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Cozy Mexican Hideaway – Close to Old Town & Local Food Spots - Private Terrace

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Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
5 de Diciembre, Jal.
  • Malecon
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Mexican Hideaway – Close to Old Town & Local Food Spots - Private Terrace

Distance by Car to points of interest:

-> Olas Altas / Zona Romantica (8min).
-> Marina Vallarta (15min)
-> Malecon (5min)
-> Conchas Chinas (14min)
-> Airport (15min)
-> Playa Camarones. Nearest beach: (12min walk)
-> Play los Muertos: (10min)

Our lovely apartment is located in a typcal mexican neighborhood just outside the toursty area. However, it has the benefits of being centrally located without the disadvantage of the noisy congested tourist streets. This makes it ideal for people wanting to be among local mexicans and not tourists.

Make your way to the nearest beach and take the sun! Many Beach Clubs are located around the area. Also many spots which are free and public.

Our lovely small apartment also has a nice view of the mountain side. Aside from this, you would be perfectly located near some of the best seafood restaurants that only locals know, like "Ocho Tostadas" and "Los Cuetos"!

The space

The apartment has 2 bedrooms: Queen and Full size beds with wardrobes and closets. Sheets and linens are provided for our guests are all times. We do count as well with and Iron board and an Iron in order for our guests to look even better ;) AC is only located in one of the rooms, the main room. The second room has no AC but a roof ventilator. The second AC is located in the living room.

The kitchen is fully equipped and has all the necessary basic tools for our guests to cook. Sometimes part of our guests leave behind essential ingredients such as pepper, salt, honey, etc. Everything you find in the apartment is free to be used. Most of what is there has been provided by us. If we see that something can be re used, in optimal conditions and without damaging any hygiene factors, we let it there for other guests to continue using. We don’t like wasting spices or essentials. It is of course optional if you want to use them or not, however the possibility is given.

The Living room has a Smart TV so you can keep on watching your favourite series on Netflix when you've walked the whole day. Additional speakers are included to make your movies sound better. A comfortable couch is also available which can make room for 4-5 people at all times. A centre table is also available in order to eat and place snacks while watching a movie after a long day.

The Terrace, which is located on the third floor, has the same width and length as the apartment itself. It is quite spacious and decorated with flowers to make It even more pleasant for our guests. A table is being delivered in order for guests to be able to eat there at whatever time they want and enjoy the sun and mountain view. Located in the corner of the terrace there is a small water tank (really typical Mexican), where you can wash your clothes and then hang them. This no machine, its like a pillar where people scrub the clothes clean and wash them.

Guest access

As it is a private apartment, you have a private access and will be able to enjoy all two floors of it. 2nd floor is the apartment and 3rd floor is the terrace, where you can enjoy the sun in the included chairs. BBQ is also a possibility or making a reunion with friends you might have or recently know in Puerto Vallarta.

Interaction with guests

We are more than happy to start a new wonderful tradition and experience with you, which is why we are available at any moment for you. As soon as we deliver you the keys, we will explain the basics and the area for a better understanding of how to get around and back to the apartment. We always give you and your guests the privacy you need. A good point is that we live really close from where the apartment is located. This gives us the possibility of always being in close contact for any questions.

For a better response time, me and my daughter will be available to resolve and answer any questions you might encounter during your stay.

Ultimately, we want to make you feel like home. "Mi casa es su casa".

Property manager

Jose Luis Lopez

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located in Colonia 5 de Diciembre, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, this apartment is in the mountains. 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 VidantaWorld are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Map
5 de Diciembre, Jal.

What's nearby

  • Camarones Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Malecon - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 12 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪8 Tostadas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Patio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Camarón En-Barro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacoquila - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kosta Taco - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Mexican Hideaway – Close to Old Town & Local Food Spots - Private Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mexican Hideaway – Close to Old Town & Local Food Spots - Private Terrace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mexican Hideaway – Close to Old Town & Local Food Spots - Private Terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mexican Hideaway – Close to Old Town & Local Food Spots - Private Terrace located?

Located in Colonia 5 de Diciembre, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Camarones Beach and Malecon. Cruise Ship Terminal and Playa de los Muertos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great accommodating host and great location

Everything as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Adrianne V.

