Historical Villa Casa "Mar Y Cielo" PV Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa.

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5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 11743.2 sq m

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Malecon
‪9 min walk‬
Playa de los Muertos
‪14 min walk‬
Los Muertos Pier
‪16 min walk‬
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

La Casita

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

"Casa Mar Y Cielo" an Mexican gem built in late 60s by Mexican renowned architect Anthony Santiivania. The golden years of Puerto Vallarta were the 70s and 80s when" Night of the Iquana "star Richard Burton and Elizebeth Taylor ruled the social scene and made the city famous.

It was the former home of empresario night club owner Pepe Capriccio who owned famed Capriccio's Disco in Puerto Vallarta
Pepe held lavish champagne parties for the Hollywood's Elite in the 1970s entertaining with only the best champagne and gourmet foods.

Film Producer Richard Martin purchased the villa in the late 70s when the villa was a favorite get-away spot for many of Richard's Hollywood Celebrity friends .

Among the many entertainment industry guests at “Casa Mar Y Cielo” were Peter O'toole, Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Elizibeth Taylor, Lana Turner as well as teenage idols Troy Donahue and Edd (Kookie) Byrnes.

Producers Ray Stark, Paul Malansky, Directors John Huston, Paul Mazursky, Michael Anderson, Brian Hutton, were also among the many guests who enjoyed the villa when they visited Puerto Vallarta.

Overlooking the beautiful 'Bahia de Banderas' and the Pacific Ocean is the spectacular penthouse villa “Casa Mar Y Cielo”
*May 1 - Oct 31 : $325 per/night, upto 6 person.
* Nov 1 - April 30 : $350 per/night upto 6 person.
*Extra Guess fee of $35 per person per night if more than 6.
*Cook is $40.00 a day extra, 2 meals a day.
*Breakfast only $25.00 a day.
Food not included.
This villa is four floors of pure luxury, five bedrooms, six baths, pool, sundecks, and fireplaces.

Located in 'Celebrity Row,' just a five-minute walk to the center of town (beaches, restaurants, markets, boutiques, discos). The villa is central to everything!

This is one of the finest villas in the world, the rooms are filled with paintings, sculptures, and ancient Indian art. The villa's interior is decorated with lush tropical plants.

The views from the terraces on the third and forth floors are unsurpassed anywhere. The villa is completely staffed, and has a housekeeper and pool maintenance man and concierge who if needed, will arrange guest activities.

Guest villa "LaCasita" sleeps 3 "CHARMING VILLA" totally independent of the main villa “Casa Mar Y Cielo”

Property manager

Jerry Monte or Irene

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Cancellation Policy 100% Refund if re-booked for those date

Extra Guess fee of $35 per person per night if more than 6

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, is home to this villa. Cruise Ship Terminal and Nayar Vidanta Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Cuale Island - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Malecon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Camarones Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Playa de los Muertos - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Los Muertos Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mi Querencia - ‬4 min walk
‪La Posta - ‬4 min walk
‪Murphy's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
‪Vallarta Cigar Factory - ‬4 min walk
‪Restaurant Iguana - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historical Villa Casa "Mar Y Cielo" PV Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historical Villa Casa "Mar Y Cielo" PV Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical Villa Casa "Mar Y Cielo" PV Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Villa Casa "Mar Y Cielo" PV Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa. ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historical Villa Casa "Mar Y Cielo" PV Downtown Puerto Vallarta Villa. located?

Located in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Malecon. Playa de los Muertos is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

31 Mar 2025

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Linda from ARIZONA

View from the Villa is definitely the best in Puerto Vallarta. We saw whales every AM and PM. At least 3 different locations of fireworks every PM. The Villa sold during our stay. We hope the next owner does some much needed updating, as we hope to book this Villa again.Thanks for a wonderful 30 day vacation.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

13 Feb 2025

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VAction

Needs TLC but the view is fantastic

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

5 Feb 2025

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Character-filled villa with unbeatable views of PV.

