Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service - Puerto Vallarta

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Villa Blanca penthouse and adjoining rooftop

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Playa de los Muertos1 min walk
Los Muertos Pier5 min walk
Malecon3 min drive
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Ava Gardner

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Elizabeth Taylor Suite

1 King Bed

Richard Burton Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ava Gardner

Toilet · Shower only

Elizabeth Taylor

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Toilet

Richard Burton

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service

Villa Blanca is a charming open-air penthouse apartment in Zona Romantica, think Swiss Family Robinson but with bedroom A/C and better restaurants. This retro Mediterranean-style 3-bedroom 3.5-bath apartment sleeps up 6 people (or 7 including a child) comfortably and offers views of Banderas Bay, It’s one block to the beach, beautiful Playa Los Muertos, and just a few minutes walk to Puerto Vallarta’s best restaurants and bars. Enjoy both proximity to the town and the beach. Condo includes daily maid service.

There are three air conditioned master bedroom suites, all with king-sized beds and private, en suite bathrooms. Two have private balconies and the third has a day bed. The open air living room, kitchen, and dining room offer a huge space for entertaining and enjoying the view. A rooftop terrace just above the unit provides wider views and sunbathing as well. A dipping pool and outdoor shower on the first floor are communal for the building and great way to wash off after the beach. Designed by Mexican architect Diego Mendez de las Penas, know as the “Baby Grand” or “Wedding Cake”, this one-of-a-kind building will inspire you. Note that the 1st floor (where the pool is) is up several steps from the street and the Penthouse is up a few more flights from there so the layout may not be ideal for the elderly or disabled.

Zona Romantica is the older, most charming area of Puerto Vallarta with cobblestone streets and orange roofs. The beach just below the condo is beautiful Playa Los Muertos.

Property manager

Will Shaw

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Small, well-behaved dogs are permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Loud noise/music is not permitted after 11pm as a courtesy to our neighbors and fellow owners.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 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 condo 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 scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

Playa de los Muertos - 1 min walk
Olas Altas Street - 4 min walk
Los Muertos Pier - 5 min walk
Cuale Island - 14 min walk
Malecon - 3 min drive

Getting around

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

La Palapa - 4 min walk
Blondies - 3 min walk
Coco's Kitchen - 3 min walk
Que Bola - 2 min walk
La Romántica Churros & Cafe bar - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Blanca - Beautiful Open Air Penthouse in Playa Los Muertos w/ Maid service located?

Located in Romantic Zone, this beachfront condo is in the city centre, just steps away from Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Malecon is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Craig V.

8 April 2024

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

Nice Place. Plenty of steps

Plenty of steps but great condo. Ocean views. Lots of space. Help available when needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis C.

15 March 2024

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

Beautiful view

Great space for larger group. Central location, close to beach, restaurants & shops. Cleaning lady every day but Sunday is a bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

7 March 2024

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

Awesome property

Fabulous facility! So well equipped with everything you could need. Very spacious, clean and bright. Location is great - walking distance to everything! Would go back anytime!!! The host was excellent at communicating and made our stay as effortless as possible!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

2 February 2024

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

Great Location!

Will and the staff were very easy to work with and accommodating. Great location and view!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P., Glendale Ca

8 January 2024

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

Gorgeous open-air view of the ocean

The property’s 3 bedroom suites accommodated our group of 3 couples. The open-air living area is unique with a great view of the ocean. A housekeeper visits six days. That was a nice feature. PV has a high noise level from loud music, people partying, new construction and road noise. This particular street was quiet at night (after 11 pm) but somewhat noisy during the day from construction and music playing at nearby Blue Chairs. The bedrooms’ doors and sound machines blocked most of the daytime noise. The open-air living area is unique with a lovely view of the ocean. We had a few issues surface. Even though the property owner couldn’t immediately fix all of them he was always responsive and thoughtful. The wifi was either inoperable or spotty at best, which was frustrating. I’m hoping it’s been fully addressed for future guests. The unit’s overall “fit and finish” is not great. It didn’t impact our stay but the place didn’t look as nice as it could have. Finally, the 75 unavoidable steps to the unit’s door are no joke. We were all 55+ and found the steps challenging. I was fully aware of the steps but I developed severe hip arthritis in the last few months and sometimes struggled to get up and down them. Getting the luggage up the stairs was hard. If you have any lower-body or walking issues, this place isn’t for you. Otherwise, you’ll get a bonus “step” workout every time you return to the unit. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Will Shaw

I'm originally from Wisconsin but live in Brooklyn with our French Bulldog, Frida. We enjoy traveling, good food, scuba diving, skiing, and going to the theatre.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because of it's uniqueness and charm. The round, wandering "piano-like" like architecture was whimsical and reminiscent of the Surrealist movement. We loved that it's open air to smell and hear the ocean (but liked that the bedrooms are private and air-conditioned). Many new luxury building are going up in PV but felt "cookie cutter" so this condo built by a respected Mexican architect stood out in our mind. The combination of modern beauty and Swiss Family Robinson tree-house-living was too good to pass up.

What makes this property unique

Being one block (up a long staircase) from the beach is ideal. Playa Los Muertos, to the left is ideal for LGBT guests and to the right is ideal for families and local Mexicans. Walking the cobblestone street to the right you'll find some of the best restaurants and bars within one or two blocks. You also get a beautiful view of the maid service 6 days a week! Fairly unique for Airbnbs/VRBOs.