Vacation Rentals by Owner

Outstanding place to relax

Guest: Barbara W. (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 01/21/12 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

The pictures shown are absolutely accurate, except that they didn't show the whales that we got to view from the balcony! The owners have provided comfortable furnishings. Some of the tiling is old and chipped, especially on the kitchen counters, but everything was very clean. Easy checkin-check out. The bus to town comes just across the street. We never had to wait more than 5 minutes (maybe we were lucky) and it was 7 pesos. Cabs to and from town are 100 pesos and the front desk will call them for you. It was convenient to have both a mini-mart (with a few fresh groceries such as eggs, bread, limes, tomatoes, avocados) and a restaurant next door. My husband said that he had never been as happy as we were able to watch the football playoffs on a flat screen TV in the living room while listening to the ocean surf in the background. (There were many U.S. and Canadian stations available). Owners provided lots of towels, two beach chairs, and kitchen amenities including variety of pots and pans, coffee and filters, tea, dish soap, and a few condiments. More beach chairs and lounges were available to rent for about $1.50 a day. This beach was the best that I have been to in Puerto Vallarta ( we have been there many times) as it was uncrowded, very few vendors, the water was so clean that you could see the sand, and the sand itself was more powdery than other beaches in PV. It is a short beach for walking, but that is one reason there are so few vendors. Having a washer and dryer was great. Hair dryers were provided in baths. Beds were very comfortable. They even have a double Ipod dock and speakers, as well as a DVD player and lots of DVDs and paperback books. We will definitely stay here again. For outstanding seafood, try Marisco Polos downtown. Also we like El Repollo Rojo (The Red Cabbage) for upscale Mexican food and the River Cafe for a nice evening out with live music. If you like good wine, bring it with you ( you are allowed to bring 3 bottles each into the country) as it is very expensive in Mexico. The wine that we normally buy for 15 USD was the equivalent of 40 USD at the River Cafe. Stick with margaritas!

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Great Condo!

Guest: Debbie (Burien WA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/11 Review Submitted: 11/03/11

We have just returned to chilly Seattle from the beautiful beach of Playas Gemeles. We were very happy with the condo. It was very spacious and comfortable. Working with CherylLee thru PayPal was very easy. Would highly recommend this unit.

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Where do I start!?! Beautiful Condo!

Guest: Andy (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/17/11

This condo is exactly as advertised. We were nervous being newbies to vacation condo rental but Cheryl-Lee made us feel so comfortable with the whole process. Our family of 8 fit very comfortably. Everything about the condo and property was perfect. The staff was very helpful and the property is secure. This condo complex is situated on arguably the best beach in puerto vallarta. The pools are great and the grounds are immaculate. I can't say enough about the condo and facilities. Thank you Cheryl-Lee. We will definitely stay here again and again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Puerto Vallarta

Guest: Andres (parker, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

Very comfortable, clean, and safe property. Excellent service. The apartment is well located and has easy access to town and several turist attractions.

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car.

Guest: Wendy Carson (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09 Review Submitted: 12/03/09

The reasons to rent this condo are many. Spacious living spaces, 3 bedrooms, very clean, a newly renovated kitchen that is well stocked with all dishes, cutlery, pots and pans; everything that you might need. Oh yes, a marguerita maker as well!! In the early evenings, witness beautiful sunsets as you sit on the balcony having our "home cooked meals" or sit at the open air, nearby, restaurant. Three heated pools and the ocean are in your front yard! Watch the sea life, ride the bus into PV for a fun day of bargain shopping and a great cultural experience. If non-water exercising is what you like, walk quickly along that beach outside your front door, it's a great workout. My one week was not enough to see all the sites in and around PV. I will definitely be going back in the near future.

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Guest: Cori2 (Calgary Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/29/09 Review Submitted: 04/29/09

Beautiful secure property, close to PV. Lots of room for a family, three great pools and the best part, the private beach! We'll be back.

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Guest: Adrienne4 (Burnaby, BC)
Date of Stay: 04/06/09 Review Submitted: 04/06/09

When searching for the perfect vacation rental, the sheer volume of possibilities can be overwhelming. At some point, you have to take a chance. My husband and I and our 3 kids stayed here from March 10-19 (2009)and had such a lovely holiday. Playa Gemelas is the cleanest, most beautiful beach, I have ever seen in Puerto Vallarta. It was also quiet and allowed us to truly relax and take in the surrounding beauty without being distracted by throngs of noisy people. The apartment is huge, airy, and comfortable and even had a cupboard filled with drawing paper and felts for the kids - we also found water toys which was a huge hit. The pool is sparkling clean, the grounds around the apartment are lush with flowers and immaculate lawns. There is a restaurant right next-door which offered good food, excellent drinks, and warm service. If your children are old enough, you can even have a quick "date night" without the kids as you're literally in whistling distance. A short bus or cab ride takes you into town where you can spend the day shopping, eating, and enjoying a real cultural experience. And at the end of the day, it was so nice to return to our little spot in paradise, put the kids to bed, and sit on the deck with a cup of tea, looking up at the stars and hearing the waves crashing the beach right below. I am so looking forward to returning to this place. We took a chance renting this condo and are so glad we did - the owner, Cheryl-Lee, is an enthusiastic host and was always available to answer any questions or concerns. If you rent this condo and are not completely satisfied with your holiday, I would be truly shocked. This is perfect for families - I will never stay in a hotel again.

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Beautiful condo, fantastic location

Guest: S and M (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/20/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

We loved this condo! It was clean, well-maintained and very comfortable for two s and 4 teenagers. We loved the location, being south of the busy downtown PV but only 15-20 minutes by taxi or bus. The beach is clean, not too crowded and perfect for body surfing. There is a really good restaurant on the beach next to the condo building with live music. The view from the balcony is spectacular. The day we arrived we saw a humpback whale breaching in the distance. The owners as well as the staff at the condo provided excellent customer service. This condo was everything we wanted and more.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/22/09

Great place - well equipped with lots of extras Super location, lovely crescent beach, 3 heated pools - big bonus Good local bus service to Puerto Vallarta Romantic District Excellent friendly staff Super beach front palapa restaurant - 100 yards down the beach - well priced - happy hour every day and music & dancing on Mon. & Fri. evenings Whale watching from 4th floor balcony & great view of Los Arcos and downtown PV Don't book all the times - we want to go again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/19/09

Having just returned from this beautifully scenic property in PV I can still close my eyes and be right there again. I was particularly taken with the layout of the condo. Having been in quite a few, I was impressed with the view from every window, especially the deck overlooking the ocean. We saw whales and dolphins-definitely take binoculars!! It was a million dollar view while enjoying a meal prepared right in the condo for us by a local lady.(ask for her information - you won't be disappointed and the cost is more than reasonable) We were pleasantly surprised with how simple it was to travel the few minutes to and in the city. The bus and the cabs stop right outside the condo and everyone was very helpful. To walk downtown and see the sand sculptures, shops and attractions was a fun day. Taking the water taxi to Yelapa was exciting and memorable. Renting a jeep for a day was ideal, having the wind in your hair and seeing some of the small villages off the beaten path made for a funfilled day. Coming home to a Mexican meal and relaxing at the pool was the perfect end to the day. The Sea Life Adventure Park was a must for kids and adults. The swim with the dolphins there was the highlight for the kids. Zip-lining, the adventure zoo and para-sailing will have to be next time as I hear they are so much fun. The whole holiday was just awesome - from the wonderful ocean breezes coming through the spacious condo with the view of the kids at ocean beach and pools to the attractions and sites. I highly recommend this very relaxing property just minutes out of Puerto Vallarta.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/18/09

I just got back yesterday from this wonderful place and I'm already thinking about when I can return, this time with my whole family! The beach was pristine, not a speck of seaweed in the water or a rock on the beach. It wasn't ever crowded, (a well- kept secret, I think!) and if you didn't feel like salt water, there were 3 heated pool options to chose from. The condominium itself was beautiful, breezy and with a stunning view of not only the ocean, but the on-site small botanical garden full of hundreds of species of tropical plants and trees. The furniture and decor was tasteful traditional Mexican in theme and comfortable as well! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils as well as some food items that you were welcome to help yourself to in a sort of honor system. The staff was so helpful and friendly and anything you could need was, if not right on site, just down the road or a short bus/taxi ride into town both of which were easy to obtain. I liked the fact that it was slightly out of the centre of 'condo territory' so you didn't feel so much a part of the throng of tourists that make their way to PV daily. It was quiet, but also very welcoming of families of all ages. I really have nothing other than completely positive things to say about my week in PV. I only wish I could have stayed longer! I would recommend this condominium to anyone. Beautiful place to which I hope to return again and again!

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