Located in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Vallarta Adventures 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 Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Los Arroyos Verdes and Splash Water Park Vallarta are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz - 11 min drive - 4.6 km
El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
Nuevo Vallarta Beach - 22 min drive - 12.3 km
Malecon - 46 min drive - 58.0 km
Getting around
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Cevicheria La Cruz - 4 min drive
Iguanacaxtle Restaurante - 4 min drive
Huichol - 6 min drive
La peska - 6 min drive
Baklava - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches ?
As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$3,959, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Serene Oceanfront Escape w/Private Heated Pool, Forever Views & Beaches located?
Nestled on the beach, this La Cruz de Huanacaxtle holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Playa la Manzanilla and Playa La Cruz are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our 3rd time staying at this fabulous property. We LOVE LOVE LOVE visiting each year. Private, peaceful, comfortable, and easy to get everywhere we need to go!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
We are so happy that you returned to Casa de Banderas! We'd be delighted to welcome you back again.
We have stayed here before and although modern condos have found their way near casa de banderas, this casa is still private and beautiful and affordable.
Lovely place with stunning location and incredible neighbors!
We loved our stay! So peaceful! Would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
You visited during a tough time, when a storm knocked out a power line leaving you in the dark! Thank you for your patience and we'd love to host you again.
The owner was welcoming and took the time to explain the home, house rules, nearby community, and shopping areas. The host was charming and friendly, providing helpful details about the property and its do’s and don’ts. The beach was beautiful, with safe swimming nearby and many local vendors selling food along the shore. The sunsets and sunrises were excellent. Highly recommend this stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
Thank you for staying at our casa! We would be delighted to welcome you back another time
A wonderful location and home that met our holiday expectations. Waking up to the ocean views was awesome and cooling in the pool the perfect offset for the afternoon heat. Great location for quick trips to Buceriaso or La Cruz and elsewhere.
This place was exactly how it was listed. It is a bit out of town however we had transportation available or we took a taxi. Having a private pool was a huge bonus! Management was always available however we didn’t need them much, it was all great!
My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay. The property is awesome, the view amazing. The first night we were treated to a lightning storm display that was awesome viewing from the patio. The location is great, easy to get to PV or Salulita. We would stay there again for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
13 January 2018
Great place with beautiful view!
Nita and her manager Vanessa were great and super easy to work with! The townhouse with it’s own private pool is great and very comfortable. The kitchen is fantastic as well! We would recommend this to any of our family and friends!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
We aim to please and I am very happy you had a great experience at our "home-away-from-home"
This place was everything it said it was and little more. Very clean, it felt like new, and very nicely appointed. A wonderful ocean front home that we would highly recommend to anyone.
We can’t wait to return next year! The location is perfect and the accommodations were excellent! Exactly as portrayed on the VRBO site. Thank you to Jessica who is a wonderful manager and to her helper, Martha, they are awesome!!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thank you, Nancy! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you'll return soon.
We had another amazing stay at Mary and Ted’s oceanfront townhouse. This was our second stay and it did not disappoint! The home is as advertised. The views are spectacular. The unit is clean and spacious. We felt right at home. Our stay was during the incidents with the cartel that shut things down for a couple days. The hosts, as well as the house manager Jessica were in contact with us to make sure we were updated and safe. You will need to rent a car or be comfortable with Uber when staying here. We used Uber and it was easy and affordable.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cath J.
4 February 2014
So comfortable and relaxing
our stay at Casa de Banderas was so relaxing and the house was perfect and the pool was great. Views excellent and location fabulous as it was quiet but close enough to some action in Bucerias, Sayulita and Puerto Vallarta. we didnt have a car and found the bus very useful if you dont mind a 5 minute walk to the bus stop.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Wow Cath. Thank you for the great review. Hope to accommodate you again. Best wishes, Nita
We have been staying at Casa de Banderas for the past 14 years. The current owners have made significant improvements. As Arnold says, “We’ll be back!”
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback even after multiple visits! We love our repeat guests who choose to spend their vacation days at Casa de Banderas!
We have been traveling to the PV area for years and this is by far the best property we've stayed in. We loved watching the turtles and whales, while lounging by the private pool. The beach is rocky but full of marine life when the tide goes out! We snorkeled, collected shells, and loved watching the puffer fish! The neighbors were lovely and shared great local recommendations. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we booked the home again for next year before we returned home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2023
Hi Lisa! Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and just as excited to welcome you back next year!
Cheers! Mary & Ted
Lovely ocean front home, well appointed, super friendly property manager who made herself available and went out of her way to assist us. Beautiful sunrises, which we experienced every morning thanks to the neighbours roosters!