Incredible stay for a group of 9 people at Mar Y Cielo. The property is sprawling, open and expansive. It is full of character and Mexican flare and there's plenty of space for large groups. The views from the main floor, pool deck and upstairs bedroom are incredible (photos do not do it justice) . We had 3 meals prepared by the chefs and all were delicious and fresh. There are some improvements to the property that would make for an even better stay: (1) update to the electrical and lighting - some rooms and areas are quite dark as some lights are broken; better use of the lobby area - perhaps as a small gym room; upgrades to the hot water system - showers often ran cold; more house keys or a keyless entry system - sharing a single key between a big group was challenging to manage. All in all though, a brilliant location and highly recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus B.

2 Feb 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

26 Jan 2025

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Annual family vacation.

This property will give you the best view of Beautiful Puerto Vallarta. You can walk to all of the wonderful spots in just minuets. Isabel cleans and changes bedding daily. Leo and her son will make food so good that you will not want to eat out. I cannot say enough good things about Leo’s food. She will make anything you want but I suggest you ask for cultural food! The only con I have is about the beds. They are very stiff making it hard to recharge after miles of walking in the city.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nate O.

23 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

“Puerto Vallarta: Mixed Experience, Saved by Exceptional Staff and Cuisine”

Our stay in Puerto Vallarta was a letdown, though it was salvaged by the incredible staff. Eduardo, the house manager, Leo, the cook, and Isobel, the cleaner, were absolutely fantastic. Their professionalism and kindness made a difficult stay much more manageable, with Leo’s meals being some of the best we’ve ever had, even in challenging conditions.The property itself, however, was a disappointment. The open-air concept was pleasant during the day, but at night, the inability to keep wildlife and noise out was problematic—raccoons were frequent visitors, and many doors didn’t latch properly. The furnishings were outdated, and the property lacked basic comforts like air conditioning in the bedrooms, an iron, or a hairdryer. The beds were uncomfortably hard, and there wasn’t a good space to relax after a day in the sun.The pool was unheated and on the cooler side, and the furniture around it was rickety and broken. While the property is advertised as having five bedrooms, only three were functional; the other two were nearly unusable.Communication with Jerry, the owner, was adequate but uninspired. He didn’t seem particularly invested in the quality of the guest experience.While the staff was exceptional and truly saved the trip, I can’t recommend this property without significant updates. It has potential, but it falls far short of expectations in its current state.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

29 Nov 2024

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Amazing Villa

My family and I (total of 6) stayed at this location for 5 nights Nov 21-26 with temperatures in the mid-80’s, and very humid. The villa is beautiful, three stories (plenty of stairs) with a loft overlooking El Centro, and magnificent view of the city and the water. The pool is so relaxing! The house is open to the elements which took some getting used to as geckos can easily enter the house through open vents and windows. There was a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms, each with their own charm and charisma. Most rooms had ceiling fans but no A/C. I would recommend adding A/C to the first-floor bedroom. The ceiling fan was too high to cool down the room. The housekeeper (Isabel) is available except on Sundays. Isabel did an amazing job cleaning rooms. Tips are appreciated! A cook is also available. Meals are an additional charge, $25 for breakfast, $40 for breakfast and dinner. You pay for the food upfront so that the cook can buy the food you request. We took advantage of the services for breakfast, and dinner for our last evening of our stay. Ms. Leo (Leonora) and her son David provide amazing meals! Her breakfast is amazing! For our dinner, she made chicken mole (moe-le) from scratch. Delicious!!! Tips are appreciated. David also has the hook-up on excursions and places to eat! He was kind enough to set up our Sunday afternoon excursion. Walking distance to shopping/food/drink! Perfect place for a large family. We'd stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

26 Nov 2024

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Maricielo Puerto Vallarta

Fantastic view, tons of room, perfect size pool, excellent staff, mexican retro vibe, many art pieces, incredible spiral staircase, fireworks and pirate ships from the pool . We enjoyed it immensely level rcerynight

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo e.

3 July 2024

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Spacious house with friendly staff.

The villa was nice and spacious and plenty of room for three couples. The villa is dated as some other reviews have said, but that didn't detract from us enjoying our time there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget U.

16 May 2024

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We loved it!

