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Picturesque Penthouse in Old Town Staffed Villa w/Views and Rooftop Pool

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Welcome To RUFO @ VILLA COLIBRÍ.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

RUFO Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

RUFO Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Penthouse in Old Town Staffed Villa w/Views and Rooftop Pool

Ascend a striking spiral staircase to your private terrace where friends mingle amid margaritas and spectacular views. Hip furnishings provide a vibrant atmosphere within this bright, restful penthouse with outdoor kitchenette. You can expect a heated rooftop salt water pool, lounge/bar area and courtyards. Housekeeping included.

Colibrí MX (Spanish for hummingbird) is a 7,500 sf Villa divided into 4 apartments. Contact us on how to rent the entire Villa or any number of the other apartments from VRBO.

Our staff speaks both English and Spanish and works Monday through Saturday (excluding national holidays).

THE VILLA
Villa Colibri is a luxurious six bedroom retreat within walking distance of restaurants, bars, shopping the Gay Village and the iconic Los Muertos beach. This 7,500 square foot staffed Villa is divided into four sophisticated apartments each with their own kitchen, living and dining area. This unique design offers up to 12 guests that extra bit of privacy for that perfect getaway within a getaway.

Lush tropical gardens throughout the Villa provide the ideal surrounding to view the dozens of hummingbirds which visit daily. It’s only fitting that each residence has been named after these magical creatures. A mix of private and shared terraces offer spectacular views of the Town, Banderas Bay, Sierra Madre Mountains and the majestic Crown of Our Lady Guadalupe. A heated rooftop salt water pool, lounge areas and bar provide the perfect day or night setting for rest and relaxation. With an emphasis on outdoor living, the inner courtyard is just one of many areas where groups can gather for business and/or pleasure. Whether it be for a wedding, or a romantic dinner for two Colibri has you covered. Colibri is uniquely suited to host large and small gatherings such as weddings, reunions, birthdays and corporate and not-for-profit events.

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Romantic 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 Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Cuale Island - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Olas Altas Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Malecon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corner Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos Cisneros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marisma Fish Taco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Serranos Grill And Vista - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Ruta Puerto Vallarta - ‬2 min walk

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is as described. The host was attentive and Justin provided help with a small maintenance need. The view is awesome! Walking up and down the hill and steps is a great workout, allowing us to eat all the wonderful food in PV
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sydney M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location, amazing view, with a few quirks

Overall: Rufo is a great little place for 2 people to spend the weekend. Walkable to everything (the walk up the hill is short), its a perfect location. The view is amazing!! Felt like we were on top of the city. The shared pool and courtyard area is a great place to hang out, we had the whole thing to ourselves. Plus, just enough kitchen supplies to cook a few basic meals. Cons: The city is noisy with construction and dogs. We ended up not minding it too much after the first day. It quiets down at night and the aircon helps block it out. The unit was cleaned, but not very recently so there was a good layer of dust on everything. Last, the shower either runs boiling hot or room temperature - no in between. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and took a million pictures of the view! Thanks Villa Colibri!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time at Villa Colibri!!

We loved this spot. Beautiful view, friendly staff, the outdoor spaces (pool, bar, courtyard). It really felt like a home away from home. It was close to a few fun strips of bars, restaurants, taco stands and shops. Only downside is the mornings can be a little nosiy with the sounds of the city (particularly on mixed up rooster) 😁
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you Casey for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Colibri. We hope you'll come back and see us agin.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even prettier than in the photos

I loved staying here and wished I had booked for a longer time. Although it is on quite a hill and a little tricky to find, it is a fantastic place. Everything looks exactly as shown, but what was really special was the remarkable view and the feeling that you are in a charming neighborhood, but yet so close to all the action of downtown PV. Abe and Maria were so helpful and we lacked nothing. Reg kept in touch with every detail and made us feel so welcome! I would most definitely recommend and will return. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you Laura for your review and your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Come back anytime!!
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6/10 Okay

Renee H.

