Lovely condo-all amenities needed and nicely appointed and equipped. Only negative is highway noise from behind building that is very noticeable by entrance/kitchen area and in second bedroom, as well as out on front while sitting on veranda. Otherwise we do recommend this unit.

On the upside the condo unit is clean, safe and secure. Nice eating space on the deck. Bedrooms large and beds comfortable. Bathrooms nice and showers very good. TV, wi fi, laundry all worked well Grounds very well kept and swimming pools are large with comfortable lounge chairs. On site staff Pedro and Carlos are friendly and helpful. We were disappointed with the amount of construction going on next door. Although the owner alerted us to this activity, we found it quite annoying. The construction also has reduced the view of the bay and beach. It is a 40 minute walk to Bucerías so a car is really necessary. The beach out front is quite rocky and not very suitable for swimming. And the kitchen cookwear and smaller appliances (blender was broken) can use some updating.

All you need to have a great vacation, good staff, good location, clean & updated. Owner 100% responsive to all questions. A little noise from construction, but, to be expected.

We’ve been coming to Vallarta for over 35 years and this is not our favorite place. Mike is the best property owner/manager that we’ve ever worked with. He was so thorough and answered every question we had. His place is decorated purely Mexican. We love the fact that we can use the balcony morning noon or night there’s always shade. The pools are spectacular. We never had to worry about getting a chair. The area is fantastic and the transportation is wonderful. Really good restaurants in Bucerias & la Cruz! Not to. Far of a trip into Nuevo. Hope to come back sometime.

We had the best time in Bucerias staying at the Barlovento condo. The views are awesome, the condo really comfortable, with everything you need. Michael has a supply of laundry soap and different pantry items that we were able to use and were grateful not to have to run out to shop for. We also really appreciated the ease of checking in and the digital door locks. This made things so easy. The owner also provides a very comprehensive list of information that is great to reference when you are there. It has great restaurants and just a bunch of great information in it. My favorite thing about Barlovento was the amazing heated Pool. They have two pools there but I especially loved the family pool down by the ocean. It is very large and the temperature was perfect. The poolside chairs were lovely and padded and it was never hard to get a chair. The people there were friendly and really lovely to have a conversation with. The beds in the condo were comfortable which is something I always look for. This was our first time to Bucerias, since we usually just spend all of our time in Puerto Vallarta. I am so glad we decided to come to Bucerias and Barlovento condos this trip. We had the best time. Thanks Michael for sharing your condo with us!!!

Condo and facilities were very nice. Everything kept up perfectly. There was condo construction next door which was unfortunate but tolerable.

Barloventa is a lovely property, beautifully appointed and with all the things you need to have a great stay. The staff were attentive to any requests and were very responsive to simple requests like a lightbulb replacement. The WIFI is excellent and robust. This property is a short ride from the town centre and we found taxis were plentiful and affordable. There are adjacent construction projects that, depending of the work underway, were more or less intrusive. This was the only disadvantage to the site. Once the construction was over for the evening the patios were a lovely place to sit and revel in the warmth and the sound of the sea.

We enjoyed our stay here, very comfortable and clean and also has everything you need and more. The location was a bit farther out then I thought. It was an hour walk on the beach to Bucerías. We quickly learned how to use the local bus/van system and for 12 pesos each we were in town within 5 minutes. There was construction noise during the day but we did enjoy watching how they build things in Mexico so it was entertaining for us! Thanks for sharing your part of Mexico with us!

This condo is beautiful, well maintained, and secure. Staff (security guards and on-site property managers) are friendly and helpful. It is in a beautiful location, although at almost the furthest point north in Bucerias (toward La Cruz), so walking in to town is about 25 minutes along the beach, which is fairly rocky in parts, including directly in front of the building (so no easy swimming access right in front of the condo). BUT, OH, THE NOISE!!! Construction is ongoing and seemingly non-stop on BOTH sides of the building - DIRECTLY beside the building. This will apparently be going on for another couple of years. So - if you find Mexican building practices fascinating (we ended up watching the process for entertainment - really!), want to stay in a beautiful, well maintained place with all the modern conveniences, appliances, and comfortable beds, and don't mind a walk or Uber ride to get to restaurants or the Mega or exploring - and you really DON'T mind a LOT of noise during daylight hours, I highly recommend this place. However, if you are looking for a place that you can sit in the sun relaxing and listening to the ocean and tropical birdsong, and you want to step out the door and around the corner for food or entertainment, this should - regrettably - be a pass.

