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View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates

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View from our balcony, looking toward downtown
View from the kitchen looking into the newly remodeled living room area
Our Kitchen complete with coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, pots & pans etc
Great living room area with cable tv & then stairs leading up to the bedrooms.
Our round glass top dining table and 4 chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL
  • Playa Esmerelda
    4 min walk
  • Garza Blanca Beach
    10 min walk
  • Playa Gemelas
    20 min walk
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates

Two-bedroom penthouse with an incredible view of Banderas Bay. The 'Girasol' condominium is located five miles south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. We are surrounded by a beautiful sandy beach which is great for laying in the sun, throwing Frisbees, or playing in the waves. The pool and our romantic restaurant both sit right on the ocean and also have a spectacular view of the bay. If you are looking for charm and beauty, you cannot beat this.

There are two different balconies in our unit to sit and enjoy the ocean and the beaches as well as a wonderful view of the city.

2 incredible Canopy Tours are within 25 minutes of the condo.....and Mismaloya Bay (the most famous beach in Puerto Vallarta with spectacular snorkeling, parasailing, and jet boating) is less than three miles down the road.

Keywords: Condominium

Property manager

Wendee Truman

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No towels to dry on the balcony railings Quiet time starting at 10 pm nightly If you break something, notify owner so we can get it fixed right away
Children must be 10 or above as there are stairs and they may fall. Also they may fall from the edge of the beds.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located by the ocean, this condo is in South Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta. Cruise Ship Terminal and Nayar Vidanta Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garza Blanca Beach and Playa Gemelas. Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

  • Garza Blanca Beach - 10 min walk
  • Playa Gemelas - 20 min walk
  • Los Arcos - 2 min drive
  • Playa Mismaloya - 4 min drive
  • Playa de los Muertos - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Playa Mismaloya - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪BocaDos STK - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hiroshi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop at Hotel Mousai - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is View of Life! Penthouse - Reasonable Rates located?

