The 10 Best Puerto Vallarta Villas for Rent (#5 Has an Elevator Down to Its Own Private Beach)
Looking for the best Puerto Vallarta villas?
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 — Puerto Vallarta included.
Puerto Vallarta wraps around Banderas Bay, with the jungle-covered Sierra Madre rising behind its beaches and cobblestone streets — and some of Mexico’s best Airbnbs.
👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s Casa Caleta — check it out here.
The tricky part is that most villas here come fully staffed, and some kitchens are for the chef only, so the details really matter. That’s where I come in!
I’ve hand-picked a list of villas, each with either Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge (nearly-5 star ratings and lots of glowing reviews) or a spot in Airbnb Luxe, which Airbnb vets for quality.
My Top 3 Picks: The Best Puerto Vallarta Villas
| Name | Neighborhood | Guests | See more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Casa Caleta: Beachfront Six-Suite Villa with an Infinity Pool and a Private Chef | Conchas Chinas | Up to 12 | ➡️ Check rates |
| 2️⃣ Villa Marbella: Eight-Bedroom Ocean-View Villa with a Heated Infinity Pool and a Pool Table | Conchas Chinas | 16+ | ➡️ Check rates |
| 3️⃣ Hummingbird Love Nest: Adults-Only Treehouse Suite with a Private Infinity Pool | Boca de Tomatlán | Up to 2 | ➡️ Check rates |
⚠️ If none of these work, browse all the Puerto Vallarta villas here, and use their filters to narrow down your search to find your ideal place.
The 10 Best Puerto Vallarta Villas
1. Casa Caleta: Beachfront Six-Suite Villa with an Infinity Pool and a Private Chef
- 📍 Neighborhood: Conchas Chinas
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 6
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Casa Caleta sits right on the sand in Lower Conchas Chinas, in a gated enclave of just three oceanfront homes.
Picture yourself sliding from the oversized beachfront jacuzzi, with its cascading waterfall, into a heated saltwater infinity pool that seems to melt into the bay.
A private chef makes breakfast and lunch every day, and daily housekeeping and an on-call concierge are included.
Ask the houseman nicely, and he’ll even light a bonfire on the beach.
Inside, a circular marble staircase sweeps up from the two-story foyer, and the media room seats up to 12 for movie nights.
All 6 suites have their own bathroom and AC, and up to 2 pets are welcome.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6.5 bathrooms, and Los Muertos Beach is about a 15-minute walk along the shore.
Fun fact: the villa sits on the site of the film Revenge, starring Anthony Quinn, Kevin Costner and Madeleine Stowe.
Heads up: the kitchen is for the chef and kitchen team only, so you can’t cook your own meals.
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2. Villa Marbella: Eight-Bedroom Ocean-View Villa with a Heated Infinity Pool and a Pool Table
- 📍 Neighborhood: Conchas Chinas
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 16+
- 🛌 Beds: 8
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Villa Marbella sits on a quiet cobblestone street in upper Conchas Chinas, with ocean views from every room.
Your stay comes with a full team: two housekeepers, two cooks, a butler and a manager.
Picture lazy afternoons by the solar-heated infinity pool, watching palm leaves sway in the ocean breeze.
Every room opens onto terraces that run the length of the house.
For big groups, there’s a game room with satellite TV and a pool table.
All 8 bedrooms have AC and a ceiling fan, and a crib and high chair are available for little ones.
It sleeps 16+ guests in 8 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms, and Conchas Chinas Beach is steps away.
Heads up: the staff is off on Sundays and national holidays, and two of the bedrooms don’t have their own bathroom.
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3. Hummingbird Love Nest: Adults-Only Treehouse Suite with a Private Infinity Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: Boca de Tomatlán
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 2
- 🛌 Beds: 1
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Want a romantic hideaway with nothing but jungle, mountains and ocean around you?
This treehouse suite is part of Villa Lala, a small adults-only boutique property with just 10 suites, in Boca de Tomatlán.
Picture yourself in your own infinity pool and hot tub, set into the Sierra Madre mountainside above the bay.
The raised king bed looks out over the mountains and the ocean, and the shower pours from the branch of a fossilized ironwood tree.
