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Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded!

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View of Bahia de Banderas from your private balcony
Interior
Terrace/patio
Living Room Spacious Couch
Living room set sits 8 with recliner, chaise and sleeper sofa

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Bucerias,, NAY
  • Art Walk Bucerias
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Playa Bucerías
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded!

You’ll love our condo with elegant furnishings and décor. We are located on the north side of the bay, just off the highway, by Punta Esmeralda. Being right on the beach with 10th floor direct western exposure provides million dollar ocean views with sunrise and sunsets over Banderas Bay. This is our private getaway, yet 3 minutes from 100 + restaurants in Bucerias. Shopping, nightlife, and all activities are just minutes away. At Barlovento we have 2 pools, the beach and an exercise room. Our condo has 3 flat screen TVs with Satellite service, DVD player, free WIFI, a 25' terrace with BBQ grill, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, full size laundry in the condo, and everything set up for full time living. Quality bedding and linens are provided. The unit is tastefully decorated with local art and comfortable furnishings. The dining room has a beautiful full sized white onyx table with 6 chairs and the living room has an extensive pit group that includes recliners, a chaise lounge and a sofa bed. There is a king bed in the master and two twins in the second bedroom which can be slid together to produce another king bed. Walk the beach for 20 minutes to Bucerias beachfront restaurants. We have gated, with 24 hour security, underground parking with 2 spaces for cars. We are 35 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport on the main highway. It is private, but convenient, with Bus and Taxi service just outside the door.

BARLOVENTO is a newer 38 unit beachfront condominium property. It is a private getaway but just 3 minutes north, by car or taxi, from the wonderful village of Bucerias with its authentic Mexican charm, over 100 restaurants (many right on the beach), local treasure hunt shopping, art galleries and friendly people. About ten minutes south is Nuevo Vallarta, where you have entertainment, excitement, water park, swimming with dolphins, fantastic excursions and shopping. Downtown Puerto Vallarta is just 35 minutes further south, with all its historic old world setting and activities. 5 minutes to the north is La Cruz and then luxurious Punta Mita, and about 30 minutes north of us are the quaint surfing villages of Sayulita & San Pancho.

This is a BEACHFRONT property on beautiful Banderas Bay with million dollar views of the Pacific Ocean. Banderas Bay has over 100 km of coastline and beaches surrounded by the majestic Sierra Madres mountains. This is the birthing place for the HUMPBACK WHALES and the year-round home to thousands of dolphins. Have you ever wondered where the whales all go when they head south for the winter? They are right here, in Banderas Bay! Whale-watching tours are available during the months of November through March.

Start your morning with an invigorating 40-minute beach walk to the Bucerias' beachfront restaurants for breakfast, have a professional massage on the beach for about before walking back or taking a 3-minute taxi ride home. Or you could stay and spend the day shopping at the outdoor markets, stroll across the Kissing Bridge, and explore the Gold Coast restaurants on the other side. Stay and dine on the beach, or go watch a hockey or football game at YoYo Mo's and enjoy their AMAZING pizza! Go hear live classic rock music at Jax's, then get a churro from one of the outdoor vendors before heading back home to your place! On Wednesday nights, our local beach bar "Sukha's" features local live bands, and is just a short 5-10 walk from our condo. You can also take quick cab rides almost everywhere.

RECREATION – When you want a break from relaxing and soaking up the sun at Barlovento’s pools and beach, there is much to choose from. Well known Vallarta Adventures has something for everyone – check their website for unforgettable experiences. You can take a boat ride to a remote mountain spot in the bay and ride mules up into the mountains, then zip line over the jungle, repel down a 100 foot waterfall to swim in its cool waters below, then zip line and waterslide your way down the mountain to the boat. There is also first-class water park with a lazy river nearby. For fishing, Banderas Bay has Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna and Mahi Mahi and is home to International Tournaments. Fishing here is fantastic. Horseback riding on the beach or in the mountains or four-wheeling adventures are great fun-filled days.

