:

RESTRICTIONS: A few specific restrictions are noted below.
A complete listing of terms, conditions, and policies will be sent to you in the Rental Agreement and Policies document.

All properties are Non-Smoking.
Occupancy numbers are strictly enforced. Do not exceed the maximum allowed number of occupants in a property.
Only paying guests are allowed on the property, and visitors are restricted
Bachelor parties are strictly prohibited.
Pets are prohibited in Non-Pet-Friendly properties.
You must be 25 years of age or older to enter into the Rental Agreement. Non-family groups require all occupants to be over the age of 25.

CHECK-IN/OUT:
Check-in time is at 3:00 pm and no later than 6 pm and Check-out time is no later 10:00 am.
An additional fee applies if arrival is after 5 p.m. It is not possible to receive you after 6 p.m.

We must strictly follow designated check-out times to prepare the property for the next guests; the times are not flexible and overstaying check-out time will result in additional charge.

Guests may request an Early Check-In no more than 24 hours in advance of arrival or a Late Check-Out no later than 24 hours in advance of departure. Please check with Mazatlan4Rent Guest Relations for approval.

Mazatlan4Rent is committed to an enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed in partnership with experts in health and hospitality. Here’s what we’ve done to clean and sanitize the space:

Approved Products: 
We use disinfectants approved by global health agencies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Protective Equipment:
We wore protective equipment, like a mask and gloves, while cleaning

Thoroughly Clean:
Each room was cleaned using extensive cleaning checklists

Cleaning Supplies On Hand:
We provide extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay

Every Surface Sanitized:
All high-touch surfaces have been sanitized, such as doorknobs, cabinets and light switches

See one our most recent weddings here: https://vimeo.com/276159728

 

Why spend your valuable time shopping for groceries when you can be at the beach,

or be relaxing around the pool?  Start your vacation from the moment you arrive with

a pre-stocked rental home, or a private chef for your first night after a long day of travel.  

Our staff will make chef / cook service arrangements, purchase grocery and other

requested supplies so that your rental home is ready for your arrival.

Available Concierge Services

Private Airport Transportation - Welcome Drink Included
Pre-Villa Stocking
Authentic Local Cook Services

Thinking of a Tour or Something FUN when you are here?  We Can Help Organize Anything! 
 

  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Tequila Tours
  • Zip Lines
  • ATV's
  • City Tours
  • Sunset Cruise
  • Private Catamaran
  • Durango Day Trips
  • Colonial Tours
  • Country Tours
  • El Quelite Day Trip
  • Deer Island

Allow our Mazatlan4Rent Team to take care of all your vacation needs, all you need to do is……..ASK. 

Our highly effective team will help you to enjoy your vacation to the fullest, from personal shopping, planning a special event, & making reservations.

 

Amenities

Accommodations

  • Concierge - Other Services
  • Housekeeper Included

Attractions

  • Museums
  • Water Parks

Cleaning Protocols

  • All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
  • Disinfectant is used when cleaning the property
  • Enhanced cleaning practices are used
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
  • Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Television

Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet - Wifi
  • Iron and Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine

Flexcation

  • Desk
  • Desk Chair
  • Free wifi
  • Kitchen Island
  • Smart TV

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Room
  • Dining Spices
  • Dining Table
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Horseback Riding
  • Shopping
  • Water Sports
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Location

  • Beach
  • Beach View
  • Beachfront
  • Ocean View
  • Oceanfront
  • Water View

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Deck/Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Garden
  • Gas Grill
  • Heated Pool
  • Private Pool

Regional standard for sanitation practice

  • Regional standard for sanitation - Not Sure

Safety

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Smoke Detector

Sports

  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Surfing
  • Swimming

Themes

  • Family
  • Luxury
  • Romantic

Availability

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed, 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 10

1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 11

1 Queen Bed

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are effective on the date written notice is received by e-mail in our office. If a refund is applicable, refund payment will be processed within two weeks of cancellation notice and will be in the form of a US Check, Canadian Check, or refund to the credit card account.
The following assessments will apply to cancellations: A fee of 5% will be applied to all canceled reservations to cover any incurred credit card or payment processing fees.

