Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean

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The entrance to Villa Mariposas, your special piece of paradise

Private pool and outdoor living area with view to ocean

Shady pergola with outdoor living area next to private pool. Ocean view.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

PUERTO VALLARTA, JAL

Garza Blanca Beach9 min walk
Los Arcos3 min drive
Playa Gemelas6 min drive
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)47 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

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.

Property manager

Michele Martin

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children 12 and over welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Energy is exceptionally expensive in Mexico. We have energy-saving invertor mini-split air conditioners for your comfort. We provide 50 KW per day of

electricity (enough to use the AC and other appliances). If you exceed 50 KW per day, there will be a $5 MXN per KW for excess used. Please don't run

the AC with the window open or leave it on when you leave the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

This villa is located in South Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, and 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.

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What's nearby

Playa Palmares - 6 min walk
Garza Blanca Beach - 9 min walk
Los Arcos - 3 min drive
Playa Gemelas - 6 min drive
Malecon - 8 min drive

Getting around

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge - 5 min walk
Hiroshi - 11 min walk
Noi - 13 min walk
BocaDos STK - 11 min walk
Pureza - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Garza Blanca Villa: Private Pool, Breathtaking Views, Steps to Ocean located?

Located in South Zone, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Banderas and Garza Blanca Beach. Playa Palmares and Playa Esmerelda are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

17 Apr 2024

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

Relaxing PV Vacation

My mother and I had a great vacation. Michele had everything set up for us, from groceries to massages. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful stay at Villa Mariposas

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Villa Mariposas. Michele, the property owner was quick to respond to my questions and very helpful in organizing groceries for our arrival and a couples massage at the villa (witch we ended up doing twice and I would highly recommend it!) Michele also provided us with a welcome packet and lots of great information ranging from transportation options to and from the airport, beaches in the area, and everything you would need to know about the villa. Elba, the caretaker of the property had everything looking fantastic for our arrival and welcomed us with fresh pico and a pitcher of margaritas, and all of the groceries we needed for our stay, what a great welcome! Michele worked with Elba to prepare a delicious lunch on our first full day after our massages. What a treat! As for Villa Mariposas, everything was great. Everything looked as they do in the photos, but I would say it is SO much better in-person. It is in a relaxed part of the coast, everyone was friendly and we enjoyed every minute of our time at the villa. I'm so happy to say that I cannot even comment on the responsiveness for fixing anything or for any problems because everything was working great, is in fantastic condition and we did not need make a single call to Michele or Elba while we were there....everything was fantastic from start to finish. We have already talked about going back and bringing the kids. Thank you Michele and Elba for making our trip fantastic!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

25 Feb 2024

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

Elegant villa with stunning ocean views

We stayed at this villa for a week, and it made our trip to PV really enjoyable! It is beautifully decorated, has stunning ocean views and is an easy walk to the Garza Blanca beach. With the combination of ceiling fans and A/C units, we were always comfortable, even on hot days. If you don't like hiking up the hill to get to the villa, both taxis and uber will drive to/from the front door. Pro tip: head left out the front door to get to a set of stairs going down. They offer to have groceries delivered before you arrive (for a fee). This turned out to be a lifesaver as there are no grocery stores nearby and limited restaurant options (in the Garza Blanca resort). Michele, the owner, was super nice and very available for any questions. Read the villa "user manual" - it has a lot of useful info.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

11 Jan 2024

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

Everything, especially the host was five star

The property is unique and dramatic, safe, quiet, with the views of jungle and ocean nicely balanced.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., San Diego

28 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful Property!

There is a lot to love about this home! First, the location is ideal. It’s so much more peaceful than staying in noisy Puerto Vallarta but still close enough so that we could visit town as we wanted. We had a car, but took an Uber in to town when we went since it was only $9 and then we didn’t have the hassle of parking. It’s about 30 minutes away from the Botanical Garden, and just a few minutes walk to the beach. The home itself was clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated (photos don’t do it justice!) The views from the upstairs bedrooms were spectacular! The downstairs patio and views are mostly of tropical plants and trees, but there is a little bit of an ocean view from the living room also. Beds and even pillows were very comfortable, and there are a plenty of closet space. We utilized the grocery shopping service which was great and allowed us to avoid a trip to the store on the way in (more time for fun!) Michelle was super attentive and helpful with everything and the check in process was easy. My only concern is that it seems they are building up this area with more resorts, and the reason we stay in Mismaloya is we want more of a residential community. I hope it is a beautiful and tranquil on our next visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

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.

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.

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