Founded
2006
FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Your villa, presented as the private estate it is.
For twenty years, Villa Experience has been the agency Punta Mita and Mexico villa owners trust with their most valuable asset — international distribution paired with on-the-ground Mexican knowledge.
Locally based
Mexico
Reviews
Google ★ 5.0 · 89 | Yelp ★ 5.0 · 30
THE OWNER'S DILEMMA
Your home is empty most of the year. Renting it well is its own job.
You bought the home for your family. It sits unused ten months a year — and the moment you list it, it becomes a part-time job.
OTAs treat it like a hotel room. Cleaners come and go. The neighbors message you about a party you didn't authorize. The five-star rate you charged didn't match the three-star treatment the guest received.
You want it rented well — to the right guests, at the right rate, by people who know your stretch of beach — without becoming its full-time manager.
WHAT VILLA EXPERIENCE DOES
Rentals and professional marketing. Nothing in your way.
Exclusive rental representation
One agency, one contract. We negotiate rates, manage the calendar, screen guests, run the channels. Your property manager and on-site team keep operating the home — we don't replace them, we feed them better-qualified bookings. Multilingual reservations and guest support, 24/7.
Distribution built over twenty years
A curated network of luxury collections, travel advisors, and operators we've earned access to over twenty years — the kind of partnerships that take a decade to build, not a credit-card sign-up. 20+ invitation-only collections, advisors, and bespoke operators that serve high-net-worth Mexico travelers. Not Airbnb. Not Booking.com. Not that segment.
Professional marketing & assets
We build the listing, write editorial-level copy, position the rate, season-tune the calendar, and tier pricing for larger homes. Where the photography or video needs an upgrade we cover the production cost — professional shoot, walkthrough video, optional 3D scan. Assets stay yours. The listing reads like a luxury hotel page, not a vacation-rental ad.
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps. Two to four weeks from contract to live.
01
Talk
A 20-minute call. We learn the property, your goals, your constraints. No pressure, no slide deck. If we're a fit, we move forward; if not, we'll point you toward someone who is.
02
Property review
We visit the villa. Audit the existing photography, listing copy, rate strategy, calendar setup, and any current contracts. You get a written assessment with a rate recommendation and an honest read on positioning.
03
Asset production
If the photography or video need an upgrade, we cover it — professional shoot, walkthrough video, optional 3D scan. Our cost. The assets stay yours.
04
Live across the network
Listing built, partner agencies onboarded, calendar synced, channel rules configured, season-aware rate strategy in place. First inquiries typically arrive within days.
OPERATING STANDARDS
What you can expect every quarter, every booking, every season.
These are the standards we hold for every represented property — not aspirational marketing, just what the operating model produces by default.
Quarterly performance review
Every represented property receives a written quarterly review with rate analysis, market comps, and a forward-looking recommendation. Owners see exactly how the villa is performing — not a black box.
24/7 multilingual reservations
Reservations and guest support coverage round-the-clock, in English and Spanish. Inquiries answered within one business day; most within hours.
Active calendar discipline
Your villa is never bookable on a platform you no longer actively manage. We close gaps — no rogue listings, no double-booking risk.
Seasonal rate strategy
Market comps and rate recommendations updated each season, with promotional pricing applied tactically — not a static price tag.
Tiered pricing for larger homes
Properties with more bedrooms or higher-capacity layouts receive tiered rate structures — by group size, by season — to capture the right revenue from the right traveler.
Damage program management
Deposit collection, claim coordination, and reconciliation handled by our reservations team — your property manager focuses on the property, not the paperwork.
A SIMPLE MODEL
We earn only when you do.
No onboarding fees. No upfront costs. The relationship runs on a commission against rentals — structured per-property during the consultation. The incentive is fully aligned: better-positioned villas, better-priced bookings, better outcomes for both sides.
WHO'S BOOKING
Your guests.
Families celebrating milestones. Small corporate retreats. Multigenerational groups. Art collectors. Food travelers. Every guest pre-screened, every booking at the luxury rate your home deserves. The same care we bring to guests, we bring to the homeowners who trust us with their property.
DISTRIBUTION
A network that takes years to build.
Your villa is presented through invitation-only channels we've earned access to over two decades — not platforms anyone can sign up for.
Luxury travel advisors
Private-client agents who hand-place high-net-worth travelers into the right villa for the right week.
Private client specialists
Curators serving family offices, concierge desks, and ultra-high-net-worth household staff.
Curated villa collections
Invitation-only villa networks that take 18+ months and personal sponsorship to access.
Bespoke travel operators
Tour-style operators designing custom Mexico itineraries for discerning clients.
A network developed over twenty years — not accessible through standard listing platforms. What it doesn't include: Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia. That is not this segment.
WHAT YOU GET
Self-managed vs. one OTA vs. Villa Experience.
Most owners try one of two paths first: manage it themselves, or list on a single OTA. Both leave money on the table — and consume your weekends.
| Self-managed | Single agency | Villa Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution to luxury channels | DIY | Limited | Full luxury network + 20-yr referral |
| Professional photography & video | Owner pays | Often owner pays | Covered where needed |
| Calendar sync across channels | Manual | Single channel | Automated |
| Channel-specific rate rules | — | Limited | Full |
| Pricing strategy | Owner-set | One platform | Season-aware, market-monitored, tiered for larger homes |
| Contract negotiation | Owner | Platform terms | Handled by VE |
| Guest screening | Owner | Platform standard | Manual + screening calls |
| Owner reporting | Spreadsheet | Single channel | Consolidated |
WHO WE WORK WITH
Eligible properties.
We are selective. Properties we represent are the ones we'd recommend to a personal friend — that's the line.
