Our group stayed at Villa Encantada at the beginning of the month and we were more than happy with the property. We were a group of 10 and there was ample space for everyone – it was a nice surprise to see that the house is larger than the pictures might indicate. In previous rentals the opposite has normally been true – where the house was much smaller than thought. The common areas were spacious and well used by us. We especially loved dining on the deck watching the sunset over the ocean night after night. For a large group the privacy of the bedrooms was great. When we wanted to get away from each other and have some quiet time the bedrooms were a perfect solution. Each bedroom is large, comfortable and quiet.
The location of the house was also perfect for us, although we wanted a place away from town it was only a 15 minute walk down the hill to town and the beaches and then a quick inexpensive taxi ride back up. The neighborhood was pleasantly quiet. So we were able to enjoy both solitude and town life.
One of the best features of the house was the house staff. Rene, the houseman, made sure that we had everything we needed and helped with everything to making sure the house was stocked with our favorite food and beverages to helping us book a boat tour. Walter was an excellent chef and everything he made was delicious. Personal favorites was his flan and machaca con huevo (some of the best I’ve had anywhere). Plus they have great senses of humor and dealt with our craziness well! They really made us feel very welcome at Villa Encantada.
This is definitely a property I would like to return to on future trips to Puerto Vallarta.