In 1981 designer Peter Bowman and his artist wife, Tari, restaurateurs from California, first visited the area with their young son and daughter. In the southern part of town, known as Conchas Chinas, they acquired a secluded lot on a jungled hillside above the coast. Thus was born Casa Buena Vida. A four-story structure of brick and cement, the house hugs its steep site while at the same time utilizing open space to make the most of the climate, the light and the views. Terraces on every level take advantage of the bay perspectives. Inside, time-honored Mexican design elements prevail, but with a modern twist. A two-story pyramidal ceiling—an architectural detail Bowman had seen here before—spans the living room and second-floor master bedroom, but in this case the ceiling is rendered in brick instead of plaster and terminates in a 20-foot-high off-center skylight. There are Saltillo-tile floors and barrel-vaulted ceilings, but there are also floating walkways and huge sliding glass doors.

They've filled the airy rooms with an assortment of rustic Mexican pieces (pine tables and chests, twig chairs, tin light fixtures), comfortable furniture of Peter Bowman's design, Mexican folk and religious art and contemporary art by both Mexican and American artists.

Casa Buena Vida is a spectacular six-bedroom oceanfront luxury villa located in Lower Conchas Chinas, less than a mile from all the charm, energy, and entertainment of downtown Puerto Vallarta; approximately 12,000 sq ft of living space includes four spacious king-size guest suites, a penthouse casita with two extra bedrooms, and eight bathrooms.
The House has multiple outdoor dining areas, a heated saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, and full-time staff; it is ideal for entertaining or a quiet family gets away. From the moment you step through the door, you will feel you have entered the temple of the gods with a dramatic and sparkling Pacific overlook. The ethereal architectural design offers “sky-high” vaulted ceilings, a cupula-topped stairway, massive columns, and beams with high arched doors. Casa Buena Vida is cantilevered right into Conchas Chinas’ cliffs, also known as the Beverly Hills of Puerto Vallarta.
The four-level Mediterranean-style villa has an open-concept entertaining living space on the main level with the kitchen, living, media, bar, and outdoor dining areas flowing out to the wrap-around terrace with expansive ocean views. Enjoy the good life at Casa Buena Vida!

VILLA AMENITIES & FEATURES
6 Bedrooms all with king size beds
8 bathrooms
12,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space
Heated pool and Jacuzzi
A/C and ceiling fans throughout the villa
WIFI included
Telephone with free local calls
SMART HDTV's, English satellite service, DVD
Purified water throughout the villa

Staff & Services: Cook: 2 meals per day, including shopping, cooking, serving & clean up,
Houseman: waiter, bartender, simple maintenance, night watchman
Housekeeper: general housekeeping, villa linens; personal laundry for a fee

BEDROOMS
Master Bedroom: King bed, en-suite bathroom, plus living area, third level overlooking pool, ocean views, private terrace
Guest Suite 2: King Bed, en-suite bathroom, upper level, expansive ocean views, private terrace
Guest Suite 3: King bed, en-suite bathroom, 3rd level, terrace, overlooking pool and ocean views
Guest Suite 4 King bed en-suite bathroom plus living area, 4th level, terrace, pool and ocean views
Casita bedrooms also have king beds

RATES: USD per night for 4 bedrooms for 8 guests. Can also rent 5 or 6 bedrooms for higher rate. Please inquire.

DATES.....................................................................NIGHTLY RATES........MINIMUM NIGHTS

May 01 - October 31/23.......................................$ 950 USD....................4
November 01 - December 17/23......................$1195 USD...................5
December 18 - January 04/24............................$2150 USD..................7
January 05 - April 30/24.......................................$1195 USD...................5
May 01 - October 31/24.......................................$ 950 USD....................4
November 01 - December 17/24......................$1195 USD...................5

Add on 16% Tax to rental rates
Security deposit $1000 USD
Cost of food and beverages and tips to staff is not included
No student groups