We stayed here as a group of 5 friends and it was fantastic. Highly recommend. We didn’t really cook at all so can’t say much about the kitchen but the bedrooms and common spaces were stellar with great views and bathrooms. We are already planning on our next trip to come back. Also having Isabel there was amazing and I loved coming home to clean bed sheets and an organized bathroom every day.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

24 Apr 2024

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Million dollar view

The villa is amazing... vaulted ceilings, huge spaces to roam, and great traditional Mexican architecture. This is not a 'Hilton' type accommodation... it is open air and charming and anyone who wants fancy and AC should likely look elsewhere. The outdoor pool is unheated but is the perfect temperature to cool off. Our group spent lots of time sitting around the pool relaxing! Even with hot temps, the interior spaces stayed cool with beautiful onshore breezes. Our group of 8 adults [ 28-60 ] all agreed that they would book the place again anytime! Observations: ** The villa is not suited for anyone with mobility issues. Lots [ and I mean lots ] of stairs within the home. ** Location is amazing and provides a stunning view of the entire bay. It is quite the trek up stairways/roads to walk to the house... like, a serious workout! Our group walked back and forth multiple times per day... but it was challenging. Uber can pick you up and drop you off at the door... which is highly recommended. ** The building is old and is showing the years, but the interior spaces are kept very clean.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianna M.

21 Mar 2024

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Absolutely Stunning

Our stay was incredible. The pictures truly do not do this space justice!! I mean that. I was travelling with a group of friends and the villa was perfect for our purposes. Everyone could have their own space but come together as we wanted to. The view is unparalleled. The villa has so much character and it’s just far enough out of the busy Zona Romantica to be out of the hubbub but close enough to get there by foot no problem. Isabel the housekeeper was so sweet. I loved it and am thinking of a new reason to come back and visit. Some things to consider are: there are a lot of stairs and it’s located on a hill. So if those factors impact you they are a defining feature of the villa. As well, the church bells are a presence so if you’re a light sleeper maybe bring some ear plugs! Otherwise I highly recommend this villa.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen A.

5 Mar 2024

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Stunning

Although the photos of the property are accurate, they really don't capture the feeling you get when you walk in. The house is spectacular. Each room is unique with its own character and charm. The open-air living area was incredible. Eduardo and Alejandra made us the yummiest meals and were both so sweet and fun to talk to. Eduardo was helpful with local recommendations for us first-timers. Isabel was incredible. Swept and mopped each day. She kept the house spotless! We weren't sure how we'd feel about having "staff", but I'm sold! Sign me up! We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff M.

27 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Pool was ice cold and hard to even get in. Kitchen facilities are in major need of upgrading and furniture is in desperate need of repairs. Bedding was ok at best. Cooking and cleaning staff was wonderful and made us feel at home. All meals were excellent. Main locking doors are a pain to use with 3 locks to open to get in or out of the villa.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

21 Dec 2023

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Abby's 30th Birthday Celebration

We loved the property. The stairs are a challenge, if you are not used to stairs - but you're going to have a difficult time navigating the city, if you can't handle the stairs in this place! The cook and housekeeper were great! The house was cleaned every day, and the cook goes out of his way to make sure that you are getting the traditional foods that everyone should have while in Mexico! The one improvement that could be made is the hot water for the shower at the top of the house. The person that stayed up there did not have hot water for the whole trip, but they improvised and were okay with that as a trade off from the beauty of the surroundings.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

17 Nov 2023

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Great view!

This is a very unique property. At its top level you have an incredible 270 degree view. The staff were fantastic. I would recommend this to a friend or acquaintance

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Terry M.

15 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Beautiful view

The layout of the main floor was great as was the view. The pool was great. The furniture by the main fireplace smelled of cat urine. There was bird and rodent feces on top of oven structure in the kitchen (was a lot of poop). I was told there were ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms, most had no ceiling fans at all. The housekeeper did an excellent job cleaning. Overall the home was very dated and we expectef more considering how much we paid.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

5 June 2023

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BEST VIEW IN P.V.

The place was just about perfect for my family of six over a ten night period. Yes, as previous reviews have noted, the place could use a facelift BUT it is clean, spacious, strategically located, full of character and.....the view alone is worth the exceedingly reasonable price of admission. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

3 June 2023

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Villa

This place was amazing. The pictures do not do it justice. Staff is great and the building and location are perfect. It was a trip of a lifetime!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAREK C.

15 Apr 2023

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Perfect

Great house, great location

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ted M.

26 Feb 2023

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Family vacation place for fit people

Here’s my honest assessment. 3 families stayed together here, 11 people altogether. The villa has a fantastic million dollar view! It’s located just above Hacienda de Angel so we also got the added bonus of listening to their listen music every evening. The pool was fine. Our teenaged kids aged great fun playing in the pool. The best parts also included our housekeeper, Isabel and Eduardo and his mom Leo who cooked breakfast and dinner on occasion. Honestly, they should be charging more for their outstanding service so we tipped them well. If there’s anyone on your group with issues walking up large steep flights of stairs, this place is not for you! You gotta work a little to get this view! One person in our group slipped on one of the spiral staircases and badly bruised herself. I very much enjoyed the Mexican open air style of the villa as well. I would recommend this place and come again in an instant if the owner invested in nice bedding and refreshed sone of the furniture and kitchen wares. it’s confusing to me why some of these simple details that would really elevate the experience are so neglected.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly P., Lakeville, MN

31 Dec 2022

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Spectacular View

We had a wonderful time during our stay in PV. The best part of the house is the VIEW. It is spectacular from many levels of the house. We were able to see whales many times as we ate our breakfast cooked by Leo and Edwardo. It was so wonderful to get up in the morning to coffee and a fantastic Mexican breakfast. Isabel also worked hard to keep the house super clean. All 3 of them were super kind and helpful. My husband is from Mexico so he enjoyed talking to them each day. We knew where the house was located because of staying in PV before so we were aware of the steps. All of us were in good shape so daily we hiked up and down the hill and all the stairs in the house. It is a lot of walking but we didn't mind. I counted 74 stairs from the front door of the house to the top where my husband and I had our room. We really liked being central to the Malecon and the Romatica Zone. With all of those wonderful parts to the house it really could use some updates. There is only 1 lounge chair by the pool and a few of the other chairs were ripped or broken. Even the duct tape holding one chair together was ripping. We had really hoped to use the pool but it was so cold even my teenager couldn't get in it. I realize though heating private pools down there don't happen very often so I had figured it would be cold. Just something to be aware of though. All and all we would stay here again although I'm not sure we'd ever need such a big house again. It was a wonderful Christmas week in Puerto Vallarta.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Hugo H.

28 Oct 2022

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It was ok.

Place was great. View is awesome. Would’ve loved AC in the Rooms at least. Parking was a challenge. But all in all it was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JohnPaul A., San Francisco

16 May 2022

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Spectacular Sunsets

Stay here for the views alone. Lots of charm - the sound of the church bells, the Mariachi across the street at the Hacienda San Angel and the nightly pirate fireworks. Leo’s food is delicious - especially her French toast. And Isabel keeps the house spotless. We loved it and were only sad to leave.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Gail H.

13 May 2022

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Two sided coin

We were a group of two families, ages 4-61. The home is as seen in pictures, however the top floor room and bathroom is not represented clearly, Rustic and open air would describe this add on space. Bathroom is open to the outside, on one side of the coin you have a charming home, with unique art and worn furniture, on the other side you have million dollars views of the bay and city. On one side you have kind, caring and hard working staff that could not do enough to make sure we had a good stay and on the other side we were burglarized on our first evening while we all slept in our beds! The Intruders stole money, jewelry, and many electric items. Please be warned you are a target in this home! Use all locks provided and you may want to bring your own padlock for front door snd pool gate, The house manager and the VRBO owner did not appear to be surprised by the experience. They did report that there had been some break ins in the area. Stay alert and lock up, Our friends and family can’t believe we continued to stay, but new locks were purchased and we felt comfortable. Read all reviews and you decide??

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Monte or Irene

Why they chose this property

A SENSATIONAL VIEW AND EXCEPTIONAL STAFF.
VIEWED BY MANY MAGAZINE AS ONE OF THE BEST STAFFED VILLAS IN PUERTO VALLARTA.

What makes this property unique

WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH, RESTAURANTS AND BOUTIQUES.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

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