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Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa

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Mary: Villa Gaeta Property Manager
Our returning guest, Steve
Beautiful Villa Gaeta Mexico
Doria: Villa Gaeta Chef

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Los Muertos Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Malecon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa

Our Most Recent Review:

"We cannot wait to come back to Villa Gaeta!
Our time at Villa Gaeta was just magical. We had been to Puerto Vallarta before and stayed at an all-inclusive which was lovely but it couldn't even come close to the charm and care of our stay at Villa Gaeta. The villa itself is just enchanting with all of its traditional architectural flair and the location was very convenient to the Zona Romantica. (The hill you have to walk is a workout, to be sure, but we did it everyday.) The thing that really set Villa Gaeta apart was the service – top notch! Both the owners and Mary, the house manager, were superb in their communication and always quick to reply both before and during our stay. Doria made us delicious breakfasts – we're all craving her Chilaquiles now that we're home! And the rest of the team – Tony and Eduardo – were just great. Honestly, we felt like family. And does it get better than that? There is a large condominium building being constructed which, sadly, obstructs part of the view. But you still get some fantastic views, to be sure! And none of us ever felt bothered in the slightest by the construction. Oh, and around the corner from the house is Serrano's Grill. For convenience one night, we opted to try it for dinner. We were completely surprised by the beautiful atmosphere, wonderful food & service, and stunning views. We'd highly suggest the Rib Eye Burger and the Short Ribs! All in all, we cannot wait to come back to Villa Gaeta!”
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Our lovely very private, secure and accommodating OPEN-AIR concept home is located on a Puerto Vallarta Alta Vista hillside overlooking the Bay of Banderas and the famous symbolic crown of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. We are conveniently located in close proximity to the local beach-- Los Muertos, and the old section of town--Basilio Badillo. A ten minute walk from our villa will place you in the heart of town to shop, dine in local restaurants, mingle in diverse neighborhoods, or enjoy night life along Puerto Vallarta's new Malecon stretch. Our staff is committed to having you as the focus of their attention throughout your stay at Villa Gaeta Mexico.

Villa Gaeta Mexico, with its Spanish Colonial appeal, has a breathtaking ocean and city view from the vantage point of every room. Each of the three bedrooms has a king-size bed canopied with mosquito netting, access to balcony and a full private bath. Wake-up or retire for the night to fresh air, bright sun, blue sky or moonlight. Rooms throughout the villa are traditionally decorated and designed for the comfort, and pleasure of our guests. Our OPEN-AIR dining area, OPEN-AIR kitchen, OPEN-AIR living room, OPEN-AIR plunging pool and deck with lounge chairs are all unencumbered by walls or windows. Our villa is truly romantic, well situated for honeymoons, families, friends and private small business retreats. Yes, we keep our guest in mind with every management decision. We aim to please from the time house staff greet guests directly from the airport to the day of departure.

Treat yourself to a real vacation and let us take care of you: we offer a full-time housekeeper to make-up beds and tidy up rooms, attend to your laundry needs and upon request Doria will cook an authentic gourmet Mexican dinner. Should anything go wrong with our property during your visit, our on-duty maintenance man is available to take care of the unexpected.

Amenities: Telephone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, DVD player, WiFi, Free Long Distance calls to most countries including Canada and the USA, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils, Linens and Parking

Property manager

Villa Gaeta Mexico Property Owners
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted on premises.
Doors to the outside streets/road must be locked at all times. Key deposit in amount of $100. cash . Returned on day of departure.
Not suitable for toddlers. Age 8 okay. Pool: under age 18 must be supervised by adult.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located on the beach, this villa is in Romantic Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

  • Playa de los Muertos - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Olas Altas Street - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Conchas Chinas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mantamar Beach Club · Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blondies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anonimo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Swedes - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Fully-Staffed Spanish Colonial Puerto Vallarta Private Home/Villa located?

Located in Romantic Zone, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Malecon is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott M.

