Amazing Ocean View, Close to Beach & Nightlife, Spacious, Stylish, Great Value

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Close walk to Los Muertos beach, Malecon boardwalk in trendy Romantic Zone

Large salt water pool with heated whirlpool, fountain, palapas, and outdoor bar

View of North portion of Banderas Bay. Stored; folding beach chairs for your use

Studio overlooks the entire Bay from North to South

View of southern portion of Banderas bay

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Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.1 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Air conditioning

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Playa de los Muertos
‪3 min walk‬
Los Muertos Pier
‪5 min walk‬
Malecon
‪2 min drive‬
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Perched on the hillside above the world renowned Los Muertos Beach, in the prestigious and safe neighborhood of Amapas, this spacious studio is part of a quaint 24-unit Spanish hacienda-style condo complex. Decorated in the traditional Mexican style and oozing with charm, this property is truly one of a kind.

Perfectly situated, this quaint pied-à-terre is within walking distance of all the great downtown attractions. Within minutes you can be strolling the spectacular Malecón ocean boardwalk, sipping a margarita on the beach, dining at a multitude of restaurants and cantinas, or visiting the many art galleries and boutiques. This corner unit studio is the ideal downtown base to explore everything that Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

Located on the city's main road (the trade off to this great location is the traffic noise), hailing a cab or catching a bus to explore other areas is easy to do.

We do have to mention stairs. As the building terraces down the side of a mountain, access to the condo from street level is a combination of hills and several flights of stairs. In addition, the quickest route to the beach incorporates approximately 10 flights from the main road. There are certainly other ways to access the beach involving fewer stairs, though they are not as direct. If you have mobility issues, this is not the place for you, though most people find the steps to be great exercise, not to mention, these routes provide access to the city's most charming and secret passageways!

The unit’s amenities include:
• King size bed
• Ample storage
• Well-equipped kitchen
• Designated dining area
• Lounge area with 40 inch Flat screen TV (no local or cable service provided; you must provide content)
• Blu-ray DVD player (no DVDs or Blu-rays provided)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi (capable of streaming Netflix or other services)
• Juliet balcony overlooking pool
• Large balcony with outdoor dining
• Air conditioning
• Beach towels
• Onsite property manager
• Twice weekly maid service included
• Two swimming pools, one with a heated jetted jacuzzi

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Laundry

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Except in designated areas

Occupancy: maximum number of people allowed in the unit is 2 people including children without prior approval. Pets: Under no circumstances will pets be permitted in the unit. Pool: Hours are from 8 am to 12 am (midnight). Common area quiet time is in effect from 9 pm to 8 am (please be considerate if using the pool for an evening swim). Smoking: Is not permitted in unit and restricted to the balcony area only.

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located in Puerto Vallarta, this condo is in the city centre. 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

Playa de los Muertos - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
Olas Altas Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Los Muertos Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Conchas Chinas Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Malecon - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Palapa - ‬4 min walk
‪Sapphire Ocean Club | Bistrot Local - ‬3 min walk
‪Blondies - ‬4 min walk
‪Coco's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
‪Anonimo - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Ocean View, Close to Beach & Nightlife, Spacious, Stylish, Great Value have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Amazing Ocean View, Close to Beach & Nightlife, Spacious, Stylish, Great Value pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Ocean View, Close to Beach & Nightlife, Spacious, Stylish, Great Value?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Ocean View, Close to Beach & Nightlife, Spacious, Stylish, Great Value?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Ocean View, Close to Beach & Nightlife, Spacious, Stylish, Great Value located?

Located in Romantic Zone, this condo building is steps away from Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Malecon is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

steven r.

15 Mar 2025

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrie N.

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, great view

Suite and building were exactly as described, though I was still not prepared for the uphill walk! Would have preferred more/better communication from the host/property manager and we never received a second key. Aside from that, the suite was nicely furnished and I loved the balcony for my morning coffee. Shower curtain was also missing on arrival.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

Property owners pleasant to deal with, very helpful and kind. Unit was exactly as listed. No surprises. beautiful views, close to all the things we love to do. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Yannick D.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome vue

The condo is perfect for a couple or one person. The wifi is unstable and its hard the watch videos some times. If you qant to cook, there's only : pepper, cinnamon and oregano. The tenant was really cooperative and the add of the white noise machine covers the sound of the streets. I recommend this place

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob Y.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views

Nice and comfortable studio in Amapas. Incredible views to wake up to. Beautiful pool and hot tub on top floor. Some road noise but all of PV has that. I just turned on the fan. People couldn’t have nicer. Close to everything and the walk gives you mucho exercise

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELSEY O.

10 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views & Location

My husband and I had a great stay at this property. We particularly enjoyed the phenomenal views and pool deck areas. The location also worked very well for us; we had no problem walking down to bars and restaurants then taking an Uber back to avoid going uphill :). We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

James K., Wisconsin Rapids, USA

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Challenges made for a short stay

Challenges getting checked in shortened my already short stay by 1 1/2 days. The owner graciously found alternative accommodations during peak season when I was unable to get into the unit upon my arrival. The next day I was told I could check in early afternoon but in reality the unit was not ready until after 4:30 pm. I never saw the on-site property manager in the office at any time during my stay and she was not around when I was ready to check out delaying my departure to the airport. The common areas were beautiful and well maintained but the unit itself could use a little TLC. This was my first time staying above the highway as I normally am lower below it. The highway noise makes it impossible to leave the doors open to sleep which I normally do while in PV. That part was disappointing.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb b.

17 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Wonderful stay

My husband and I spend 2 months in Adrian's Studio. It was perfect for the 2 of us. The king bed was very comfortable which you don't get to often. We cooked minimal. The deck pool was fantastic never a problem with a shady lounger. Our only complaint was with the Building Manager. We only had dealings with her 2 times and both times where unpleasant. On check in day. No one there to let us in the complex It was around 6:30 pm and dark everything was locked up tight . Thank goodness a neighbour heard us yelling for some help and was so kind as to let us in the complex and made a phone call to office manager who in turn phoned the maid who just happened to still be in the complex cleaning. Next day spoke to site manager she thought we were coming in the next day. Went to talk to her about checking out and she again had the wrong day. She had no clue.. All else was great. Adrian is very easy to get a hold of and helpful with any problems you may have. My husband and I would recommend this studio for your future vacations

Stayed 63 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

17 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Adrian's property. We arrived several hours before check in and were greeted by the property manager and able to check in early. We are also able to check out late due to a late flight. Lovely maid service as well. We are familiar with the building, as we have stayed there before, however not in this unit. The unit was perfect for two people and had all the amenities we needed. The bed was so comfortable! There was noise from from the highway directly below the unit, however we knew this upon booking, and it didn't negatively impact our stay at all. The grounds/pools at the property were looked after very well. The building is a decent climb up from the beach/town, but again we were prepared for this, and it wasn't a problem for us. Adrian was very easy to work with and quick to reply to messages. The property manager was easily accessible through whatsapp. We had a great stay and wouldn't hesitate to book this unit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel B., CANADA

19 Feb 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great location

My overall stay was wonderful, the location is perfect if you don't mind taking the stairs but for me, it was only a good exercise. Communication with Adrian was very easy and even with my issue with slow WIFI he was able to find the perfect solution for me. It's a shame that the manager of the building is not competent and slow to respond. I had to remind her that I'm due for cleaning or else I don't think she would have someone and I spend 3 weeks there. If you are looking for a place with a beautiful view, close to everything this is your place!

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Burlington,Ontario

7 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property. Wonderful views.

The condo is exactly as described. The whole complex well maintained. The saltwater pool was perfect. Lots of sun but umbrellas were available too. Yes — there is road noise and there is a climb to the property but climbing and noise are all part of Puerto Vallarta. Taxis are plentiful and cheap. Embrace the culture and enjoy.

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesus F., San Diego

14 Apr 2019

Great Vacation. I Would love to come back in the future.

The rental has a great view and walking distance from Los Muertos beach and zona romántica. Plenty places to eat and shops to visit. The walks are down hill going into town and uphill coming back home, the excercise is nice and helps you get hungry again to go back down. If You’re a light sleeper I recommend ear plugs for nighttime given a main road crosses near by and trailers make a lot of noise coming by. Overall very enjoyable and I’d be very glad to Come back.

8/10 Good

heather h., ladysmith,bc canada

12 Jan 2019

Great view

Great view but highway noise is very load like it said in the write up.Pictures are true to what you get.We would stay again as we don't mind a lot of stairs and have ear plugs at night.The owner is very honest and tells you all this in the write up.Great stay.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liza R., Portland, OR

20 Dec 2018

Great Views, Great Grounds, Great Location

We just returned from our second stay in this cute studio condo. It's just the right size for the 2 of us. We love the location, easy walking to town, the grounds are immaculately kept. We love this place and look forward to returning. The owners are fantastic to work with.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

18 May 2018

The place was great

The view was excellent the unit was cozy and comfy. The road noise was not bad and the location was fairly close to everything you need. The stairs would be a bit much if you had any walking issues. Great parking. Adrian was extremely helpful and friendly always there for you if you have a need. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Apr 2018

A Gem in the Sun!

This studio, ideally suited for a couple, had amazing views, a great location, and perfect weather - 32 warm days of sun and blue skies, a very comfortable king size bed and excellent hot water pressure for showers, with a large armoire for storage. The kitchenette, while small, had everything we needed. The pool areas were a true oasis, never busy, with lots of chairs and umbrellas... and those amazing views. The warm reception by staff and the ongoing service made our stay very enjoyable. The walks to the beach (steep) or into town (along busy highway) were challenging at first but helped work off the great food and drinks. We even got used to the noise from the busy highway directly below our balcony, closing the french doors and turning on the fan to sleep. We liked this condo resort so much that we've booked a 2 bed, 2 bath condo at the same location for next March to share with family and friends! Doug and Jane

Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Caroline S.

8 Jan 2018

noisy, noisy, noisy

What Adrian failed to describe I will now. This property is literally 40 feet from a 'major highway'. Transport trucks gearing down at all hours of the night right outside your veranda, dump trucks, daily garbage trucks, cement trucks, buses, cabs by the dozen all are right outside your front veranda. This property noise runs 24/7. As far as we're concerned the view is lost totally from the noise pollution.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy I.

12 Apr 2017

Perfect

This is my fourth trip to PV and my first to this location. It was perfect for the two of us. Reception coming in was easy and friendly. The pool and the view are gorgeous. Internet works. I loved the walk up and down to the beach - it helped work off the margaritas. Great value. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

16 Mar 2017

The property is stunning. Views magnificent. Loved the pools.

I loved my time in the condo. Everyone was so helpful. The space was clean and simple. The view in the morning, overlooking the bay was stunning. Thank you!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

11 Feb 2017

Great View

The owner Adrian, has great attention to detail. The condo is sunny relaxing and has the great view of Banderas Bay. The condo had all the utensils you need and fresh drinking water.The place is a few hundred yards outside of the Romantic Zone which we liked since the city is a bit loud with all the construction going on. We would stay there again.

Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H., Seattle

15 Jan 2017

Great Condo Ocean View From Bed

Tips *Directly across the street from the complex is Costa Linda. To the left of this is a flight of stairs that will take you directly to a beautiful beach. *At the base of these stairs you will see a farmicia for sunscreen and personal items. Walk 3 buildings past this is Amapas Grocery, good for coffee, water etc. Next door is Fusion Gourmet, the pistachio soup is out of this world. *Now a common comment I noticed from those staying in the complex, "the walk is horrible." All I can say to this is slow down, you are in Mexico and why anyone is trying to hurry anywhere is beyond me. It is a walk, it is up hill but not horrible. If you find it to be so see your primary care when you get home. When it gets hard stop, sit, breath and remember where you are. *Noise- you will hear cars, music, trucks and laughter. I enjoyed it all. Life is happening all around us embrace it. The comments on the truck noise cracks me up. Do you realize its the sound of exporting to the US you are hearing? $291billion to be exact. Don't like the noise? Consume less when you return home. At night shut the doors and set AC to 25-26 and you will sleep nicely. I recommend leaving the curtains open as the sun comes from behind the building and glimmers off the ocean which you see right from bed. Loma Linda is a quiet complex and has an amazing roof top pool or court yard pool. The staff is amazing and the housekeeper is so kind and helpful. Remember to tip them well. $3 for a room cleaning is nothing to those of us on Holiday. As you give so you shall receive. The building is secure and clean and you will see staff constantly doing maintenance. Do your part to clean up after yourself in the common areas. If you want all inclusive go to Cabo. The Unit you would be renting is lovely. It has more than enough to make your stay comfortable. I loved the large patio for my morning yoga and entertaining friends. Another great bonus of staying here is water pressure. In Mexico you could stay at a high end resort and have a shower that trickles, here you have a lovely powerful shower. Lastly learn some Spanish it takes very little to show kindness to those working here. In the morning say "Buenos Dias" to everyone you see, "gracias" to anyone who helps and when you pass someone on the street don't lower your head say "hola" and smile. Learn the culture it is one of kindness. Lastly remember to rest and go home better than you arrived. Host Adrain is attentive.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

