I've been to Brad & Joey's villa about 10 times in the last 10 years, for stays as short as 1 week to stays as long as 2 months. I love it every time.
It was perfect and quiet before I had kids, and it's still perfect now with a 5 year old and 1 year old. The shallow part of the pool is a godsend with littles. Having 4 hot tubs, two for adults only and two for families, is great.
Here is an example of my perfect day at VLE. My babysitter arrives at 8:30am. I go down for a $20 beachfront massage (100 steps away from resort) from 8:30-9:30am. Kids meet me on the beach at 9:30am for ocean swim, boogy boarding and sand castles. Up to room for baby naps and lunch, and back to pool for afternoon. The pool is quiet and relaxing, fun with a pool bar, but never overcrowded
Of course you can venture off the resort easily to explore Bucerias (walking distance), Puerto Vallarta (20 min taxi), Sayulita, San Pancho, San Sebastian, Punta Mita, and more. Some trips I explore more, and other trips I stick around the resort more.
Short story long :), it's my beachfront home away from home! I'm already planning my next trip.