'Penthouse' At 5 Star Ocean Front Resort Velas Vallarta
About the property
- Condo2771 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay4 - 7 nights
3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 6-8 Sleeps
You will be in for a real treat when you first walk into our 'Penthouse' Condo. It is on the 6th floor of an 8 story building, but due to the end units not having anything above the large patio and the exclusiveness of the oversized patio/balcony we call it the 'Penthouse'. The patio/balcony is one of a select few that is very oversized at around +/- 1,000 square feet. It is also on the most desirable side of resort, and building as you will have views of El Centro or Downtown PV (and all of the Bay of Banderas from the balcony) as well as the pool etc. out of every window! This Resort is now unique among the new modern resorts and Condo's that have been built in recent years. It has the feel of a more original style Mexican Resort with lush tropical vegetation as well as Peacock's, Iguana's and many types of Birds stopping by. You will not feel like you're in Miami here....if you want that all modern look go to Miami!
The Condo Unit has had a recent Kitchen remodel, The A/C system was completely replaced in 2015, Also the Mexican Decor and decorations redone recently.
Velas Vallarta participates and assists the Giant Turtle Sanctuary in protecting and assisting the baby turtles, during the hatching season, at 8-8:30 every night that they have them, (I have seen between 4-250 at a time) you and or your children can go down to the beach and security will let you have a baby giant turtle to release into the ocean! A once in a life time experience that will be one of the most memorable from your trip!
Included Amenities include:
-Concierge Services in Lobby
-Special VIP check in area for 'Residences' or owners, separate from hotel and timeshare users
-24 hour a day room service
-2 full service restaurants at resort
-Free Parking
-Walking areas
-Room cleaning service once a week (Saturday) Additional cleaning can be done for 450 pesos per cleaning, Best to schedule in advance...but can be done last minute depending on how busy they are.
-Pool access (all 3 pools)
-Beach access
-Pool /Beach towels
-Pool/Beach umbrellas
-Tennis courts usage – 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
-Water aerobics
-Water volleyball
-Yoga
-Ping Pong
-Mariachi’s and other events such as Casino Night etc. nightly in lobby
-Gym on site
-Full Gym Sauna, Jacuzzi and Spa Access at Casa Velas (including short shuttle ride, or 7-10 minute walk)
Amenities with a fee:
- Wireless high-speed Internet available for a few devices for $400 pesos for a week, about $20 USD.
-Additional room cleaning service
-Laundry service (pick up and delivery in your room)
-Massages
-Use of hotel computers 10 pesos for 10 minutes
-Tennis courts usage 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
-Fiesta Mexicana dinner party – Sunday arrival
-Restaurants
-Boutique
-Spa including cardio equipment (ask for courtesy)
-Mini-super
-Telephone (local and long distance calls)
Owner
Steve Davis owner/property manager
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 26, 2018
About Steve Davis owner/property manager
We (4 families) bought this unit in 2000, we just used it for our family and friends until we decided to start renting it out middle of 2014. We all live in The San Francisco Bay Area.
Steve Davis owner/property manager purchased this Condo in 2000
Why Steve Davis owner/property manager chose Marina Vallarta
Velas Vallarta has amazing service from the staff and the Authentic Mexican Style...different than many of the newer style buildings that make you feel like your in South Beach, Miami!
What makes this Condo unique
The Amazing views out of all windows and Veranda...and of course The Baby Tortugas !
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Internet
- Parking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Accessible
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Master Bedroom has 1 King Size Bed. Sleeps 2 Bedroom #2 We call the Cave, no window (which is great for those that like to sleep in! It has a Queen size bed which sleeps 2. Bedroom #3 Has 2 Twin Beds..sleeps 2. Which can be pushed together for a King Size Bed. Also have an 18" Tall Queen Size air mattress with electric built-in air pump in the Closet of Bedroom #2. Please get extra sheets from Housekeeping, they will charge you about $5 for them, extra blankets in Bedroom #2 Closet. This is a *Bed but is not included in the sleeping in Bed total. this is the extra 2 for 8 total. There are also 3 couches (but we prefer people don't sleep on them) and roll away's that can be "rented" from the resort.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Newly Updated Frame-less Shower glass enclosures ** Not Shown in Photo's**
Location Type
- Beach View
- Beachfront
- Mountain View
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
- ResortFull Service Resort, All-Inclusive is available...but not required when staying in our unit.
- VillageVallarta Marina is a short few minute walk from Velas Vallarta.
