Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach

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A poolside view with lounge chairs, a tall building, and a clear view of the sea.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden wall with a horse sculpture, and a leopard statue.
A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with a gas stove, wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a water dispenser.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Banderas

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL
  • Place, Playa Esmerelda
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Banderas
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Garza Blanca Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located on the beach, this condo is in South Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta. 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 Los Arcos and Playa Gemelas. Vallarta Zoo and Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

  • Playa Esmerelda - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay of Banderas - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Garza Blanca Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Gemelas - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Playa Palmares - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aquazul Beach Bar & Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Noi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪BocaDos stk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop at Hotel Mousai - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach have a pool?

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

Is Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa de Rada --- Beach / Ocean Front Penthouse Condo on the best beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Zone condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Esmerelda and Los Arcos. Garza Blanca Beach and Playa Palmares are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, views, beach and staff.

We had an enjoyable visit and experience at Playas Gemelas, Puerto Vallarta.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken was an amazing host with quick responses. The location was great for us as we were travelling with an elderly Father and the quieter pace of Play Gemelas was much preferred with options to go into town. Would highly recommend this place. Seeing whales every morning and the odd manta a sting ray from the balcony was a huge plus. Thanks for a great Christmas vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thanks for staying. Glad to hear it was a good Christmas trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay and the beach is beautiful!

Very nice property and clean! Beach is very nice to! Love this place l!! Will be back in the future!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thank you for the review. Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great includong communication
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puerta Vallarta

Excellent!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to escape the winter weather

A beautiful condo overlooking the Pacific. Every amenity is included, even humpback whales passing by during morning coffee and afternoon margaritas. Can’t wait for a return visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2023
If it isn't whale or turtle season, it is always margarita season. Thanks for staying and come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was nice and cool.

Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2020
Thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional!

We have stayed in other units at this complex and this was definitely the most comfortable. The host was very helpful. Everything was better than expected. Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Thanks for the great review. Let us know when you are ready to come back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Located on the best beach

The view from the penthouse is spectacular & in our opinion, located on the best beach. The condo is well equipped to cook and is very clean. We prefer a firm bed, the downstairs was way too soft, the upstairs one is a bit better but that’s just a matter of preference. Ken was very responsive & kind to check in on us during our stay. Overall, we highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2024
Thank you for staying with us at Casa de Rada.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was as described in VRBO.

The Property Manager, KEN, was very helpful. Ken contacted us to see how everything was going, 2 blankets were waiting for us from Amazon in case we were cold, the sundries were well stocked. The Playa Gemelas staff was friendly,helpful and always smiling. As the facility is primarily occupied by the owners we often were the only ones at the pool or shared by a few others. Given the opportunity we will stay in this Condo in Playa Gemelas again. Thanks Ken for sharing your Condo with us.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review and being so easy to work with. It sounds like you have discovered why we love the area so much. You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quirky but amazing

The decor and layout of the apartment is a bit unusual, but it is well equipped and everything works. There's actually no dining table inside the apartment, but that doesn't matter because the balcony is where you will spend most of your time, not just eating, but watching the amazing views of ocean, mountains, boats, and, of course, whales! And the sound of the waves is wonderful. What a location! The people working at the complex are super helpful, and the pool and beach are wonderful. The apartment is well stocked with supplies, so all you need to do is stop off at a grocery or Walmart and pick up your food and you are all set. Finally, a shout out to the owner, Ken Rada, who is super responsive and super helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2025
Thank you for staying. Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

We spent 2 full weeks and wish we didn’t have to leave. This place is absolutely perfect for us. The top floor penthouse and balcony overlooking the ocean is spectacular. We used the place to the fullest. The kitchen is fully stocked and we made two big trips to the grocery store to take advantage of this. The living room is comfortable and the master bedroom is amazing - sleeping to the sound of waves and waking to the view without even getting out of bed. Many of the people in the complex are full timers or regular returnees spending months at a time here. And they were very friendly and engaging. They even invited us to participate in water aerobics! And the beach, WOW. Clean as you will ever find a beach. We saw whales, rays, fish, turtles, dolphins, etc. . . All from the balcony and from the beach. Great restaurant next door and food service from the same on the beach. Bus stop is right there and easy to get to town or the other way towards Mismayola - taxi’s right there as well. This place is quiet and wonderful! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2023
Thank you. Good to hear you loved it as much as we do. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views!

