A Charming, Open-Air Home Perfect for Groups in El Centro

beautiful home with amazing views.

Karen’s home is artistically engaging and thoughtfully furnished. Having two bodegas within a couple of blocks was extremely convenient as well as the nightly street taco cart just across Miramar. The home’s design catches the Bay of Banderas breezes naturally cooling all floors. Perfect location for walking to downtown activities especially the beach hugging Malecon, providing easy access to all Puerto Vallarta amenities.

We have vacationed in Puerto Vallarta many times over the past 20 years, always staying at a villa in Conchas Chinas. For this visit, we decided to try something in the city, walkable to shops and restaurants, hoping for a more neighborhood feel. What a perfect choice this was. Beautiful master bedroom with views of the ocean. Well equipped kitchen for most any occasion. The upper floor patio is complete with a full kitchen and some of the most spectacular views in all of Puerto Vallarta; there isn't a better spot to enjoy the sunset here. At lunchtime, my husband would head over to Marisma tacos or Isla de Marin for a seafood salad, which we would enjoy on the patio while we watched for whales in Bandaras Bay (which we saw on numerous occasions). So many nice spots to walk to for dinner, and charming little shops to poke around in during the day. We loved the sounds in the evening....children laughing, roosters, Mexican music from nearby homes. All that, while staying in this beautiful home where the owners have lovingly displayed their collection of charming Mexican folk art. And to top it off, the home is cared for 5 days per week by the sweetest housekeeper, Favi. What's not to love!

Right I’m the heart of downtown, 5-10 minutes walk to boardwalk. Note no easy beach access. We were greeted with chips, guacamole, and beers! And a free welcome massage!!

Our communications with Tomas prior to our trip were responded to quickly. Tomas arranged for transportation from the airport to the villa and met us at the door. We (two couples) enjoyed a week in the neighborhood, experiencing the sights and sounds of PV. Fabi cooked an excellent dinner for us plus two other couples who were also visiting PV and staying in a property on the Malacon. We found the location to be ideal for our visit - walking distance to the River area, the Malacon, convenient markets, and restaurants (we really enjoyed La Cappella, El Campanario, Casa Traditional, and the River Cafe).

Fun location, very convenient to restaurants and shopping, Condo is filled with beautiful artwork, house manager was very helpful and daily housekeeping was wonderful. The space accommodated three couples very comfortably. Overall we had a great time.

What a truly wonderful place: lots of space for me and my three teenagers when we wanted to hang out at home, and really easy walking when we wanted to eat out, walk along the boardwalk, or even walk to Los Muertos Pier for longer excursions (we took a private snorkeling and beach trip from the pier and saw whales and dolphins). Fabi, the housekeeper, was warm and friendly and gave us plenty of space, and I appreciated Tomas and his willingness to help with transportation. We wouldn't hesitate to return! P.S. A special bit of magic happened each morning around 9 a.m., when the sun shone through the pool to create a vibrant rainbow on the tiles on the lower level of the house.

This was our first experience renting a home via VRBO. We weren't really quite sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised every step of the way. The house is magnificent. They have a gardener and housekeeper, as well as the property manager (Tomas) who is the main point of contact. Everything we wanted to do was within a short walk away. The pool on the third level is small but refreshing for sure! Loved every moment of our stay, hope to come back soon!

This home is absolutely beautiful. We loved the open air concept and the feel of outdoor living. Colorful, vibrantly decorated with lots of attention to detail, comfortable furniture and all the amenities. The home is in downtown PV so if you’re looking for an authentic cultural experience it’s a great option. Only a 5-10 minute walk to el malecon and lots of delicious restaurants nearby. Thank you for having us! We will def be back!

My family of eight ranging in age from 2 - 50s thoroughly enoyed our stay at Corona Adobe! What a wonderful experience our family will remember forever with our first of what we hope are many more trips to the lovely historical town of Puerto Vallarta. The house is lovely, the chef kitchen amazing, and we made an early stop to Costco and La Comer for the times when we wanted to whip up a quick family meal. Hats off to Tomas and the fabuloso Fabi for making our stay so enjoyable! For those of an age or condition that may find the uphill treks challenging, there are so many taxis at the bottom of the hill who will carry you up for a very small cost - save your legs as required. It’s a true neighborhood with all the sounds of summer - kids playing outdoors and music playing until late nights - and my grandkids reveled in the merry surroundings and fell sound asleep every night. Thank you, Karen, for sharing your lovely home.