- Water View
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningEvery Bedroom has a New Separate Zone A/C System newly installed in middle of 2015.
- Fitness Room / EquipmentYou have access to the Fitness/Spa facilities as Velas Vallarta as well as Casa Velas which as a much larger and nicer facility. The Staff at Velas Vallarta will give you a shuttle ride to Casa Velas
- GarageThere is 1 space in the garage that is available to use for free which is available on a first come first serve basis.
- Hair Dryer
- InternetThere is Free Basic Internet that works fine unless the resort is very full, if you want to upload a lot of Photos or need a reliable connection you can pay for the high speed connection.
- ElevatorFull Service Elevator
- Linens ProvidedThe Resort will provide linens and changes when requested. The Weekly included housekeeping service includes changing all linens and a overall cleaning of the unit.
- Living RoomIncluding TV and Digital Cable in Living Room as well as all bedrooms.
- ParkingThe resort does have parking that is available for no fee.
- TelephoneThere is a phone in the unit that is connected to the resort that you can receive calls from. The Mexican phone number to call from the Untied States is +52-322-226-9500
- Towels ProvidedThe resort provides towels for in the unit as well as for the beach and pool area. The House keeping staff comes into the unit on Saturday to make up the room and change towels and linens.
- Washing MachineNot In Unit, but Wash and Fold is available from the Resort, or for less expense from the Lavaderia in the Marina Market place area.
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerI have plenty of Good Coffee with Grinder you can use also.
- Dishes & UtensilsFull set
- DishwasherThere is a Dishwasher, but it does not work 100% of the time perfectly. I usually hand wash dishes...but there is a Dishwasher that works.
- KitchenFull Service Kitchen is available for your use. Also Room service is available from the Resort 24 hours a day.
- MicrowaveYes there is a microwave.
- OvenLarge Toaster Oven
- Pantry ItemsToilet paper and Paper towels are available in either closet in bedroom with no windows, or closet in living room TV area.
- RefrigeratorFull Size Refrigerator and Freezer
- StoveStove top is available
- ToasterLarge Toaster Oven
Dining
- DiningThere is a Dining Area as well as full service room service available from the Resort 24 hours a day.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksThere are miscellaneous books scattered throughout the unit, primarily in the cabinet underneath the parrots on the wall by the patio door.
- DVD PlayerIn living room.
- GamesThere are board games to the right of the TV in living room in bottom of cabinet.
- Satellite / CableThere is Digital Cable. Digital Cable starts at channel 100..the channels up to or before channel 100 or standard channels.
- StereoBasic Stereo and CD System
- TelevisionFlat panel TV's in Living Room as well as each bedroom with Digital Cable. Digital Cable starts at channel 100..the channels up to 100 or standard channels.
- ToysThere are Misc. Kids toys and TAble games available in Bedroom #2 Closet and to the right of the TV in the bottom of Cabinet
Outside
- Balconyalong the side...but the Patio/Veranda is where its at!
- BoatThe Marina has many boats available for Charter, walk down to the Marina and ask around...about a 10-15 walk.
- Deck / PatioAwesome Large Patio Balcony area with Amazing views of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
- GolfThe Marina Vallarta area has its own golf course, i believe you get a 30% discount as a guest of Velas Vallarta.
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal Grill on our Patio, Charcoal is provided, unless it has been used up...I usually buy 1 or 2 large bags when I am down there to refill them!
- TennisThe Resort has tennis courts and rackets available to rent.
- Water Sports GearIt can be borrowed from the Resort, we have a Boogie board and some equipment in the Large closet in Bedroom #2.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool2 Large Pools with a lazy river between them and a kiddie pool just for Kids next to the "Kids Club"
- SaunaIn the Spa area, or at Casa Velas Spa facility.
Onsite Services
- Concierge
- Massage
- Staff
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- water parks
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- photography
- beachcombing
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- parasailing
- basketball court
- fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- paragliding
- deepsea fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Notes
- The Resort offers Full Service amenities all of which are included in the cost of rental, except for All-Inclusive meals and drinks and or high speed internet (basic wireless internet is free). You can add the All Inclusive plan if you would like...call me or email me for details. I would suggest NOT doing All Inclusive....There are so many wonderful restaurants in the Area, why limit yourself to just the Resorts! Also, HOUSECLEANING is ALWAYS ON SATURDAYS...this cannot be changed. If you want additional Housecleaning mid stay....you can call housekeeping and they can do it for additional charge...i believe it is 450 pesos, or about 25$ US.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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an amazing stay and Steve is just wonderful to deal with
Loved this place - it is beautiful- the view from balcony is a dream. Steve is so wonderful to deal with and attends to anything you need. Highly recommend.