Cancellation between 60- 30 days before the arrival date will result in a cancellation fee of  25% of the total reservation costs.
Cancellation less than 30 days before the arrival date will result in the forfeit of 100% of total payments made If the dates can be re-booked, a refund of the new reservation amount will be offered When you make your deposit you are agreeing that you accept & agree to these terms.

Cancellation for any holiday reservation (Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and Thanksgiving weeks) will result in the forfeit of 100% of Total Rent.

Some property owners will authorize rescheduling or credit towards a future stay. This strictly depends on the individual property owner and cannot be guaranteed without authorization from said owner.

Your reservation will NOT be subject to refund in case of cancellation due to a Hurricane, natural disaster, or other "acts of god". We strongly suggest that you purchase hurricane travel insurance prior to paying the final balance of your reservation.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION: We highly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance when traveling internationally.

Mazatlan4Rent is a property rental agency. Mazatlan4Rent portrays the properties as they are to the best of our ability and has no responsibility for the conditions of the rental properties or problems arising therefrom. Mazatlan4Rent cannot be held liable for any injuries, accidents, theft, or misfortune that may befall the client during their stay.

Deposit Policy

Mazatlan4Rent accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, & Discover. Upon clients instruction to confirm reservation payment must be processed within seven days in order maintain legitimate reservations.

Initial Deposit of 50% is required and must be received in order to confirm a booking. A confirmation notice will be sent upon receiving your deposit along with a rental policy contract. The rental contract must be signed and returned, along with a copy of identification.

Final Payment: The remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to your arrival.

Guest Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Based on 42 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

83%

4 star reviews

10%

3 star reviews

5%

2 star reviews

0%

1 star reviews

2%

Recent reviews

by Review from Airbnb Guest #320577

12/15/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Todo es tal cual las fotos, la casa linda y la atención buena.

Response From: Mazatlan4Rent

Gracias por sus comentarios, los esperamos cuando deseen volver, siempre será un placer hospedarlos de nuevo!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #320193

12/04/2025

4 out of 5 stars

Todo bien, gracias ✨

Response From: Mazatlan4Rent

Gracias a ustedes Flor, esperamos servirles de nuevo pronto y mejorar su experiencia!!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #318491

11/18/2025

5 out of 5 stars

This place felt like your own private resort! Great ocean and beach views, the house is HUGE and accommodates so many people! I absolutely love the experience and will visit again.

Response From: Mazatlan4Rent

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so fortunate to have had guests like you, please come back soon!!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #317381

11/03/2025

3 out of 5 stars

La casa está muy bonita los cuartos están amplios es muy espaciosa , la zona está muy alejada por lo cual se queda muy solo, aparte fuimos victimas de robo dentro de la casa , quebraron un vidrio de un carro y robaron las pertenencias y los anfitriones nunca nos pasaron los videos de las cámaras , también les pedimos apoyo para reportar a la policía pero el robo fue a las 8 de la mañana y lo reportaron a las 3 de la tarde lo cual la policía nos informó que prácticamente ya no se podía hacer nada .Me seguí comunicando para pedir los videos de seguridad porque había cámaras en la casa pero solo me comentan que lo están pidiendo y no nos los compartieron

