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Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches

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Pool
Terrace with ocean and city view
Entrance hall
Pool
From entrance hall up to kitchen and dining room, down to lounge and pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL
  • Malecon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches

3 KING SIZE BEDROOMS WITH ADJOINING BATHROOMS

ACCOMMODATES UP TO 10 GUESTS

PRIVATE SOLAR HEATED POOL

DOWNTOWN WITH PANORAMIC BAY-CITY-MOUNTAIN VIEWS

We offer you our independent free standing home with modern European accents, located downtown Puerto Vallarta, close to the well known beach 'Playa Camarones' and the famous 'Malecon', Puerto Vallarta´s always busy city beach promenade.
Within minutes of walk you come to shops, the local fish and fruit market, restaurants, bars, beaches, parks. You reach the local sports stadium in 10 minutes walk and the famous boardwalk, called Malecon, as well.

Enjoy the private solar heated pool, the private outdoor Jacuzzi for 6 persons, the large sun decks, partly covered, a tranquil common lounge area in front of the pool and many more amenities our property has to offer for you, shared with nobody else!
Our exquisite home has it all on 3,600 square feet of living space: Panoramic views, a gourmet kitchen, A/C throughout, a remote controlled indoor garage.
Offered to you are unlimited free phone calls inside Mexico and to the USA, Canada, Middle-South America and Europe!
WiFi all over the property with up to 80 MB/s.

Living room: 55" 4K Smart TV, cable TV with some channels in English (f.e. CNN, FoxNews), NETFLIX and other streaming services, sound system with BlueTooth.
All bedrooms: 32" flat TV with some English channels

>>> RATES ARE BASED ON MAXIMUM 4 GUESTS.
We will ask for a surcharge for more guests than 4, in total up to 10 guests.- This will automatically be calculated when you enter the number of guests.
For more than 6 guests optional we can install a queen size airbed at one of the bedrooms and/or we can install 2 twin size beds at a common area.
We have a cot for small kids and a kids high chair.

Please note the house is up a small hill which does provide a beautiful view but also means that the street is steep for one small block for walking. If you know Puerto Vallarta at all, this is pretty common as the hills are one of the attractions. For those who drive, you have your own fully secure indoor garage for parking.
Also taxis, UBER, inDrive and bus fares are very cheap.

>>> If you wish we can stock our villa with requested food and beverages upon arrival.

>>> We have 2 independent Mexican professional chefs:
Lizendy Olaine, called Liz, cooked for many foreign guests. She can prepare breakfast/lunch/dinner on request. She is specialized in traditional Mexican dishes, but she will take into account your taste. Please ask for availability and prices for this service. Guest reviews: "Personal chef making fabulous authentic Mexican meal. Best meal of our trip hands down!" - „If you want to enjoy Mexican food at home Liz is amazing! We had her for 4 meals and loved all of them!“ - "Dinner by Liz was excellent. The food was fantastic and Liz was very, very nice."
Karla Morales, owns Chay Catering, also cooked for foreign guest. "Excellent breakfast and dinner service" wrote one of our guests.

We suggest you purchase trip insurance on your own to cover personal possessions and any complication you man encounter on your trip.

AIR CONDITION. We have minisplit A/Cs for every room. Electricity is very expansive in Mexico. We have a seperate elñectric meter only for the A/Cs an we include 30 kWh per day into our daily rental rate, what is good for to use at the bedrooms at night. Please note we will charge you at check out for higher consumtions with 0.25 USD / kWh.

>>> We are following the Vrbo/HomeAway guidelines for cleaning and disinfection and provide cleaning and disinfection items for our guests as well !!!

We would be very happy to help you in any case. Your happiness and satisfaction is very important to us!
Welcome to Villa Europa!

Property manager

Claus Pahlke Cruz Garcia / David Pahlke Michel
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib and high chair. Railings not kid safe!
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Events

No events allowed
Please be quiet at the terraces after 11pm.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Surcharge USD 20 per stay
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside at the terraces only!

