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Unique Beachfront Luxury Residence: Private Beach, 5 Br, Sleeps Up to 15

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 152000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Las Jarretaderas, NAY
  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Vallarta Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nayar Vidanta Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique Beachfront Luxury Residence: Private Beach, 5 Br, Sleeps Up to 15

This incredible Estate sits on 3,600 m2 of sandy beachfront land with 60 meters of frontage! Villa Salamandra is a unique Arabian style beachfront Residence, designed by world renowned architect José Luis Ezquerra (of Las Hadas fame). The influence of the "Mudejar" art is present throughout with mystical simplicity. Ocean views can be enjoyed from every bedroom, making every guest feel special!

Located only 15 minutes away from the Puerto Vallarta airport, It is a perfect property for a large family or group. Picture yourself sitting at one the various terraces sipping on a Tequila, enjoying the sweet ocean breeze or cooling off in the pool watching the sun set on the perfect beach...

Villa Salamandra has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a panoramic pool (heating optional), large living room, indoor and outdoor dining rooms, full service kitchen, and 4 car garage.

You will definitely relax during your vacations at Villa Salamandra, as all rental rates include a staff of three: cook, butler and maid. (tipping for the friendly staff is additional and highly appreciated).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Banderas. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a water park, and breakfast (surcharge). Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Bay of Banderas and 7 minutes by foot from Nuevo Vallarta Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service.