Pros... there's no doubt the view is amazing! We were able to enjoy whale watching and seeing dolphins from the balcony, magical! The pools are wonderful, a beautiful 25m lap pool was used daily and there's a 2nd pool closer to the beach which was also well,used. Condo really well laid out and had everything you could need except a teapot! (Not a biggie). Cons....location is quite a ways from Bucerias, you can definitely get there on the beach but rocky initially. This condo is phase 1 of 3 , they are working on the 2 other phases as we speak so from 8am-8pm we heard jackhammer etc, difficult to enjoy the pools/balcony during those hours!

My spouse and I booked the Barlovento to have some peace and quiet , warm weather and beach time. The condo was very well appointed, with comfortable furniture, a cook’s kitchen, and great artistic touches. The property had two lovely pools and an accommodating staff. What was distressing to us was the amount of noise due to the construction of a large condo complex right next door. The hammering, banging and grinding went on from 8 a m to 6 p m Monday through Friday with a lunch break from 1-2 p m daily, and half day Saturday. In our experience, sitting on the beautiful balcony looking out over the bay was not a relaxing experience during the construction timeframe. Traffic noise from the nearby highway is a constant, but drowned out during the day. We found the beach to be very rocky until one walks about 200 yards past the Barlovento, where there is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach to the town of Bucerias, about a 50 minute walk. Mike provides a thorough and helpful introduction to the property and its surroundings.

We had a great time and our daughter and her boyfriend joined us for a week. Beautiful condo,some noise from the construction next door. Thanks to the owner Mike gave us lot of information about the area and the building. It's close enough to bucerias to walk the beach into the town. Only a short cab ride if we had to many drinks. Great restaurants and entertainment. The Barlovento is a wonderful building. Great staff ,Carlos, Jorge and Christian made us feel very special always greeting us a with big smiles. Will definitely be returning in the future

This is a lovely condo, richly furnished, beautifully decorated with original art, very clean, and with all the comforts of home. To say that the kitchen is “fully equipped” is an understatement: I even found an onion holder, one of my favorite gadgets. We stayed for two weeks in February and didn’t want to leave. There were a couple of minor maintenance inconveniences. I mention this only to report that the owner and property manager rapidly responded to and resolved the inconveniences in less than 24 hours. We got many beautiful photos of the sunrise, nearly every day of our stay. The view of the bay is superb, and I enjoyed watching people harvest oysters not far off the beach. The beach is pretty rocky in this spot, but walking just a few yards took us to soft sand. The pools were never crowded, and had water that was refreshing and the perfect temperature. There are plenty of movable umbrellas for those who want a break from the sun in paradise. There are two excellent restaurants very close by, both on the beach, and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was convenient and easy to hop on a white van or bus to go downtown for dining or shopping, avoiding the cost of a taxi: We just stepped outside the Barlovento front door and waved down the frequently-passing vans. Even without a car, it’s an easy trip to Mega for groceries and supplies, but you’ll probably want to take a taxi back if you have lots of bags. We especially appreciated the shopping carts in the parking garage which are available to transport your purchases up to the condo. Note that there is construction next door, but the sounds never annoyed us. We also never noticed the highway noise that some reviewers mention, except when were on our way out of Barlovento. Thank you for the fine hospitality, Mike!