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
Note from host: Please be quiet at the terraces after 11pm.
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

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

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. 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 Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Travelling with kids? Consider Los Arcos, or check out an event or a game at Act ll Entertainment Stages. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

  • Camarones Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Malecon - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 10 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meño's Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Patio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Criolla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Camarón En-Barro - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches have a pool?

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

Is Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Europa - A Modern Private Home - Enjoy Views, Downtown and Beaches located?

This family-friendly Puerto Vallarta villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Camarones Beach and Malecon. Cruise Ship Terminal and Playa de los Muertos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

First Trip to Puerto Vallerta

First trip into Mexico. House was as advertized; clean and spacious. Wife and I and (2) 18 year olds each had own room and bathroom. Pool was small but refreshing after a day in the sun. Two balconies allowed wife and daughter to tan. Neighborhood was fantastic with great restaurants and close to fruit and vegetable market. All of Claus' recommendations were spot on. Didn't have a car but walked everywhere and Uber'd to Old Town for a pittance compared to what we are used to. Will definately rent again if we decide to head back this way.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Amazing Views & home

We stayed at Villa Europa for 8 days and our stay there was amazing. This home has about 5 floors, with a pool & hot tub. The views of the city & ocean from the top floor were breathtaking! The neighborhood has delicious restraunts & cute coffee shops just walking distance. Claus was a very nice, welcoming, & attentive host. Thank you so much Claus for being an Amazing host at Villa Europa!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Another great stay

We had an absolutely incredible experience staying at this property. From the moment we arrived, everything was spotless, beautifully maintained, and exactly as described—if not better. The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable, with thoughtful touches that made a big difference. Communication was clear and responsive, and it truly felt like a home away from home. We’ve stayed here before and loved it, but this time was even more exceptional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-cared-for place to stay. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth M.

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

Amazing PV home in Cinco deciembre

Such a great stay in Claus' home!We immediately felt right at home in this spacious 3 bedroom home on the hill. Great views from both terraces! Only 1 hill to climb. And very close to everything. We had family come to visit, and everyone had their own space. Highly recommend!! We are coming back
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian P.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We all had super fun stay in Puerto Vallarta, the villa Europa was a beautiful home 5 min walk to the beach with amazing views. The home was fully equipped with everything you would need! The filterd water in the kitchen was great! There was a excellent restaurant across the street with a little market super convenient!! Would recommend your property to family and friends or anyone who would like to stay in a beautiful home in the heart of PV!Thank you hope to make it back again soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

Amazing Stay! Thank you Claus!!

We had an amazing week at Claus' villa! The property was stunning, with breathtaking views, a large hot tub, and plenty of space for our group of 8. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were perfect, and the air mattress on the top floor (which we requested) offered good privacy. Claus was an exceptional host—he warmly greeted us, gave a thorough house tour, and was highly responsive throughout our stay.The location was ideal—on a hill with panoramic views, yet just a short walk (under 10 minutes) to the beach. Many great restaurants were nearby, and we often strolled to Zona Romantica for dining and drinks. The villa offered a perfect mix of privacy and convenience, with a spacious garage (unused by us but great for those with cars).The pool was temporarily out of service, but maintenance was addressing it. The hot tub was lovely, though the hot water supply ran low when filling it or after 1-2 showers, so spacing out usage is recommended. The Wi-Fi, while covering all 4 levels, was occasionally inconsistent, so it may not suit heavy internet use.The weather was a highlight—we didn’t need AC. Opening doors during the day for fresh air and closing them at night made the house feel even more spacious and connected to the surroundings.Overall, we had a fantastic time and highly recommend Claus' villa for a spacious, comfortable, and scenic getaway. We’d definitely return—thanks, Claus, for being a wonderful host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle on the hillside...

Excellent value with an incredible view! This property is ideal for larger groups or families, offering plenty of space and a beautiful setting. Its proximity to food, shopping, and the vibrant Malecon boardwalk is a major plus, making it convenient for exploring the area.We also appreciated the thoughtful provision of beach towels and toys for kids, which added to the overall convenience and enjoyment of our stay.Cleanliness could be improved. Upon arrival, we noticed that certain items, such as the clothes washing machine, required cleaning, as it was grimy. While the property is pet-friendly, ensuring that pet hair is thoroughly removed between guests would improve the overall experience.Maintenance issues were another challenge during our stay. We encountered several interruptions, including gas tank refills (which required multiple visits to bleed the lines), pool cleaning, a repair to the main water line, and a water supply issue with the dishwasher. Additionally, hot water was intermittent for the first three days. While the host responded quickly and efficiently to each problem, the frequency of these issues was disruptive, particularly for a short 5-night stay. Preemptive maintenance could help prevent similar occurrences for future guests.Pillows need replacing, as they are clumpy and uncomfortable. For light sleepers, earplugs are recommended, due to the nearby roosters, dogs, music, and general neighbourhood noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Christmas 2024

Excellent holiday stay at a really nice house in Puerto Vallarta. Nothing to complain about. Claus was very helpful with everything. Great house, great neighborhood, great host. Enough said.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robby P.

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

Amazing Spot! Great House, great Location, great Stay!

The house was fantastic. The owner greeted us personally after keeping track of our flight into PV. He explained how everything works, had a thorough folder with a lot of great suggestions, and clear instructions for the rental process. We would 100% choose the house again for any travels to PV where my family lives!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian G.

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

Beautiful house in a great location

My family and I were absolutely impressed by this property that includes a beautiful view over Puerto Vallarta, a swimming pool and even a Jacuzzi. The location is perfect because it is a walking distance from the beach, a fish market and great roof top restaurants. The owner went beyond expectations to make our stay confortable and had great recommendations for doing activities within and outside Puerto Vallarta. We hired a driver to go to San Pancho then Sayulita and it was the highlight of our stay. We highly recommend this property for a stay in Puerto Vallarta and around.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isys M.

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

Family Vacation

Overall, our family enjoyed our stay very much! Claus is extremely kind and responsive! I will say, however, that we stayed for six (6) days while running the air conditioning (AC) minimally and still incurred an additional $150 USD expense for AC usage. One AC unit had to be serviced during our stay because it was leaking significantly. The morning of our checkout we had to visit an ATM to be able to pay the extra expense. I encourage anyone interested in staying at this property to inquire about specifics regarding the AC. Thank you, Claus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

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

Great views, location, property

We had a wonderful stay in this Villa. A central location, it is easy to walk to beach and most of PV but you also feel like you’re in a true neighborhood. Claus is an excellent host. We will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Glenys B.

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

51 day stay

We enjoyed our time at Villa Europa. The location is great, with a large market just blocks away, and a fantastic restaurant across the road. The views from both upper and lower decks were wonderful and we enjoyed relaxing and watching the neighborhood activity. Also, most days we saw whales splashing in the bay mid afternoon. Claus is a wonderful host. He drove us to the house for our arrival and made sure we were comfortable. Any issues that arose during our stay were dealt with quickly. And, we appreciated the ride to the airport on our departure day.
Stayed 51 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

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

Christmas in PV

We had a great time and fantastic Christmas at Villa Europa. Thank you, Claus, for meeting us and showing us around. We appreciated the Christmas tree and decorations throughout. Villa Europa location and view was amazing and for us the neighbourhood was perfect. The only negative was the hill, but that what made it unique and if you don't want to cook just across the street, there is an excellent restaurant called Tacoquila.Thanks, Claus, and looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne D.

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

Puerto Vallarta

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Europa.Claus is a wonderful host and the area is very interesting. There's some great restaurants nearby. The hill is a challenge at 1st but easily managed. Thank you Claus!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teisa W.

