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Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean
Villa with private pool, a short walk to Bay of Banderas
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4232.3 sq m
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PUERTO VALLARTA, JAL
- Place, Garza Blanca Beach7 min walk
- Place, Los Arcos
- Place, Playa Gemelas3 min drive
- Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean
Pacific Ocean Paradise, Private Pool, Steps from the Ocean
Recently renovated: Spanish Colonial villa in historic Garza Blanca, just south of the Romantic Zone on the Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta. 2500 square feet of luxury living with modern amenities and classic Mexican architectural details nestled between lush forest, mountains and ocean. Top of the line appliances, water and electrical systems. This little enclave, Villas Altas Garza Blanca, sits perched on a hill in the Sierra Madres, on a cobblestone street, covered in bougainvillea.
There are ocean views from every room, including the two king bedrooms, each with an updated, en suite bathroom, vaulted ceilings, romantic lighting and stunning ocean views. Each bedroom has its own mini-split air conditioner and ceiling fan, smart TV, premium sound system, luxury cotton linens and down pillows. The master bath has a double marble shower with raindrop shower heads and a bench. Each bathroom has a lighted make up mirror. Laundry facilities with high efficiency washer and dryer are also included.
Watch the sunset as you make dinner in the fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and everything needed to prepare a gourmet meal. The dining terrace, just off the dining room, with full-sized gas grill, marble table and seating for four, is the best place to dine and enjoy the sunset.
The large, breezy living room is like your own forest tree house, with comfortable lounging area and adjacent pool terrace with outdoor living area.
Both the living room and dining room have mini-split air conditioners.
Step outside to the private, walled pool area with shaded pergola area and outdoor living room. The pool is heated for year-round use.
Villa Mariposas is a five minute walk to the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Garza Blanca beach and a short 10 minute taxi or Uber ride to the Romantic Zone. If you're feeling adventurous, there's a bus stop just in front of the enclave.
Also included are fiber optic cable, wi-fi and free international calling to the U.S. and Canada and other locations. Maid service is included for weekly stays and concierge service is available.
Recently renovated: Spanish Colonial villa in historic Garza Blanca, just south of the Romantic Zone on the Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta. 2500 square feet of luxury living with modern amenities and classic Mexican architectural details nestled between lush forest, mountains and ocean. Top of the line appliances, water and electrical systems. This little enclave, Villas Altas Garza Blanca, sits perched on a hill in the Sierra Madres, on a cobblestone street, covered in bougainvillea.
There are ocean views from every room, including the two king bedrooms, each with an updated, en suite bathroom, vaulted ceilings, romantic lighting and stunning ocean views. Each bedroom has its own mini-split air conditioner and ceiling fan, smart TV, premium sound system, luxury cotton linens and down pillows. The master bath has a double marble shower with raindrop shower heads and a bench. Each bathroom has a lighted make up mirror. Laundry facilities with high efficiency washer and dryer are also included.
Watch the sunset as you make dinner in the fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and everything needed to prepare a gourmet meal. The dining terrace, just off the dining room, with full-sized gas grill, marble table and seating for four, is the best place to dine and enjoy the sunset.
The large, breezy living room is like your own forest tree house, with comfortable lounging area and adjacent pool terrace with outdoor living area.
Both the living room and dining room have mini-split air conditioners.
Step outside to the private, walled pool area with shaded pergola area and outdoor living room. The pool is heated for year-round use.
Villa Mariposas is a five minute walk to the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Garza Blanca beach and a short 10 minute taxi or Uber ride to the Romantic Zone. If you're feeling adventurous, there's a bus stop just in front of the enclave.
Also included are fiber optic cable, wi-fi and free international calling to the U.S. and Canada and other locations. Maid service is included for weekly stays and concierge service is available.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children 12 and over welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number MAXM620423MNERXC06
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Puerto Vallarta
Located in South Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, this villa 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 Bay of Banderas and Garza Blanca Beach. Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
PUERTO VALLARTA, JAL
What's nearby
- Garza Blanca Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Playa Palmares - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Playa Gemelas - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
- Playa Mismaloya - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Playa de los Muertos - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Amixtli - 4 min drive
- The Rooftop at Hotel Mousai - 13 min walk
- Tamari - 4 min drive
- Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge - 5 min walk
- Vivaz Buffet - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michele Martin
We started out escaping the frigid Michigan winters visiting the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico and the little town of Playa del Carmen, but as that grew bigger and more touristy, we wanted something more. So we came to Puerto Vallarta for vacation in 2015 and fell in love with the city's charm, its colonial feeling, cobblestone streets, world class restaurants and nightlife and mostly, the beautiful Pacific Ocean. We started to wonder if it would be possible to buy a house in Puerto Vallarta.
Why they chose this property
We searched for a house in Puerto Vallarta for a few years. The minute we saw Villa Mariposas, we knew that it was where we wanted to be. We rented a house in Villas Altas Garza Blanca to get a feeling for the neighborhood and fell in love... with the architecture, flowering trees everywhere, and especially the close proximity to the ocean and its breathtaking views, we knew this was the place for us. We love that it is close to town, but a little removed from the hustle and bustle, but still easy to get to the center of things in 10 minutes. Villa Mariposa is our little slice of paradise.
We love being on Puerto Vallarta's South Shore. Driving along the shore toward Garza Blanca from the busy and crowded Romantic Zone, we are immediately relaxed and remember the reasons we chose to live on the South Shore. Close to the Romantic Zone with its restaurants, bars and the Malecon, but far enough away to be a serene oasis, one comes to appreciate the sweeping views of the bay and the beauty of the beaches and hills on the South Shore.
Garza Blanca is about halfway to Mismaloya, the town made famous during the filming of Night of the Iguana with Richard Burton, Ava Gardner and Tennessee Williams in 1963. Elizabeth Taylor, madly in love with Burton, followed him to Puerto Vallarta, and their love affair brought international attention to Puerto Vallarta, a small fishing village at the time. Parts of the movie Predator were also filmed in Mismaloya. Taylor and Burton not only fell in love with each other, they fell in love with Puerto Vallarta and bought a home perched on a hill in the Gringo Gulch neighborhood of the city. Villas Altas Garza Blanca was part of the old Garza Blanca Hotel, frequented by A-List Hollywood stars. We love the history of the area and the new Garza Blanca Resort is beautiful and is also frequented by Hollywood types.
We love being on Puerto Vallarta's South Shore. Driving along the shore toward Garza Blanca from the busy and crowded Romantic Zone, we are immediately relaxed and remember the reasons we chose to live on the South Shore. Close to the Romantic Zone with its restaurants, bars and the Malecon, but far enough away to be a serene oasis, one comes to appreciate the sweeping views of the bay and the beauty of the beaches and hills on the South Shore.
Garza Blanca is about halfway to Mismaloya, the town made famous during the filming of Night of the Iguana with Richard Burton, Ava Gardner and Tennessee Williams in 1963. Elizabeth Taylor, madly in love with Burton, followed him to Puerto Vallarta, and their love affair brought international attention to Puerto Vallarta, a small fishing village at the time. Parts of the movie Predator were also filmed in Mismaloya. Taylor and Burton not only fell in love with each other, they fell in love with Puerto Vallarta and bought a home perched on a hill in the Gringo Gulch neighborhood of the city. Villas Altas Garza Blanca was part of the old Garza Blanca Hotel, frequented by A-List Hollywood stars. We love the history of the area and the new Garza Blanca Resort is beautiful and is also frequented by Hollywood types.
What makes this property unique
Here is a bit about the history of Villas Altas Garza Blanca:
"Become part of Garza Blanca's glamorous history joining the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Wagner, Jane Fonda, Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, and many other celebrities who are famed to have swum in the azure waters of Playa Garza Blanca, staying in the cliffside chalets or bungalows not to mention the chic Garza Blanca Club de Playa whose flame-lit fiestas were legendary in the 60's and 70's.
With its wide beach and tropical forest as background for the only set (the old hotel) expressly built for the movie, the site was perfect, and a few months later it was ready for the first call for "action"… For the first time, Puerto Vallarta received simultaneously big Hollywood stars, national celebrities, and USA intellectuals. Deborah Kerr, Ava Gardner, Sue Lyon and Richard Burton led the cast, that also included Emilio "El Indio" Fernández. Tennessee Williams, the author of The Night of the Iguana, visited the set frequently and always in the company of Gigi, his beloved poodle, who, according to John Huston, often suffered from sunstroke.
Nestled in the lush landscape of Villas Altas Garza Blanca, this cobblestone enclave evokes the History of Vallarta's Golden age. Once part of The Old Garza Blanca Hotel, the Villas hold the same glamour and mystique as the bungalows at the Beverly Hills Hotel and had the same Clientele."
We are lucky to have amazing neighbors and feel happy to be a part of the community in Villas Altas Garza Blanca and hope to be able to live here full-time at some point in our future. But for now, we would love to share our beautiful villa with you and hope you love it as much as we do.
"Become part of Garza Blanca's glamorous history joining the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Wagner, Jane Fonda, Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, and many other celebrities who are famed to have swum in the azure waters of Playa Garza Blanca, staying in the cliffside chalets or bungalows not to mention the chic Garza Blanca Club de Playa whose flame-lit fiestas were legendary in the 60's and 70's.
With its wide beach and tropical forest as background for the only set (the old hotel) expressly built for the movie, the site was perfect, and a few months later it was ready for the first call for "action"… For the first time, Puerto Vallarta received simultaneously big Hollywood stars, national celebrities, and USA intellectuals. Deborah Kerr, Ava Gardner, Sue Lyon and Richard Burton led the cast, that also included Emilio "El Indio" Fernández. Tennessee Williams, the author of The Night of the Iguana, visited the set frequently and always in the company of Gigi, his beloved poodle, who, according to John Huston, often suffered from sunstroke.
Nestled in the lush landscape of Villas Altas Garza Blanca, this cobblestone enclave evokes the History of Vallarta's Golden age. Once part of The Old Garza Blanca Hotel, the Villas hold the same glamour and mystique as the bungalows at the Beverly Hills Hotel and had the same Clientele."
We are lucky to have amazing neighbors and feel happy to be a part of the community in Villas Altas Garza Blanca and hope to be able to live here full-time at some point in our future. But for now, we would love to share our beautiful villa with you and hope you love it as much as we do.
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