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Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens

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Pool
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6548.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL
  • Los Muertos Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Malecon
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Main Living Area Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Patio Area on Ground Level Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens

Villa Vista is located on a 'dead end' cobbled street, adjacent to the jungle, with the Best Views of the ocean, old town Vallarta and the surrounding jungle.
The exterior and interior color is white.
The main floor is comprised of the kitchen/dining and living area which connect to an expansive terrace with unparalleled spectacular views of the ocean and city. There is restroom on the main floor.
The bedroom floor has breathtaking ocean and old Puerto Vallarta views. It is comprised of one marbled floored master bedroom, with a king sized bed, expansive bathroom and dressing area and with large private deck overlooking the lush garden and pool area. There are two (2) guest bedrooms, one a king sized bed and one a queen sized bed, each with private bathrooms and showers.
Each bedroom has its own separate air conditioning system, installed in Fall of 2023 and ceiling fans.
There is deck and sitting area in front of all the bedrooms with unobstructed ocean and city views which is bordered by planters.
There is an office and sitting area adjacent thereto. The office area has ceiling fan.
The towered staircase leads from the main floor to private infinity pool's water cascade and sunken sitting area which looks at the cascade and pool area.
A cantera deck surrounds the pool.
The pool level area's staircase continues to the ground level to the patio area with built in seating, lawn, extensive garden and fountain.
There is a restroom next adjacent to the patio area.
Adjacent thereto is the private four (4) car garage.
The 4 car garage has electric doors and an electric gate surrounding the garage for privacy.
Villa Vista is multiple storied complex

AS A CAUTIONARY NOTE:

Please note that the pool area and garden fountain present potential challenges for children and/or non-swimmers.
The staircase connecting various levels of the complex (both inside and outside) present potential challenges for children. and/or non-ambulatory individuals.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOLIDAY SEASON BOOKING INFORMATION:

Quest occupying Villa Vista for Christmas are required to stay at least 7 nights and depart no later than on the morning of December 30th.

Quest occupying Villa Vista for New Years are required to stay at least 7 nights and arrive no earlier that the afternoon of December 30th.

Quest occupying Villa Vista for Christmas and New Years are required to stay at least 14 nights.

The remainder of December and January, the minimum stay is 5 nights.

Property manager

G. Patrick Healy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
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 Romantic Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

  • Olas Altas Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Malecon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Conchas Chinas Beach - 9 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mantamar Beach Club · Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pancake House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos Cisneros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Catedral - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tunnel Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private hillside retreat, BEST view in PV, minutes from beach/town, lush gardens located?

Located in Romantic Zone, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Manuel Lepe House Museum, Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Malecon is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

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

What a view

Best view in all of Puerto Vallarta
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Amazing view

Amazing view of all of PV from the balcony of the house. Great staff and property manager who was always available.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Warren S.

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

Great view, nice pool

Great location and view. Pool was great. Some more A/C would have been optimal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

matt d., New York, USA

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

Great villa, nice views and private pool!

Everything was as advertised in the description. Just remember to bring some ear plugs, there are lots of roosters close by :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

dylan k.

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

Parnamic view of Puerto Vallarta

Property has one of the best views I've even seen in Puerto Vallarta, and is filled with old architectural details and charms. But mostly its the host Patrick, what a wonderful generous host to accommodate all our needs and the extras!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

Family get together

Our communication between Patrick and Ezequiel from inquiry to check out were prompt and complete. They both went above and beyond to assure our comfort. We enjoyed Patrick’s beautiful home and all the amenities provided. It is a pleasure to recommend Patrick’s home and his staff to all guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Lovely property with astounding views

This property is lovely. It is somewhat "vertical" so not ideal for mobility challenged folks, but architecturally, it's beautiful with a lawned garden with sitting area and beautiful fountain. The main living level has a great kitchen and, living/dining rooms and opens onto a huge terrace...amazing views from this level. It is an uphill hike if walking to town or the beach and is about a ten minute walk from the produce market, which was great. The house manager and staff were great and the owner was very responsive and great to deal with. Recommend. (as noted in other reviews, there is some noise from neighboring roosters/dogs, but there was a white noise machine in the master bedroom that totally took care of that)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nich Lee P., New York City, USA

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

Excellent Stay

The house is as advertised. The pool area is surrounded by gardens and fountains and is an incredible place to unwind. The living area overlooks PV and each bedroom is very comfortable. As the listing noted, there are a number of stairs that renters should be aware of. Overall, we enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chistopher B., Houston, Texas

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

Amazing

This villa is awesome! The pictures don’t do it any justice!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

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

Really great home!

A beautiful villa sitting above the old town. The views are amazing. The home and pool were above our expectations. Alma welcomed us to the property and couldn’t have been nicer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Views to die for

This villa was amazing, the property manager and her daughter were just terrific getting us everything we needed. The house lived up to my expectations and surpassed them. Truly a great experience.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

christopher h., Milwaukee

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

Perfect views!

Large property with amazing views of the city and ocean. Great communication with owner and house manager. Quiet and safe neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

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

Beautiful View/ Very Private

We had a wonderful vacation in this house! The amazing view and privacy are accurately represented in the listing. The property manager is wonderful! She makes sure you have everything you need, and is also very respectful of your privacy. The house is very clean and well stocked. It is a quick walk to downtown with stairs most of the way. The walk back up is a great way to get in exercise with a dip in the private pool as a reward, but there are also many taxis available in town if needed. Highly recommend this villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kieron M.

A fantastic house with simply incredible views...

