Memorable Stay at Casa Contenta

Our stay here at Casa Contenta was simply perfect! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by Mercedes and Mauri, who are the property manager and housekeeper. After our sticky hot ride from the airport, the first thing they did was put a frosty delicious margarita in our hand, accompanied by some freshly made salsa and chips. Mercedes was extremely helpful with gathering information and arranging side trips. Mauri was there daily to cater to our every need, and keep the house fresh and clean.

Exploring the city each day was a morning event, followed by crashing into our own private pool to float for an hour, cool off, and then relax and read or watch the amazing views and sunsets (from any place in the villa). Breakfast was a short walk down to the beach. Dinners were spent at some of the best restaurants. We highly recommend Trio, Hacienda Angel (especially on Friday night when they have an excellent Mariachi band), Michael's, or Maxamillian's. A great place for lunch is Joe Jack's Fish Shack, for the best Mojitos with Fish & Chips! If you love horseback riding, we suggest you try Rancho Capomo. It is a beautiful ranch up in the jungle, and the ride crosses the river several times before reaching the falls. The horses are in very good shape, well cared for and trained. Our trip there was one of the highlights of our time in Puerta Vallarta.

Casa Contenta is an oasis of beauty, relaxation and quiet surrender. Each room is simply lovely. We can't say enough to help one understand how you will feel from the moment you walk into the Villa and see the breath taking views. The hosts, Dianne and John, have created a quiet paradise that is worth experiencing! We want to thank John and Dianne for creating something so lovely, and Mercedes and Mauri for ensuring that we enjoyed each moment at the Casa. Best Wishes for a great time in Puerta Villarta! Calie and Giles

A group of friends and I made the journey down to Puerto Vallarta for a long weekend and Casa Contenta was one of the highlights of our trip. Everything about the house is great, the views are awesome and the owners/staff are extremely helpful, accessible and pleasant to work with. The property is very well maintained, there is plenty of space and overall it's just an incredibly nice atmosphere.

The pool and deck are great for hanging out and cooking on the grill. It was easy to get into the city, which we did quite often - each time we called the taxi service, our cars would arrive in 5 minutes. We arranged breakfast to be cooked each morning, which was a great decision.

We really couldn't have asked for a better trip, or a better place to stay. I highly recommend Casa Contenta and I hope to return for another visit!

Casa Contenta was beautiful, the views are spectacular. The place was clean, beautifully decorated and spacious. We had 8 staying there and never felt at all cramped.

What a lovely place! We stayed at Casa Contena for five wonderful days and nights. The house is lovely, tastefully furnished and very comfortable. The location was great and included free exercise walking up the hill! The pool is great for relaxing, but not really for swimming. We enjoyed just "floating" and watching the sunset'each night. Mauri was wonderful and takes beautiful care of the house. We paid extra for her to prepare breakfast and it was well worth it. We hired Lalo to prepare dinner and we loved it so much that we hired him for a second night and asked him to prepare the same meal! All, in all a great place.

We had a ball at Casa Contenta! Our group of friends has been visiting Puerto Vallarta for several years. We've stayed in a different villa each time and Casa Contenta gets high marks for beauty, location, comfort and staff. Mauri, our housekeeper, made sure that everyone had what they needed. We hired a cook who prepared two fantastic dinners. The villa itself is more beautiful than the pictures in the website suggest. We used the pool every day, walked into town (most of us took a taxi back because we're old and out of shape), loved the convenience of the phone and wireless internet service. I'm sure that everyone in our group would give an unqualified recommendation to Casa Contenta.

Our stay at Casa Contenta far exceeded our expectations. We have been to PV many times and stayed at all the 5 star+ hotels but this setting and villa was the most beautiful of all our accommodations. Our family enjoyed lounging on the veranda, whale watching from the incredibly beautiful infinity pool, wonderful breakfasts prepared by Mauri, and relaxing in the sun. It was an easy ride to town and the sunsets every night were breathtaking. We will definitely return.

Ola! The photos on the website do not do this beautiful home justice. Walking through the archway onto the terrace was like arriving in paradise. The view is breathtaking. We spent our days exploring the town and the surrounding areas. We spent our cocktail hours watching whales and beautiful Banderas Bay. We had three couples and were very comfortable. Another couple could have been easily accommodated but the view from the smallest suite is not as grand. This home is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. It is totally open so you feel like you are out in the wonderful weather all the time. I think that Diane and John have a vacation home that surpasses expections. Thanks Mari and Mercedes. You made us feel welcome and comfortable. Do not miss a trip into the Sierra Madre to San Sebastian and make sure you stop at the Hacienda San Sebatian Tequilla Distillery on the way. Also, make sure to take a trip to Bucerias, a beautiful wide beach. Walking up and down the hill is a great daily walk, but it is best to have a car. We had one of the best vacations ever and would not hesitate to recommend this home to other travellers. Adios!

I recently stayed at Casa Contenta and found it to be one of the best homes I have had the pleasure of visiting in recent years.. Everything was first class and the view was amazing..