WATER SPORTS – Surfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, kayaking, jet skis, sailing, parasailing are all right there for you.
GOLF courses abound in the area with courses in all ranges from Jack Nicklaus to simple public courses.
DINING- You could stay 6 months at our condo eating at great restaurants every day and never go to any of them twice, but you’ll find yourself going back to your favorites where they come to know you. Enjoy fresh fish and shrimp daily right from the bay at the restaurants, or cook your own fresh fish on our grill, from the La CRUZ Seafood Market, which is at the water’s edge and only 5 minutes from our condo. Watch the fishermen bring in their catch and choose your dinner right there, at ridiculously low prices. They will fillet it in front of you!
SHOPPING - Supermarkets - Mega, La Comer, Chedraui, and Walmart are the main stores. Chedrai is our favorite, because the cash machines are inside the building, and the store has great values on most household items, not just groceries. The cab ride to Chedraui is about 5 minutes from our condo. Once you have completed shopping and stocking up, just take your cart outside and there is always a cab driver waiting to give provide a ride home. Always ask "how much" first, before entering any cab. It's typically about 120 PESOS each way, depending on the time of year. There is also a Costco is in Puerto Vallarta. Plan to earmark about 800-1000 pesos for a cab ride to the airport, from our place.

RELAX - Anything you could want on your Mexican vacation is minutes away, yet you can rest, get away from it all and enjoy your privacy, at Barlovento. Meet the wonderful people from Canada, USA and Mexico, who will be at our beachfront pool. It is not a big resort, so you meet and get to know your neighbors, whether they are full-time residents or vacationers like yourselves. We have made many friends during our stays at Barlovento. Enjoy the beach, free of beach vendors to interrupt your leisure.

CONVENIENCE – shopping, dining, clubs, nightlife, city life and limitless recreation are minutes away from your tranquil retreat.
SAFETY – Puerto Vallarta’s big welcome sign says “Friendliest City in the World." It is very safe here and the locals are kind and very friendly.
HEALTH – The area has good food, pure water and first-class hospitals and medical services. Big Jug Bottled water is available in blue jugs in the garage area, for a minimal amount of money (50 pesos, as of February 2024).
Additional maid service can be arranged during your stay for an extra charge.
COMMUNITY WORKOUT ROOM- As of last spring 2023, we have air conditioning in the LOWER POOL LEVEL GYM!

This is not a loud, all-inclusive, resort-style kind of place. Here is where you put your towel on a lounge chair and look up at the clouds in the sky, your mind escapes the stresses of life as the sound of ocean waves washes your cares away. Come and relax here! It's where WE GO! We hope you love it as much as we do!

Property manager

Suzanne Strickland and Lawrence Wolf

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bucerías

Located in Bucerías, this condo is on the beach. Nayar Vidanta Golf and Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Los Arroyos Verdes and Splash Water Park Vallarta are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bucerias,, NAY

What's nearby

  • Art Walk Bucerias - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Bucerías - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Los Arroyos Verdes - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪N' Wok - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Junior - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Matsuri Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fatboy Mariscos el Gordo 2 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mezzogiorno - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wake up in Beachfront PARADISE! 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo. Scenic, Safe and Secluded! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bucerías condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village and Art Walk Bucerias are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax or go out for fun!!

Beautiful, nice people, convenient location!!! Condo well taken care of & comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Great condo.....

All you need to have a great vacation, good staff, good location, clean & updated. Owner 100% responsive to all questions. A little noise from construction, but, to be expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Million dollar view

When we finally got in to the condo and got water and gas because nobody was aware of our arrival everything was good.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnnaLee T.

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

So hard to leave paradise!

From the secure entry, multiple pools and beach access to the stunningly appointed 2 bedroom unit this condo was wonderful. Pick up is out front and you're literally minutes from all the quaint town of Bucerias has to offer. Have your own car? Secure parking spot is available. Next time we will stay longer, grab groceries and chillax on property a bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mike L., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Over all good.

Dishwasher needs attention lose could fall out.no table on balcony view blocked on both sides by condominiums building.beach very rocky hard to walk on.very noisy from hiway
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Roger G.

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

Unit 402

Lovely condo-all amenities needed and nicely appointed and equipped. Only negative is highway noise from behind building that is very noticeable by entrance/kitchen area and in second bedroom, as well as out on front while sitting on veranda. Otherwise we do recommend this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

Our New home away from home!

We’ve been coming to Vallarta for over 35 years and this is not our favorite place. Mike is the best property owner/manager that we’ve ever worked with. He was so thorough and answered every question we had. His place is decorated purely Mexican. We love the fact that we can use the balcony morning noon or night there’s always shade. The pools are spectacular. We never had to worry about getting a chair. The area is fantastic and the transportation is wonderful. Really good restaurants in Bucerias & la Cruz! Not to. Far of a trip into Nuevo. Hope to come back sometime.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Keith S.