Located in South Zone, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Esmerelda and Garza Blanca Beach. Playa Gemelas and Los Arcos are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NOEMI ESMERALDA O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Wendee
We enjoy a lot there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gurasol
Great 2 bedroom condo
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Beautiful view and nice beach closeby. Limited options for restaurants but overall it’s still a nice place to relax and enjoy each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Shore Condo
This 2 bedroom, 3 bath condo is on the top floor with one of the best views of the bay. The condo is clean, comfortable and well stocked. Note that there are stairs to get to the two bedrooms. It is located 15 to 20 minutes from the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. The staff is wonderful. We enjoyed our stay. There is a restaurant on site as well as a convenience store where you can find most everything you need. Communication with the owner is exceptional. She is friendly, and gives clear instructions and details about the condo. If you have any concerns or questions she responds quickly. Yes, we would recommend this as a great place to stay. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Galina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious condo
Condo worked perfect for us since we needed 2 bedroom rental.It has 3 bathrooms which was great. 2 balconies with one million dollar view fully stocked kitchen Over all Girasol Sur condos are the place to stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Such a lovely place to go, restaurant downstairs was awesome, we never left in 5 days! Wendee was amazing, we came in late on NyE and she had asked for people to wait to let us in. Thank you, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vacation Home
The whole experience from start to finish was absolutely wonderful . Wendee our host is fabulous. She responded promptly to emails . Wendee offered many great tips on places to go and how to get discounts on activities. The condo is wonderful , it's safe and we had everything we needed . The views are incredible off two balconies. We slept comfortably in the softess bedding . The roaring sound of the waves crashing on the rocks was heavenly . The staff was friendly and helpful . The property restaurant has delicious food with very friendly staff . I highly recommend staying at Girasol. We already hope to return next year. Also the air conditioning works very well .
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Get Away
The condo possesses such a magnificent view of the bay. The photos don't do it justice. Even the view from the master bedroom is awesome. The condo has two floors, one for living and the second with two bedrooms. The beaches were never crowded and you can buy local food like tostadas on the beach. Lastly, the restaurant at the condo has some of the best Jalisco Mexican food I've ever eaten, at a reasonable price! Wendee was a super host in that she was incredibly responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly awesome
This condo is like a bit of home on 2 of Puerto Vallarta’s most beautiful beaches. Wendee is a wonderful host….always answering promptly to any questions you may have. The condo is comfortable and spacious with everything you need, loved the beach chairs and umbrellas and abundance of towels and linens. Would definitely stay here again 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rubi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rocky start grand ending
We arrived late in the evening to the condo, tired after our flights in, to find it hadn’t been cleaned and prepared after the last user. Wendee was quick to respond and got us to move to another of her family’s condos, in the same building, for the night. Next morning after the condo was cleaned all was the same as in the pictures. Very nice place on the beach. Pool, restaurant and little store were great too. Taxi rides from the condo to downtown were more like 20-25 min for us probably due to some construction happening on the road. Something I hadn’t understood before the day of the trip was that in this condo the guests are supposed to organize and pay for maid service at the end of their stay. This is not included in the booking price and is an additional cost. Luckily, Wendee was kind enough to pay our maid service as there had been the problem at the beginning of our trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt N., Las Cruces, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation condo
We traveled with our Granddaughter to celebrate her 10th birthday. The penthouse condo was perfect, very clean and comfortable and falling a sleep listing to the surf and feeling the sea breeze coming in through the screen door was wonderful. The condo is located a short bus ride south of PV out of the hustle and bustle of the city with access to two beaches and a great restaurant on the property. We had a very enjoyable stay and the only negative thing being that one week is not enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous vacation!
This was our third time staying at Girasol Sur, the first time at Wendee’s condo. Love everything about this place, so relaxing. It’s so convenient with the store and restaurant onsite, bus and taxis available all the time. Condo was lovely, well stocked, clean, and very comfortable, with amazing views! Thanks for helping make our vacation such a memorable experience!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views!
We love Girasol Sur for the beaches, poolside cocktails, on-site restaurant, and gorgeous ocean views. This unit has 2 balconies, excellent air conditioning throughout and a comfortable living area. TV and internet worked well. Stairs are a bit tricky. We hope to return to this unit again. Thanks for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Time
We came down to celebrate our 20th anniversary. However this time we also brought the teenage kids. We had a wonderful time at this location. This is our third time staying in this building, first time in this specific condo. If you have never been to this condo before they are on the smaller side, but do the job very well. Great pool, beach and restaurant. The people who work at the condo are helpful and friendly. The small store on site gave us all we needed for the week. And everyone was very covid safe, taking temps, sanitizer, mask, limiting people in the store... The onsite restaurant has good food and amazing views. The Beach is fantastic. We love the south side and its about 10-15 minutes to old town. $150 Pesos to get a cab into town. The Condo itself was very nice, a good kitchen and living room. At night we watched movies and the thunderstorms, and the bedrooms were very good size. I would highly recommend this condo to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome condo for ocean, beach and flower lovers!
Our family loved our stay at this location! It was awesome to live in while there. The popping jungle and flowers at your back, ocean right in front. Incredible views and ability to watch whales from your balconies. Great set up for a family. Awesome swimming beach and pool. Restaurant was a huge plus as was the bus stop being right there. Owner was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
Property as advertised. Wonderful beach, easy bus access downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Place was as descride the restaurant was amazing all fresh and made to order. Location is convenient as there is a bus stop.out side and is only 10 pesos either way. It was a safe area with many friendly people. The saturday market was amazing and the beach in mismayola was a delight with great food. Wendee was a very responsive host. My only complaint was that the waves were really loud. I needed earplugs.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Bend, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View
The view doesn’t get any better than this penthouse. I enjoyed my coffee every morning on the balcony. The water here is so clear-it’s hard to believe it’s only 10 min from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Lots of people snorkeling around the rocks. We saw a huge manta ray right from the balcony! We saw whales too. The condo is clean and comfortable. The beach is beautiful, although over the holidays, it was packed! There is limited sun around the pool at this time of the year. I would love to come back and get experience another time of year when it’s less crowded!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Noemi C., 98406

