A well cared for HOME, not a rental

Guest: Mike (Hartford, CT)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

We rented this place and as someone who has a rental and rents homes often I was very impressed. The very friendly and helpful owner is either a designer or used a designer as things are not just beautiful but very well thought out- attention to details is wonderful. I don't want to repeat all the below accolades but they still hold true. The only draw back is if you like to be able to walk out your door and walk everywhere. This is not in town- which is a positive and negative. Cabs are 80 Pesos (around 7-8 dollars) fast and plentiful. The bus is GREAT and super easy and is 7 pesos- less than a buck (about a 10 minute ride). We did find ourselves spending much of our time in the "Romantic Zone".

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Truly a Relaxing and Beautiful Place!

Guest: Frank (US)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/11

The listing for Casa Flores was accurate in every respect. It was clean and very well maintained. However, we would like to emphasize the following-- Casa Flores is the place to go to relax in a beautiful uncrowded location. It is located south of Puerto Vallarta on a winding road that offers some stunning views of Banderas Bay. The beach is right in front of the condominium building and the Casa Flores unit is only one floor away from the beach. The hot tub [which could have been hotter] is artfully decorated, proportioned and positioned so as to virtually eliminated any road noise; units higher up in the building do not have this amenity. So the only 'noise' you hear in the unit is that of waves breaking on the beach! What a great way to go to sleep! If you want activity, you can go to downtown Puerto Vallarta, a 10 minute bus or taxi ride to the north. The staff that came daily to clean and cook [cooking optional and at your expense] were very welcoming and friendly. You can pick items from a menu and they shop and prepare the meal for you and clean up afterwards. They are great cooks! You just knew you were in good hands. The building staff was also very welcoming and helpful. Their English is not perfect but neither is my Spanish. But mutual good will and effort goes a long way toward getting along well. We only ate out a couple of times and would like to recommend Cafe Des Artistes. Elegant and upscale without being fussy----delicious food served in manageable portions. This experience is not for the "all you can eat" crowd. We would definitely plan a return visit and have recommended Casa Flores highly to friends and family. The Sterretts

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+.

Luxury & Tranquility

Guest: adventuregirl66 (Utah)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Casa Flores exceeded our expectations! From the other reviews I thought it would be good but when we opened the garden gate we so awestruck by the huge ocean view the only thing we could saw was "Oh my...my oh my..." Everything was so peaceful and carefully prepared for our arrival. We felt right at home (actually, better than home!) and settled in for a week of R&R, massages, beach naps, cocktails & sunsets. The rooms were luxurious, comfortable and CLEAN. The private plunge pool was amazing & decadent. Whatever we needed there was a staff on hand ready to help, but not intrude. Another couple we knew stayed at a big hotel for more $ and when we had them over for dinner at our place they were so JEALOUS! Thank you for sharing your beautiful space. I'd rate it a "10" and we will be back and I think our friends have already booked for next year with you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Luxury & Tranquility

Guest: adventuregirl66 (Utah)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Casa Flores exceeded our expectations! From the other reviews I thought it would be good but when we opened the garden gate we so awestruck by the huge ocean view the only thing we could saw was "Oh my...my oh my..." Everything was so peaceful and carefully prepared for our arrival. We felt right at home (actually, better than home!) and settled in for a week of R&R, massages, beach naps, cocktails & sunsets. The rooms were luxurious, comfortable and CLEAN. The private plunge pool was amazing & decadent. Whatever we needed there was a staff on hand ready to help, but not intrude. Another couple we knew stayed at a big hotel for more $ and when we had them over for dinner at our place they were so JEALOUS! Thank you for sharing your beautiful space. I'd rate it a "10" and we will be back and I think our friends have already booked for next year with you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Stunning Villa in a Perfect Location