Response From: Mazatlan4Rent

Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia, Perla. Lamentamos sinceramente lo ocurrido durante tu estancia.
Quisiera comentar lo siguiente para mayor claridad y para que quede constancia de lo que detectamos:
• En el momento en que se nos informó del incidente hicimos el reporte correspondiente; sin embargo, el personal de la autoridad que debía atenderlo llegó un poco más tarde de lo deseado debido a circunstancias ajenas a nosotros.
• Otro tema importante fue la dificultad al querer comunicarnos con ustedes, para poder solicitar más información y detalles. Esta falta de comunicación se dió durante toda la estancia y alentó el seguimiento del suceso.
• Desafortunadamente, el disco duro de las cámaras de seguridad resultó dañado y, hasta ahora, no hemos podido recuperar el material con el cual poder dar seguimiento.
• Es importante mencionar que, al inicio de su estancia, se les ofrecieron indicaciones precisas de uso y seguridad de la casa que no se siguieron en su totalidad. Además, hubo ingreso de personas ajenas a la reserva y huéspedes adicionales sin nuestra autorización, lo cual complica nuestra capacidad de garantizar los estándares comprometidos.
Nos comprometemos a revisar los protocolos de acceso, monitoreo y mantenimiento de los dispositivos de grabación para evitar que algo similar vuelva a suceder en el futuro.
De nuevo, lamentamos profundamente que tu experiencia no haya sido la adecuada y agradecemos la oportunidad que nos brindan de corregir y mejorar.

Saludos,
Mazatlan4rent

by Review from Airbnb Guest #305779

07/27/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Muy bonita casa cómoda limpia no la pasamos súper bien solo la playa no se disfrutó mucho ya que tiene las piedras en la bajada y no podíamos disfrutar mucho

Response From: Mazatlan4Rent

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras Pedro; nos alegra saber que disfrutaron la casa. Lamentablemente, en ocasiones la marea alta arrastra piedras, algo fuera de nuestro control.
Agradecemos tu comprensión y esperamos recibirte de nuevo pronto, ¡con una playa más accesible!

Un cordial saludos,
Mazatlan4Rent Team

Delfín Estate

by Eledy

10/30/2024

5 out of 5 stars

This hacienda style home is perfect all around! We had our wedding event and guest stay at the estate. We had 20+ guests which allowed us to have all the rooms open. We assigned them to have everyone comfortable.
The estate has a rustic hacienda style feel, it’s very spacious. There are some things that are outdated but nothing to stop you from having a great time.
The place has an incredible team! From the moment we inquired about having our wedding there the Customer Support Representatives (Claudia/Selva) were very helpful. Right before the trip I had many questions for Selva since we were traveling internationally, she was so patient and provided all the answers.
We hired many of their services in order to make everything work with the amount of guest we had. Rafaela and José were at the estate daily and provided the BEST cleaning and maintenance help. Angelica and Nelli made the BEST meals. Our guests are still commenting how they miss the meals. They were also able to do all the shopping for us with the PreVilla service and that made our arrival so much easier. David was great too, he gave us a tour upon arrival and shared helpful information including taxi numbers- he also accommodated our airport delay. We also hired our party planner Maria Elena through their service. She is our wedding angel!! Maria Elena helped me plan everything- hearing my ideas, contracting vendors, to setting everything up the day before the wedding and the day of- she did it all. My fiancé and I were able to pool all day up until the wedding time because she had everything under control, she was phenomenal! An incredible team all around!
The estate- all rooms are hacienda style, have their own bathroom and showers. There is one studio room with a tiny kitchen. One room is smaller and the bathroom is across the hall, you have to access it through the laundry room or main room and it is simple (just as pictured) but the guest that stayed there loved how tucked away it was. All rooms have working A/C. The 2 common areas and 2 kitchens do not, at first that worried us but we quickly realized we had the ocean breeze early in the morning and when it was too hot we just jumped in the pool and cooled off, great shading around the pool area too. The location is a bit north so we had a car rental for all minor things, guests called taxi’s and we got some shuttles to get around as a group. Adding a taxi through WhatsApp and having that be your point of contact is very helpful for when a ride is needed. There is a dirt road that is needed to travel on in order to get to the estate, I think that’s the only part that makes it ‘sketchy’, the area is being developed but you do see locals walking their dogs down the road, etc. The property does have security at night, who were also very kind- they are not inside the home, just outside premise. The pool has a slide that was the highlight of the whole stay. The high tide waves at night are better than any noise machine you can purchase. Everyone was so happy with our stay there! Thank you for everything Mazatlan4sale!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #262603

