Comments

Benny K. and Family, Austin, TX July 2010

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Thank you for the opportunity to rent your Villa.  It was a great experience for my entire family.  I will certainly recommend this to all my friends.  Your staff is great and very accommodating.  We got spoiled by Walter’s cooking.  My family wanted to bring him home with us. J  Kidding.  Seriously, I have been to PV 2 other times and this by far was the best experience yet.

Carmel B., Austin, TX June 2010

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My family and I stayed 10 nights at the Villa Encantada in Puerto Vallarta. Our expectations were not only met, but exceeded.. The Villa was amazing. It was large, well appointed and beautifully lit. We were amazed how comfortable 7 adults and 3 children could be in a 5 bedroom estate. The villa was so beautiful and self contained, we almost had no need to explore the rest of Puerto Vallarta. The staff on hand (Alex, Isabel and Walter) catered to our every whim. Alex was always on hand with helpful tips and suggestions for activities around town as well as any Spanish to English translations, that we often needed. The always smiling Isabel, made sure the villa was clean and well stocked. Walter, the chef, was a magician in the kitchen. From his tasty Pina Coladas at poolside to the local lobster, Walter gave my family and I a culinary master class with every meal. At breakfast, the mango and cream cheese crepes, were the all-around favorite by a landslide. Having all of the conveniences of home really added to our comfort. The large, flat-screen TV really helped with the young ones. Having the satellite TV, the kids could watch all of their shows and cartoons. A welcome amenity when the adults needed an afternoon nap. The villa was very well connected. I had access to high speed wireless internet for my laptop and free phone service to Canada. Overall, I have but one complaint; it was over all too soon! Highly recommended, 5 stars.

Sean, Winnipeg, Cananda March 2010

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From the moment we arrived at the Villa we were made to feel right at home. Isabel, Alex and Walter were simply fantastic!! The location of the Villa and the sights from anywhere inside are truly world class. The architect who designed the villa hit a home run. It comes with stunning views of the ocean and breathtaking sunsets each night. The layout of the building allowed all 10 of us to feel comfortable and allow everyone to have enough space to enjoy a vacation of a lifetime. The meals were extraordinary, the housekeeping was impecable and the overall experience was one for the ages. I would absolutely recommend to anyone who is thinking about travelling to Puerto Vallarta to mark Villa Encantada as the place to be.....I guarantee you will not be disappointed....heck, we're even talking about returning there next year.

Dan E, Winnipeg, Cananda March 2010

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I stayed at Villa Encantada with a group of 10 women, and it was beyond fabulous. The villa is beautiful and comfortable with lots of areas to gather and socialize or to go off for a little alone time. Even with 10 people, it never felt crowded at all. The staff was welcoming and really helped make our stay special. This is especially true of Walter, the chef, whose margaritas and guacamole are perfection, and who makes the best coconut shrimp I've ever eaten. I'm already dreaming of a return visit.

Peggy L. , CA February 2010

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I wanted to let you know that our stay at the villa was amazing.  Besides two days of heavy rain, every other aspect of our trip was perfect.  From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and at home.  I don't even think I had a chance to put down my bag before diving  into Walter's fresh guacamole and margaritas.  My group of friends had nothing but positive things to say about the villa experience.  Every meal was exceptional.  Alex and Walter really went above and beyond to make sure Dan's birthday was special.  The lobster dinner, tres leches cake and pinata were perfect for our last night in PVR.  Many thanks to you as well, for helping coordinate the stay!

Another thing - The views from the pool and bedrooms are amazing.  We knew about jungle/ocean views, but I don't think we were expecting this caliber.  Maybe hyping it a bit more on the website as an added benefit.  Those sunsets are beautiful!

Bryan A., Chicago, IL February 2010

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Got back from our trip on Saturday – hated to leave.

I wanted to let both of you know how perfect our vacation was.

Elizabeth – your suggestion of Villa Encantada after we had gone through SOOOO MANY other houses was perfect. Working with you was an absolute joy.

The staff was outstanding as well. Walter was a great cook, Isabelle took great care of our needs and helped out with breakfast each day. Alex took care of our every whim from fishing, dining or shopping (and true to form each day, our plans changed at least three times over breakfast!). I cannot say enough about the quality of the property or the people we met. We cannot wait to get back! 

Thanks again for everything!

Guy S, December 2009 (Comment received by the travel agent who booked the stay)

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Had a wonderful week-long stay in the villa with friends and family. This place is immaculate, the upkeep and attention to detail are impressive and the overall experience was very positive. Aside from the sunsets, the best parts of staying there were: The staff, friendly and welcoming Excellent food, two meals provided daily. Our group was partial to the mango crepes for breakfast and the bacon wrapped shrimp for dinner. Also, try the Flan. Lastly, and this is hard to define, but the place is luxurious and "high-end" without seeming pretentious. It is about 1/2 mile from town, up a rather steep hill. This provides great views, but the walk up is a workout. Taxi's are plentiful and cheap so the less athletic ones in our group chose to take advantage of them on the way home.

Mark E, Boston, MA November 2009

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Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Encantada. We arrived to the house with all of our bags on a nice warm June afternoon and were greeted by Alex, the houseman, and Walter, the chef and a table full of margaritas, chips, and guacamole. The perfect welcome and the perfect way to start out our trip! We loved the house, which is beautiful, open and airy. Beautiful tile floors inside and out. The views are great, upstairs and on the main level. The location of the villa is great too, a short cab ride to town, or a nice walk, we were also able to walk to the beach and walk down to the highway to catch the bus. Most of all the staff at the Villa are absolutely wonderful! I really can't say enough. We traveled with our then 14 month old son and they were so helpful, entertaining him during meals they even watched him one day while we went on a dune buggy tour that Alex set up for us. Having Alex around, was like having our own personal concierge he would help us decide what to do and would set things up for us. I also used the villa's website a lot before our trip to try to get ideas of things we wanted to do while there. I loved the website, all the activities gave me so many great ideas. I hope we get to return soon!

Stephanie V., Brentwood, CA June 2009

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Villa Encantada is incredible! The open air rooms, the exquisite design and the breathtaking views are not only enchanting, but comfortable, elegant and inspirations too! After a wonderful week of pure relaxation and royal treatment, I have returened home with a new perspective and a new drive to achieve in my life whate you have created in yours. Cheers and thanks for everything!

Will H., San Francisco, CA November 2008

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I will tell you honestly - I ADORE Villa Encantada  - I was SO impressed with the staff, the location, the villa - everything!  It was such a pleasant experience to work there!

What an enchanting villa at which to hold a wedding!  At our pre-wedding site visit, I was in awe at the fine detail of the villa as well as the immaculate maintenance kept by the staff.  Encantada is a perfect and oh-so-charming niche of paradise set on the beautiful hillside with an even more beautiful view!  Any couple getting married with plans for a small and intimate celebration should definitely consider Encantada as a venue that will fulfill their wedding day dreams! 

Kristin, www.thedazzlingdetails.com

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