We are a 3 generation family of 9 and spent a wonderful week at Villa Santa Fe. First of all the Pros: Villa Santa Fe is gorgeous. Beautifully designed, well appointed, very nice art work throughout. Many water features (fountains and waterfalls) throughout the house. It is on top of a cliff with fabulous views overlooking the bay and the town from the deck and infinity pool. It is like staying in a private 5* hotel. The staff is amazing. Toni the manager/concierge was available and extremely helpful with everything from reservations for activities or restaurants to getting taxis and whatever else we needed. Tina, the chef, and her staff were fantastic. Great meals prepared according to our dietary needs and desires. We had mostly Mexican cuisine but I think Tina could do whatever guests wanted. They took care of everything related to the kitchen in a seamless fashion. Could not have asked for more. Now for the cons: These would not be deal breakers but it would have been helpful to know ahead of time. The Villa is at the top of a cliff and the driveway from the street is extremely steep with 2 hairpin switchbacks. The younger people in our group could manage to walk to the town and back, but the drive was way too steep for the older people to manage by foot. Also because it is above the main road into and out of the town it is very noisy day and night. Some of us were able to sleep through the noise, others were not. The internet access from the house was slow and irregular. If you were near the main router in the living room you could get some internet access, but away from the router was very spotty to absent. I am not sure if this is a problem of the house or the city or Mexico's broadband infrastructure. There are smart/internet TVs in living room and bedrooms but not enough bandwidth to really watch streaming services. If watching TV is important, I would recommend either bringing DVDs or downloading to a laptop or other device and casting to the TV. That said, many of us got a lot of reading in which was very nice. All in all it was an excellent experience.

Our family of 10 had a blast. Great house, staff and location.

This is a gorgeous home with spectacular architectural details throughout! We stayed for 6 nights with our best friends and enjoyed relaxing by the pool, beautiful sunsets, and plenty of pampering. Chef Tina and her team prepared delicious meals for us with our specific requests so that we never had to go into town unless we wanted to do activities or shopping. Tonie, the house manager, helped us get airport transportation, taxis as needed, and arranged in-home massages for all of us. I recommend booking all your taxi needs through her because the house is on a steep hill and most taxi or Ubers won’t come all the way to the front entrance. The only thing that was a challenge is the road noise—this house sits right above the main road and we heard loud traffic day and night, which made it hard to get good rest. It’s no fault of the house or the staff, it’s just a fact of the location. Most of the rooms do not have curtains or just have sheers, so if you like to sleep in the dark you’ll need to bring a blackout mask. The plus side of no curtains is stunning night views of downtown PV—the cityscape and fireworks nightly can be viewed right from your bed!

We had a great time. The property was everything we had hoped for. The beds were comfortable. The rooms were great with plenty of space. The customer service makes this place unique. Toni and the staff are so responsive. They respond immediately. It was so convenient and helpful having Toni arrange transportation for us. She even helped us order pizza one afternoon. The chef prepared the best dishes. It was so nice waking up to breakfast on the patio. They even made breakfast the day we departed. The staff are so nice and helpful. We really had the best time. It was clean, safe, beautiful, and convenient. This is a great property to experience.

My friends and I had a wonderful time staying at this villa. The staff was kind and prompt, and the property was well kept and lovely. We all throughly enjoyed our stay and hope that one day we may be able to return.

The property is the great, excellent staff, and the pool was amazing! The one downside is the property is up a very large steep hill, so be prepared if you have anyone elderly or out of shape, even some of the Ubers wouldn't take us up the hill to get to the house, and there were no stairs so driveway it is. The property Manager was great, and set up all our events that were outside the city with transportation, Staff and Cook were great and were able to accommodate our group request. Great week get away!

We came with our kids for my husbands 60th birthday! The property is amazing! The staff is even more amazing! All of the reviews are true! Tina and her staff are INCREDIBLE. The food was beyond amazing! Thank you to all who made this a trip of a lifetime!

Our stay was very pleasant, I went with three of my friends and their wives, along with my 5 years old nephew. We all had a blast and we are certainly going to be back !

Richard was very accommodating to allow us to reschedule a trip from last year due to Covid. I got to celebrate my 50th birthday for the second year in a row. The best part of the trip was Tina the chef. Her and her team outdid themselves night after night. I can't say enough how much the group enjoyed this trip. I can see why people come back year after year.

We rented all three of Richard's villas (Francisco, Sante Fe, Alta Vista) simultaneous for a large group and it could not have worked out any better. Sante Fe was our main gathering house. Richard, Tina, and Tonie greeted us with fresh margaritas and snacks upon check-in, gave us a tour of all the villas, and helped arrange all shopping and meals ahead of time. We did breakfast every day as a group and dinner every other night. Tina's food was amazing and the best meals we had all trip. We even had additional guests next door at Paramount Bay that Tina was able to accommodate for meals. I highly recommend a stay at any of the villas. Just give your taxi drivers some encouragement to go up the drive way and it should be no problem.