06/27/2024

1 out of 5 stars

It was a horrible stay . The place was practically falling apart , shower knobs were missing hair dryers were broken light fixtures were broken , there was rats and cockroaches inside the house , the cleanness was terrible, the towels were stained . And when we asked for them to be replaced only some rooms were replaced. The amenities like , the fridges , AC, washers did not work . The TV was broken , the lock of the front door did not work either . When we left one day we left the gate unlocked , we were coming back and when we came back the gate was locked by someone . When I called the host , she did not responded until the next day with response to “ I feel asleep early” we waited about 20 min. the “security guard” opened the door which I believe is very unsafe to have a stranger in the home with our belongings . All in all . The home was terrible. We paid so much to be able to have a great vacation with my family and it ended up being a nightmare, I will not be staying here again.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #255384

05/26/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente lugar para familias numerosas que quieran disfrutar de privacidad y un excelente lugar cómodo y bien agradable.

Muy recomendable!!!!

Gracias por sus atenciones…..

by Review from Airbnb Guest #254283

05/21/2024

5 out of 5 stars

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by Review from Airbnb Guest #231569

11/27/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente solo la caldera de la alberca no estaba funcionando y creo por el precio deberian de abrir un cuarto x persona cdo los visitantes no sean pareja para que todos tengan su cuarto propio

by Review from Airbnb Guest #224674

10/02/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great place!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #223575

09/26/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente opción para visitar con amigos o familia, el alojamiento es muy cómodo

by Review from Airbnb Guest #215447

09/06/2023

5 out of 5 stars

home is exactly as described, very clean pool, and lots of room for big group

by Review from Airbnb Guest #210040

08/01/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente, ideal para familias y descansar. Recomendable 100%

by Review from Airbnb Guest #207495

07/14/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente lugar para desconectarse de todo

by Review from Airbnb Guest #202898

06/19/2023

4 out of 5 stars

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by Review from Airbnb Guest #202911

06/17/2023

5 out of 5 stars

My family and I absolutely loved the relaxed environment of Delfin Estate. We had a group of 23 and it accommodated all of us with room to spare. All the rooms were super comfortable and clean, the large kitchen and living room had ample space for all of us, the pool was always a fun alternative when we were not exploring Mazatlan and you can not beat the views!! Everything about the house was a 10/10. The staff was around for part of the day and they were so helpful and pleasant…Claudia, Jesus and Luis made us feel right at home and Ray was very helpful when it came to recommending things to do.
The team from Mazatlan4rent were always very helpful, they even arranged transportation from and to the airport for us. We would definitely recommend a trip to Mazatlan and a stay at the Delfin Estate!

Response From: Mazatlan4Rent

Thank you for all your kind comments! Hope to see you again

by Review from Airbnb Guest #188044

02/09/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente propiedad y excelente atención de todo el equipo Mil gracias

by Review from Airbnb Guest #180330

11/21/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Igual a la descripción, fotos reales, muy espacioso, muy buena atencion por parte del personal de mantenimiento y limpieza

by Review from Airbnb Guest #175896

10/30/2022

4 out of 5 stars

Great house, location, personnel and communication. The only thing is a few maintenance details.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #167144

08/24/2022

4 out of 5 stars

La comunicación es buena, la atención que te dan es muy amable, fue una estancia buena, le hace falta mantenimiento en algunas partes de la casa

by Review from Airbnb Guest #163584

07/19/2022

5 out of 5 stars

The house was so beautiful! The workers there were respectful and helpful. This is house is definitely a place for a big group of people to stay comfortably. The only down side to the place was the location, but I'd stay there again.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #156411

06/15/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Todos

by Review from Airbnb Guest #146382

03/30/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay. A beautiful property and great town.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #137430

01/01/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Muy buena atención gracias !

