Title: Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront Beachfront comfort, a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront ![On the beach, sun loungers - Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront (Bucerías)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30516000/30515989/88e0eb27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront (Bucerías)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30516000/30515989/059f55b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area - Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront (Bucerías)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30516000/30515989/091258a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront (Bucerías)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30516000/30515989/50b4d928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront (Bucerías)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30516000/30515989/0e00b6c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bahia de Banderas views await at this beachfront haven. Enjoy a spa treatment, followed by poolside lunch and margaritas. Stroll along the pristine sandy beach to charming Bucerias for breakfast and local art galleries, or unwind with a workout in the gym or tennis match under the lights. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront Watch the sunset over the water from our terrace. Walk the long, pristine sandy beach in the morning and watch hatchling sea turtles scramble to the Bahia de Banderas. Enjoy a spa treatment at our gorgeous spa, followed by a poolside lunch and margarita. Take a relaxing beach walk to breakfast in the charming town of Bucerias and tour the local art galleries and markets. Get a workout in the outstanding gym or enjoy the lighted championship tennis court . PGA rated world class "El Tigre" and "Los Flamingos" golf courses at a stone's throw from the resort or The Hard Rock Casino Nuevo Vallarta is just a short way down the road if that's your thing. Only a 15 minute cab ride from the Puerto Vallarta airport where you can be picked up and delivered to our little piece of heaven. 20 minute ride into lively Puerto Vallarta proper. If you really feel the need to rent a vehicle to tour the lovely scenic towns nearby, we have a secure, free, underground parking space for your use. Cook your own meals, enjoy the exquisite outdoor or indoor on site restaurants, or diverse next door dining at our sister resort, while returning to the exclusive luxury and quiet of your own place. Rent our entire living space or you may opt for the one or two bedroom condo unit. Individually the main unit has a king sized bed and spacious master bath with shower and whirlpool tub. A queen sofa sleeper in living room if needed, a fully equipped kitchen. The 2nd attached unit has 2 queen beds, along with a living space with desk and reading space, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator. The spacious outside terrace/balcony is a lovely place to prepare grilled food, play games, read, and relax while you witness the most stunning sunsets one could imagine. The condo comfortably accommodates up to 6 comfortably or 8 total if sofa sleeper in family room is used. One bedroom condo or separate double room units accommodate up to 4 people each. Pack light, you have your own washer and dryer. Free wireless on facility and in condo. Full time security on the property. On site medical facility staffed with an English speaking physician. So much to do if you tire of relaxing poolside or on the amazing beach: Book a day of fishing, whale watching, boating, jet skiing with many other water sport activities. Visit the artistic town of Bucerias walking distance for local shops, bakeries, restaurants and art or an inexpensive cab to great shopping and fun in the surfer village of Sayulita. Cab it over to La Cruz where the marina has amazing restaurants and a Sunday outdoor market you will sure to want to visit for fresh foods, local products and wares. In addition, the downtown area and nightlife of Puerto Vallarta is just minutes away. Easy access to friendly airport in Puerto Vallarta and direct, nonstop flights from 14 major Canadian cities and 20 major US cities (including Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, and several California cities. Spend LESS time traveling and MORE time on the beach. Sorry, but we cannot tolerate SMOKING in the condo and cannot accommodate pets. You will LOVE this condo and resort! Check our calendar or contact us for your next vacation. If your dates appear as unavailable check with us anyway as we may have some schedule flexibility. If you loved your stay, we would love to have you as a repeat visitor. WELCOME! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71991000/71990948/9e389a48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous 2 + Bedroom Condo in Playa Royale Community! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Villa Estancia Stunning Sunset View Picturesque Beachfront Condo Villa Estancia Stunning Sunset View Picturesque Beachfront Villa Estancia Stunning Sunset View Picturesque Beachfront Condo Villa Estancia Stunning Sunset View Picturesque Beachfront Condo Villa La Estancia Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront Villa La Estancia Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront Villa La Estancia Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=20.718649,-105.30769&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:snn%7DB%60%7CvaS%3FO%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40O%40O%40Q%40O%40OBOBQ%40OBOBOBOBODOBODODOBODMFODODMFODOFKFOFMFOFKFMHMFMHMHMHKHMHKHMHKJKHIJKJKHKJIJKJKJGLIJKJGLIJILGLIJGLGLGLGLGLELELGNELELENELENCLENCLCNCNCLANCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDLDLFLFLFLFLFJHLFLHJHJFLJJHJFJJJJJHJJHJJJHHJJHLHJHJJLFJHLHLFLHLFLFJFNFLFNFJFNDNFLDNDNDLDNDNBNDNBNBNBNBNBNBN%40PBN%40N%40N%40P%40N%40N%40P%3FN%3FP%40N%3FN%3FPAN%3FN%3FPANAPANANAPALCPANCPCLCPCNCNCNENCLEPELENENELGNELGNGLGNGJGNGLGLILGLIJILGJKLIJIJILKJIJKJIJKHKJKJKHKHKHMHKHKHMFMHKFMHMFMDMFMFMFMDMFMDODMDODMBMDODM%40OBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAMCOAOEMCOAMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMGMEMGMGMGMEMGKIMGMIKGMIKIKIMIKIKIKKKKIIKKKKIKKKIKIMIKIMIKIMIKGMIMGMGMGOGKGOGMEOGMEOEMGOEOCMEQEMCOEOCOCOCQCMAQCOCQAMAQAOAOAQ%3FOAQ%3FO%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N4ngeBNyxFtduntNGQDTjQEXJ0Y=) Bucerías, NAY #### What's nearby - Nuevo Vallarta Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Vallarta Adventures \- 5 min drive \- 4.2 km - El Tigre Golf Club \- 5 min drive \- 3.9 km - Nayar Vidanta Golf \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta Golf Course \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 km #### Getting around - Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casa Bella - ‬16 min walk - ‪La Pérgola - ‬16 min walk - ‪Piaf - ‬3 min drive - ‪La Bamba - ‬16 min walk - ‪Bounissimo - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront have a pool? ### Is Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront? ### What time is check-out at Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront? ### Where is Villa La Estancia- Stunning Sunset View on Picturesque Beachfront located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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