Property manager

MARCELO MERELES

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed except inside bedrooms

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 21,528 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No loud music must be played after 2AM
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Unique Beachfront Luxury Residence: Private Beach, 5 Br, Sleeps Up to 15 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another amazing week
This is our second time staying at the Casa with our large family of 6 kids. We still have room for a couple other family members to join as well. Gilberto and the service team are amazing, makes for the most relaxing holiday. The place is a work of art, never ceases to impress how creative the design. It is a little dated but they keep the areas you actually use clean and functional. Lots of privacy while being right on the beach with beautiful sunsets every night. We are served meals on the patio, watching the whales and dolphins and birds. They make you feel like royalty or something (which we’re certainly not…) but it makes for our most favorite holiday experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Cannot say enough good things about Casa Salamandra. From the second our group arrived (Group of 13) we experienced 5 star service at a 5 star property. First, Gilberto and the staff were absolutely amazing. Attentive, receptive and helpful every step of the way. We had a minor medical emergency and Gilberto was right there to support and take one of us to the clinic. The prepared meals and drinks were so delicious- I'm talking about the most delicious, fresh breakfasts, seafood ceviches, burritos and tasty pina coladas. The pricing was more than reasonable and the food was a true highlight. Next, the property itself is stunning. Yes, some parts were a little tired, but this is easily bypassed when you take in how gorgeous the pool area is, the private beach volleyball court and the immediate access to one of the most stunning beaches we have ever seen. We kept remarking that the property reminded us of villas in Santorini. Do yourself a favor and reserve Casa Salamandra if you want true luxury and memories for a lifetime. Our only complaint is that we did not book longer.Thank you to Marcelo, Gilberto and the entire team.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin s., Sandpoint Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
More than we wished for!
The property was really interesting. We have stayed at many VRBO's but nothing like this. We were with three families. 6 parents and 6 kids. The set up was perfect for us. The Location was great and the BEST PART is the food and hospitality provided by Gilberto. He was so very helpful and on point with our needs and wants. The house is a bit rough around the edges in places but not a large concern at all. Those elements actually added to our enjoyment and teaching moments for our kids. Things are just different in Mexico. Super Happy and would stay there again if the opportunity came up again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dino C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, not so good rental
The check in process was very easy. Location was great and the views unbeatable. But the good ends right there. The building needs extensive maintenance. The stairs were broken and injured one of our friends. One sink was leaking. One toilet was not functioning. Pool heating was non existent. There was a light bulb hanging with wire in the bedroom. Worst, all guests developed itching on the first night. Bed bugs! We all ended up with skin rash and welts on our bodies. Right now we are in process of asking for a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou Z., Stanford, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute dream vacation
We loved absolutely everything about our stay at Casa Salamandra. We are a family of 10, 3 generations, ages 76 to 5. The house itself is fantastic architecture and lovely and open to the most gorgeous setting imaginable, the Pacific lapping up on our own beach right in front of the house. Before I describe more, I want to up front acknowledge the wonderful care we received from Gilberto, Brenda, and our maid. They took care of our every need, created fantastic meals, and kept the home spotless. Our 4 granddaughters (ages 5 to 10) loved ordering plates of fresh mango and grapes, smoothies, and peanut butter sandwiches for snacks. Gilberto was always there with a smile to be sure we had what we needed. This was a true vacation in which we all could relax and enjoy being together,. The 5 bedrooms were all beautiful, spacious with huge en-suites. Yes, the plumbing could get cranky, but Gilberto always sorted it out immediately. We had a great time body surfing and swimming in the ocean in late December. We loved dinner on the terrace watching the sunset. We were sad to leave and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Ever
I want to share how much we enjoyed our stay at your villa in Nuevo Vallarta. Gilberto and his wife and helper were so wonderful to us . I can only say that our family had the most wonderful vacation. The property is more beautiful than even shown on the web page, I could not believe my good fortune in being able to share this with my family. And as I said before, Gilberto could not have been better. He was a key factor in making our stay comfortable, fun, and we LOVED the menu. I also appreciate how easy it was to communicate with you, Marcelo. Every question, you answered quickly, and this was always helpful in make our plans. Our family has members as young as 3 and as seasoned as 75...... All of us felt welcome and pampered. Thank you for making this villa available.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Underwhelming
Staff & good we’re amazing. House is run down, not clean, missing key components (no lights in some bathrooms), old linens, & worst of all was the mattresses. Mattresses for larger beds were hard as a rock and smaller beds you were laying on coils.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service, lots of terrific outdoor space, older
Up front, you should know it’s an older property and is not shiny and luxurious. However, the staff of Gilberto and crew were great. Home-cooked meals and drinks served (you pay for the f&b, of course). It’s in a quiet neighborhood, and the pool and beachfront are great. Again, pool is aged, but holds clean water. Our interactions with owner, Marcello, were also timely, fair, and accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Family Stay
We booked the property with 2 other families and had an exceptional time. We had children ranging from 2 yrs to older teens and everyone had a great time enjoying the pool and being steps from the beach. The food was to die for. Every meal was beyond delicious. Gilberto could not have made our stay any more pleasant. He tailored everything to our specific needs including a couple of runs to cater to our toddler for diapers/milk, etc. The whole team of staff including Ariceli, Brenda and Enrique made our stay wonderful. The property is true to what you see online. The sleeping quarters are setup so each family was able to have their own, somewhat secluded section of the property. 24/7 security made us feel safe. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
Incredible view and pool / beach. All staff really lovely, we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had 9 family members on a vacation. A wonderful stay thanks to the amazing and very attentive staff. Gilberto, Araceli, Brenda & Enrique went above our expectations. Taking care of every need, and preparing delicious meals The house is a little dated, and needs a little work, but is a nice home with beautiful yard and on a gorgeous beach. The owner was very prompt to respond and communication was good. But the staff is what made this trip most memorable. The Rocca family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property is dated and could use a face lift, but Gilberto and company couldn’t have been better hosts. Location is fantastic and the food at the house was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great time staying here. The property is very unique and large. We had a group of 9 and we all had plenty of personal space. The staff is the finishing touch on this beautiful property. Their hospitality is so welcoming. If you are looking to be spoiled in paradise then this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unreal property with even better staff
We had a group of three families (6 adults and 7 kids, all ages 6 and younger). Every moment we stayed at Casa Salamandra was a dream. The house is beautiful and maximizes its ocean front views at every opportunity. The pool and beach provide every type of water refuge you could desire. However, the onsite staff of Gilberto, Brenda and Chelli made this a truly unforgettable stay. Their attentiveness, incredible cooking and their willingness to go above and beyond in making sure we were taking care of is the best. They were wonderful with the kids and such a pleasure to be around. We are counting down the days until we can return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Salamandra March 2024
My family and a group of our friends stayed at Villa Salamandra from March 26 to the 29th (there were 8 adults and 6 kids ranging in age from 14-10). It was an amazing experience. The house is very cool with a main living area that is open air/outdoor based with bedrooms that surround the main living area (you have to walk outdoors to get to them). This was a great set up as it gave us a common space to gather while still providing privacy for the individual families in our group. The house has a great pool that we all really enjoyed. The location is amazing. Great spot with the best beach in the Puerto Vallarta area steps from your house. The staff was also top notch. Gilberto and company were awesome to work with. Check in process was super easy and they made us feel at home the entire time. The food they prepared was great with plenty of options provided for some of the the pickier members of our group. The communication with Marcelo prior to the trip was very good with him always quick to respond to any questions that we had. I really can't say enough great things about our stay. We all loved it and hope to be back as soon as possible. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a place to gather with friends and family in an amazing setting. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury Girls Trip
Our stay was Epic! Communications with host before and during trip was stellar. Upon arrival to this beautiful oceanfront villa we were greeted by the best butler, Gilberto! The view was breathtaking and whales were breaching in the ocean right in front of our stay. Epic views from all 5 bedrooms. Some of the hardware…bathroom door knobs, glass door slider locks were broken…could be maintained better but the place is so beautiful and the staff was so awesome we didn’t care some of the villa was a little worn down. The food prepped by the cook was so delicious and Gilberto’s beverage service was top notch! Bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and the showers had great water pressure. The beach in front of the villa is now my favorite beach! I miss the pool and the view so much. Thank you Marcello, Gilberto, Chelle, Brenda, and Enrique for an epic experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Gilberto couldn’t have been better. Always there to help and treated us like Royalty. Food they made for us was fantastic.Location of house was the very best !Very clean and felt safe, The house is really something else , we all had our own space and was quiet . The property is older and starting to show a little wear. Only improvement I could suggest would be more comfy mattresses. Keeping that in mind would we go back …. Yes in a minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront luxury
Unreal experience - staff was amazing , food was better than any restaurant …the beach, the view… all incredible
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Holiday
We had a wonderful family reunion at the beautiful Villa Salamandra .The Location, view and beach of the Villa is amazing. We all enjoyed the views from our rooms and the pool was used daily . Gilberto was a fantastic host who shopped for us , served our food and made us delicious drinks . He looked after us from 7:00 am till 11:00 pm. He helped us booking excursion’s, taxies , shopping for good “tequila “. He is a great host. He loves his job and it is very evident Araceli and Brenda made delicious Mexican food and cleaned our rooms daily. We all want to thankGilberto for all his help in making our week holiday a beautiful experience . We would love to come back again . Ford Family Nanaimo Reunion2023
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