You know you've chosen the right place when, even after a week, you pause at the front door every time just to take in the view! (With a stupidly big smile) I'd say the only thing a bit misleading is the pictures really don't show the pool area properly. The space is actually a good bit larger than it appears and you really get a great view of the jungle across the way. The pool and pool area were really great. We spent almost every afternoon in and around the pool and on the terrace for sunsets. Perfectly relaxing. The rest of the house is exactly as advertised. Comfortable, well-stocked, with world-class views. There are certainly a number of stairs in the house- so that may be a consideration for some. And, the house is at the top of the hill. We found the walk up to be fine- it's really just six minutes from the flat part of town to the house- but it is steep. (Taxi's are abundant and cheap as others have noted.) Our only complaint- if I had to come up with one is the WiFi wasn't great but wasn't a real problem for us. I highly recommend this house. Thanks to German, Sara and Tino for really making it a pleasure. K-
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben I., San Francisco, California

Wonderful Stay

Our stay at Villa Vista was absolutely perfect! My husband and I visit Mexico each year and spend 10 weeks there. This year we decided to split our time evenly between two homes in two Mexican cities. Our five weeks at Villa Vista was one of the best experiences we have had in Mexico! The house was stunning and spacious. The owners, Patrick and Zona, were incredibly kind and gracious throughout our stay, as were their dedicated and wonderful staff. They carefully thought through each detail of the house creating a perfectly effortless experience for us and for our guests. The house is perched high above Puerto Vallarta but is close enough to walk into town. The views are absolutely unbeatable! The neighborhood, although wonderfully robust over the Christmas holidays, is relatively quiet and the neighbors were charming and engaged when we walked down the hill. We loved everything about Villa Vista and hope to revisit this wonderful property on future trips to Puerto Vallarta!
Stayed 39 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!

> My schnauzer and I had a great time at Villa Vista! > We found the house exactly as described and very comfortable. > There are spectacular views from every room. However, the unobstructed views from the upstairs terrace are something special day and night - ocean, city, jungle covered mountains. Really breathtaking. > There is also a beautiful pool set amongst very private terraced gardens. The property is fully enclosed and very secure - my dog felt right at home and enjoyed exploring on her own. > Another great thing about this property is that it's so easy to get back and forth from town and the beach. It's an easy walk down hill to town where there are always inexpensive taxis waiting day and night to bring you back home. > Puerto Vallarta is super friendly and I'm looking forward to my next visit. >
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Beatiful property

This was our first trip back to PV in several years. We simply loved this property. Located high above the city with breathtaking, unobstructed views of the town and ocean, we were very pleased with how well laid out, clean and modern the house was. It is very private and in a safe part of town with excellent security systems. The pool area, gardens and terrace are immaculate and beautifully designed. We spent most of our evenings watching the sun go down and the town come to life at night. With the excellent kitchen looking out onto the city, and the open open air feel of the entire house, there was simply no nicer place to be in PV. The owners and their agent were professional and attentive throughout the entire experience - the best we have ever dealt with and we have rented many VRBOs over the years. Some cautionary notes just to make sure it is the right house for you: (1) it is not suitable for young children due to the drop from the terrace to the street below; (2) it is not for people with severe mobility issues due to the stairs, and (3) the drive up to the house is not for the nervous driver. If none of these apply to you, you will simply not find a nicer house or people that this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

Colorful homespun charm meets vacation luxury

Traveled with another couple. This property truly met our needs and then some. Located high above Old Town winding through charming cobblestone streets. The views stellar, the sunsets over Banderas Bay photographic. Although the interior was spacious and meticulously furnished, we spent the majority of our time outside by the private pool or on the huge upper deck. A short walk into old town and several excellent neighborhood restaurants plus local shopping. The owners were extremely welcoming and helpful, responding to a plethora of emails pre-trip. We went on to San Miguel where they help contribute to an outstanding second week. Gabby, the property manager was efficient, super friendly and so helpful translating for us, arranging transportation and seeing that our needs were met without being obtrusive. Hoping to return for a longer stretch next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

Fantastic perch

This was our maiden voyage with VRBO and we were blown away by this amazing property. The photos are fantastic on the listing, but don't begin to do justice. Tastefully furnished with an elegant, colorful yet very Mexican feel to it. The property is beautifully landscaped and well maintained. The house and kitchen were both spotless and well equipped. Massive outdoor living space overlooking PV and the colorful, eclectic neighborhood of Alta Vista. The owners were on task with commiunicating- providing us with a veritable gold mine of ideas for dining, day trips, day hikes, even a chef who came in and gave us cooking lesson. We had a blast and are considering renting again for an even longer stretch. So relaxing, a tonic for the soul!

About the host

Hosted by G. Patrick Healy

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We are from Tacoma, Washington and owned our Puerto Vallarta home for 30 years.
We have a home in San Miguel de Allende, GTO Mexico Unesco World Historic District and a secluded equestrian horse ranch outside of San Miguel de Allende, where over 100,000 Weber Blue Agave plants are in cultivation on 85 acres of light red hillside soil

Why they chose this property

Our home of 30 years has never been rented until the past several years. It was designed by the highly esteemed California Architect James Meares. The views of the ocean/city/tropical jungle are spectacular. Being nestled in the tropical hillside allows for the ultimate in serenity and privacy.

What makes this property unique

Old Town Puerto Vallarta accessible via walking or taxi.
PV's renowned restaurant, Vista Grill, is a short distance downhill from our home, with fabulous views of the city and ocean.

Languages:

English