Sandra, thanks so much for being a great guest! Looking forward to having you back next year!
Great view, but........
We love the Velas Vallarta! Have been vacationing there for many years and intend to continue as long as we can. The staff at this hotel are amazing!
This is not a penthouse. It is on the 6th floor of an 8 story building. Penthouses are top floor units! We rented this unit, sight unseen, from the pictures posted on the VRBO site. We would never have rented it if we had actually seen the unit. The kitchen and bathrooms are extremely outdated. The marble floors have some awful chips. The closets are dirty and full of junk. Some of the dresser drawers were falling apart, we had to fix them in order to use them. The safe is not usable and a new one is sitting in a box on the floor......the bedding is terrible and dirty.....upholstery on the couches and chairs are stained and dirty...curtains need to be cleaned.....I could go on.....
This whole unit needs a total update and cleaning. Other than the view, it is not worth the price!
Amazing view, great property
This was a perfect choice for our family. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. Amazing patio for entertaining. The property was in a great location, and the resort had some good activities when we just wanted to stay on the property. The owner’s were helpful and very prompt with answering questions. Would definitely come back!
Gracias
Lovely 3 bedroom/2 bath condo, nicely furnished, & right on the ocean.
Hotel is beautifully landscaped, with all amenities. Staff is attentive, & the food is good.
Beautiful penthouse at a fabulous resort
We have stayed at the Velas Vallarta many, many times over the past 20 years and have always booked directly through the resort as all inclusive...eating at their restaurants and enjoying drinks and food by the pool plus enjoying restaurants at the Marina and downtown. This was our first time booking independent of the resort and without all inclusive; we did not miss it at all! We BBQ'd on the balcony, cooked in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The accommodations are exactly as shown in the photos, the balcony allows you to experience sunrise and sunset but also escape the heat from the sun while enjoying both. During our stay we had up front seats from the balcony to multiple firework displays from a business conference party on the beach and a couple weddings. One of our guest's enjoyed the 3rd bedroom that has no windows...she stated that she doesn't take naps but that all changed on the 2nd day! Her room was so quiet and dark and she was napping in no time at all! We have always had first class service from the Velas Vallarta staff and this vacation was no different. We will definitly contact Steve again when we are ready for our next get-a-way!
Ocean front / ocean views
Being a rental owner ourselves , Steve was our contact person , transaction was a expected , when we arrive ,there were maintance men working on the unit and the one next door nothing bad . This unit is located on the sixth floor of a 8 story building penthouse would be exaggerating a little bit . The unit is on the end with a lanai ,useable really early in morning or after the sun goes down ,great ocean and sunset views otherwise way to hot , flip flops required , there is a grill out side , table 4 chairs and 4 lounge chairs , The inside of the unit we have to give it a b minus , everything is a little too outdated. Some ceiling fans were working some not , One sqeeky. A C air handler in the main room needs a new fan. Motor really loud . Needs to be attended too,bearing going bad . Two single beds in back room , one queen in other back room , king in the master. Recommend to replace all your bedding poor shape , chairs and blankets had stains ,Kitchen is average condo a little miss match appliances . Floor tiles were chip . The owners have a list of things to do and visit , restaurant reviews the book last updated 2006 it goes with the whole condo needs a up date . The owners have random stuff in all the closet some are completely full , recommend having one single storage For your owners closet. Iron board had no cover on it we did buy one and a iron we found at a later date just so much junk in all the closets. The resort itself is for a family attomsphere , staff friendly and nice , grounds maintained . If you are going to puerto Vallarta with your family I would recommend it , great views just needs a little money sunk into it . Uber rides into town are about 140 pesos.
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Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Guests will have access to all of the resort amenities, (please see www.Velasvallarta.com for detailed infomation) including onsite Gym (Larger Gym with full Sauna, Hot Tub/Jacuzzi and Full Service Spa are a short walk or free shuttle service away at Casa Velas (http://www.hotelcasavelas.com/) Housekeeping is included, but takes place only on Saturday's. You may pay extra for more frequent house cleaning which costs about $400 Pesos or 22$ USD per additional cleaning which includes changing all sheets etc.