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Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353

Condo with an outdoor pool, steps from Bay of Banderas

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View from unit.
View of the fort of the building (facing east, to the mountain).
Parking
View from condo balcony, to beach.
View north towards pier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4106.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Playa de los Muertos
  • Place, Los Muertos Pier
  • Place, Malecon
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353

NOTE: AMAPAS 353 POOL AND TERRACE WILL BE CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS FROM APRIL 28 UNTIL AROUND NOVEMBER 15. I AM OFFERING a 15% DISCOUNT ON MY RENTAL FEE AND ACCESS TO THE POOL ACROSS THE STREET DURING THIS TIME FRAME.

Amapas 353 is a boutique building just 150 feet off Los Muertos Beach and Blue Chairs Beach in the Amapas area of Romantica Zone in Puerto Vallarta. A 2-4 minute walk to the beach. The building is located on a small hill - with approximately 80 stairs that take you right to the beach (or go down the road one block for less of an incline).

This unit is a luxury1 BR (king bed with gel mattress topper), 2 Ba with 1,150 square feet (107 square meters). In addition, there is a queen-plus (67" wide) sized sleeper sofa in the living area, and a queen, electric-pump air mattress. The building has an elevator and is technically on the 4th floor. The 4th floor is located 7 stories up from ocean side entrance and 1 story up from mountain side entrance.

The unit, named "Casa de las Olas" (House of the Waves) has great ocean breezes that cool and refresh the condo in minutes. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, fridge, microwave, stove, dishwasher, toaster, blender and coffee maker, etc. Washer and dryer in the unit. This condo has its own water purification system in the kitchen and a digital safe box. It offers a nice size living room with dining table sitting area. The 2 full bathrooms have rainwater shower heads and granite counters.

On the rooftop of the building is a beautiful heated infinity pool with amazing views. There is also a covered gazebo area, sink and BBQ. Building has a very nice gym on a lower level. The building is one block to beaches and close to great restaurants, night life, shopping.

Come to "La Casa de Las Olas"! Relax and enjoy the ocean view and the sounds of the waves from the large balcony, watch people walking the beach, see the amazing tropical sunset, view fireworks and see the beautifully lit Los Muertos Pier at night - all from the comfort of your home!

*7% discount on stays 7 days or longer.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Guests of the condo may not have pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only on balcony.
NO pets. NO smoking. Respect quiet hours and the property of other guests.

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 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 condo is in the mountains and near the beach. 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 Bay of Banderas and Playa de los Muertos. 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

  • Playa de los Muertos - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Olas Altas Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Conchas Chinas Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Malecon - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Palapa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Top Sky Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cocos Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blondies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Chairs Beach Resort Hotel - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 have a pool?

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

Is Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 located?

Located in Romantic Zone, this condo building is steps away from Bay of Banderas and Playa de los Muertos. Malecon is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Amazing condo. Second time staying in this building.

Perfect location, great views, clean condo. The host was very communicative.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great place

We stay here every year because it's a good place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great view and location

We have stayed at this property multiple times. It has the perfect location and a fabulous view. It is well appointed and has two full bathrooms. It is so easy to just forget about everything. Saw a mama and baby whale breaching and playing on our last morning. Only a a couple of hundred yards off the beach. Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Great rental experience

Overall a great experience. One of my favorite condos in this building.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio A.

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

Amapas 353

Great Property! Really beautiful decor, thoughtful and well put together...down to the sun hats available for guests...(we forgot ours).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Amazing Week

This was our second time staying in this condo. The description online is extremely accurate. The property manager is very easy to work with and responds very quickly. The views from the condo are absolutely breathtaking. The rooftop pool is quiet and the views are fantastic. Everyone we met on the property was very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Austin, Texas

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

Beautiful condo - Perfect location

We totally enjoyed our stay!!! The condo was perfect! Amazing views... great location... beautiful rooftop pool ... and so much more! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyd k.