Words don't do the Villa Santa Fe justice. This home is simply amazing! We were 5 adult couples, old friends, traveling together for the first time. We could not have asked for more than this villa provided. When you first arrive and take in the view from the poolside patio and take a tour of the villa, you immediately know you made the right choice. This home encompasses luxury and feels like a tropical paradise, everywhere you look.. From checking-in with Tonie, planning groceries and supplies with Tina, Patricia and the rest of the cleaning crew doing laundry and cleaning up after us while somehow remaining out of our way (quite a task in itself), to chatting daily with Tonie for planning excursions and dealing with challenges... the staff is even more impressive than the house itself.. We could not have asked for more. If ever we had an issue or a question, Tonie and Richard were on the spot with solutions and answers.in the blink of an eye. Not only were we able to vacation in this beautiful mansion, but the team working for the villa was there when you need them and invisible when you do not. It was just perfect. Plain and simple. The ONLY downside when renting this villa is eventually you will have to leave and return to real life... and you have grown accustomed to being spoiled in paradise... lol If I could give this property 6 stars, I would. I would rent the Villa Santa Fe again in a heartbeat!

From start to finish our vacation was amazing. Toni was super communicative before, during and after our stay and helped us with all of our random requests/ excursions throughout the week. Chef Tina was wonderful! Her food is amazing and she is hilarious to boot! Pack your sneakers because the driveway is a doozy, but totally worth it for the views when you make it up! The villa is exactly like the pictures- just wonderful! We will be back! :)

Everyone in the group enjoyed the pool, the amazing view and the delicious food prepared by a wonderful staff. They all want to come back again soon.

We just returned from our week staying at Villa Santa Fe and it was nothing short of fantastic! The house is as you see in the pictures - breathtaking views everywhere you look. But what really stands out is the service provided by the entire team. Owner Richard greeted us upon arrival with margaritas, chips, salsa, guac, and appetizers. From there it just got better. Chef Tina is not only an amazing chef, but so much fun every time she's in the house preparing brunch or dinners. Everyone in our group kept commenting on how incredible every meal was. We literally only went out for dinner once and had every other meal in the villa. They accommodated my husband's 50th birthday party with a large buffet by the pool in the afternoon and then a sit-down dinner for 20. You'd think they do that every day with the precision in execution. I can't recommend Villa Santa Fe enough and we'll definitely be back!

Wonderful house with lots of space inside and out. Views are gorgeous (though we didn't really have a sunset this time of year). Pool is great and heated. The water falls and fountains are a fun feature. The staff was really responsive and the food was great. All the bedrooms are great. Be ready to hike up a long driveway when you get home, but we didn't mind the walk a couple times a day.

Richard and Tina were excellent hosts throughout our stay. The views were spectacular and we had the perfect view of the bay for the fireworks on NYE. We hope to return soon.

We really loved our stay at this property! The home staff and chef Tina served up delicious main course meals with dessert with any request. The concierge helped us plan any taxi or reservations needed. The one request we would have would be to install a large mirror on the road to see oncoming traffic as the crossing into town was a bit dangerous.

A truly incredible trip, we cannot have asked for anything more. The staff were so helpful and welcoming and the house was immaculate. Cannot describe how much you’ll love a trip staying here!

My husband and I enjoyed an incredible escape from reality of juggling kids, cleaning, laundry and cooking with 3 other couples/friends. Tina the chef made the most amazing meals and was a fantastic concierge on recommending restaurants for the few nights out we were looking for. Toni did a wonderful job communicating, booking transportation for us and ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay. We would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and hope to make it back throughout the years.

…from the gorgeous property and views to wonderful food and ever so helpful and friendly staff this was 5 star all the way

We came with the family (all adults) for a post Covid vacation and it was amazing! We looked at the pictures and thought they must be photoshopped but it really was spectacular. Richard and chef Tina were wonderful! She heard my daughter say I liked mangos and the seeds and we had them for several meals. There are a lot of steps to the levels and the driveway is very steep! We had a few cabs that couldn’t make it up! We scheduled many activities (scuba diving, ATV, zip lining, etc.) but our favorite activity was watching the sunset from the infinity pool with a margarita! we will be back!