connie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring Break
Have to begin with the world class staff-Gilberto-Araceli-Brenda & Enrique.Their kindness and hospitality and the incredible food and service made our stay remarkable and memorable.Spectacular property - breathtaking setting and views- great beach access. However, time has not been kind to the structure and could absolutely use some updating and TLC. If you can overlook the obvious deferred maintenance of the property you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous week
My family had a wonderful week at the property. Gilberto and his staff were fantastic hosts of the property. The location was marvelous and even though the property is dated, the staff does a nice job of making you feel very welcome and keeps things clean, especially for being a beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding service and location
The property is right on the best piece of beach in the area. It is spacious and confortable. Proximity to the ocean creates some maintenance challenges: though just painted, metal window frames, chandeliers, etc. are corroded. This did not negatively affect our stay in any way. Service provided by Gilberto, his wife Araceli, and Cielo, was way beyond expectations. Not only did Araceli cooked delicious meals to us, but Gilberto was always happy to take any requests my group came up with. The place is very safe, accessed through a gate and with security patrolling the house and the beach 24/7. Spectacular sunsets and some rich marine wildlife can be watched while having a meal or drink by the pool. Highly recommended for a big group unforgettable experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Hideaway
Incredible location and an incredible property. Definitely a little 'beachy' and could use a few touch ups here and there but overall we loved our stay here and would stay here again. Marcelo is incredibly responsive and helpful as are his whole staff at the house. The meals every morning were fantastic and a great way to start the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
The house is located right on the beach with an awesome pool. It’s in a gated community and we felt really safe. The house is mostly outdoor living and has 5 bedrooms that you can lock at night. The house itself is pretty dated and some fixtures didn’t work, but it was really clean. We didn’t really care since the location made up for it and the house manager Gilberto and his wife Sally were amazing!!!!!! They were super sweet, helpful calling taxis, went grocery shopping for us, cooked our meals and even washed our dishes. The food she prepared was the best Mexican food I’ve ever had and those two made our trip so relaxing and enjoyable!! We over course tipped them :). Each room had air conditioning as well which is a must.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy S., Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic in Mexico
The location of this property is spectacular. The “house” itself has not been maintained so some faucets are non-functional, no hot water to shower ( not an issue as it was quite warm), no toilet seat in bathroom in bunk room. Bed linens are old and fraying and towels were well used. BUT….we would go back in a heart beat! Gilberto, Shellie and their niece welcomed us with open arms. They prepared, served and cleaned up after amazing meals!! Always smiling and willing to do anything to make our stay the best! From celebrating birthdays with a piñata, to pina coladas by the pool, we were spoiled. Enrique was the night security and he patrolled giving us added sense of safety, although we never felt uneasy. Thank you Marcelo for opening up your home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022