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

Hot and humid November 2023

We found the hosts of this property very committed to ensuring we had an enjoyable stay. We had a few issues that Suzanne did her absolute best to try to resolve. The unit is quite nice, good sized bedrooms and living area. Kitchen is a little small but manageable and modestly equipped. A couple of things to be aware of: We did NOT have a vehicle with us so we relied on public transit, taxis and some walking. However, this is not a pedestrian friendly location. The building is right off busy highway so walking there is very uncomfortable. Walking the beach is manageable, however it is quite rocky, and you can only walk it at low tide. Second, the road noise from the highway is significant and non stop. The building complex has two beautiful pools which we thoroughly enjoyed. The support staff in the building are very helpful as are the neighbors.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean, comfortable, quiet, safe with captivating views!!

My husband and I had a very nice visit here at Barlovento! This unit is equipped with all of the necessary amenities. The sea views from this unit are simply marvelous, located nicely in Banderas Bay. We enjoyed the 2 pools and beach access. Walked to Star Bay just to the south for afternoon fish tacos and a nice breakfast too. We took the bus and mini van taxi's everywhere including Sayulita, old town Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta, day trips through Bucerias and La Cruz. This was a special experience for us to hang with the locals each day. Also the weather this time of year is glorious, in the mid 80's. Juan Carlos, facilities manager and Jorge the security guard were very helpful, and friendly in guiding local attractions and advising which buses to take to each location. They organized an Uber driver to pick us up back to the airport on our last day. We did shop and Mega and La Comer stores for basic food items and bottled water with good success. All in all, a wonderful trip!! Thanks Mike
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

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

Great View & Amazing Heated Pool!!!

We had the best time in Bucerias staying at the Barlovento condo. The views are awesome, the condo really comfortable, with everything you need. Michael has a supply of laundry soap and different pantry items that we were able to use and were grateful not to have to run out to shop for. We also really appreciated the ease of checking in and the digital door locks. This made things so easy. The owner also provides a very comprehensive list of information that is great to reference when you are there. It has great restaurants and just a bunch of great information in it. My favorite thing about Barlovento was the amazing heated Pool. They have two pools there but I especially loved the family pool down by the ocean. It is very large and the temperature was perfect. The poolside chairs were lovely and padded and it was never hard to get a chair. The people there were friendly and really lovely to have a conversation with. The beds in the condo were comfortable which is something I always look for. This was our first time to Bucerias, since we usually just spend all of our time in Puerto Vallarta. I am so glad we decided to come to Bucerias and Barlovento condos this trip. We had the best time. Thanks Michael for sharing your condo with us!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John P.

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

Beautiful Views but a bit noisy and isolated

The unit had great views of Banderas Bay from living room and master bedroom. Great parking. Lots of noise in from highway and AC condensers outside front of unit. Nice AV systems but difficult to use. Bring you own device to connect. Needed to drive to get to activities beyond wonderful pools onsite
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

David H., New Hamburg Ontario.Canada

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

Great view

Excellent view and pools where nice, unit well equipped , great communication with Mike and small issues when checked in taken care of quickly, property well managed and care for…other unit dwellers were very friendly had happy hour numerous days fell welcomed to the building….25 minute beach walk to Bucerias and not even 3 minutes to nice breakfast restaurant @ Esmeralda complex cash only in many restaurants in area…like the unit comfy
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Great Unit!

We had a great stay a Mike's place. The unit was very clean and spacious. The building is well maintained and secure and the pools are amazing. the only downside to the unit is it on the more secluded end of the beach which means you are a short cab ride away from the restaurants an main beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Troy M.

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

Great Week

We very much enjoyed our stay in this Bucerias Condo. The Condo was very nice and modern inside. The view is great, and the grounds including two pools is also very nice. We spent a lot of time on the deck looking out at the ocean and by the pool. We also walked into town every day along the beach and did go to a nearby, very nice restaurant several times. The food was really good. Things to know: The walk to town is about 40 minutes along the beach. The location marker on VRBO wasn't perfectly accurate. There isn't any other way to walk, otherwise you need to rent a car or get a cab which is easy to get. Also, construction noise is not a problem anymore as the other two buildings are mostly done. You do get a bit of road noise. Property management is super responsive. Also the people at the condo are very nice. We had a very nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

marilyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

A mixed bag.