Breakfast is provided, and room service is set up so you keep your privacy throughout your stay.
There’s no kitchen, but you’ll have a minibar, a microwave and a coffee maker.
Boca Beach is right outside, with trails to Colomitos and other secluded beaches.
Keep an eye out for parakeets, hummingbirds and iguanas, plus dolphins and whales in season.
It sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom.
Heads up: there are stairs to climb, some spaces are shared, and there may be some noise.
The same host has similar suites, so if this one is booked for your dates, check out their other suites here.
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4. Hacienda del Mar: Seven-Bedroom Jungle Villa with an Infinity Pool near Playa La Garza Blanca
- 📍 Neighborhood: Sierra del Mar
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 14
- 🛌 Beds: 7
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Hacienda del Mar is tucked into the jungle of Sierra del Mar, a quiet gated community south of town.
The main house has 5 bedrooms, and two casitas bring it to 7, each with its own bathroom.
Picture a sunset drink on your balcony, after an afternoon on the loungers by the infinity pool.
A chef cooks two meals a day, Monday to Saturday, and a butler and housekeeping are included.
Playa La Garza Blanca is steps away, and the manager gives you the gate code to a private beach area just outside the main gates.
Inside, high ceilings and big folding doors open the living room to the terrace, and there’s even an ice machine.
It sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms with 7.5 bathrooms, and downtown Puerto Vallarta is about 20 minutes by car.
Heads up: there are stairs and some heights without rails, and only the house staff can use the kitchen.
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5. Villa Verano: Eleven-Bedroom Beachfront Estate with an Elevator to a Private Beach
- 📍 Neighborhood: Amapas
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 16+
- 🛌 Beds: 18
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Villa Verano is a 17,000-square-foot (1,580 m²) beachfront estate that Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous called “Hollywood’s best-kept secret.”
The best part?
An elevator takes you straight down to a private beach.
Picture an afternoon at the secluded pool, with drinks from the palapa bar and parrots calling in the trees.
A team of 23, including 2 chefs, takes care of the cooking, cleaning and laundry.
Couples will love the treehouse bedroom, a honeymoon-worthy retreat with its own terrace, separate from the main villa.
There’s also a piano, a gym, a media room and game tables, and one pet is welcome.
All 11 bedrooms have their own marble bathroom.
It sleeps 16+ guests in 11 bedrooms with 11.5 bathrooms, and Playa Los Muertos is about a 5-minute walk.
Heads up: there are stairs to climb, and there’s parking for only one SUV-sized vehicle.
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6. Casa Las Amapas: Mediterranean-Style Oceanfront Villa with a Heated Pool and a Palapa
- 📍 Neighborhood: Amapas
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 10
- 🛌 Beds: 6
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Casa Las Amapas is a classic Mediterranean-style villa between Conchas Chinas and Los Muertos Beach.
You’ll fall asleep to the surf, which breaks just 20 feet (6 m) from the edge of the patio.
Picture an afternoon in the heated pool, then a dinner under the stars, cooked by the in-house chef.
Each of the 5 bedrooms has an ocean view, and the primary suite is in its own coach house with a private balcony.
Housekeeping is included Monday to Saturday, while groceries and drinks cost extra.
The bedrooms on the main level are wheelchair accessible.
It sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms, and Amapas Beach is about a 5-minute walk.
Heads up: Airbnb shows no smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm here, and there are stairs to climb.
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7. Villa Divina: Nine-Suite Ocean-View Villa with a Heated Infinity Pool and an Elevator
- 📍 Neighborhood: Conchas Chinas
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 16+
- 🛌 Beds: 9
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Villa Divina has won TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award for ocean-view hospitality.
Every one of its 9 suites has ocean views from a large private terrace, and four have their own jacuzzi.
Picture your whole group around the heated infinity pool and jacuzzi, with the bay spread out below.
Breakfast and lunch service are included, and you just pay for the ingredients.
Daily housekeeping and 24-hour security are included, and there’s an on-site gym.
An elevator for 8 people and a wheelchair ramp make it easy for every generation to get around.
