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Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353

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View from unit.
View of the fort of the building (facing east, to the mountain).
Parking
View from condo balcony, to beach.
View north towards pier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4106.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta, JAL
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Los Muertos Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Malecon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353

NOTE: AMAPAS 353 POOL AND TERRACE WILL BE CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS FROM APRIL 28 UNTIL AROUND JULY 5. I AM OFFERING A 16% DISCOUNT AND ACCESS TO THE POOL ACROSS THE STREET DURING THIS TIME FRAME. PRICE OF $155/NIGHT IS REFLECTIVE OF DISCOUNT.

Amapas 353 is a boutique building just 150 feet off Los Muertos Beach and Blue Chairs Beach in the Amapas area of Romantica Zone in Puerto Vallarta. A 2-4 minute walk to the beach. The building is located on a small hill - with approximately 80 stairs that take you right to the beach (or go down the road one block for less of an incline).

This unit is a luxury1 BR (king bed with gel mattress topper), 2 Ba with 1,150 square feet (107 square meters). In addition, there is a queen-plus (67" wide) sized sleeper sofa in the living area, and a queen, electric-pump air mattress. The building has an elevator and is technically on the 4th floor. The 4th floor is located 7 stories up from ocean side entrance and 1 story up from mountain side entrance.

The unit, named "Casa de las Olas" (House of the Waves) has great ocean breezes that cool and refresh the condo in minutes. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, fridge, microwave, stove, dishwasher, toaster, blender and coffee maker, etc. Washer and dryer in the unit. This condo has its own water purification system in the kitchen and a digital safe box. It offers a nice size living room with dining table sitting area. The 2 full bathrooms have rainwater shower heads and granite counters.

On the rooftop of the building is a beautiful heated infinity pool with amazing views. There is also a covered gazebo area, sink and BBQ. Building has a very nice gym on a lower level. The building is one block to beaches and close to great restaurants, night life, shopping.

Come to "La Casa de Las Olas"! Relax and enjoy the ocean view and the sounds of the waves from the large balcony, watch people walking the beach, see the amazing tropical sunset, view fireworks and see the beautifully lit Los Muertos Pier at night - all from the comfort of your home!

*8% discount on stays 7 days or longer.

Property manager

Blair Stephenson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Guests of the condo may not have pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only on balcony.
NO pets. NO smoking. Respect quiet hours and the property of other guests.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located in Romantic Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta, this condo is in the mountains and near the beach. 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 Bay of Banderas and Playa de los Muertos. Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

  • Playa de los Muertos - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Olas Altas Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Conchas Chinas Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Palapa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sapphire Ocean Club | Bistrot Local - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blondies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Romántica Churros & Cafe bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 have a pool?

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

Is Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Amazing 1 BR/2Ba with Ocean View in Romantic Zone / Amapas 353 located?

Located in Romantic Zone, this condo building is steps away from Bay of Banderas and Playa de los Muertos. Malecon is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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. 144 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORDAN M.

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

Great view, beautiful sunsets and crashing waves.

This condo has it all - great location, great view, the sound of the crashing waves, clean, organized, excellent security, dedicated management staff that do quick repairs when required and punctual check-ins, great layout, two large washrooms, excellent air-conditioning, a very large kitchen and a huge balcony. The musical entertainment from Top Restaurant at the nearby Matamar Hotel adds to the charm. The sunsets are beautiful and the beach is a very short walk from the condo.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great view and location

We have stayed at this property multiple times. It has the perfect location and a fabulous view. It is well appointed and has two full bathrooms. It is so easy to just forget about everything. Saw a mama and baby whale breaching and playing on our last morning. Only a a couple of hundred yards off the beach. Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Wooooow’

Beautiful view - you can gaze for hours at the beauty of the ocean. Thank you Moises for taking such great care of us. Blair, thank you for sharing your beautiful space!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

3rd Stay

We always appreciate this place and plan to stay here next year. There was a hiccup this year with the checkin process as whatever automated email service you use sent us the request for checkin info 6 months early instead of a few weeks before like in previous years. Also, we didn't receive any instructions about check out this year and I had to contact vs whatsapp to make sure they were fine with keeping the place unlocked with keys in it - previous years, we saw the manager and handed him the keys. I'm hoping that by next year the owner can replace a the cups and glasses as the cups are all chipped and only one glass left. We bought our own cups from the store because I can't drink on cups with chips on them. All minor I know.. I did love that they had the grocery service and that was a great asset to our stay. (If you deduct the 35 grocery fee next year, I will be happy to provide the unit with a few glasses and cups. -:)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Our Second Visit