Although we cannot sit by the pool and look out over the beautiful ocean anymore, we can still dream of returning to this amazing place. When we return to PV with 5 friends or more, we will not stay at any other location. Our friends are amazed and envious of the photos we are sharing upon our return. Pictures do not do this place justice. The best part of the villa cannot be captured in pictures. The people!!! Richard, Tina and Toni along with the staff. They made our trip perfect. Working with Richard before the trip was extremely easy. Toni made planning the pre-arrival grocery stocking simple and everything from arranging airport transfers, car services for outings, dinner reservations, and excursions was completely handled. Toni arranged COVID testing for our return to the US at the Villa. Tina and her staff put the WOW in our vacation. Chef Tina is amazing. We had breakfast every morning and she created special dinners 3 nights we were there. (We went out for 3 dinners and had Tina's dinners 3 nights). Tina’s culinary skills were superb and having her there was like having a long-lost friend with us. She is the best.The photos on VRBO of the Villa they are 100% accurate. We had plenty of room for the 6 of us on our trip. You could easily add several more people and still had adequate space. The location is perfect, only a short walk into town and the beach. Using Uber or cabs were low cost and simple. When in PV you can do a lot of walking and there are lots of steps, hills, and cobble stone streets. If you are not up for that type of walking just use uber or a cab. We loved the walking. The views from the villa are breathtaking. We stayed by the pool most days relaxing and the pool is kept at the perfect temperature.We cannot say enough positive about our stay!5 Stars A must stay!Bill, Nick, Lyn, Michael, Lyn & Wendy

Although we cannot sit by the pool and look out over the beautiful ocean anymore, we can still dream of returning to this amazing place. When we return to PV with 5 friends or more, we will not stay at any other location. Our friends are amazed and envious of the photos we are sharing upon our return. Pictures do not do this place justice. The best part of the villa cannot be captured in pictures. The people!!! Richard, Tina and Toni along with the staff. They made our trip perfect. Working with Richard before the trip was extremely easy. Toni made planning the pre-arrival grocery stocking simple and everything from arranging airport transfers, car services for outings, dinner reservations, and excursions was completely handled. Toni arranged COVID testing for our return to the US at the Villa. Tina and her staff put the WOW in our vacation. Chef Tina is amazing. We had breakfast every morning and she created special dinners 3 nights we were there. (We went out for 3 dinners and had Tina's dinners 3 nights). Tina’s culinary skills were superb and having her there was like having a long-lost friend with us. She is the best. The photos on VRBO of the Villa they are 100% accurate. We had plenty of room for the 6 of us on our trip. You could easily add several more people and still had adequate space. The location is perfect, only a short walk into town and the beach. Using Uber or cabs were low cost and simple. When in PV you can do a lot of walking and there are lots of steps, hills, and cobble stone streets. If you are not up for that type of walking just use uber or a cab. We loved the walking. The views from the villa are breathtaking. We stayed by the pool most days relaxing and the pool is kept at the perfect temperature. We cannot say enough positive about our stay! 5 Stars A must stay! Bill, Nick, Lyn, Michael, Lyn & Wendy

We absolutely loved our trip and stay here. The pool and poolside bar including the views were breathtaking. The property is spacious with lush indoor and outdoor landscaping. The property manager is very attentive and the chef prepares excellent fresh and diverse cuisine. The bedrooms are large and also offer amazing views.The location is superb which is also very important. It’s a 2-3 minute taxi to town or a 5-10 minute walk We loved our stay and it was hard to leave

We absolutely loved our trip and stay here. The pool and poolside bar including the views were breathtaking. The property is spacious with lush indoor and outdoor landscaping. The property manager is very attentive and the chef prepares excellent fresh and diverse cuisine. The bedrooms are large and also offer amazing views. The location is superb which is also very important. It’s a 2-3 minute taxi to town or a 5-10 minute walk We loved our stay and it was hard to leave

Great place, staff and meals. We will be back.

Best relaxing get away ever. Richard and his staff (Tonie and Tina) know how to take care of their visitors. Attention to details is excellent along with perfect meals. The location of the property could not be better and the house itself is truly amazing. Villa Santa Fe is on the top of my list for my future trips to Puerto Vallarta.

This place is sweet. We travel twice a year for roughly two weeks at a time and the wives say... we HAVE to have a pool!!! Well this was the best pool we have ever had. We travel all over Mexico and Hawaii and this was the bomb! The owners are awesome, the chefs/food was awesome and we loved the staff that they have there as well. Do yourself a favor and book this place. Cheers!

This was our second time staying at this property and we loved every second of it. The hosts are generous, kind and attentive. The house is beautiful and the pool is perfect for day and night!

We loved our stay at Villa Santa Fe. The home is beautiful and Tina and her crew are truly wonderful.

Thank you Richard and Tina for a lovely week in your Villa Santa Fe Home! Richard, your Margarita's were better than we've ever tasted, and Tina, your humor, wit and 5-Star Meals & Presentation was Over the Top!! We had 5 Couples which was perfect for this 5-Bedroom, All-Suite Home!! We had a GREAT time with many wonderful memoris and will definitely be back!

We have stayed at many villas over the past 10 years but none of them come close to comparing to this villa. The pool is great, the views are spectacular, the food is 5 star and the owners are incredible. If you’re trying to decide on a villa in PV, stop your search and book this place before it’s not available. The attention to detail throughout the unit is exceptional. Richard and Tina (owners) run a first class operation and will make sure that you enjoy your stay.