On the upside the condo unit is clean, safe and secure. Nice eating space on the deck. Bedrooms large and beds comfortable. Bathrooms nice and showers very good. TV, wi fi, laundry all worked well Grounds very well kept and swimming pools are large with comfortable lounge chairs. On site staff Pedro and Carlos are friendly and helpful. We were disappointed with the amount of construction going on next door. Although the owner alerted us to this activity, we found it quite annoying. The construction also has reduced the view of the bay and beach. It is a 40 minute walk to Bucerías so a car is really necessary. The beach out front is quite rocky and not very suitable for swimming. And the kitchen cookwear and smaller appliances (blender was broken) can use some updating.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

ann g.

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

Enjoyed Bucerías

Condo and facilities were very nice. Everything kept up perfectly. There was condo construction next door which was unfortunate but tolerable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Barloventa

Barloventa is a lovely property, beautifully appointed and with all the things you need to have a great stay. The staff were attentive to any requests and were very responsive to simple requests like a lightbulb replacement. The WIFI is excellent and robust. This property is a short ride from the town centre and we found taxis were plentiful and affordable. There are adjacent construction projects that, depending of the work underway, were more or less intrusive. This was the only disadvantage to the site. Once the construction was over for the evening the patios were a lovely place to sit and revel in the warmth and the sound of the sea.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sylvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Barlovento 402

We enjoyed our stay here, very comfortable and clean and also has everything you need and more. The location was a bit farther out then I thought. It was an hour walk on the beach to Bucerías. We quickly learned how to use the local bus/van system and for 12 pesos each we were in town within 5 minutes. There was construction noise during the day but we did enjoy watching how they build things in Mexico so it was entertaining for us! Thanks for sharing your part of Mexico with us!

6/10 Okay

Kathy B.

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

so.much.construction.noise.

This condo is beautiful, well maintained, and secure. Staff (security guards and on-site property managers) are friendly and helpful. It is in a beautiful location, although at almost the furthest point north in Bucerias (toward La Cruz), so walking in to town is about 25 minutes along the beach, which is fairly rocky in parts, including directly in front of the building (so no easy swimming access right in front of the condo). BUT, OH, THE NOISE!!! Construction is ongoing and seemingly non-stop on BOTH sides of the building - DIRECTLY beside the building. This will apparently be going on for another couple of years. So - if you find Mexican building practices fascinating (we ended up watching the process for entertainment - really!), want to stay in a beautiful, well maintained place with all the modern conveniences, appliances, and comfortable beds, and don't mind a walk or Uber ride to get to restaurants or the Mega or exploring - and you really DON'T mind a LOT of noise during daylight hours, I highly recommend this place. However, if you are looking for a place that you can sit in the sun relaxing and listening to the ocean and tropical birdsong, and you want to step out the door and around the corner for food or entertainment, this should - regrettably - be a pass.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Linda L.

Amazing view

Pros... there's no doubt the view is amazing! We were able to enjoy whale watching and seeing dolphins from the balcony, magical! The pools are wonderful, a beautiful 25m lap pool was used daily and there's a 2nd pool closer to the beach which was also well,used. Condo really well laid out and had everything you could need except a teapot! (Not a biggie). Cons....location is quite a ways from Bucerias, you can definitely get there on the beach but rocky initially. This condo is phase 1 of 3 , they are working on the 2 other phases as we speak so from 8am-8pm we heard jackhammer etc, difficult to enjoy the pools/balcony during those hours!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Twig E.

Beautiful condo with loud construction noise

My spouse and I booked the Barlovento to have some peace and quiet , warm weather and beach time. The condo was very well appointed, with comfortable furniture, a cook’s kitchen, and great artistic touches. The property had two lovely pools and an accommodating staff. What was distressing to us was the amount of noise due to the construction of a large condo complex right next door. The hammering, banging and grinding went on from 8 a m to 6 p m Monday through Friday with a lunch break from 1-2 p m daily, and half day Saturday. In our experience, sitting on the beautiful balcony looking out over the bay was not a relaxing experience during the construction timeframe. Traffic noise from the nearby highway is a constant, but drowned out during the day. We found the beach to be very rocky until one walks about 200 yards past the Barlovento, where there is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach to the town of Bucerias, about a 50 minute walk. Mike provides a thorough and helpful introduction to the property and its surroundings.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen m.