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
❤️
Thank you again for letting us stay at your condo. This is our 2nd time using your unit with our girls. We love the staffing, convenience of having a restaurant onsite for days we didn't want to leave as well as access to the beautiful beach. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marco Antonio M., Guadalajara Jalisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verano 2019
Bonito lugar

8/10 Good

kim t.

Beautiful puerto Vallarta
Had a great stay at this property. If you want the best beach, sounds, and views in PV, this is the best place to go.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

don w.

A two balcony view of tropical life and relaxation
The view is wonderful. With Girasol Sur when you pick a reservation you have two choices, both marvelous. City lights or the southern coast. This offers some of each and a wonderful kitchen. Hotel staff very fluent in English and Restaurant on site, but run as independent business. Staff great, food quality varied as does online reviews. Catch city bus across street or Taxi. About $0.60 each for bus and 20 minutes. All bedrooms on second floor and definitely not accessible if handicapped. Spacious balconies on both floors. Outside living area and master bedroom. Owner great to work with.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Glendale, CA

Beautiful View & Beach!
My family had a great time! Wendee was very helpful and easy to work with. Easy to get to downtown PV or Mismaloya from the bus stop out front of the building. Beautiful beach and having the restaurant right there was a nice bonus. We have a toddler so the steep stairs inside the unit was a bit of a challenge for us, but probably won't be a problem for most.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Best beach in PV
Girasol Sur is our favorite vacation spot of all time. The beach is fabulous and we especially love the restaurant! This penthouse apartment has incredible views and is nicely appointed for a perfect stay. We especially liked all of the beach supplies available for use (chairs, toys, umbrellas and noodles). The air conditioning is great. We didn’t actually spend a lot of time inside! I recommend this property highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great beaches with amazing views
We had a great time with our 3 kids who are 5, 5, and 6 years. Plenty of entertainment for them just with the beaches and pool in the property. The pool has a good amount of shallow depth so they were able to play without a lot of worry. We did rent a car which was great to have as we went into downtown PV most days. Parking was a nightmare (be warned). Did a day trip to the zoo and Mismaloya (zoo was a hit, beach we promptly turned around and went back to our beach after walking to Mismaloya). Thanks Wendee. Your condo was perfect for our family. Clean, well stocked, with great views from the dual balconies!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Wendee Truman

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We love our time at the Girasol. We try something new every visit, from zip lining, to para sailing, to snorkeling, to deep sea fishing. There is something for everyone. We know you will love staying in our 'home away from home'. Give us a try!

Why they chose this property

We chose this area/condo because my parents started coming down here many years before we purchased and loved it. Now all my family have units here. It's a great honeymoon, Christmas, spring, or fall get away for us. Having access to the fresh water pool, and twin beaches right outside our door is amazing. If you want to bring your gang down, let me know. We have access to renting units 301, 205, 211, and PH 14.

What makes this property unique

The fresh water heated pool is great for year round swimming. The beaches are smooth to walk on, and beautiful to play in. The restaurant has wonderful, affordable food, and the mini super on the main floor is perfect for the items we might have forgotten, or just to have a treat, or extra snack for game nite or to add to our meals. The onsite laundry facility is perfect for mid week cleaning of linens or towels, and there is a work out room as well. A library is offered too, to trade books and read to your hearts content. The view from our balcony is priceless, as our the sunsets you'll see. There is easy access to the bus or a cab to get to anywhere you want to go. Los Arcos is close by, as is Mismaloya, or El Eden, or Chico's paradise, or town and the malecon and lots of shopping. Its really a paradise to visit PV and the Girasol.

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