The rooms have soundproof windows and electronic locks, and there’s a dedicated workspace.
It sleeps 16+ guests in 9 bedrooms with 9.5 bathrooms, and the Zona Romántica is about 5 minutes away.
Heads up: for security, everyone wears an ID bracelet, and only registered guests are allowed in.
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8. Casa Salinas II: Beachfront Villa with a Heated Infinity Pool on a Private Sand Beach
- 📍 Neighborhood: Near Las Estacas Beach
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 7
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Casa Salinas II sits on one of the very few private sand beaches in Puerto Vallarta.
The host’s family has loved Puerto Vallarta for more than 70 years, since it was just a fishing village.
Picture a swim in the heated infinity pool, looking out over the beach and the ocean.
A houseman, a maid and a cook take care of you 6 days a week, and laundry service means you can pack light.
Want to explore the bay?
Charter the villa’s boat for fishing, snorkeling or sightseeing, with Juan as your captain.
Celebrating something special?
The hosts can arrange mariachis, birthday cakes and flowers, and events are welcome with advance planning.
It’s wheelchair accessible, and cribs and high chairs are available.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, including two guest cottages, and the Zona Romántica is a short taxi ride away.
Heads up: in winter, the pool area gets fewer hours of sun, but there’s always plenty of sun on the beach.
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9. Villa Veva: Modern Oceanfront Villa with an Infinity Pool and a Pool Table
- 📍 Neighborhood: Near Las Estacas Beach
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 6
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Villa Veva is one of Puerto Vallarta’s newest oceanfront villas, blending modern luxury with Mexican charm.
Its showpiece is the oceanfront infinity pool, which seems to fall away into the bay.
Picture movie night in the game room, with theater-style seating, a big-screen TV and a pool table.
An elevator serves all three floors, and the bedrooms have spa-like bathrooms and 600-thread-count linens.
The chef prepares up to 3 meals a day plus snacks, and you just cover the groceries and drinks.
Housekeepers, a houseman and a concierge are included, and there’s a dedicated workspace.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, and Las Estacas Beach is about a 10-minute walk.
Downtown is less than 2 miles (3 km) away, so the Malecón and the Zona Romántica are close by.
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10. Casa Cosmos: Vintage Architect-Designed Villa with an Infinity Pool and Kayaks
- 📍 Neighborhood: Near Las Estacas Beach
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 14
- 🛌 Beds: 13
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An Airbnb Luxe property, Casa Cosmos was designed by famed Mexican architect Alfredo Terrazas as his own personal retreat.
The vaulted villa was one of the first in the area, and it’s a true vintage designer gem.
Picture yourself on the covered daybed, tucked into colorful jungle, looking over the infinity pool and the sea.
Dip in the heated pool or the hot tub, read in a hammock, or take the kayaks down to one of the only remaining private beaches.
Kids will love the bunk room, with two bunk beds stacked three twins high.
A cook makes 2 meals a day, Monday to Saturday, and a houseman and a property manager are on hand.
It sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms with 8 bathrooms, and Las Estacas Beach is about a 5-minute walk.
Heads up: the seventh bedroom, in the casita, is only available as an add-on, and a pool gate is available on request.
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Best Puerto Vallarta Villas FAQ
Where are the best Puerto Vallarta villas for rent?
Conchas Chinas and Amapas are the top villa areas, with beachfront estates a short walk or ride from the Zona Romántica.
For more privacy and jungle around you, look south, toward Sierra del Mar, Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlán.
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Want even more privacy up the coast? Check out these luxurious Punta Mita villa rentals.
Do Puerto Vallarta villas come with staff?
Most luxury villas do, usually with a chef, housekeeping and a houseman or butler.
The staff often takes Sundays off, groceries usually cost extra, and tipping the staff at the end of your stay is customary.
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Do Puerto Vallarta villas have private pools?
Most do, and every place on this list has a pool, many with infinity edges overlooking the bay.
Casa Caleta, Villa Divina, Casa Cosmos and the Hummingbird Love Nest also have a hot tub.
Wondering about safety? Read my post on whether Puerto Vallarta is safe.
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