This property, along with its wonderful owner Susan, were a perfect combination for our Puerto Vallarta adventure. The home was beautiful and perfect for our needs. It was extremely well laid out with separate bedrooms and baths for each of our party. It was during the day and low 60s at night. The house was perfect for not running the availible air conditioning. We would open up the doors and let the cool air stream in at night and it never got hot during the day. This was very refreshing. The pool, hot tub and deck area were great. We had plenty of chairs and towels and really enjoyed our time out on the deck. The house and the surrounding yard and pool area was very well appointed. We had everything we needed from a great kitchen to wonderful baths and comfortable beds.
Though the house was a short ways out of downtown Puerto Vallarta, we had really easy access. The house was very close to town, but gave us privacy and space away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. We used the local taxi many times to our satisfaction. They were very quick to arrive and very good to get us where we needed to go and sometimes back again with the same drivers. The vehicles were safe and we made some friends with the drivers, who were easy to talk to, and work with.
The house was a wonderful backdrop, but what really made this vacation special we’re the people. Susan sets the standard. She was extremely helpful in our planning process and either made the reservations, or got us in touch with fantastic contacts, from our pickup from the airport, to the boat captain, to a special trip to the botanical gardens. She also recommended several great restaurants. As a new owner to vacation rental property, I learned so much from Susan. I hope that we can apply her approach to our property.
The people make the difference. Chuy was the wonderful house keeper, and part time chef for us. She was very good and thorough. The meals she cooked for us also set the tone. She and Susan greeted us when we arrived with fresh gaucamole and salsa. From that point on she was around a little bit each day and did and excellent job of taking care of the little things. Her meals were very very good. We really appreciated her.
We made so many new friends in a very short time. Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful place and we can’t wait to get back. Hopefully El Nido will be available. We would definitely look to stay here again.