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

Great place to stay

Loved the property and location.Only disappointment was that the pool heater was broken resulting in the water being so cold the pool was unusable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Villa Gaeta is magical

An amazing place! High recommend!! Hoping the water heater is working for our next trip! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona M.

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

Living the good life!

We felt very welcome and well looked after during our stay at Villa Gaeta. It was such a treat to have somebody else do the dishes, make the bed, provide breakfast, and take care of the little details like calling us a taxi that would show up on time to take us to the airport. Daria is a wonderful cook! Her French toast and Heuvos Rancheros were amazing. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

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

Great Traditional Open Air Villa

The house is a really cool open air layout with fantastic views. Everything was really well thought out. All the rooms were comfortable with good clean bedding and the living area and kitchen were spacious and had all your needs taken care of. Breakfast was prepared fresh every day and always tasted fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

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

Our Happy Place

We love staying in Villa Gaeta. Mary and Doria are kind, attentive, and helpful. The setting is so picturesque and airy. It feels like a very classic Mexican villa. The walk into Zona Romantica is short, though steep. But walking to and from the villa makes us feel like we can skip the gym because we sure get our exercise in. This was a return visit, and I will surely be making another in the future. Huge thanks to everyone at Villa Gaeta.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine R.

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

Amazing Views and Location

We enjoyed our stay at the villa. The location and spaciousness of the property are amazing, as were the staff, especially Mary who helped us when we became lost a few times in taxis or on foot. The big downside for us was that the pool heater had broken a few weeks prior to our arrival and the part was not available locally and was going to take weeks to fix. We are Canadian and used to swimming in cold lakes but the pool was really too cold for us to enjoy and was a disappointment. The only other negative is the plumbing and not being able to flush any toilet paper which was a little off-putting. Otherwise, great location with lots places to walk to and enjoy.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Blaire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean, Friendly property

Great location although if one is physically challenged, this may not be for you. We were disappointed that there were only 4 lounge chairs instead of the 6 shown in the advertisement (since there were 6 of us). The heater in the pool was broken, which was also a disappointment, since it was a selling point for the condo. More towels in the bathrooms would be a plus. Fresh pastries were available on only the first day and just fruit and juice for continental breakfasts for the rest of the week. Otherwise a truly enjoyable stay in Old Town! The property manager (Mary) and staff (Doria, Tony, and Diego) were very accessible, friendly, and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Great stay in Zona Romantica!

Really great property, love the indoor/outdoor area downstairs with the pool. Staff is helpful and the breakfast was delicious. Walkable location, although Ubers are nice to take back up the hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Happy at Gaeta

Excellent property and service which made our vacation very enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR B.

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

Great Location-Wonderful Staff

Lovely traditional home with spectacular views and a short but very hilly walk (or cab ride!) to town. This is the second time we have stayed here and highly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hidden gem off the beaten path with spectacular view of old PV! Amazing staff took care of our needs…we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight G., Dallas

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

Great property and staff!

Great location to walk to everything. The hill was a workout but I enjoyed everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

katrina d.

Outstanding!

Great location, adorable home, amazing staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Jeff's 60th

Absolutely PEFECT!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi E.

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

Awesome Villa

We were a group of four adults staying at Villa Gaeta. We loved the layout of the home and the open space kitchen/pool area was awesome. There was plenty of both sun and shade seating options by the pool. Bedrooms were all lovely with king sized beds and views. Staff and communication with house manager was excellent. Close walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Stay

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Villa Gaeta! It was immaculately clean upon arrival and maintained throughout the week. Doria’s breakfasts were amazing and a lovely start to each morning. The pool was great to return to every day and Mary was super helpful in arranging taxis for us. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend-better than expected!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janell H.

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

Return guests!!

