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Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach

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Pool
Poolside lounging
Casa Dorada modern Mexican hacienda
Spacious studio with full kitchen and a queen and double bed
Queen sized murphy bed in the night, lounge sofa in the day. 43" TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Murphy Bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach

Vacation in a luxury studio at our modern hacienda! Easy walking central neighborhood - 2 blocks up from a sandy swimming beach. The heated infinity pool in a relaxing garden is just steps away from your comfortable space with Queen murphy bed, sofa, lounge chair and loft double bed. Full kitchen has eat-in bar or enjoy meals on private patio with dining table. Large bathroom and lots of storage. 1 of 3 separate entry units share secure common spaces: laundry, off-street parking, pool / BBQ area.


The Space -
Skip the crowded condo and resort scenes and relax at Casa Dorada's (Golden House) peaceful poolhouse casita. Enjoy the private gardens and thoughtful amenities behind the golden walls of our remodeled neighborhood home.

Need even more beds & space? Check availability to add-on our "Poolside Casita at Zona Dorada Beach"

Housekeeping 2-3 times per week is included. Host lives on property and management staff is on-call. Concierge, massage, transportation and chef services available upon request.

Secure, high-wall perimeters have closed circuit 24hr surveillance cameras on property.

Guest Access -
The heart of the house is the spacious pool lawn and BBQ area. It can be a quiet spot for a meal or a gathering place to play. From lazy morning coffees to mid day hammock siestas to evening outdoor movie nights, its always the best place to escape.

A common entry, laundry area and off-street parking are shared by a 1 bedroom Villa, a Studio and your Poolhouse. Each unit has its own digital coded door locks and SimpliSafe alarm system.

Other Things to Note:
Our town of Bucerias is small enough to walk to everything but still offers a great variety of restaurants and shops. The house is located 2 blocks up from a sandy swimming beach in the neighborhood called "Zona Dorada" (Golden Zone named for the pyrite sparkling sand) This deep bay is a safe haven for sea life including dolphin pods and migrating humpback whales you may see in the winter months. The "sweet-water" is less salty than nearby Pacific beaches because the Bay of Banderas is fed by mountain spring rivers.

Bucerias is centrally located making for easy day trips to explore the south's historical pueblitos and fun activities of Puerto Vallarta and the north's popular surf beaches and cool scenes of Sayulita & San Pancho.

As your hosts, we have experienced almost everything the bay area has to offer and love sharing this with our guests - from Jeep jungle hikes, to bike food tours and whale watching boats - we've got the connections.

But if it's just some sun, beach and chill time your looking for, we've got that too! Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and poolside lounge spots. And if duty calls, our high speed internet, quiet works spaces and printer are available.

After having lived all around the area for the past 10 winters, we kept finding ourselves back in Bucerias and we are grateful to have made Casa Dorada our home and are proud to now be able to share this with you.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon check-in our attached standard Rental Agreement needs to be signed.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bucerías

Zona Dorada, a neighbourhood in Bucerías, is home to this apartment. Nayar Vidanta Golf and Cruise Ship Terminal 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 Playa Bucerías. Los Arroyos Verdes and Splash Water Park Vallarta are also worth visiting.
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Bucerías, NAY

What's nearby

  • Playa Bucerías - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Art Walk Bucerias - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Los Arroyos Verdes - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tuna Contemporary Ceramics Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Flamingos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Piccolo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barchelata - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Dolce Vita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr Cream Pancakes & Waffles - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach on 7 Mar 2026 start from AU$342, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Studio at Zona Dorada Beach located?

Located in Zona Dorada, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Nuevo Vallarta Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great, they even had some basic groceries ready for us when we arrived. The house was very nice and clean. Everything worked. A lot of care goes into your stay at this house, and it shows. The house is close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Casa Dorada

A beautiful property with outstanding hosts. Thank you for allowing us to have a lovely vacation.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Beautiful place!!!

We had a fabulous stay at the luxury studio at Casa Dorada. The entire place is exactly like the pictures. The backyard is amazing and we spent many hours by the beautiful pool. Sheryl and Billy are great hosts. We will hopefully be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Tricia

Wonderful in every way. Thank you to Sheryl, Billy and Cora for being exceptional hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Wonderful Stay in Bucerias

We love Bucerias and so does everyone else it seems as it is getting more and more difficult to find a place to stay. We were excited about staying in this Luxury studio a couple blocks from the beach. Everything about our unit was great. The sellers have gone above and beyond to think of everything that would make your stay enjoyable. The Murphy bed was comfortable with quality linens and easy to fold up and out of the way during the day. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need. We enjoyed our first experience with a French Press Coffee maker. Went home and ordered one for our own home. Lots of storage for your clothes and comfortable bathroom with walk-in shower. The pool and patio area were so beautiful. Well manicured lawn and flowers, comfortable seating including hammock for your afternoon nap, outdoor shower as well as a bathroom in the pool area, kitchen with grill as well. The owners were so friendly and we enjoyed our conversations. We were only there for 5 nights, hated to leave and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay in the Luxury Studio at Zona Dorado. The best hosts we have had at any VRBO. We felt welcomed from the moment we booked and especially on arriving for our 8 night stay. The Queen, Murphy bed is very comfortable for sleeping. It folds up and into a sofa giving lots of space during the day. The Kitchen is well equipped with everything you would need. We loved having coffee on the Patio outside our room and waited each morning for Cora, the owners dog to come greet us. The grounds and pool area are so beautifully maintained. The pool is awesome and the covered, outdoor kitchen area is perfect complete, with dining areas, a hammock for an afternoon nap and lots of spots to sit and read or get some sun. We have been to Bucerias many times so the location is close to all of our favorite restaurants and just a couple blocks to the beach. Sheryl and Billy are the best hosts and go out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Even during the 2026 Sheltering in Place Advisory after the Sunday morning protests, we felt safe and secure and thoroughly enjoyed every day we were there. Can’t wait for our return to this wonderful home in Bucerias.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous 2 week stay at Casa Dorado. The owners Sheryl and Billy are the most welcoming hosts. All the amenities are first class from the kitchen ware to the toiletries. The pool area is a great place to hang out and swim in the heated pool. The garden also has a fully equipped kitchen with a pool house and outdoor shower. Everything you need is within walking distance, a mere few minutes to the beach and loads of restaurants. Sheryl can give you loads of ideas for food, tours or things to see or do. We would 100% recommendation staying here. We can’t wait to return next year..Thank you Sheryl, Billy and of course Cora for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl Carr

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After being partners in love, life and work for 30 years in Colorado we now also consider Mexico our home and are excited to host visitors in our modern Mexican hacienda, "Casa Dorada". As seasoned world travelers we are proud to offer the same comfortable accommodations that we expect from the best vacation experiences. Our unique careers have honed skills that enable us to provide high-end services and anticipate our guests' every need.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a home away from home with authentic Mexican style then Casa Dorada is for you. This is not a big box condo.

What makes this property unique

A peaceful oasis behind the home's gate provides relaxation and comfort in the central beach town of Bucerias. The most sought-after location in the Bay of Banderas just 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
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