Guest: DMC4 (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 10/11/09

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this beautiful villa. The views are breathtaking. The beach is quiet with warm, beautiful water. The villa is exquisitely designed, has a stunning patio, was very clean, and was exactly as pictured. The location on the south side of Puerto Vallarta is perfect. It is distant enough for complete relaxation yet close enough (taxi approx $8 USD ea. way) for dining, shopping and excursions. The owner, Mary, was a wonderful host. She was kind enough to arrange for her villa's staff (Claudio and Tavo) to stock the kitchen for us in advance and pick us up at the airport (Tavo kindly waited for us in excess of 8 hours due to airport delays!). Claudio is available as a chef for a small fee. We all highly recommend you take advantage of her service as her food is exceptional (better than many of the restaurants we ate at!). Claudio and Tavo are extremely nice and were a highlight of our trip. The villa even provides daily cleaning and laundry service and Claudio is available to do grocery shopping as necessary! We did experience a few negatives which reduced our rating of this villa from what could have been a perfect 5 to a 4. During our stay, the air conditioner in the main living area and in our bedroom were broken. It took 2 days to get the bedroom one fixed (after much "persistence" by my husband) which was unacceptable in the hot August week we visited. The living room AC was never repaired as there was a second one in the area and it was deemed not necessary. (It would have helped to keep our bedroom cool.) The jacuzzi heater was broken and was not repaired, despite our request due to my needing a warmer temp due to neuropathy. Hopefully it will be fixed for the winter visitors. It also was overtaken with ants which we had to spray ourselves to take care of the problem. The complex pool was overtaken each day of our vacation by two large Mexican families who "set up camp" in the early morning hours reserving all tables and most of the poolside chairs (leaving their items on everything and staying until closing).They were very loud, exhibited rude behavior and were never appropriately managed by the complex staff. Thankfully, they rarely went to the beach so we opted to avoid the pool area. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful, historic, vibrant city with many wonderful people, restaurants, stores and attractions. We have stayed at many HomeAway condos and, despite our few negative concerns, we still would recommend this villa.

Owner response:Donna, we appreciate honest feedback. Thank You! Changes effective immediately.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful beach and all of my creature comforts!

Guest: Santorini (New York)
Date of Stay: 05/03/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

This was the perfect place to relax on a beautiful beach in Mexico. This was our annual vacation with our friends (two other couples, we go different places every year) and the trip was one of the best we've ever taken. We spent mornings going shopping or hiking, afternoons at the beach and evenings in their pool-sized hot tub. It was just what I want on vacation - luxury, quiet, had all of my creature comforts (internet, satellite TV, marble tub in the bathroom), was clean, clean, clean, and was close to nature, going out and shopping. Had their chef come to the house and cook us dinner one of the nights we were there and we ate it outside along the beach. Very indulgent, the food (fresh seafood) was delicious and the price was reasonable (same as it would have been to go to a restaurant). The rest of the staff were very helpful with excursions (had a guided hike of the nearby rainforest) and also with recommendations of great/reasonable/off the beaten track restaurants and shopping. Will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Incredible Private Jacuzzi Garden & Beach.

Guest: nikkita (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

My family stayed at Casa Flores for 2 weeks in June and had the time of our lives. We were picked up at the airport and greeted with a cold beer and salsa fresca. Tavo and Claudia took such great care of us and the staff at Casa Flores were so helpful. The view is amazing, the private 4 foot deep Jacuzzi with bubbling jets and candles was so romantic! Not to mention the most incredible sunsets I have ever seen. The home is so spacious and comfortable we really felt spoiled. The location was great and we were happy we chose not to rent a car as the bus and taxi system is extemely efficient. There is so much to do in Puerto Vallarta but just as fun and relaxing is hanging out at the beach and the pool. We couldn't have been happier with out stay. Thank you everyone at Casa Flores for such a perfect holiday

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

An incredible beachfront hideaway

Guest: Channel (West Palm Beach, FL.)
Date of Stay: 05/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/13/09

My sisters and I reserved Casa Flores for a week. We had big plans to spend each day discovering the city, oceanside and all of the mountain's hidden treasures that we had seen in pictures. We were absolutely amazed, though, when we arrived to see the super-posh accommodations (like something from a magazine), not to mention that everything we needed was right there. It was a little self contained hideaway with all the ammenities of a big hotel. Since we didn't rent a car that week, we were glad that the day we finally decided to go into town for groceries, we were able to ride the local bus that stops directly in front of the building. We hopped on for only a few coins and rode downtown to shop and grab groceries. Just great for girls on a budget! We used the money we had allocated for the taxi to buy jewelry instead. Much more fun! It's a great place to stay if you're on a budget: Public transportation access and in-home entertainment make it a super value. We're coming back! Thanks, Casa Flores!

Recommended for:Girls getaway.

Guest: lynn schutte (portland oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

My family stayed at Casa Flores for 2 weeks and May and had the time of our lives. We were picked up at the airport and greeted with a cold beer and fresk salsa. Tavo and Claudia took such great care of us and the staff at Casa Flores were so helpful. The view is amazing, One of the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen. The home is so spacious and comfortable we really felt spoiled. The location was great and we were happy we chose not to rent a car as the bus and taxi system is extemely efficient. There is so much to do in Puerto Vallarta but just as fun and relaxing is hanging out at the beach and the pool. We couldn't have been happier with out stay. Thank you everyone at Casa Flores for such a perfect holiday

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Guest: bob hopkins (la quinta ca.)
Date of Stay: 02/22/09 Review Submitted: 02/22/09

What a special place. First class in every way. The private outdoor lounge is very private and the lounge chairs are so comfortable. The views, furnishings, high tech equipment including phone calls back to the US made the two weeks one of the most relaxing special stays of our many travels around the world.

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