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

Wonderful property

We stayed at this property for 10 days in November 2023 and had a wonderful time. The property is large and beautiful and the location is fantastic. We walked to the beach, malecon and restaurants daily with ease. We felt safe and secure in the house and the neighbourhood. I highly recommend this property. Owners were wonderful to us.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Jennifer Bledsoe

Overall great stay for our family. We rented this property for our family that came for our wedding. Claus was great. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keila V.

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

Beautiful experience

Beautiful home, the pictures don't make justice on how Beautiful the house is. Amazing views. Close to the downtow. Close to stores. The owners was very responsive. I will book it again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Son’s 15 birthday trip

It was 6 of us total. 4 adults 1 teen and 1 child. It was a great time. The house is amazing, with a great location. We loved all the amenities and the privacy. It was really clean and had everything you needed. The host are very friendly and super responsive. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy M.

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

We really loved the house!

We loved the house!!!! Our very introverted son loved the ‘basement’ room, and we greatly enjoyed the layout and feel of the house!!! It could easily house 3 couples needing some privacy. Our only problem is that IF the power goes out … both the air conditioning and the water pump do not work. Our host said power outages were to be expected and in the dry season the lack of breeze combined with a power outage on 2 evenings made the house very uncomfortable. The power company did replace the transistor the day we left, and the host did offer a partial refund. But the last evening was pretty uncomfortable. Do seriously consider using taxis during your stay!!!! We rented a car as the villa has a garage, but aside from one day where we visited a few beaches, we could have used taxis and probably paid less for the week, and parking is not as available as in the US. (We live in a city with minimal public transport, and so I didn’t consider just using taxis when it would have worked fine for my family.) La Traviata had amazingly good pizza, and the very small convenience store on the same block was a life saver when we needed some aloe for excessive sun!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Lovely home, would rent again.

Fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

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

Loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back

Claus was amazing and super helpful. The house is bigger then it looks online and has lots of places to sit and gather and eat and the kitchen has a blender that worked amazing. 5 stars out of 5 loved every minute spent here
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Wonderful!

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful property. The home is in a great location and is very spacious and well equipped. It also has an incredible view! Claus was very helpful and attentive. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

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

Feb 11-25

We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Europa! The house was spotless when we arrived and Claus met us there, gave us the tour and then allowed us to settle in. The area is perfect, just far enough away from the action that it was quiet but still well within walking distance to the malecon, beach, restaurants and stores. We would definitely recommend this house and look forward to returning one day! Thanks Claus!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Na F., Richland WA, USA

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

Very nice family sized rental

Everything was clean and well stocked and everything functioned well for the duration of the trip. The host was very reachable and responsive. Some small restaurants and cafes and wine bars are popping up within really easy walking distance that adds to the convenience. Such a great alternative to the resorts and the overcrowded conditions the areas immediately around the resorts have to endure. But if that is your thing it’s just a few minutes walk to beach and all the beachside attractions. The decks lacked significant sunshine but that’s a time of year thing I’m sure it’s there much of the year just not January. The location near the top of the hill is a challenge for the walk back from the beaches. But it’s literally a couple hundred meters and obviously helps with the great views over the city and down towards the water. I’d recommend this large multi-ensuite family house with no reservation at all.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claus Pahlke Cruz Garcia / David Pahlke Michel

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Welcome! My name is Claus with my son Davíd.
I came to Puerto Vallarta first in 1995 and I fell in love with this town and its people Iimmediately. In 1999 I moved from Germany to Puerto Vallarta to live here permanently in order to work as an architect and investor.
With my partner Eduardo Cruz Garcia, born in this wonderful city, I developed several condominium and house projects. We are proud of our Villa Europa and for sure you will love it.
My son and I will assist you with our team wherever needed. If any questions arise during your stay, please be assured that we are proactive and will do everything possible to ensure that you have a fantastic stay here in our beautiful Puerto Vallarta.

Why they chose this property

In 2002 we bought the lot and finished the construction of this house in August 2003.
I have been the first foreigner at this Mexican neighborhood. Now we are surrounded by new or remodeled houses and condominiums, mostly owned by foreigners which brings a wonderful mix to this unique downtown location.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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