We loved the views from the penthouse condo on the beach! The beach was very clean and the water was so warm. It’s not a beach that goes on and on for walking, which I kind of missed as I’m a walker. But it was a reasonably priced condo and clean, and well equipped kitchen. The bed was sooo comfortable! Ken was a great communicator before and during our stay. The location was good too as we went to town and Mismaloya way as well for activities. Cheap taxi or Uber and we took the bus several times too. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you for the great review. Let us know when you are ready to come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penthouse condo

Great location, beautiful sunny days with gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Thank you for staying. The sunsets are hard to beat. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views!!

Views from balcony were outstanding! Saw rays, humpbacks, sea snakes and a turtle! Condo was very clean and beds were comfortable. Pool and beach area fabulous. In a great, quiet location with easy bus access. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for staying. The views are very hard to beat. I'm guessing that you saw needle fish since there are tons of them. We have never seen sea snakes but anything is possible. Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Penthouse

We have stayed at Playas Gemelas several times in different condos, this was our first time in this Penthouse and we absolutely loved it! The view of course is amazing, it was very clean and comfortable. It has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. The owner Ken was great with communication and the whole process was super easy. We will definitely be returning. Mirna
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape!

Girlfriends and I were looking for an inexpensive way to enjoy some sun, sand and sea therapy and this fit the bill perfectly! I loved being a bit out of town (just an $8 cab ride in) and getting to walk just steps to the beach! The owner was very easy to communicate with and quite helpful with all the questions I had. All the staff we encountered were also extremely friendly and helpful. If you are looking for frills and bells and whistles, this is not the place for you. But for a spacious, relaxing spot at a very affordable price, it's perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2021
Thanks for staying. Very accurate on what to expect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Want Bliss?

I couldn't imagine a better experience, everything was absolutely perfect: check in, information, property, owner, communication, ocean!!!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2020
Thank you for staying. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Location

This location delivered! It is a scenic and relaxing view from the penthouse deck. We saw whales, dolphins, stingrays and sardinias anytime of the day or evening. Lots of locals on the beach on the weekend gave us a glimpse of the local culture. We would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Wow, so jealous. Reviews like this remind me of why we bought a condo here. Thank you for staying and come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise !

This condo was great! Clean and well-equipped. Beds were very comfortable. Perfect location. Super easy to get downtown on the bus from the bus stop right across the street. There is also a taxi stand right out front if that is your preference. The private beach was terrific! Beach chairs/umbrellas/tables available for rent or you can just throw down your towel and relax! The complex was very well maintained and the staff was super helpful. Real easy to get to a grocery store and grab basics for the condo. Laundry room conveniently located right next to the office. We have been visiting Puerto Vallarta for 17 years and this is one of the nicer places we’ve stayed. Communication with the owner was superb. Would absolutely stay here again!! Thank you, Ken, for sharing your beautiful home with us to enjoy!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review. You are welcome back any time. Just for clarification, the beach is technically public. There have been many times that we have had to it ourselves though. It does feel like a private beach sometimes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penthouse escape on a quiet beach

This condo is in a quiet location with a beautiful sandy beach. The view from the balcony is stunning, of both the ocean and the pool. The condo is exactly as described and the pictures are accurate. I actually took 2 of my own that are identical as in the ad! The check in was easy, staff very helpful and accommodating. The penthouse unit is very clean and well stocked. The host provided written recommendations for activities, restaurants, etc. which were very helpful for our first visit to PV. We would highly recommend this unit and will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back any time.
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