We just returned home from our week at Marty's condo, and it was absolute perfection! The views, the views, the views, and did I mention the views?? WOW!! I could live on that balcony! From the main part of the balcony by the living room, we could see whales and/or dolphins most days. (Bonus: The unit has binoculars!) From the portion of the balcony by the master bedroom, you get a spectacular view overlooking Puerto Vallarta, the ocean, and the mountains (my favorite part!). Bedrooms 2 and 3 also have balconies. The unit itself is very nicely furnished, and well equipped (towels, hair dryers, games, books, blender, paper products, soaps, etc.). I really liked that they decorated with local artwork. My kids (3 and 5) enjoyed bingeing on episodes of Paw Patrol on Netflix. :)
The several different pools and jacuzzis were heavenly, and I also liked that there was a restaurant there where we often ordered lunch to eat poolside. The beach in front of the unit was great. The waves were a little rough for our young kids, but we found that they calmed down if we walked slightly South closer to the resort next door (Sunscape). You can get massages on the beach, go parasailing, banana boating, and also rent jet skis or kayaks I believe. Marty the owner was incredible to work with. He answered emails very quickly, and also provided TONS of details to help enhance our trip, such as how to get a taxi from the airport, very detailed check-in instructions, a list of the top activities, restaurant recommendations, and specific instructions on how to work tvs/appliances.
The location of the Grand Venetian was very convenient (right next to La Isla mall, and about a 10 min walk to Soriana grocery store), and they had excellent security. Taxis were always there within minutes. A few tips: Barcelona Tapas was delicious and has a gorgeous view! If you're looking to get the 'classic' Puerto Vallarta photo looking down onto Our Lady of Guadalupe church with the bay in the background, try dining at either Hacienda San Angel or La Capella restaurants. One of our favorite activities was taking a water taxi from the pier at Playa Los Muertos back up to the Marina, and then a regular taxi back to the condo. If you need Urgent Care, we took our kids to CMQ Premiere (they both had croup, which they had brought from home, but they still had lots of fun!).
It was a GREAT trip, and I would highly recommend Marty's condo! Can''t wait to go back!!!