by Review from Airbnb Guest #135774

12/08/2021

3 out of 5 stars

Hola la casa esta espectacular en cuanto a privacidad lejos de todo el ruido, es como una hacienda con sus 11 recamaras, todas muy amplias y distribuidas . Solo si les recomiendo que le den un mantenimiento general a la propiedad de lleno antes de rentarse, tuvimos problemas con los climas y llego una persona a arreglarlos , tuvimos problema porque no salia agua caliente y luego nos salio agua ardiendo incluyendo en el agua fria y asi nos quedamos ya, las puertas corredizas no cerraban mandaron a alguien, las dos puertas que tienen con acceso al mar no tienen candado ni llave, se abren solo empujandolas y nos daba un poco de temor porque cualquiera caminando por el mar tiene acceso a la propiedad. El mar en la propiedad no se puede meter es imposible ya que es mar abierto. los atardeceres son increibles .. estuvimos muy agusto a excepcion que casi toda la estadia estuvo personal dentro con nosotros arreglando fallas. Mi recomendacion es que la casaa esta muy bonita enorme y distribuida y se renta a un precio considerable alto, si les recomendaria que le den un mtto general a la propiedad porque si tiene muchos detalles antes de rentarla para que los inquilinos no esten con trabajadores todo el tiempo.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #125851

09/16/2021

5 out of 5 stars

la casa está super limpia, la gente que ayuda con la limpieza muy amable y la comunicación con la gente de mazatlan4rente sin ningún problema.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #123727

08/30/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Excelente casa para pasar un buen momento en familia! Privacidad, limpieza, instalaciones, todo esta genial! Gracias por las atenciones!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #121709

08/17/2021

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great family time in Mazatlan. This house is very spacious, specially for large groups. It was super clean and comfortable. The staff who works in the house were super friendly. The kids love the large swimming pool and above all the water slice. Nice private house to enjoy with family!