Wonderful villa but with two big flaws

Our stay at Casa Colibri was overall wonderful. The villa itself is beautifully decorated, full of amenities, and boosts a fantastic view of Bandaras Bay. The House Manager, Abe, was very attentive and always helpful. It's worth noting that the sitting area and kitchenette are on the patio (literally open-air). Our room was cleaned weekly with fresh linens and supplies provided when requested. Communication with the owner and house manager was good. They keep us informed and answered all questions. However, there are two things I feel the property description on VRBO should have included. Puerto Vallarta and especially the Romantic Zone is located in the hills. There is always lots of walking and inclines to be expected when in PV. However, Casa Colibri is located up a VERY VERY steep hill. You then have to climb a set of stairs to enter the villa's main gate. Once inside, RUFO is on the top floor so more stairs! There is no alternate route to the villa....the steep hill and stairs are unavoidable. Forget about wearing cute sandals or any sort of heel if you're going out. Tennis shoes or athletic sandals are absolutely a requirement. Or, you may need to take a taxi. We've visited PV many times and walk everywhere. I know the cobblestone streets are tough stuff and the sidewalks in PV are not ideal so I pack accordingly. I simply feel the location of the villa should be mentioned in the property description so guests are not caught off guard when they arrive. Also, some potential guests may not be physically able to handle the incline or stairs so it needs to be pointed out. Secondly, the sounds of PV always include crowing roosters and barking dogs. BUT...there are 2 dogs chained to a fence at the base of the condo building. They bark and cry literally all day and night. Their barks echo around the villa's courtyard area making it impossible to sleep. After our first night there, we mentioned this to the house manger and were given earplugs. Hmmmm.....don't really want to be forced to sleep with earplugs on my vacation. The two issues above were significant enough that I needed to mention them in my review so that potential guests can make an informed decision. When booking this property and still to date, there are no reviews for me to rely on. I do realize the property owners can't change the villas location or quite dogs they don't own so it seems these things are permanent characteristics.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you Renee for your kind words… well, at least up until the ‘but’. We must confess that we were a little surprised by your rather critical review given that at no time during your stay did you reach out to us regarding your concerns on the Whatsapp conversation that we create for all our guests. Your comments to us on the conversation always implied that you were enjoying yourself. As well, prior to your stay you mentioned to us that you had watched had our renovations from an apartment a few blocks further up the hillside which lead us to believe that you knew of the Villa’s location. Everything that you mentioned in your review, the hill, the stairs and the living room and kitchenette location are all disclosed in the listing as is a photo of the front of the house which clearly shows that the main house is 3 floors. The headline on the listing also states that the apartment is a Penthouse. We do have 3 other apartments on lower floors at the Villa which have full kitchens and indoor living areas but they are a higher rate than the unit that you rented. You also mention that there is no alternate route to the Villa to avoid the hill when in fact there is… you can reach the Villa up a short set of stairs from the next street over. And without complaint, we’ve in fact had guests in their 70’s and we had dinner parties at the Villa for a group in their 80’s. We will apologize for the dogs barking but it seems everyone in PV has a dog not to mention the many strays that wander streets and neighbourhoods in the town. It seems that you can’t escape the sounds of a barking dog in the town but you can escape the noisy buses and night clubs and bars which we do at our our Villa. While we’re certainly not diminishing your experience, we just don’t think we deserved this review. We went out of way to make your stay as comfortable as possible as we do with all of our guests. Our houseman even went shopping for you to buy beach chairs because you were upset that your favourite spot on the beach was now charging to use their chairs. We provide a beautiful villa with so many extras included for free that other rentals will charge you extra for. And our nightly rates are lower than our competition because most rentals are overpriced in PV anyway and we took into account that we are hillside and have stairs when we set the prices. We know we provide great value in our beautiful, fully equipped home. Maybe in the future, you might give us a second chance.
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