Our last stay here was in 2017 as we've traveled with a larger group during our last several visits to Puerto Vallarta. I'm happy to report that the property was just as wonderful as we remembered. The location (proximity to the beach and fantastic restaurants) and the pool make this one of our favorite spots. My only critique, if I'm being nit-picky is the lighting in the bathrooms (overhead and flourecent?), but in our experience, is fairly common in Mexico. We absolutely would stay again when we're not coming down with/ staying with a larger group. A
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Amazing Week

This was our second time staying in this condo. The description online is extremely accurate. The property manager is very easy to work with and responds very quickly. The views from the condo are absolutely breathtaking. The rooftop pool is quiet and the views are fantastic. Everyone we met on the property was very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane R.

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

Wonderful apartment with the most amazing views!

We loved the property, exactly as was advertised. In a great location with wonderful views of the ocean. The highlight, the sunsets and the whales..it was just perfect. The owner is a lovely guy and was extremely communicative. A lovely stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio A.

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

Amapas 353

Great Property! Really beautiful decor, thoughtful and well put together...down to the sun hats available for guests...(we forgot ours).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim I.

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

Excellent Find

The condo is beautiful, the property manager is helpful, the views are spectacular !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted G.

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

Beautiful Condo with Amazing Views

We have stayed at this property for the last four years and really find it to be our home away from home. The location is perfect, the building is boutique and very quiet. The unit is spacious and the 2nd full bathroom is a real plus. The kitchen is fully equipped. The rooftop area is very nice with a wonderful pool/hot tub & grill/dining area overlooking the ocean. The gym is also well equipped. Blair and his property manager Moises are both very nice to work with and also very responsive. We highly recommend this property and look forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Great rental experience

Overall a great experience. One of my favorite condos in this building.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis C.

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

SUCH A RELAXING CONDO AND VERY SPACIOUS

My spouse and I stayed at this beautiful condo celebrating my 40th bday beginning of November. Very spacious that could easy be comfortable with 4 people since it has an extra full restroom. The location is perfect and the views of the ocean WOW. The top floor is the pool with such beautiful views of the coast. Wish we had time to enjoy the pool area more since it had everything we needed for a carne asada. The host and condo management were very quick at responding. Definitely will be looking into staying here again in 2025.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amapas 353

This was our first VRBO. Having said that, it was a great vacation in a wonderful building and unit. Excellent location in the Romantic zone where everything was steps away. Everything was as advertised and the unit was excactly as advertised with everything there to make us comfortable. Moises was huge in assisting where needed and made us feel at home. Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

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

Views/location

The location was perfect, so many wonderful restaurants just minutes away walking distance. The beach is basically the next block over.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Grand view and excellent interior

Cannot beat the grand bay view and excellent interior plus awesome clean and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Amazing

Neighborhood is perfect. Close to everything and the view is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine a.

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

Amazing Ocean Views! Great property

Love the views of the bay/beach from the condo. The photos and description are as advertised. We want to return! The balcony was great to hang out with coffee/evening cocktail. The condo is well furnished and was comfortable and very clean/well maintained. We loved the "bonus" of having 2 full bathrooms with walk in showers! As we were there in the summer/August the AC worked wonders to keep the place (and us!) cool. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and pans, etc. Enjoyed doing some cooking while looking out over the ocean. Property manager Moises was great. He contacted us before our stay. Met us at the condo when we arrived, showed us around, etc. Very helpful. A big plus to the property is the roof top infinity pool. We spent a lot of time in the pool and it was great. Amazing views from the top of the building to all of PV. There are 2 entrances - the main off Highway 200 - had about 7-8 steps up to the front door of the condo. The lower Amapas entrance led to the street - you take an elevator down and you are right on the street. A small slope down into the Romantic Zone. Steep stairs to the beach or you can follow the road on the next block. Several small grocery stores in easy walking distance. Negative - we though shower pressure was a bit weak. Also road noise in bedroom in mornings. Noise from Almar Rooftop Bar - not a big deal at all - enjoyed the show - ended at 10:30 pm. It was only 2x during our stay. Don't miss out on this rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ervin J.

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

This place is AMAZING!!

Everything about this place is amazing. We were greeted by Moises when we arrived. He walked us through the condo and property. The views were sooo amazing. Nicely furnished, very clean, and conveniently located walking distance to about any restaraunt or bar that you would want. The beach is just stair steps away and the rooftop infinity pool is a great place to relax and watch the sunset. Look forward to coming back AGAIN!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Fantastic PV condo

We had an great stay at Amapas 353 and highly recommend the condo. Moises was excellent and helped us with everything we needed, especially check-in and check-out. The condo was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location - very easy to walk to the beach and other areas of Amapas and Zona Romantica. We will absolutely stay here again on future trips to Puerto Vallarta!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Beautiful!

