We had such a nice time in the Penthouse and I must say it really changed the way we look at Vallarta. For the past 10 years we have eaten nearly every meal 'out' at a restaurant but after moving to the penthouse we found ourselves not wanting to leave but rather stay home, cook and entertain. Our whole experience was positive; can't think of any negatives or even anything to improve. Alicia, the housekeeper, was particularily charming and we are already looking at dates for next season to book the penthouse for a full week. We'll be in touch soon to check on dates.
.... many thanks for your help in making our vacation great!

Steven and Glen, San Diego, CA
04/28/08

Wow - what can I say - the penthouse is spectacular in every way - the pics on the website don't do it true justice! This is the first vacation I can remember where I was completely reluctant to come home ... if I had to rate the overall experience it would be at least a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10! ... Alicia the maid is a total sweetheart in every way.

... Like you, Cafe Ollas was our favorite - in fact we had dinner there 3 out of the 9 nights! During the days we would usually go down to Blue Chairs late morning ... we loved eating/drinking on the beach and people-watching. The one time we had breakfast out we went to Andales - which is near Apache - great Machaca con Huevos and very reasonable and good service (excellent ramos fizzes!) However... we get a little tired of the foo-foo places - we can do that up here! One of the best dinners, after an afternoon at Frida's and getting semi-borracho - was from the street vendors right out front - adjacent to the Guadalajara Farmacia - I could have done that every day and been perfectly happy.

We are thinking of next year already - maybe twice - late April and October again - depending on availability of the penthouse. ....thanks for everything ... working with you has been a total pleasure throughout the process.

Muchas Gracias - your property is truly Cielito Lindo!

Charles R. San Diego, CA
11/03/07

.... Your place is fabulous!! I didn't need to bring half of the stuff I brought because you had almost everything there ... There are a very few things I would have liked ... A potato masher is one but I used a fork. [One potato masher now available! Ray] It was the most beautiful and comfortable and well stocked place we have ever stayed in. I can't believe there was a television in every room. You can tell you must be a great host. We didn't even play any of our CD's, just enjoyed what was there. ... We just loved the maid, Alicia. She was so sweet and efficient and helpful. ... I could go on forever about all the good places to go but the one thing I loved was just sitting in the living room with my puzzle listening to good music and the sound of the ocean. You even had a puzzle. We are already looking forward to our next get away there. I know we have shown our movies and pictures to so many people here that we may have trouble booking with you.

Nancy and Joseph G. Denver, CO
07/17/07

.... Airlines managed to cancel out my return flight ... Spent the night at the San Marino Hotel which made me appreciate the penthouse even more - if that were possible!! I had a great time as always in PV. I just like the energy there, the people, the art, the food etc etc etc. It is always hard to leave and the penthouse just makes it that much more difficult.!!

Tom B. Washington, DC
06/07/07

What can I say, Ray? The condo was fantastic. There is nothing else you could offer, except for a cook, a driver and a masseuse :)

Dave B. Severna Park, MD
05/27/07

We're just back, but simply had to rebook for next year.....thank you for the wonderful accommodations - we were truly swept away [by] our first introduction to the penthouse and the ocean breezes wafting in to greet us ..... the pictures don't adequately convey the size or quality of the suite. The wrap around windows and balconies give the whole suite such an openness and lightness, and the quite audible surf made us feel right at the beach all day and night. ... We'll eat out occasionally, and your location was ideal for restaurant access. ... Generally though, we prefer to cook for ourselves, so we were particularly impressed with the well equipped kitchen! .... Other rental condos tend to provide second hand quality cookware, but your suite was very well equipped .... a decent knife set .... a range of utensils that included a whisk and a lettuce spinner. I never hesitated to attempt anything in the kitchen! .... Our housekeeper/maid, Alicia, was charming and hardworking. She spent hours in the suite every few days, and left everything sparkling in her wake!

We really appreciated the magazines and paperbacks we found in the suite, .... the brochures about [the] town .... the selection of CDs .... and while small, the DVD library was also welcome .... the suite towels and the beach towels were large and fluffy, and the beach club couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating.

Really Ray, you've done a wonderful job anticipating your guests' needs .... thank you .... We truly enjoyed our stay and felt especially pampered ....

Mark P. Toronto, Canada
03/19/07

You were right - we loved it! Plain and simple. ... the location is perfect. Right on THE beach and a short walk to many of our favorite places. (If you haven't tried it, La Palapa is a must for dinner. It's on the same street as Kit Kat and Garbo's -- just turn left down to the beach. A bit expensive, but perfect for our last night in town (for this trip). It's been there over 50 years and their photo gallery of PV, years ago, is worth seeing.)

[The Penthouse] really was a perfect place for our group; gave each couple enough privacy. And if any one questions the pictures on your website, we can confirm: Yes! The sunsets really do look just like that!!!

We're already thinking about next year.

Jim B. Louisville, KY
12/03/2006