Incredible Villa in an Incredible Destination

by Bryan Glasow

01/21/2019

5 out of 5 stars

Mazatlán is awesome. This Villa is awesome. The staff are awesome. The front office and company are awesome. There’re only good times ahead if you book this location, but do it through them directly and save some money. The remainder of this review is a more detailed look at the rental, company, and experience my group and I shared in December. My Booking: I scheduled and stayed in the Delfin Estate for 1 week in mid-December with 15 people arriving from three states. Logistics Front Office: Samantha was assigned to my booking, and I worked with her about 98% of the time leading up to our arrival. She fielded all my questions and concerns without flinching. She helped arrange Transportation to and from the Airport, arrange the menu, scale the grocery needs, hire evening catering, etc etc. The list goes on, and there’s no way I could have done this without her help. Her greatness was not an exception, but more a rule for Mazatlán 4 Rent (M4R). The other front office folk were equally helpful in the limited times Samantha was busy or unavailable. Location: The Villa is located Roughly 8-9 miles North of Mazatlán’s Golden Zone. Going into town was fractionally more difficult than coming back. House staff would happily assist in arranging for a taxi or equivalent, or we could call the company directly if we wanted to head out after the staff had left for the evening. Contrast that to coming back to the Villa being easier by the fact Uber is available for that direction, but a pick up at the house using Uber isn’t possible when we went – which would otherwise have been the most convenient option. Price for the Uber is cheap, ~$5 USD including tip. Going into town was even cheaper since the only option was the local taxi providers. House Amenities Rooms: There are 9 rooms on the property for use by clients. The two master rooms have a single king bed each, the rest have a queen (some even with two). Note that one room is actually attached to the second master via the bathroom. It is the smallest of the rooms, and there is a bathroom directly across the hall that otherwise likely won’t be used because of its location. Plus, it still has its own discreet entry which is nice. Wasn’t a deal breaker, but not having its “own” connected bathroom was a little unfortunate. All rooms are quite nice, and each come with their own bathroom (aside from the one). Roughly half have ocean side view, and that ocean is awesomely loud which most of us liked. Only feedback was some people felt the mattresses were a touch on the stiff side, so personal preferences will vary on that. Pool: Amazing. Seriously, I went through withdrawals for like two weeks not having a beautiful (and heated!) pool to swim in for hours and hours. The slide too was a blast, I didn’t have any children guests with me so it was just a bunch of drinking adults having a grand ol’ time. The heating on the pool did have some variance, so I’m not sure what was going on there as we didn’t have control of the temp. One night it was practically a spa, which was incredible beyond compare, then we went a couple nights with it cooler. It was still warmer than the ~70F December breeze either way. Ocean: The Villa is as close as a building can get to the ocean, without physically being in said ocean. It’s located on a public beach, but to be perfectly honest it may have well just been a private beach. There was very little traffic, foot or otherwise, on the beach the entire week we were there. You’ll see an occasional fisherman, person strolling, or hear the odd ATV every now and again but other than that it’s all pristine beach all the time. The tide shelf of the beach was sometimes within a few feet of the retaining wall defining the front yard of the estate where it faces the ocean, so when I say close I mean it. Some of my guests swam in the ocean during low tide, and reported the water was pleasantly warm. But the seas are a little rough, and undertow is a concern so most swimming day to day was done in the pool over the ocean. The most beautiful sunsets and meals overlooking a roaring sea never got old – and is one of the features I missed the most after vacation was over. Staff Cooks: Without compare! Our cook staff all week were Angelica and Adela. I don’t think it’s possible for them to cook a bad meal. Every Breakfast and Lunch was beyond good, and everything from hand juiced oranges in the morning to Tacos Cerrados during the day was so consistently delicious. All guests were impressed after every meal, no joke. We only had two dinners catered, and a third we cooked ourselves out of groceries we had picked up prior to arrival – but there were enough leftovers to heat up on the evenings we didn’t already have Dinner planned. Catering: Dinner service is catered through Gaia, which is a local restaurant. As with all the rest of the food we had while in Mazatlán, it was all very high quality and there was ample quantity of it. I opted for two nights of service. First was arrival night, I did a Mexican Food selection and the other was night before departure where I did Italian Food for my Birthday. If I had to do it again, I would bump up the second dinner earlier as there was such a substantial amount of food leftover it would have seen better use through the week. I know I sound like a broken record, but everyone loved the food. It's not as cost effective as the Breakfast/Lunch staffing, but sometimes you just don't want to worry about what to do for dinner. Bartender: We had Alberto as our bartender during the stay. My understanding is that he was a fill-in for who was originally scheduled, and my recommendation to M4R is to hire him ASAP. First thing he did was inventory our alcohol (which was substantial, cause that’s the kind of group we are) and recommend all the mixed drink variations that were possible and then said “If you go get A and B, I can make X, Y, and Z”. We took him on his recommendations, and were sipping drinks I didn’t even consider when I had Samantha order the food and drink supplies. Brilliant! Not only that he would mix up pitchers of drinks before he left, at our request, so that we could continue to enjoy his high-quality concoctions throughout the night. He was definitely the staff we interacted with the most, including booking Taxi transport into town, and he was always incredibly helpful. Cleaning: Didn’t interact with them terribly often, but they always cleaned up the rooms well and stocked up on supplies or towels got low without prompting. Maintenance: Jesus was the Maintenance person on site, and while there was very little we needed him to look into (one shower was missing a handle initially, for instance) any need was quickly and accurately addressed. Miscellaneous Booking: First time booking through TripAdvisor, and I won’t be doing it again. I’ve booked close to 100 rentals across multiple countries over the last year for travel, and I think the TA fee structure and communication sucks. I’ve never had the fee be a surprise outside of this experience, where my “Paid in Full” booking was missing 16% leaving M4R in the position to collect the discrepancy in a secondary charge I wrapped up with my food bill and other incidentals before arriving. I don’t blame M4R for this, and I should have looked deeper into the FAQ section for how TA handled their fee structure prior to booking. I just assumed it worked like AirBnB, VRBO, HomeAway, VacationRental, etc where the price I payed included all the fees already and the landlord/owner is getting their proper cut already. Rest assured, next time I will book with M4R directly. Mazatlán: The city and airport reminded some guests of what Cabo was like 15-20 years ago, which is a very good thing. It’s not overly touristy, still has a lot of charm, and hasn’t been painfully Americanized. People are very nice, and we couldn’t find a bad restaurant in town. Seriously, we tried all manner of places and each one was a treat. Gus Gus, Joe’s Oyster Bar (Oysters 17 seconds removed from the Ocean), Tres Islas Brewery, the list goes on and on. I never felt unsafe, and many of us stayed out past sundown for some nightlife without issue. Food ordering: The house comes with no food at all, so don’t forget things like condiments or seasonings, etc. Samantha was very helpful in this regard. Additionally, if you want the staff to go stock up on groceries (say if your beer is running low) there is a fee and % purchase added to the request. It’s cheaper to do it yourself, however you will lose time floating in the pool. Choose wisely! Conclusion Pretty much the same as the first paragraph, our trip was awesome and after we landed home from the return flight, I was greeted by text messages from my friends asking if we are booking again next year. I have a hard time not picturing that at least some of us will be making a trek back sometime in the next calendar year. Do yourself a favor and pull the trigger on this place, every facet of our stay was fantastic and without compromise.