The property was just what we were looking for. The view was absolutely stunning. No matter the weather (which was great), you can always enjoy the outdoors with the gorgeous view of the ocean. The condo was clean, well stocked with towels, and included simple conveniences such has phone chargers and hair dryers. Only a short walk to the beach and ZR. Moises, the building manager was very nice, accommodating, and provided excellent service. My partner secretly arranged with him to have flowers and champagne as a surprise upon arrival. Everything was wonderful and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli K.

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

Wonderful

My two daughters and I had a wonderful stay. The view! Wow!! The condo was clean, comfortable, modern and had all we needed. Loved the rooftop pool too. Will stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Amazing condo

Repeat guest: great location, communication and property. The rooftop pool is awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

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

An Oasis of Luxury

For me there is no better place to stay in Zona Romantica than 353 Amapas. Even far more expensive and high end properties cannot compare to the perfection of this place. A beautiful, well constructed modern building, with all the comforts of home, and more so. The condo is handsome and roomy and well appointed, with classy decor, and bigger than my apartment at home. And for someone who wilts easily in the heat, the state of the art air conditioning is a life-saver. The double bathroom/double shower is a fantastic bonus, and so is the rooftop infinity pool, lounge and grill area, and the building also has a great little gym with varied and excellent equipment. Of course, the pièce de résistance is the spectacular, expansive, and unparalleled view of Banderas Bay from the spacious balcony, and each morning sitting there with a cup of coffee (made in the equally expansive and well appointed kitchen), or at sunset with a glass of wine is an incomparable experience. Going to the beach? Exit the building on Calle Amapas and across the street is a stone stairway leading directly down to Playa de Los Muertos. The access could not be more convenient or easy. The building is both high above the ZR, but only a brief short stroll to the village; that it serves both these aspects, an escape to a peaceful sanctuary away from the hubbub of town, but only a 5 minute stroll into the heart of that hubbub is miraculous. No better place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

b p.

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

Perfect View

Everything from check-in to check-out was perfect. The View was absolutely amazing, it is exactly as pictured in the app.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Blair Stephenson

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Beginning in 2003, it had been a dream to buy property in Vallarta and spend relaxing vacations there. This little paradise evokes the wonderful feelings I had visiting tropical places as a child, like Guaymas, Mexico, and later the same feelings I had while living in the tropics of the Philippines and Hawaii.

There is something magical about Vallarta that draws you into the town, its culture, the people. But it is thoughts of warm sun, ocean breezes, lively beaches, great food and margaritas, and the hospitality of this charming city that has me and so many others returning year after year.

Why they chose this property

I first visited Amapas 353 during its construction phase in November, 2012. The model unit was open and friends and I walked through that unit - admired the attention to detail in the construction of the building and unit, then saw the incredible view and fell in love. My friends actually bought a unit in the building that trip, but I hesitated. In June 2016, I finally have my own place in paradise and happy to own that same model unit that I walked into years ago.

Guests enjoy the property in part because Amapas 353 is within walking distance of an incredible variety of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Los Muertos Beach is known for beach clubs, some with pools, DJs, and others with music groups playing songs for young (and old) travelers. The atmosphere is lively and you are guaranteed to have a memorable experience! The Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta or Old Town Vallarta is a famous “people watching” location day or night. And in addition to bars and restaurants, you can also look forward to the galleries that have become a trendy stop while visiting Puerto Vallarta.

What makes this property unique

*Boutique upscale building in a great area of Amapas.
*Guests will be met by property manager at any hour.
*Rooftop infinity pool is amazing.
*Rooftop BBQ and party area.
*Gym has state of the art equipment and great for such a small building.
*Step out onto the cobblestone street and walk down 90 steps to the beach, or down the street and down a little hill (Vallarta has many - so bring walking shoes!) and find yourself in heart of the Romantica zone within 5-7 minutes.
*Taxis are everywhere, and buses are plentiful and cheap. Uber is also available.
*Restaurants, bars, shops all very close.

*Romantica zone is not always quiet - it is the hip and trendy area of Vallarta. In Amapas 353 you will hear the crashing sounds of waves from the beach, and you may hear noises from music on the beach or two night clubs in the area (no music usually after 11pm), from construction, or from the highway that runs along the east side of the building.

*The views and closeness to the beach make this building one of the best in Amapas! You won't be disappointed.

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