The owner was very accommodating when my changed! If we had any questions or concerns there was always a quick response. I love the feeling of being in someone’s home rather than a resort with tons of people❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Vicki F.
12 February 2019
Perfect view in La Cruz
We spent 6 relaxing nights at lovely Casa de Banderas. The house is well appointed, comfortable and the view cannot be beat. Never having stayed on this side of the bay before, we were delightfully surprised by the beautiful sunrises! Vanessa, the property manager, was absolutely wonderful and besides being a general wealth of information about the area, helped us with our transportation needs so that our stay was completely trouble free. Highly recommended if you are looking for a place to stay in the Bucerias/La Cruz area!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
We aim to please and are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the nice review.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tina D.
31 January 2018
Amazing place to relax
Loved our stay here, from the private pool, the ocean just beyond it, beautiful grounds and the home with everything you need. Close to LaCruz and Bucerias. One of the 4 of us was sick all week and was pretty down and out (chest cold) and I ended up having a terrible fall in La Cruz that required stitches so we did spend a lot of time at home. Would definitely recommend anyone stay here. Need a Dr., the 24 hour pharmacy in LaCruz has amazing ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you for the nice review. My favorite pastime there is gazing out over the ocean from the pool at night, watching the lights of Bucerias, Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta in the distance. So sorry you were injured. Good to hear about the clinic in LaCruz. I have had excellent care at San Javiar Hospital in Nuevo Vallarta, about a 15 minute drive toward Puerto Vallarta.
Perfect, relaxing condo with a great view and private pool. Perfect size for us 3, full kitchen, full size laundry, lots of comfy seating outside to enjoy the weather. Great neighbors, one side was a lady from Canada, and the other couple luves their full time, very nice and knowledgable about the area and have the cutest dogs who come greet you at the fence quickly whenever they are outside and move on quickly. Mo the puppy was the cutest. Great walks on the beach to explore when the tide is out. Would definately book again next time we come to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2023
Hi Shaw!
Thank you for the feedback & we'd love to host you again.
My husband and I strategically wanted to visit PV during the low season, because we don't enjoy crowds and don't mind the heat. This property was perfect! It was super clean, well-appointed and very well cared for. We enjoyed spending lots of time in the private pool and drinking coffee on the patio, watching the birds fish in the bay. The A/C units worked great at night, so we slept very comfortably. The neighborhood is quiet and feels safe. Jesica, our local host, was super communicative. The ocean is right off the lawn, so it's lovely to watch and hear -- but it's very shallow, so we weren't able to snorkel or swim very much. There are several public beaches close by, but the waves are large, so snorkeling or kayaking wasn't really possible. The grocery store is a quick drive away, as are lots of amazing restaurants in both La Cruz and Bucerias. I suggest renting a car so you can explore the area. If you are booking for privacy and quiet, this house might get kind of noisy during high season if neighboring homes are hosting families. But we had a wonderful time in June!
Mary and Ted's condo did not disappoint. We found the condo comfortable, quiet, secure, and rejuvenating. Picturesque sunrises with a cup of coffee in hand... could not think of a better way to start each day. Pantry spices and a supply of water jugs to get us started was a nice touch.Sunday's "farmer's market" in La Cruz's marina showcases a variety of artisans and foods. There is also a bustling seafood market within walking distance of the farmer's market. Fantastic selection and prices.All of the aforementioned would have been enough to ensure a wonderful vacation but I would be remiss if I did not mention the excellent communication we had with Mary (owner) and Jesica (property manager). Upon receiving our welcome letter from Mary, prior to our arrival, I knew we would be looked after. All questions were answered and then some. Check-in was seamless as Jesica arranged to meet us at the condo. We found Jesica helpful and accomodating. Her timely replies to queries were much appreciated.
The property owner (Mary) and manager (Jesica) are super responsive and do all they can to ensure a great stay. Additionally, the next door neighbors are friendly and helpful. We did lose power for about 48 hours after a bad storm, and the neighbors (who have a generator) took our refrigerated goods and charged our devices for us. Mary searched out and found and paid for a hotel/resort for us to stay in with power (and I understand she was sick when this happened!) And Jesica gave us a ride to and picked us back up from when it was time to return to the casa.
We didn’t rent a car, but had a recommendation from Jesica for a reliable, kind taxi/personal driver. I agree with the listing - while it’s likely a car would’ve been more convenient, it wasn’t necessary.
Is the place perfect? No. There’s always a few minor changes that could be made, but it’s pretty darn close!
My friend and I loved our stay, we’d stay there again, and I’ve already recommended it to a friend who is interested in visiting Vallarta.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Hi Shannon!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our stay. You were great guests and we appreciated your patience with the power failure.
Thank you for the recommendation/referral, and we'd love to host you again.
Mary & Ted