Thanks again for sharing your amazing property with us. We had another wonderful week at Villa Gaeta!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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

Beautiful Villa Overlooking Zona Romantica

Villa Gaeta was just as beautiful as advertised in the listing. The location was perfect and allowed us to easily walk back and forth from ZR. As other reviewers have stated, the hill back is no joke and we sometimes took a cab back at night. Mary was very helpful and was nice enough to get us some provisions to have on hand prior to our arrival. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

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

Incredible! Can't wait to come back

The property was an absolute dream. Mary and the staff were so accommodating and wonderful to us. The rooms were beautiful and the open air style was a perfect vacation setting. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

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

Wonderful property

Doria, Tony, and Mary were all wonderful and very receptive to our needs. Tony and Mary both speak English which made things easier. Doria was there every morning (except Sunday) with continental breakfast and it was wonderful. We asked Doria to cook two evening meals for us and the diablo shrimp was far superior to what my daughter had at the Blue Shrimp by the beach. Her enchiladas were also very good. Doria always left us the leftovers so we could eat that the following day at lunch. Our beds were a bit hard so Mary purchased bed toppers for each of the beds for us. The pool area was wonderful and having a private pool was the best part of our stay. We packed our own floaties so we could lay in the sun in the pool (then we left them as they don't pack well and only cost me 5.00 in the states on sale). We had issues one day downtown getting a taxi to take the four of us back to the villa - not sure what their problem was - but since our son speaks fluent Spanish, we just used Uber the majority of the time. We had some issues with the gate to lock at night to the upstairs bedrooms - recommend you ask Tony to explain that before he leaves the first day. We felt very safe at the property. There were fireworks every night down on the beaches or at the resorts - really nice - we could see them from the pool area. There is a building that blocks part of the view of the ocean but you can see around it and it really isn't a big deal. The property is so beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR B.

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

Perfect

We loved our second stay and Lalo, Doria and Tony were outstanding onc again
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

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

Nice villa and location

This villa was very nice and the personnel were extremely nice and helpful. There are a lot of steps so it wouldn’t be good for anyone with knee or hip problems. Overall very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

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

A Week At Villa Gaeta

We have been coming to PV for 10 years and love the old town and getting into the neighborhoods, Villa Gaeta has a great location, and old PV-style open living. The beds were great, very clean, and maintained. The staff was exceptional. Be prepared to walk some stairs. We will be going back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Harry F.

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

Good Experience as ALLWAYS

As good as it has always been. Not owners fault that Condo built across street. Staff very helpful and pleasant also as always. HARRY & JOAN FENNER SUSAN SCHULTZE
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Beautiful Villa

Three generations of our family spent a week at Villa Gaeta and had a fantastic time. The property manager and staff were most helpful and the Villa was beautifully furnished and maintained. Location was perfect: Playa de los Muertos, many restaurants, and shopping in the Romantic Zine were all within walking distance. The pool was great, as was the view. Villa Gaeta was the perfect spot for a winter vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Villa Gaeta Mexico Property Owners

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Property owners are working professional people who also enjoy get-a-ways and vacations at private home, Villa Gaeta Mexico. We too seek opportunities to share our property with family, friends and colleagues. The photo seen here was taken in the evening at the villa as we hosted a small party for business colleagues.

Why they chose this property

Our Spanish Colonial, fully staffed private home offers the perfect environment to relax from the time you first rise in the morning and take the first breath of fresh air onward until you retire for the night. We simply fell in love with this property when one of us noticed that we had not left the villa the entire day to shop or hang out at the beach. Lounging around on the deck laid back with a good book in such a perfect environment, with such perfect view from every room was vacationing in the truest sense and fantastic!! This is Villa Gaeta Mexico...a full, relaxing vacation and time well spent before returning to a busy schedule. We look forward to our own get-a-ways to the villa, a minimum of two or three times a year. This is the Villa Gaeta Mexico we so desire to share with our guests.

What makes this property unique

We are fully staffed and upon request offer great homemade Mexican food and other cuisines cooked by our on call chef. We are in walking distance to town and beaches, yet we offer a feeling of seclusion and being far away.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests