A Very Merry Christmas!

Guest: lovetovacay (Chicago, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/31/11

Our family of four (two college age kids) enjoyed a wonderful holiday week at Ray and Jon's condo. Jon was waiting for us as promised when we arrived to show us around, which was no surprise given the prompt responses I received from Ray during booking. The accommodations were perfect! Very spacious and well laid out floorplan. Everything we needed or desired was right at our fingertips! Despite being a popular week for travelers, we enjoyed the pool and never had any problems getting chairs together. The views are to die for, both from the condo and the pool area! Equally enjoyable is the cross breeze when you open the sliding doors on both ends of the condo. Location is very central to shopping and dining. The free in room wi-fi was a big hit too! We truly could not have had a more fabulous time and hope to return sometime soon! Thank you for sharing your "little slice of paradise" Ray and Jon!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Even better than the pictures!

Guest: Stephanie (Snohomish, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/01/11

We just returned from a week spent at this beautiful property. It was even better than the pictures. The e owner met us at the unit when we arrived and walked through with us. Gave us recommendations on how much to pay for taxi fare and recommended local restaurants. The condo was immaculate and and very comfortable. We are planning on booking again for our next vacation!

Owner response:We are glad Stephanie was "wowed" when she checked in. We look forward to her next booking.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Heaven On The 14th Floor

Guest: LVLinda (Las Vegas, NV)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/19/11

A fabulous condo that offers tasteful furnishings, beautiful swimming pools and grounds as well as an unbelievable view. Opening the patio windows we felt like as though we were living up in the clouds watching over all the activity below. Everything you need is either within walking distance or a short taxi ride away. This was a perfect way to celebrate my husband's retirement. Can't wait to go back next year.

Owner response:We are so happy Linda & James had a great time. They have reserved the same week for next year, so we are gratified.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Fantastic!

Guest: Teresa (Edmonton, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

This is our second visit to PV and the second time we have stayed in this condo. And we are hoping that there are many more visits in our future. Really I could not say enough about how wonderful the condo is, it is clean, big, new, and has a fantastic location, 5 minutes to costco, 5 minutes to walmart and 10 minutes to down town. Security is fantastic, we felt very safe. And the most amazing selling feature is the pools, they are beautiful infinity pools overlooking the beach and the ocean. This condo really makes for a vacation to remember.

Owner response:We were very happy to have Teresa back again. It is the greatest compliment to have people trust us again for their valuable vacation time.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway.

A Wonderful time in Puerto Vallarta!!!

Guest: Kurt (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

There were 4 of us that shared this wonderful 2 bedroom condo, overlooking Banderas Bay. The unit was exactly as was displayed in the photos on the website. Very tastefully decorated. One of the owners met us at a pre-determined time, and went over everything in the unit as well as the property/facility. The staff around the pool were excellent as were the various other staff. We had a wonderful view from the 14th floor balcony. Would definitely recommend this unit to any of our friends. Would definitely stay at this unit again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

A Wonderful Vacation

Guest: Wanna go back manana! (Cobourg,Ontario,Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

We (the three of us) just returned from spending 3 glorious months in this condo. At the outset we were met by the local co-owner who showed us around the unit and then left us to enjoy!!! When you are shopping on the internet (for anything), you can be disappointed when you see the product face to face, but this condo, the grounds and the people are all first rate!! The info on VRBO showed exactly what you get - a great unit located in a great facility. Imagine every morning (when the wind is howling and the snow is flying back home) opening your balcony door and having coffee on the terrace at 7:00 a.m. The temp is warm, there is a gentle breeze and you can watch the morning unfold at your own pace! The view from your terrace is panoramic and its probably one of the best views of downtown from any place in PV. The apartment is large and very well appointed and supplied with all the basics you need. Just walk (a short distance) to one of the grocery stores and you are ready to get whatever you want to truly enjoy the rental experience. The facilities, such as the gym and pools are well maintained and the poolside restaurant/bar gives great service at good prices (way to go Julio and Marcos!). The view from the various pools towards the ocean are great and there's lots of chairs and umbrellas poolside. My wife particularly liked the heated pool right in front of Tower 1000 for swimming and exercises. We had a great 3 months. The unit, facilities at the Grand Venetian and the folks who work there were all first rate!!! We may be back some day!!!

Owner response:We are very happy that all of our renters give us five stars - that means they enjoyed their vacation, which is our goal.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

What a great place!

Guest: Gail (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

This is truly a beautiful property! We had a wonderful vacation, the condo is very nice and comfortable. The residents there were very welcoming as well as the staff. The location is perfect, it was our first time in PV and we enjoyed it immensely. Thank you Ray and Jon for providing the perfect place to stay during a great vacation!

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

great first and lasting impression

Guest: BrianSanFrancisco (San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/10

when vacationing the first impression sets the tone. and Ray's place makes a stunning first impression. and a lasting impression too. the condo has a big beautiful view of the bay and the city lights. we had the sliding doors open during most of our stay and the sea breeze was a delight. we enjoyed the three huge infinity pools every day and walked just about every evening from the condo to the city center along the beach. this place is a hit.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Everything Promised and More!

Guest: Glen & Bonnie (Ephrata, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

An awesome beachfront view, a spacious tastefully decorated condo and a great location are just some of the special features of this condo. It was everything this listing promised and more. It is owed & operated by caring owners that go to great lengths to make your stay enjoyable. Additionally the facility staff are friendly and helpful. My wife & I have been traveling internationally for over 25 years. We spent three months in this two bedroom condo. It was the best vacation rental we have ever had anywhere! This is the only condo we have stayed in that professed to be fully equipped that actually was. The kitchen lacked for nothing. A great plus was the electric barbeque grill on the spacious lanai. The location is great. Super markets and services are close and public transportation is readily accessible. In short this condo is fantastic! There is a neat restaurant on the beach just north of the property that has great food. Great place to enjoy the sunset! If you plan an extended stay The international Friendship Club and the Worship in Paradise Church are both great ways to meet people and get involved in local activities.

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

BEAUTIFUL!

Guest: shelbypaige (Minneapolis)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

We loved the Grand Venetian and Ray and Jons condo was fantastic! The property was beautiful, infinity pools heated to different temperatures, a play area for children and a restaurant serving food and beverages by the pool. The condo was beautifully decorated and well equiped. The beds were comfy and the linens provided were high quality. Having laundry was a big plus! There was plenty of space for our family to spread out and enjoy. Thanks for a great vacation, we're already planning our trip for next year!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.