This property was the perfect place for our week-long family Christmas trip! We had 8 adults and 2 toddlers, age 2 and under. The upper level where the kitchen, living room, and two of the bedrooms are located has a gate at the top of the stairs that we were able to utilize to keep the wobbliest of the two toddlers from trying to go down the stairs. There was plenty of seating between the couch, the dining room table, the stools at the kitchen island, and the seating area on the balcony. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped for us to prepare some meals. It really is indoor/outdoor living as the main living area is open to the elements, but we loved the experience! However the bedrooms can be closed and locked and are each equipped with a fully functioning bathroom, AC unit, and fan. We had no issues with keeping the rooms nice and cool at night while sleeping or even during the day for naps! Rafael met us at the property, showed us around and was very helpful in scheduling a van to take us into Puerto Vallarta. We ended up using the same guy, Arcadio, each time we needed a taxi service. One of the toddlers still uses a pack n play for sleeping and they provided that for us. It took us a while to find the most ideal way to get to the beach with two strollers, but we eventually found a fully paved path along mostly residential roads. You do have to cross the highway, but there is an underpass for easy access. It still only took us 10-15 minutes to get to the beach, maybe a little longer on the way back because you have to go up a hill. Right at the beach's edge is a huge market where we purchased most of our souvenirs as well as a town square with vendors and restaurants. You're definitely staying in a neighborhood, but I never felt unsafe and everyone was extremely friendly. Some of our favorite places to eat were the little taco shops and bakeries just a few blocks down from the house. We did most of our grocery shopping at the large supermarkets within driving distance, but when we needed to restock on milk or other simple things, the little convenience stores within a block radius had what we needed. The pool was pretty chilly, but it was so nice to at least dip our feet in and most of our group still swam in it. There is plenty of seating and umbrellas around the pool as well for lounging. The house was very clean and the flowers/gardens were gorgeous! All the staff we interacted with were great! HIGHLY recommend staying here!