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

Amazing view

This a by far one of the best rentals we have done. Amazing trip location is perfect and the view is stunning. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R., Victoria , BC, Canada

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

Beautiful views great condo

Loved this condo from views from living room to the infinity pool on roof. Is up the hill so some stairs or up hill walking is necessary but close to shopping, nightlife, and grat restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Our happy place

Condo was very nicely appointed and maintained. Great location for getting to beach, restaurants and shopping. Wonderful balcony for sunsets, whale watching and relaxing. Looking forward to going back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ervin J.

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

This place is AMAZING!!

Everything about this place is amazing. We were greeted by Moises when we arrived. He walked us through the condo and property. The views were sooo amazing. Nicely furnished, very clean, and conveniently located walking distance to about any restaraunt or bar that you would want. The beach is just stair steps away and the rooftop infinity pool is a great place to relax and watch the sunset. Look forward to coming back AGAIN!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amapas 353

This was our first VRBO. Having said that, it was a great vacation in a wonderful building and unit. Excellent location in the Romantic zone where everything was steps away. Everything was as advertised and the unit was excactly as advertised with everything there to make us comfortable. Moises was huge in assisting where needed and made us feel at home. Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob D., Cleveland

Great location & Amenities

Condo is in a wonderful location with breathtaking views and centrally located within walking distance of the beach, shopping and restaurants. The condo comes well appointed with a well equipped kitchen and all of the other items necessary for this to be your home away from home. Have stayed at several condos in this building and this a great choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yonas A.

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

Amazing place & location in Puerto Vallarta

In short, this place was amazing. From the location to the apartment to the stunning view, I can’t rave enough about it! Blair’s place had everything that we were looking for and more. Plus, all of the recommendations in the binder were fantastic and we felt well prepared to explore PV. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo!

This condo is beautifully appointed. Clean, stylish, comfy bed, and the views from the balcony and rooftop pool are stunning! Communication with Blair and the property management team were seamless. A very detailed manual about the condo, nearby restaurants and things to do in PV was very helpful. Thank you Blair for hosting my wife and I. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

EnRico W.

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

The place to stay

Blair was a awesome host and we accidentally popped into him checking in. This place is exactly as advertised with a amazing view and you may be able to catch a show or two in the evening from the balcony. The condo is very clean and decorated perfectly, any reviews giving this less than five stars aren’t being honest. Brett and I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana B., Omaha

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

Wonderful

Perfectly located within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, and the beach! Exceptionally clean and VERY well stocked with practically anything you would need for your stay. The rooftop pool is amazing with fantastic views. Blair was super easy to contact and quickly responded to any questions we had. We will definitely rent this unit again! Best in PV!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A.

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

Best View in PV

This was the best view we've had while staying in PV in the 7 times we have been. STUNNING sunsets. Easy walk to the beach. Comfy set up. Be sure to be on the same page about when housekeeping will come, it was our first VRBO experience so we didnt know what to expect in that regard. We will definetly revisit Blair's beautiful rental in the future!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melvin B., Washington, DC, USA

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

Convenient, Comfy, & Cozy

I want this condo for myself! It’s beautifully decorated, convenient for getting around, and hard to leave because of the views. The building has a wonderful gym and rooftop. The owner and managing company provided excellent service. My only complaint—it's hard to leave. If I could afford to stay for a month, this condo would be the perfect spot. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Gem of Spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and well-stocked apartment. Most everything is thought of for your stay.. from beach towels and bags to kitchenware. The view is perfect. We enjoyed the bustle of the city while also hearing the crashing waves. The pool was a surprise hit for us as well. Excellent location. Easily walkable to the romantic zone and conchas chinas. Ubers and taxis were plentiful if going elsewhere. Weather was also perfect. Looking forward to our return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johannes C., Saint Louis Park MN

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

Superb experience at an awesome location

My wife and I had a very good stay at your place. We stayed the 2 of us for 2 weeks after being with our daughter and granddaughters for 1 week in Mismaloya. The unit was exactly what we wanted, spacious, modern design and a well equipped kitchen. The rooftop area and pool was also great and we got to meet several owners and guests. We were very happy with the service provided by Mike from the management company at check in and throughout our stay. Closeness of grocery store and restaurants allowed us to walk there. All in all a great unit and worthy of a repeat next year if possible. Thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha T.