Nice condo complex. Pools are nice. Beautiful view of the Bay. Early morning coffee on balcony at sunrise is awesome. lots of rest and relaxation!!! well equipped condo. very clean. not very far to decent sand beach. map location on VRBO is incorrect. It is farther north. Curtis and Leah from Sask

My husband and I had a very nice visit here at Barlovento! This unit is equipped with all of the necessary amenities. The sea views from this unit are simply marvelous, located nicely in Banderas Bay. We enjoyed the 2 pools and beach access. Walked to Star Bay just to the south for afternoon fish tacos and a nice breakfast too. We took the bus and mini van taxi's everywhere including Sayulita, old town Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta, day trips through Bucerias and La Cruz. This was a special experience for us to hang with the locals each day. Also the weather this time of year is glorious, in the mid 80's. Juan Carlos, facilities manager and Jorge the security guard were very helpful, and friendly in guiding local attractions and advising which buses to take to each location. They organized an Uber driver to pick us up back to the airport on our last day. We did shop and Mega and La Comer stores for basic food items and bottled water with good success. All in all, a wonderful trip!! Thanks Mike

Had a 9night stay and we loved it condo is equipped and comfortable and the grounds are amazing ! I would stay here again !

Beautiful, nice people, convenient location!!! Condo well taken care of & comfortable!!

We were at Barlovento for 5 weeks. Everything that we needed was in the condo, very well equipped and nicely decorated with beautiful art. The view was spectacular! We very much enjoyed the two pools. The property managers were nice and helpful. We were able to arrange, through the manager, someone to come pick us up at the airport and make a stop at the Mega for a few supplies. We visited Bucérias, La Cruz, Sayeluta and Puerto Vallarta. The best restaurants you will find are in Bucérias, 10 minutes from the condo by taxi or 25 minutes by foot. We are looking forward to return.

what a wonderful condo! everything and more! The condo is beautiful! Everything you need is there. Linens are wonderful. Nothing about the condo is a short cut. met many nice people at the pool, very friendly. The Barlovento staff is wonderful and helpful. Bucerias and La Cruz are charming. Bus transportation is easy and sooo inexpensive. Saw whales in the harbor! Would and hope to return!

Beautiful and impecable would come back any day

Mike was excellent at communicating with us through emails. We arranged through his property manager, Teresa, pick up and drop off at the airport. It was so great to see someone standing at the exit doors holding a sign with our last name on it. This was our first trip to Puerto Vallarta. On our way to Barlovento we stopped at the Mega grocery store to pick up some food supplies. Super store and everyone is so helpful. The condo is fantastic. Everything you could ever need is there. We must say the king bed in the master suite is so comfortable. We even wrote down the make to look into purchasing one for home. The view is to die for. We watched a lightening storm over Puerto Vallarta one evening. It was spectacular. We enjoyed the sunrise and sunset. The sunset is great to see from down on the beach. I might add there is a lot of noise from the highway which will probably go away in 2 years as the inland highway should be finished then. My son slept in the back room and had to wear ear plugs every night. Sadly during our 7 day stay at Barlovento the big pool by the ocean had no water in it as it was being retiled. We were very disappointed about this as we are water babies. There is the lap pool but you hear the highway noise all the time. Plus maintenance was power washing the concrete for 2 days of our vacation on the level of the lap pool. Not very relaxing. Not sure why they could not have done that after the big pool was filled so people have an option to go there when maintenance is working. We took the taxi to Sayulita for the day. A wonderful little town just north of Bucerias. If you have the time go see the town. My son and husband went on the Vallarta Extreme adventure. They had a blast. You cannot take your camera but at the end you can buy video and photos from the company. We paid 85.00cad for a package which we thought was not to bad. 5 video clips and a bunch of photos. Our 14 year old son had his first shot of tequila on the bus ride back to Nuevo.LOL We celebrated my husbands birthday in Bucerias going for dinner at Mezzogiorno (Italian). Veronica the property manager made reservations for us and asked if they could make a chocolate dessert for his birthday. Fransico had a taxi waiting for us and off we went to the restaurant. We were not disappointed. They sang happy birthday and brought the dessert with writing on it and a candle. The meal was fantastic. You have to walk down the beach to get to a sandy section.

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Bucerias and stayed at this condo and it was incredible. The condo is exactly as pictured if not even better in person and the property was to die for. Everything you need is right there, all kitchen gadgets, bathroom towels, grill, washer and dryer, and we found this especially convenient and ended up purchasing all groceries from the Mega and cooking ourselves. The pools are beautiful and the beach is serene. Early September was the perfect time to go, we were two of the only people there for the entire week which made for a relaxing stay. We would highly recommend this condo and stay here again in the future. Thank you Mike!