Had a great time!! Beautiful condo and love the area, close enough to walk to bucerias

We had a great time and our daughter and her boyfriend joined us for a week. Beautiful condo,some noise from the construction next door. Thanks to the owner Mike gave us lot of information about the area and the building. It's close enough to bucerias to walk the beach into the town. Only a short cab ride if we had to many drinks. Great restaurants and entertainment. The Barlovento is a wonderful building. Great staff ,Carlos, Jorge and Christian made us feel very special always greeting us a with big smiles. Will definitely be returning in the future
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

"Best vacation ever" said daughter.

This is a lovely condo, richly furnished, beautifully decorated with original art, very clean, and with all the comforts of home. To say that the kitchen is “fully equipped” is an understatement: I even found an onion holder, one of my favorite gadgets. We stayed for two weeks in February and didn’t want to leave. There were a couple of minor maintenance inconveniences. I mention this only to report that the owner and property manager rapidly responded to and resolved the inconveniences in less than 24 hours. We got many beautiful photos of the sunrise, nearly every day of our stay. The view of the bay is superb, and I enjoyed watching people harvest oysters not far off the beach. The beach is pretty rocky in this spot, but walking just a few yards took us to soft sand. The pools were never crowded, and had water that was refreshing and the perfect temperature. There are plenty of movable umbrellas for those who want a break from the sun in paradise. There are two excellent restaurants very close by, both on the beach, and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was convenient and easy to hop on a white van or bus to go downtown for dining or shopping, avoiding the cost of a taxi: We just stepped outside the Barlovento front door and waved down the frequently-passing vans. Even without a car, it’s an easy trip to Mega for groceries and supplies, but you’ll probably want to take a taxi back if you have lots of bags. We especially appreciated the shopping carts in the parking garage which are available to transport your purchases up to the condo. Note that there is construction next door, but the sounds never annoyed us. We also never noticed the highway noise that some reviewers mention, except when were on our way out of Barlovento. Thank you for the fine hospitality, Mike!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

curtis b.

Lovely 12 nights

Nice condo complex. Pools are nice. Beautiful view of the Bay. Early morning coffee on balcony at sunrise is awesome. lots of rest and relaxation!!! well equipped condo. very clean. not very far to decent sand beach. map location on VRBO is incorrect. It is farther north. Curtis and Leah from Sask

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Strickland and Lawrence Wolf

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We are from Edgewood, Wa. My husband plays golf and loves it here! The best part of being a host is the feeling when people tell you they made memories!

Why they chose this property

Barlovento is a small boutique resort without the loud music and various activities of larger, hotel-style resorts. It is private, yet only a couple of minutes from stores and restaurants. It is relaxing and very safe. We have a lap pool and a main family pool, with in-water lounges and the beach just steps away. We have two parking spaces in the underground secured parking garage. Bucerias is a 2-minute drive or cab ride, with over 100 restaurants. We often walk to Bucerias on the beach and enjoy their well-known beachfront restaurants. La Cruz is also a 5-minute drive in north of us, where you can find more restaurants, a modern marina if you are a boater, and the La Cruz fresh seafood market. You can buy all kinds of fresh seafood, unloaded from the small fishing boats.

Shopping is also very convenient with Mega, La Comer, Chedraui, Super Walmart and Sam's Club just a few minutes away. We are conveniently located about 40 minutes north of the airport.
Nuevo Vallarta is a 20-minute drive, just past Bucerias, where you will find resorts, more restaurants of every kind, a water park, and plenty of nightlife. Continuing south another 15 minutes, is Puerto Vallarta.

Of course, Bandaras Bay is where the whales and dolphins go in the winter months to give birth. There are many whale-watching tours. We have even spotted whales from our deck!

What makes this property unique

Views, Views, and more views of beautiful Bandaras Bay. Our terrace allows panoramic views of the sunrises, sunsets, the ocean and the mountains. This is a small complex, with two towers, six floors per tower, and only four units per floor. With two elevators per building, this means that you never have to wait more than a few seconds for an elevator, and you are only moments away from experiencing the beach! Also, know that the surrounding condo buildings, The Narvals, do not have access to our pools, so there is never any waiting for a lounge chair, ever! Also, this means that the pools are never crowded! The flip side of this is that your Narval neighbors to the north have a pool restaurant and they welcome us as patrons! Just walk around the street side and tell them you are at the Barlovento!

Languages:

English