The 10 Best Valle de Bravo Airbnbs (#5 Has a Sky Bar and an Infinity Pool)

Looking for the best Valle de Bravo Airbnbs?

You’re in the right place as I’ve called Mexico home since 2018, and I’ve stayed in 50+ Airbnbs all over the country — Valle de Bravo included.

Valle de Bravo is a lakeside Pueblo Mágico about 2.5 hours from Mexico City, known for sailing, paragliding and pine forests — and some of Mexico’s best Airbnbs.

👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s the five-bedroom lakefront house with a private pool and hot tub — check it out here.

The tricky part is that Valle de Bravo is spread out between the lakeside town, Avándaro and the forested hills, and some rentals are a 20-minute drive from the center. That’s where I come in!

I’ve hand-picked a list of places, all with nearly-5 star ratings, lots of glowing reviews, and either Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge or a spot in Airbnb Luxe.

My Top 3 Picks: The Best Valle de Bravo Airbnbs

⚠️ If none of these work, browse all the Valle de Bravo Airbnbs here, and use their filters to narrow down your search to find your ideal place.

The 10 Best Valle de Bravo Airbnbs

1. Five-Bedroom Lakefront House with a Private Pool and Hot Tub

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (lakefront, near Centro)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 12
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This bright, modern house sits right on the waterfront, with a wonderful view of the lake.

Fold back the glass walls, and the living room opens completely onto the garden.

Picture the kids splashing in the shallow end of the pool while you relax in the jacuzzi.

The lowest floor is like its own apartment, with a big game room, a ping pong table and a foosball table.

There’s also a dock for boats, a charcoal grill and a fenced garden.

The price includes one person for eight hours a day to help you, and guests rave about the meals Lupita and Dalia prepare.

It sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, and La Peña and the main plaza are about a 10-minute walk.

The house has three floors, so expect plenty of stairs.

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2. Romantic Red Barn Cabin with a Fireplace in the Forest

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (Las Joyas)
• ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, budget travelers
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Walk through the barn doors of this red cabin, and you’ll fall in love with its cozy interior.

Picture yourself on the terrace at sunset with a glass of wine, surrounded by pine trees.

At night, curl up by the fireplace, then sleep under a goose down duvet and 680-thread-count cotton sheets.

You might wake up to birdsong, or hear an owl hooting after dark, and fireflies light up the woods.

Fiber-optic internet and a dedicated workspace make it easy to work, and a generator keeps the Wi-Fi on during outages.

The property even has a rustic restaurant with wood-fired pizzas, wines and desserts.

It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom.

Heads up: it’s about a 20- to 25-minute drive to downtown Valle de Bravo, so a car is the easiest way to get around.

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3. Architect-Designed Villa with an Infinity Pool and a Private Chef

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (near Centro)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 14, pet-friendly
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Featured in Architectural Digest, Casa Cantil was built on land that locals once used as a lookout point.

From the infinity pool, you can see the lake from end to end, plus the mountains and the town.

The villa is fully staffed with a private chef, and fresh breakfasts are included for free.

Multi-course comidas cost a small surcharge, and the pool can be heated for a fee.

Inside, there’s a wood-burning fireplace, a home theater, a Sonos sound system and goose down comforters.

Unlike many rentals in Valle, it’s walking distance to the Zócalo and all of the town’s shops and restaurants.

One pet is welcome.

It sleeps 14 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms, and Plaza de la Independencia is about a 10-minute walk.

Heads up: ask the host for driving directions, since some map apps send cars on a route that isn’t safe.

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4. Luxe Forest Home with a Pool, Hot Tub and Paddle Tennis Court in Avándaro

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (Avándaro)
• ❤️ Best for: Luxury travelers, groups of up to 10, families
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An Airbnb Luxe property, this home is a luxury oasis tucked into the forest of Avándaro.

The pool and jacuzzi both look out over the trees, so you can sip a glass of wine with a forest view.

Every bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, a balcony, a forest view, and AC and heating.

Daily housekeeping from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is included, and the staff will prepare a basic breakfast with food you provide.

A cook can be booked for an extra charge, and heating the pool and jacuzzi also costs extra.

There’s a paddle tennis court (bring your own rackets and balls), a fire pit, a bar and a gourmet kitchen.

Fast Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace make remote work easy.

It sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms, and Parque Municipal Avándaro is about a 10-minute walk.

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5. Four-Bedroom Villa with an Infinity Pool, Sky Bar and Gym in Avándaro

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (Avándaro)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 10
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This villa is in an exclusive gated community in Avándaro, with access to a waterfall.

From the private infinity pool, the veranda and the sky bar, you’ll take in views of the lake, the forest and the old town.

Climb up to the sky bar, under its iron hive pergola, and watch the stars come out.

The master suite has its own fireplace, balcony and jacuzzi, perfect for a sunset soak.