by New Guest

10/31/2017

5 out of 5 stars

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by New Guest

10/28/2017

5 out of 5 stars

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This was our best family vacation ever!

by Shirley L.

10/16/2017

5 out of 5 stars

The property is well represented in pictures, etc, but when we arrived everything exceeded our expectations. The property is immaculately clean, and well maintained. The staff was excellent! We were picked up at the airport and taken to the house. We did a walkthrough with Samantha, who outlined everything we needed to know. And we had a number to reach her at if we had any questions. The house staff was wonderful - they were attentive and hospitable, and provided great service. The view of the ocean is amazing!. The property is built to take advantage of the spectacular sunsets. Although the ocean isn't really swimmable, the beach is great for walking and collecting seashells. I would highly recommend this property - we will definitely be back!

My overall experience at the Hacienda El Defin in

by Mariana N

10/11/2017

5 out of 5 stars

The property was in excellent conditions the beds are very comfortable the pool was excellent loved it. The property is well kept up and beautiful we had a 50th birthday party and the property was perfect. I will defiantly come back and recommend this place to everybody. Thanks Nohemi you were great loved your hospitality and excellent customer services.

by Javier

08/31/2017

5 out of 5 stars

Muchísimas gracias, mi familia y yo pasamos unos días de ensueño! La casa es preciosa y el servicio que brindó el staff, siempre eficiente y gentil. Angélica y Adela son unas ARTISTAS en la cocina!!! Alejandrina y Jesús siempre muy atentos al igual que Samantha y Lori con todo lo administrativo. No dudaría un segundo en volver. Gracias por todo!

Great Staff!

by Walter W.

08/01/2017

5 out of 5 stars

This facility met and exceeded all of our expectations. We had 21 people for our 50th wedding anniversary. The staff has been great, And the rooms, the food was very good we will recommend it to our friends and family.

Amazing home & team! Thank you for everything!

by Komal P.

03/21/2017

5 out of 5 stars

I just returned from five amazing days with a group of 15 at the Del Fin Oceanfront Villa and I cannot THANK Lori, Lionne, Ray, Anjelica, Alejandra, and Andres enough for such an AMAZING time! The staff at Mazatlan4Rent helped my friends and I pull off an incredible surprise for our spouses. When booking the property, Lori was so kind to answer my one million questions about the house, the staff, the food and Mazatlan itself. She helped us book transfers, recommended restaurants & excursions, create a menu, and even grocery shopped for us. She also picked up birthday décor, cakes and little surprises to make the weekend extra special. The house is lovely — it’s a true oceanfront estate with breathtaking ocean views, especially during sunrise and sunset. Yes the pool is cold, but just like any cold — jump in and keep moving, you’ll get used to it plus it was pretty warm out so the cold water was a welcome break. The bedrooms are comfy and large, the living area is decorated beautifully and the large kitchen table was such a treat to have meals on with the amazing ocean views. We also loved the large kitchen counter where we learned how to make salsa, chilaquiles and some delicious pancakes from Anjelica and the rest of the staff! The house aside, the staff at Mazatlan4Rent is what made our trip to Mazatlan amazing! The fact that they took care of everything and catered to all of our requests was beyond amazing. My friends and I cannot wait to return to Mazatlan and stay with you again! Thank you Lori for giving us such great memories to cherish for years and years to come — you really made our trip perfect. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity! Cheers!!