madeleine p., Philadelphia, PA

11 Apr 2016

Great Studio if you Don't Mind Climbing

This studio was lovely and the view was spectacular. The terrace gives you a panorama of Banderas Bay and the side doors overlook the pool. The staff is totally accommodating and helpful and the complex is well care for. Be aware that there are more than 120 steps to the beach and the restaurants , followed by a climb to reach the condo. A taxi is necessary at night to cross a major highway and there are no lights on the steps. There is a radio and a tv screen, but no cable service, so you have to bring your own laptap and movies if you want video. The kitchen is well equipped for light cooking and there is a table and chairs on the terrace, as well as indoors.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

30 Mar 2016

Fantastic Place

We had the most perfect time at this cozy place, a studio with a little kitchen, beautiful sunset views from the balcony and upper level pool, a lower level pool that was terrific. The traffic was a nonissue at night, the walk down to the beach was really fun, be it the stairs (we counted 153) or the road, and loved the bit of exercise. Would return in a minute.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

George R.

6 Mar 2016

Great unit, great pool, great location, exceptional views of the sunset and great value for money.

We very much appreciated the two weeks we spent in Adrian's unit. Adrian was very responsive to our many questions during our stay. The location is ideal. The unit is located close to the beach and downtown Puerto Vallarta. If you have mobility issues, the cab fare to the unit from downtown is approximately 50 pesos. We witnessed spectacular sunsets and views from our balcony. The unit is spacious with a king size bed. We seldom used the AC and preferred to use the ceiling fan to cool the unit at night. The noise from the highway was not an issue for us. We would definitely stay in Adrian's unit again and would recommend the unit to our friends. This is great value for your money. George and Gerard

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven-Randy H.

18 Feb 2016

Exactly as promised

My partner and I stayed for two weeks the end of Jan. The property was perfect for us and exactly as described. The location was close to everything and the view............ amazing. The complex itself was very clean and well taken care of.The traffic noise from the hi-way could definitely be heard in the unit, but we didn't find it bothersome. There are alot of stairs and large hills to get from the beach to the condo, but again wasn't an issue for us. We didn't have any problems while staying and the encounters with staff were always very positive and friendly. Adrian checked in with us to see if things were going ok as well. Over all great value for cost

About the host

Your host

My wife and I live in Milwaukee, WI and have been traveling to Mexico and other Caribbean destinations since 1987. In 2010, we started to seriously look into purchasing a property to escape the Wisconsin winters—a few weeks per year. We looked in Panama, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and ultimately in Mexico.
We visited Puerto Vallarta in 2007. We stayed at one of our neighbor’s condo in Conchas Chinas and absolutely loved it. After a trip to Puerto Rico in 2014, we became frustrated with not finding a property that had the “old world charm” we desired. So, we started searching in PV based on our memorable experience years ago.
Today, we own two properties in PV (A studio in Amapas overlooking Los Muertos Beach; HomeAway Listing #3922382 and a 1 Bedroom freestanding villa next to the iconic church, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe; VRBO Listing #742876). We have great neighbors at both properties.
Located on the shores of Bahia de Banderas, Mexico's largest bay, Puerto Vallarta is an incredible vacation destination. This once small fishing village is now a charming resort area that is the perfect mélange of modern amenities and historic traditions.

Picturesque colonial and whitewashed buildings, cobblestone streets, red Spanish tile roofs and secret passageways is what makes Puerto Vallarta so special to us.

Others agree…Puerto Vallarta has been voted the friendliest city in the world by Condé Nast Magazine, the best place to retire by The American Association of Retired Persons and the best Mexican Vacation destination by
We, personally, selected the area as our second home because it provides a wonderful opportunity for our sons to learn about and immerse themselves in the amazing culture Puerto Vallarta has to offer. The food, language, customs and celebrations continue to provide education and enjoyment each and every time we visit…It is also where, one day, we plan to spend our retirement (sadly, as our boys are young, no time soon…).
-Adrian & Jennifer

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