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

Rooftop pool and modern unit.

The unit was exactly as described! It was modern, clean and had all the little extras to make our stay enjoyable. The bed was comfortable and the showers were HUGE. The rooftop was incredible with a pool, bathroom, cooking space and lounging area. The view was incredible as the nighttime lights went up! The location on Amapas was great. Close to great shops, beach, and restaurants. The elevator was not working when we arrived, so we hiked up stairs. If you worry about this, you may want to verify it has been fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

The Condo was better than what we expected, we loved it. So spacious, views were amazing, close to everything, definitely an 12/10 rating! We saw whales everyday from the balcony, beautiful restaurants close by, beautiful rooftop pool…. We honestly couldn’t have found a better place. Check in and out was easy, the property manager checked in on us during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay and was there for check in. Very professional and friendly. We were a group of 4 adults and we found this place very spacious, two showers and large bathrooms made it even easier. Highly recommend and would 100% stay here again. 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

3rd Stay

We always appreciate this place and plan to stay here next year. There was a hiccup this year with the checkin process as whatever automated email service you use sent us the request for checkin info 6 months early instead of a few weeks before like in previous years. Also, we didn't receive any instructions about check out this year and I had to contact vs whatsapp to make sure they were fine with keeping the place unlocked with keys in it - previous years, we saw the manager and handed him the keys. I'm hoping that by next year the owner can replace a the cups and glasses as the cups are all chipped and only one glass left. We bought our own cups from the store because I can't drink on cups with chips on them. All minor I know.. I did love that they had the grocery service and that was a great asset to our stay. (If you deduct the 35 grocery fee next year, I will be happy to provide the unit with a few glasses and cups. -:)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Blair Stephenson

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Beginning in 2003, it had been a dream to buy property in Vallarta and spend relaxing vacations there. This little paradise evokes the wonderful feelings I had visiting tropical places as a child, like Guaymas, Mexico, and later the same feelings I had while living in the tropics of the Philippines and Hawaii.

There is something magical about Vallarta that draws you into the town, its culture, the people. But it is thoughts of warm sun, ocean breezes, lively beaches, great food and margaritas, and the hospitality of this charming city that has me and so many others returning year after year.

Why they chose this property

I first visited Amapas 353 during its construction phase in November, 2012. The model unit was open and friends and I walked through that unit - admired the attention to detail in the construction of the building and unit, then saw the incredible view and fell in love. My friends actually bought a unit in the building that trip, but I hesitated. In June 2016, I finally have my own place in paradise and happy to own that same model unit that I walked into years ago.

Guests enjoy the property in part because Amapas 353 is within walking distance of an incredible variety of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Los Muertos Beach is known for beach clubs, some with pools, DJs, and others with music groups playing songs for young (and old) travelers. The atmosphere is lively and you are guaranteed to have a memorable experience! The Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta or Old Town Vallarta is a famous “people watching” location day or night. And in addition to bars and restaurants, you can also look forward to the galleries that have become a trendy stop while visiting Puerto Vallarta.

What makes this property unique

*Boutique upscale building in a great area of Amapas.
*Guests will be met by property manager at any hour.
*Rooftop infinity pool is amazing.
*Rooftop BBQ and party area.
*Gym has state of the art equipment and great for such a small building.
*Step out onto the cobblestone street and walk down 90 steps to the beach, or down the street and down a little hill (Vallarta has many - so bring walking shoes!) and find yourself in heart of the Romantica zone within 5-7 minutes.
*Taxis are everywhere, and buses are plentiful and cheap. Uber is also available.
*Restaurants, bars, shops all very close.

*Romantica zone is not always quiet - it is the hip and trendy area of Vallarta. In Amapas 353 you will hear the crashing sounds of waves from the beach, and you may hear noises from music on the beach or two night clubs in the area (no music usually after 11pm), from construction, or from the highway that runs along the east side of the building.

*The views and closeness to the beach make this building one of the best in Amapas! You won't be disappointed.

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