“Amazing home & staff! Thank you for an incredible vacation!”

by trvlbug24

03/21/2017

5 out of 5 stars

I just returned from five amazing days with a group of 15 at the Del Fin Oceanfront Villa and I cannot THANK Lori, Lionne, Ray, Anjelica, Alejandra, and Andres enough for such an AMAZING time! The staff at Mazatlan4Rent helped my friends and I pull off an incredible surprise for our spouses. When booking the property, Lori was so kind to answer my one million questions about the house, the staff, the food and Mazatlan itself. She helped us book transfers, recommended restaurants & excursions, create a menu, and even grocery shopped for us. She also picked up birthday décor, cakes and little surprises to make the weekend extra special.

The house is lovely — it’s a true oceanfront estate with breathtaking ocean views, especially during sunrise and sunset. Yes the pool is cold, but just like any cold — jump in and keep moving, you’ll get used to it plus it was pretty warm out so the cold water was a welcome break. The bedrooms are comfy and large, the living area is decorated beautifully and the large kitchen table was such a treat to have meals on with the amazing ocean views. We also loved the large kitchen counter where we learned how to make salsa, chilaquiles and some delicious pancakes from Anjelica and the rest of the staff!

The house aside, the staff at Mazatlan4Rent is what made our trip to Mazatlan amazing! The fact that they took care of everything and catered to all of our requests was beyond amazing. My friends and I cannot wait to return to Mazatlan and stay with you again! Thank you Lori for giving us such great memories to cherish for years and years to come — you really made our trip perfect. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity! Cheers!!

This place is amazing! Breathtaking views!

by Anne-Marie D

03/14/2017

5 out of 5 stars

We loved staying here. The place is just amazing. The staff here made it feel like home, and really made our trip. We loved the pool, and the rooms were all spectacular and very clean. We highly recommend staying here ! Thank you to all the staff that went out of their way to make this a very memorable trip!

Best Vacation Rental !!

by Stacy

03/09/2017

5 out of 5 stars

We had the most fantastic vacation ever at the Delfin Estates house! Lori was the best and very helpful in setting everything up. Anjelica cooked the best meals everyday! The rest of the staff was excellent as well. It was everything we expected and more! Loved the pool and waterslide with the swim up bar! We are already planning our next visit 🙂 Thanks so much!

The Royal Treatment

by Rachel S

01/12/2017

5 out of 5 stars

There are no words grandiose enough to describe our experience at the Delfin Estate. From the moment we arrived at the airport, we were greeted with the utmost service. Ray drove us to the house and provided beverages along the way. He also gave us advice about where to go in Mazatlan. When we arrived at the house, we were overwhelmed by how beautiful and over-the-top everything was. From the large, beautiful pool and slide, to the gorgeous tile and grass patio overlooking the ocean for perfect sunset viewing. Most importantly, the staff. I have never received such incredible service. Jesus and Alejandra keep the place in tip-top shape. Angelica and Doris cook the most fabulous meals you could ever imagine. Jessi was the sweetest, most accommodating bartender you could ask for. This should be at the top of your list for your next vacation. We will all definitely be back. 🙂 Thank you so much for the most incredible vacation of our lives!!!!

Excelente casa y el servicio de lo mejor

by Angel G.

10/31/2016

5 out of 5 stars

La casa est super comoda, el servicio de la gente que ahi trabaja de lo mejor

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