Allt the things I wish I could say

Guest: Dave (Denver)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

I wish I could say this place is amazing and fantastic and you should rent it, but I can't. My experience at this property did not meet my expectations and caused embarrassment with my guests. The house itself is nice and has a lot going for it, but it has fallen into disrepair and neglect. There seemed to be no thought put into our arrival, even though we rented it for a week at the most expensive time of year. The house ran out of propane so the stove and hot water heater didn't work. In a week's time I got 2 hot showers. The tank for the gas grill was empty - never got to use it. The pool required us to perform maintenance on it. My guests in the 2 lower rooms complained to me of intense smell of mold - one chose to sleep on the couch in the living room instead. The sink in the master bedroom was only partially functional, and the house as a whole was not really cleaned well when we arrived, despite having a 2 week gap from the last renters. The coffee filter hadn't been changed since the previous visit and had so much mold on it, it could have walked out on its own. The stairwell smelled like someone had thrown up there and it hadn't been cleaned up. In general, the property was coming apart at the seams and needed a good, cleaning, painting, investment and TLC. Unfortunately, this property won't be considered as an option for next year's trip. I wish I could say something different.

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wonderful vacation in a beautiful home

Guest: love2travel (Dallas)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/11

We had a wonderful vacation in Puerto Vallarta and the house was perfect for all of our needs. Within minutes walking distance to local restaurants, the beach, bars and downtown the location of this house is ideal for a fabulous vacation. The house staff was very helpful, cooked us breakfast every morning, cleaned the entire house every day and even cooked us dinner on request. The owner was more than happy to help us with any questions or concerns we had before our stay, which was a big plus. We were very pleased with the home - it was well kept and very clean. The weather was lovely and the locals are friendly - we would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Puerto Vallarta!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

What a wonderful villa to spend the holidays!

Guest: Mike (Arlington, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/11

We loved celebrating Christmas and New Year's at this beautiful contemporary villa! We enjoyed the fireworks displays along the entire Puerto Vallarta shorelines from the wonderful pool and hot tub. Great amenities throughout and a stunning view from the awesome brick arched living area. The villa has a great layout and was perfect for a small party we threw with about 50 people. All the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. All of the services promised were delivered! We love the location and the ease we had getting to restaurants, the beach and shopping. After staying in condo units and hotels, this residence sold us on having the whole package and relaxing space for our Puerto Vallarta vacations. This gem of a place is one that we are already planning to book again for our next trip to Puerto Vallarta in a few months!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

House Need Updating

Guest: Anonymous (USA)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 11/30/10

We just returned from a week with friends in PV, and we all stayed at this house. PROS: The house staff, Jorge and Mariann, were great! Jorge cooked us breakfast every morning, and was there to assist with whatever we needed. Mariann cleaned the entire house everyday, which was a tall chore for nine people in the house. We could not ask for better house staff. The location is great. As noted in previous posts, the house sits on top of a cliff basically, so getting to/from the house can be a bit scary and cumbersome. There are great restaurants within reasonable walking distance and amazing views from the top floor balcony and pool area. CONS: The house needs some updating. Neither the hot tub or pool ever heated up. The pool equipment did not appear to operate appropriately. The DISH Network satellite TV failed to work in several of the rooms, and the rooms that did have operating TV did not have a wide selection of channels. The house has two gas hot water heaters. However, on multiple occasions the water heaters stuff off forcing many in the house to take (very) cold showers. Several of the ceiling fans did not operate, and many of the light bulbs needed replacing. The oven was not operable, so cooking meals was not an option sometimes. I have no doubt that with a little attention this villa could be back to its former glory. Until that time, I would not recommend it to friends or return myself.

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Guest: Joan Mason (Folsom, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/10

We rented this house for two weeks in April 2009. It was my 50th birthday and I wanted a place that all of my family could stay together. It was fabulous. Omar, Carla, and Ricky were so nice and very accomodating. They took care of anything we asked. Omar and Ricky made breakfast several mornings and dinner a few evenings. It was better than anything we ate at any of the resturants. Walking up the hill can be a little trecherous, especially if you are trying to do it in cute shoes. But the good thing, you will burn off all the calories from drinking and eating!! We loved it and we would rent it again if the need for that big of a house arises.

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Guest: Marcel Crudele (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

I was able to stay at Tres Vistas for 6 nights including the 4th of July weekend - amazing! The first day I was exhausted from traveling, so I simply hopped in the pool and enjoyed the weather for a few hours before getting recommendations from the house man about where to have dinner. The WiFi was great for getting some work done, every room had a TV and satellite connection, I plugged my iPod in for music in the house and by the pool, the house man also helped me get taxis and recommended places to go as well as made breakfast every morning! It was just easy to have a great time in Puerto Vallarta with everything taken care of for me. I would definitely return... with more friends.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/16/08

What a beautiful house! The views were spectacular. The best part though was Omar and his wife Carla. They met us upon our arrival at the house and took care of our every need. We had fresh guacamole and margaritas, gourmet breakfasts every morning, and anything else that we needed! They were so kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone who wants to visit Puerto Vallarta in style!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/31/08

OH MY GOSH!!! Talk about utopia! This is it! No kidding, I wanted to kidnap Omar and Carla and take them home with me. Every need we had was met, the food that Omar made was us was wonderful and we felt very very spoiled. The house is wonderful and I felt like a queen getting to stay there. The views of the city are fabulous. It was hard to leave, believe me! Everyone must have the "Tres Vistas" experience at least once, but for me, I hope many times. Oh, and the pictures...they're right on the money.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/07/08

Just returned from a 5 night stay and had a wonderful time. Tres Vistas is a spectacular house with amazing views of the town, 5 very spacious bedrooms, and enough TVs/stereos/etc to ensure you'd never have to leave the house if you didn't want to. (But you should!) The pool and hot tub are great and I think one day we spent almost 8 hours just floating in them, soaking up some sun. But Omar and Carla are definitely the best part of the experience -- they take care of every detail and make wonderful breakfasts. There doesn't seem to be anything Omar can't find or arrange! Highly recommended. We'll be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/23/08

I booked this house for myself and 7 friends/family. This place is amazing! The minute we got dropped off from the airport, we were welcomed by Omar and Carla with Margarita's and guacamole. We stayed here for 5 nights and NO ONE wanted to leave yesterday!! Yes, there is a steep hill to the house, but Omar will arrange taxi service if needed. We will definitely be back!! Thank you Tres Vistas for making our trip one of our best yet! Also... Take advantage of Omar's cooking.. It's AMAZING. We miss it already. This house has it all.. surround sound with outdoor speakers by the pool, breathtaking views, infinity pool, close walk to the beach, and the best staff you could ask for. I highly recommend this house to anyone looking.

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