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Authentic Local Stay – Near Old Town, Local Eateries & Beaches - Private Rooftop

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Kitchen & dining area. Entrance to the right and living room to the left.
Take from windown of living room to show the view. Door on the righ entrance.
View taken from the begining of the living room looking at the kitchen.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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5 de Diciembre, Jal.
  • Place, Uno
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Camarones Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Authentic Local Stay – Near Old Town, Local Eateries & Beaches - Private Rooftop

Distance by Car to points of interest:

-> Olas Altas / Zona Romantica (8min).
-> Marina Vallarta (15min)
-> Malecon (5min)
-> Conchas Chinas (14min)
-> Airport (15min)
-> Playa Camarones. Nearest beach: (12min walk)
-> Play los Muertos: (10min)

The apartment is just a few minutes away (15 min walk) from the Malecon and is perfect for families and friends that want to come here and stay in a really typical mexican neighborhood. Being outside of downtown, but still close, It has the benefits of being centrally located without the disadvantage of noisy congested tourist streets.

This typical mexican apartment also has a nice view of the ocean and the mountain side. Aside from this, you would be perfectly located near some of the best seafood restaurants that only locals know, like "Ocho Tostadas"!

The space

The apartment has 2 bedrooms: Queen and Full size beds with wardrobes and closets. The kitchen is fully equipped and has all the necessary basic tools for our guests to cook.

The apartment has a Smart TV so you can keep on watching your favorite series on Netflix when you've walked the whole day. Additional speakers are included to make your movies sound better.

The apartment is on the second floor, and on the third floor we have a roof. A table is being delivered, so that you guys can enjoy an outdoor meal or just take the sun.

Guest access

As it is a private apartment, you have a private access and will be able to enjoy all two floors of it. 2nd floor is the apartment and 3rd floor is the terrace, where you can enjoy the sun in the included chairs. BBQ is also a possibility or making a reunion with friends you might have or recently know in Puerto Vallarta.

Interaction with guests

We are more than happy to start making a new wonderful tradition and experience with you, which is why we are available at any moment. As soon as we deliver you the keys, we will explain the basics and the area for a better understanding of how to get around and back to the apartment.

For a better response time, me and my daughter will be available to resolve and answer any questions you might encounter during your stay.

Ultimately, we want to make you feel like home. "Mi casa es su casa".

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located in Colonia 5 de Diciembre, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. 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 VidantaWorld are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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5 de Diciembre, Jal.

What's nearby

  • Uno - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Camarones Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Teatro Vallarta - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa Las Glorias - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Malecon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bixabeel Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Jaime - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Fei Long - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Latte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪100% Vegana Taqueria - ‬6 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 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mo m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay. Beautiful apartment. Authentic and local as the title says. Easy to get around from. Very friendly and helpful owners. 10/10 will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were pleasantly surprised when we walked into the apartment. It was more beautiful than the pictures showed. Our host then toured us around the neighbourhood, orienting us to shopping, the beach and other amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it to others who want to stay in Puerto Vallarta, but out of the tourist zone. Main features were the Farmer's Market 2 blocks away (fresh fruit, veggies, tacos, great coffee), the roof top terrace, wonderful restaurants within walking distances.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

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

Real Mexican neighborhood! Well appointed apartment

Hosts were very accommodating. Went the extra mile to assist us. Was situated well for us. Close to the Malecon. Everything we needed was within walking distance.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Nice property in a great location

The condo was just as pictured and the location was walking distance to downtown and the beach. The kitchen wasn’t very well-equipped and the owner was slow to respond to our concerns. The roof top has great views and a lot of chairs and loungers but could use some shade in order to be a more useable space. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Al N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The pictures of the apartment don't do it justice. It is very well decorated and clean.There are several restaurants nearby and a C-store up the street. The property is on a busy street with buses and trucks. The hot water heater was not on when we arrived so we would suggest start up instructions in Spanish and Engish attached to the heater so we could start it ourself. We tried but did not know how. Instuctions on how to start the stove would also be useful. Unfortueately, there are dogs that barked well into the night but I know the owner has no control over that.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michael g.

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

Nice large apartment

We were looking for a place away from the tourist areas because of the all night partying and traffic .This large clean 2 bedroom apartment certainly had the potential to meet our needs. However , being situated in a working class neighborhood it came with it's own noise challenges .Many barking (6-8) dogs and plenty of traffic during waking hours but okay after hours . The roosters in the neighborhood also reminded me of growing up on a farm . lol .The owner was away and we eventually were able to meet up with his friendly mother and gain entrance. Overall a good stay with some really good authentic restaurants nearby and grocery stores and restaurants/ bars all within a short walk or cheap cab ride . We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

NO air conditioning in living area; sewer smells

NO air conditioning in living area kitchen and bathroom. Continuous SEWER smell throughout unit. We had week long headaches from sewer smell. NO ability to stream to tv. Had to use upstairs apartment internet for text messaging.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelene N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graciela was wonderful the whole way through, very hospitable. We loved the location, it was great to be able to step into the busy touristy areas and also be able to leave to a place that felt more local. The place was clean and as described, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crisanto-Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Muy bonito apartamento, buena comunicacion.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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