Punta Mita
Luxury villas AND luxury condos. Punta Mita is where we are physically based — every property gets an in-person visit. We maintain working relationships with the resident beach clubs (Kupuri, Pacifico, Sufi, Sea Breeze at the St. Regis, El Surf) and both Jack Nicklaus championship courses (Pacifico, Bahía). Active across Kupuri, Ranchos, Pacifico, Las Marietas, Punta Banderas, El Encanto, El Banco, and other gated communities inside the peninsula.
- 3+ bedrooms (villas) or 2BR+ premium condos
- Full or partial staffing feasible
- Inside the gated Punta Mita peninsula
Other Mexican destinations
Luxury villas only. Active across Riviera Nayarit (Sayulita, Punta de Mita area), Riviera Maya (Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, Cancún, Isla Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Bacalar), Los Cabos, Puerto Escondido, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Careyes / Costa Alegre, and Acapulco.
- 4+ bedrooms
- Full staff feasible (chef, butler, housekeeping)
- Oceanfront, beachfront, or premium-view position
- Architecture, finish, and location at the top of its market
What we don't take on
We're selective. The villas we represent are the ones we'd send a personal friend to. We typically don't take on:
- Dated or unrenovated interiors
- Properties outside the gated / resort infrastructure of their region
- Villas where full-service staffing isn't feasible
- Properties needing major renovation to compete at the luxury rate tier
- Locations that complicate logistics for guest turnarounds (no nearby cleaning / laundry / supply infrastructure)
OWNER VOICES
What owners tell us.
Owner identity is protected by default — first names only, with the owner's permission.
"
I'd been managing the villa myself for three years — weekend rate changes, guest issues at dinner time, cleaners who stopped showing. VE gave me my weekends back and made more money in one season than I did in the previous two years combined.
"
Their knowledge of the local market surprised me. They didn't just put us on a website — they restructured our pricing, opened us to a completely different caliber of traveler, and the quarterly reports are more detailed than what my previous manager produced in a year.
"
I was skeptical about exclusive representation — we'd always managed on our own. But the contract was straightforward, they made personal use easy, and the year-one results changed my mind entirely.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions from villa owners.
What does an exclusive contract mean?
Villa Experience is the only agency representing your property for rental. We coordinate every distribution channel — you don't simultaneously list on Airbnb directly, with another agency, or via a separate property manager. Benefits: consistent rates everywhere, no calendar conflicts, a single point of accountability for guest-side issues. Standard contract is one year, auto-renewing, with a 60-day termination notice on either side.
How is the rental income split?
Competitive — discussed during your consultation. Every property is structured individually based on rate point, services included, and channel mix. We don't publish a fixed rate card because every villa is a custom fit; we'd rather get to a number that makes sense for both sides than commoditize the conversation.
Can I still use my villa myself?
Always. You hold the calendar — block any dates you want for personal or family use. We work around your blocks. Personal-use weeks aren't a friction point; they're built into the standard contract.
How do you handle guest damage?
Damage deposits are collected from every booking. Your existing property manager and on-site team handle the post-stay inspection and repairs as they do today; Villa Experience coordinates the deposit reconciliation and any guest-side billing. We don't replace your property management — we plug into it.
Does Villa Experience replace my property manager?
No. Cleaning, maintenance, garden, pool, on-site staff payroll — that all stays with you or your existing property manager. Villa Experience handles rentals, marketing, distribution, rate strategy, channel management, guest screening, and (in Banderas Bay only) optional concierge. We work alongside your team, not over them.
Who pays for the photoshoot, video, or 3D walkthrough?
Villa Experience covers it where the existing assets need an upgrade — professional shoot, walkthrough video, optional 3D scan, all at our cost. The files are delivered to you and remain yours, even if the contract ends. No co-pay, no recoupment from future bookings.
What if my property is already on Airbnb or VRBO?
During onboarding we'll review your existing listings and coordinate an approach — most owners simplify to a single exclusive representation, which lifts the rate and tightens the guest profile; some prefer a blended approach during transition. Calendar is migrated, not duplicated, so there's never double-booking risk.
What's the typical timeline from contract to first booking?
Two to four weeks from signed contract to live across all channels (add 1–2 weeks if a fresh photoshoot is needed or copy must be written from scratch). The first qualified inquiry usually arrives within the first week of going live; the first stay depends on season and rate calibration.
Do you guarantee occupancy?
No reputable luxury agency does — and we wouldn't trust one that did. We commit to the marketing, distribution, and pricing strategy that maximizes the rate-and-occupancy curve for your property and your goals. Some owners want 8 weeks at premium rates; others want 30+ weeks at moderate rates. We build to the goal.
What happens if I want to terminate?
Standard 60-day notice clause, either direction. Any pending bookings are honored. All marketing assets we produced — photos, video, 3D scan — remain yours. Clean handover including upcoming-booking calendar and guest contacts.
Do you provide concierge service?
In Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto Vallarta, yes — included in our representation. Pre-arrival planning, in-villa staff coordination, on-property arrival visits, guest issue resolution, excursion / chef / restaurant / transport bookings. In other destinations we work with a vetted local concierge partner or with your existing concierge — whichever delivers the best guest experience.
GET STARTED
Two paths in.
Most owners book the consultation first. Some prefer to send everything up front. Either works.
Tell me about your villa. I read every submission personally and reply within a business day.
Oliver Weickardt
Founder · Villa Experience
A 20-minute call to see if we're a fit. We'll ask the questions, you decide what to share.
Send us everything we need to put together a real onboarding plan. Five short steps — about 8 minutes.
Book your consultation.
Twenty minutes. Honest answers. If we are a fit, we move forward — if not, we point you to a competitor we trust.