The kitchen walls are covered in rare Japanese tiles, and there’s a Big Green Egg and a pizza oven for cooking out.

Keep up your workouts in the gym with Rogue equipment, or use the community’s padel court and pool.

It sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms, and Lake Avándaro is a short walk away.

Heating the pool and jacuzzi costs extra, and the house has four levels of stairs.

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6. Three-Bedroom House with a Pool and Lake Views in La Peña

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (La Peña)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 6, families
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Grab a drink on the terrace, fire up the built-in barbecue, and soak up the view of the lake and La Peña.

This traditional Valle house is on a quiet closed street, close to both the lake and town.

Upstairs, the big living room has a fireplace and a bar, and it flows into the kitchen and dining room.

Downstairs, all 3 carpeted bedrooms have their own bathroom.

Out back, there’s a small private pool, a fire pit and a hammock.

Keep an eye out at night, since harmless opossums and raccoons sometimes wander across the terraces.

It sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms, and the central garden and San Francisco parish are about a 15-minute walk.

There are stairs from the parking area to the entrance, and more up to the living room.

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7. Riverside Estate with an Indoor Pool, Pizza Oven and a Cook in Avándaro

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (between Centro and Avándaro)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 16, families, pet-friendly
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This house sits on about 97,000 square feet (9,000 m²) of private land, with a river wrapping around the property.

Picture the kids bouncing on the trampoline and flying on the swing by the river while you stroll the garden paths.

There’s no need to cook, since the stay includes a cook and cleaning of the common areas.

The small indoor pool has optional heating for an extra fee, and there’s also a pizza oven, a fire pit and over 100 trees.

Redundant fiber-optic internet and a workspace in a room with a door make video calls easy.

Up to 2 pets are welcome, but they have to stay outside the house.

It sleeps 16 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms, and Reserva Monte Alto is about a 10-minute walk.

The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is about 25 minutes away.

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8. Forest House with a Lake-View Jacuzzi next to Monte Alto

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (Monte Alto)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 6, families, pet-friendly
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Sink into the hydromassage jacuzzi on the terrace, and watch the sun set over the lake and the forest.

This house is surrounded by windows and nature, and it’s perfect for a romantic getaway.

The first-floor suite has a queen bed, its own terrace, a bathtub and a fireplace.

Right next door, the Monte Alto reserve has 12 miles (20 km) of trails for walking, running and mountain biking, and it’s popular for paragliding.

Back home, there’s a Nespresso machine, a smart TV with Netflix and board games like chess and Monopoly.

Up to 3 pets are welcome, and there’s a dedicated workspace.

It sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.

Heads up: the floors are connected by a spiral staircase, and the access road has a dirt section with a steep descent, so you’ll need a suitable car.

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9. Historic Two-Bedroom House on the Main Plaza

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (Centro)
• ❤️ Best for: Groups of up to 5, families
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You won’t find a better location than this, right on Plaza de la Independencia.

Step out onto your balcony, and gaze at the church towers across the town’s first square.

The house was built centuries ago, with high ceilings and thick adobe walls, and it’s been carefully updated with modern comforts.

There’s a kitchenette with a sunny breakfast bar, a garden patio and a barbecue for dinners outside.

The bedrooms are on two levels, so everyone gets some privacy at bedtime.

You can walk everywhere, and the pier is about 2,000 feet (600 m) away.

It sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.

Heads up: expect noise from church bells, traffic and nearby bars, and there are 7 steps inside.

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10. Vintage Loft in the Forest near Monte Alto

• 📍 Neighborhood: Valle de Bravo (Monte Alto)
• ❤️ Best for: Couples, friends, solo travelers, digital nomads, budget travelers
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This charming loft is filled with antiques and Vallesano-style furniture, surrounded by forest.

Curl up on the window seat facing the trees, and listen to the forest animals at night.

After dark, step outside to see a spectacular starry sky.

You’re just 330 feet (100 m) from the Monte Alto reserve, where you can hike or climb the tower where paragliders take off.

El Molino waterfall and downtown Avándaro are about 10 minutes away, and Velo de Novia waterfall is about 15 minutes away.

It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom, and it’s all on one level.

Heads up: the kitchenette has an electric frying pan only, there’s no TV, and the garage only fits a small car.

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Best Valle de Bravo Airbnbs FAQ

La Peña is a good middle ground, with lake views and an easy walk into town.

Planning your trip? Check out my Valle de Bravo travel guide.

Looking for ideas? Here are the best things to do in Valle de Bravo.

Taxis are easy to find in town, but a couple of hosts on this list say having your own car is more convenient.

Want to explore with a guide? See my list of the best Valle de Bravo tours.

On this list, only the Luxe forest home in Avándaro has AC and heating in every bedroom.

Prefer a hotel? See my list of the best hotels in Valle de Bravo.