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

2 month rental

Good: Loved the deck and there were a few plants to soften the space - able to stargaze on most nights. Bed was comfortable, and appreciated the air conditioning. Owners daughter helped with communications & helped arrange a taxi to the airport. Beach umbrella & towel available. Netflix & Prime apps on the TV Not so good: Shower hot water, was very limited - needed to turn it off when shampooing / conditioning to have almost enough. Things kept breaking.
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Happy campers

3 AC units and bedrooms were comfortable and quiet except for outside noise which was Mexican normal. Bathroom is miniscule but worked for us. Patio is up a flight of narrow stairs and was never used by us. Neighbourhood is very non-touristy but everything including malecon is a 10 min. walk. Netflix was included but no cable TV. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

The real PV

Nice quiet property in a non touristy neighborhood with good taco & seafood restaurants in walking distance. Also a couple of Oxxo convenience stores nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Great House - Not a tourist neighborhood

We came in low season after Covid, so a lot of places to eat were closed. I loved the place. No problems at all. Quiet for sleeping. Easy walk to downtown. We had a car, so we always drove to the nicer beaches. If you are new to PV realize that downtown is for tourists and party people. The beaches just outside of town are where you meet the tranquility.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Great Location, Clean and Comfortable, Fantastic help/communication

We stayed in Puerto Vallerta in the beginning of January and it was unseasonably warm (85F most of the time). Condo is decently sized with two good sized bedrooms. Main condo has a mini split air conditioner and the bigger bedroom has one as well. The second bedroom can get a little warm/stuffy and its tough to get the air conditioning into that room. A small $5 box fan would fix this easily, and I've recommended this to the host. Really the host's daughter Karla is what makes this place stand out. She is super responsive and accommodating on Whatsapp. She speaks excellent English and is 1st class all the way around. Location is decent. Its only a 5-10 minute walk from the beach, and a 30 minute walk from the Malecon. We enjoyed walking, but we also Ubered if it was late at night or we were running late. Ubers are only $1.50-$2.00 USD at this time, so a really good way to get around. There is great street food around this apt. Some of this street food was better than the high priced meals we splurged on. I highly recommend checking out some of the "wet" tacos and other taco carts that spring up within blocks of this apt. Overall the quality was better here, than in downtown. The terrace is extremely nice and comfortable. I highly recommend making some coffee and spending a couple mornings on the terrace. Nights can be a little difficult with mosquitos, so buy/bring some bug spray and take your chances. We got eaten alive one night, and didn't want to risk it the rest of the trip. Recommendations from the host were mostly spot on. Local breakfast place was very good and charming, Barracuda is a great place to drink/eat on the beach, smoked fish from Rio Grande, Tacos al pastor (near Barracuda) was excellent. We didn't try the sushi place or the seafood burrito place. The only big miss for us was Lagostina. Its very touristy and overly expensive for subpar overcooked lobster/seafood with subpar service. Outside of the host recommendations we had good luck with Gaby's, River Cafe and Taco Memo. Margarita grill has pretty tasty margaritas and good atmosphere, but the food was so-so. We were unimpressed by "El Arrayan". We were unable to try Cafe des Artists as they don't allow kids. Last suggestion would be to visit a charming art shop called Olinalá. Authentic mexican art, very cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jose Luis Lopez

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We are a proud family from Puerto Vallarta and love it when we get to know other people who come here and want to enjoy our city. As an almost retired person, i like to spend most of my days taking care of my garden and enjoying my lovely nephews. When this is not the case, i attend my business. I like enjoying a glass of red wine, have some cheese and view the sunset while doing this.

I grew up knowing many tourists and visitors, which is why i like the idea of always getting to know new people and being able to host them. I want you to love Puerto Vallarta as much i do.

Why they chose this property

Unlike other offerings in Puerto Vallarta, we try to make sure that you feel like in your second home. Being a family business means that we will all take care of you and treat you like family. Even before you arrive, we tend to get to know you and be sure to create a good relationship! Communication and trust make all the difference in Lodging/Airbnb experiences. Our purpose is not only to rent our apartments, but to actually know and create nice new experiences for our guests! In our two years of experience, we have met so many wonderful people who we feel honored to have met and hosted. We take a great amount of pleasure in being able to provide them with a nice image of our city and a nice experience.

We want to keep meeting new interesting people from around the world and would be more than honored in making your stay as pleasant and smooth as possible.

Our family is proud to be an Airbnb Superhost since 2016. For more reassurance, you can click on the link below and would sent to our Airbnb profile with all of our comment and reviews.

What makes this property unique

Private Terrace with ocean and mountain view.

Two of the best local Seafood restaurants just 1 and 2 blocks aways. "Los cuetos" and "8 Tostadas".

The main market square from Vallarta just 3 blocks aways. You can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and seafood and local prices.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish