Welcome Thanks for choosing to stay at Casa Stone. We are so glad you have decided to book with us and we want to make sure you have a 5-star stay. There are plenty of great restaurants nearby, as well as lots of attractions to see whilst you are in Puerto Vallarta. You will find a list of our favorite places to eat, drink and shop on the following pages, plus details about our property in this manual. If you’re here for the great restaurants, then you have come to the right place. There are so many within a 5-10 min walk just around the corner. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at casastonepv for more suggestions of places to eat, see and do. Internet Free WIFI is included in your stay. Kitchen We have a well-equipped kitchen.Please feel free to use anything. We would greatly appreciate if you could clean up prior to checking out. Laundry You will find the washer and dryer in the closet behind the sofa. Soap is located on the floor. Amenities There is a hand held clothing steamer in the armoir on the first floor. Hair dryers are located in the ensuite bathrooms, as well shampoo and body wash. If you require anything else, please contact us. Games To help you enjoy your stay, we have provided you with some board games.Feel free to use them but make sure to put all the pieces back in the box when you’re done! In Suite Safe Is located in the closet in the bedroom.Push the reset button on the back of the safe door.To lock, enter your 4 digit code and press A. Close the door and turn the dial to lock.To unlock, enter your 4 digit code and press A and turn the dial to open. Garbage Garbage bags can be disposed of in the large brown bin located in building hallway just outside the entry door to the suite.Extra garbage bags are kept in the cupboard underneath the sink.
Air Conditioning Electricity is expensive in Mexico, so we ask that you turn off the AC when you are not in the condo.You will find that you often get a wonderful breeze if you open both the Ocean side and Mountain side doors on the living floor, so AC is not necessarily needed.Both bedrooms have power blackout blinds.
Cleaning Cleaning service is provided once a week.You can coordinate the cleaning day with the property managers at time of check in. This service is mandatory.Please note the sheets will not be changed unless you request them to be. Television Smart TV’s are located in the family room and the bedrooms.All of the TVs have Amazon Firesticks which will allow you to access your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and any other subscription services you have as well as many network TV apps. Sonos Sound System Sonos speakers are located in the kitchen, dining area, both bedrooms and the TV area.If you are not familiar with Sonos, download the Sonos2 app free on your smart phone and you can listen to and control the speakers in each room.Note you will need to be logged into the wifi connection in order to use Sonos.Sonos can also be controlled by the Sonos2 app on the tablet which should be located media cabinet under the living room TV.The tablet is in yellow Jacket Local Take Out There are many local take-out spots to order on Uber Eats, but if you want and walk to pick up your meal, and you like Chicken, this place is great, cheap and cheerful. Pollo Feliz Mexican Style chicken and other traditional fare.Enjoy it with the amazing spicy salsa.Insurgentes 206.+322 222 0304 Coffee Shop Recommendations Should you want to check out the local coffee shops, here are a few of our favourtes. Dee’s Coffee Shop A short walk down Francisca Rodriguez, just before the Pier, you will find this delightful shop where you can get homemade baked goods and a great breakfast sandwich.They have the best Chocolate Banana Muffins.Francisca Rodriquez 111. The Coffee Cup Not only will you find great coffee but they also have great breakfasts.Try and grab a seat near the open-air windows.Rodolfo Gomez 146. Starbucks This needs to introduction.Located steps away on Basilio Badillo 245.
Mikey’s Fine Foods & Delicatessen Extensive made-to-order sandwiches and other great offerings. Restaurant Recommendations There are wonderful restaurants nearby which we recommend you check out. Below are some of our favorites - we hope you enjoy!If you find any that you think we should add to this list please let us know. La Piazzetta You can’t go wrong with this Italian Restaurant.Great location and open air ambiance.Rodolfo Gomez 143. Archies Wok Offering delicious Asian cuisine with good vegetarian options as well. Its just a short walk down the hill towards the pier.Francisca Rodriquez130. +322 222 0411 Joe Jacks Fish Shack Nice shaded patio upstairs, this mostly fish menu will not disappoint. They also have great flavoured Margaritas and Daiquiris. Basilio Badillo 212. Casa Tradicional Cocina Mexicana Just a quick 15 min walk to the other side of the river.This place has great, authentic Mexican Cuisine. Calla Zaragoza 245 Local Grocery Shopping These are a few of the local shops that you can walk to for things like basic groceries, Spirits and Wine. Farmacia Guadalajara This store is close by and they have basic grocery items like bread and milk, juices, yogurt, cereals and some snacks as well as a good selection of beverages.Insurgentes 261
Vinos America Just steps away on Basilio Badillo you will find this very well stocked liquor store, as well as the usual it also has a great variety of Tequilas. Basilio Badillo 284. Yarita Bakery & Confectionery Also just steps away, this bakery is a must visit.You can find great baked goods and empanadas.Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth I recommend just taking a look.Basilio Badillo 244. Mini Super Amapas It’s a 10 min walk towards the beach clubs but this little Grocer sells great Salsa and Guacamole, as well as sandwiches and fresh fruit. Amapas 215. Places of Interest for the LGBTQ2 Community
Every year Puerto Vallarta seems to become more popular as a gay vacation spot.There are so many gay pride flags around the town, we are only highlighting a few of them here.We suggest you check out the web site www.gayguidevallarta.com for a full listing. Beach The Los Muertos Beach has many gay beach clubs to hang out at.Most offer you a chair and some have towel service.They all have a minimum entrance fee which provides access to washrooms and service to your chairs. Sapphire Beach Club This is a low key club, where you might want to read a book or have some quiet beach time with your friends. They have cute and friendly servers, and have a great food menu.Nice loungers and they provide a towel.Also has a pool to cool down in.Malecon 1, Zona Romantica. Ritmos Beach Café Also known as the green chairs, this place is very popular and gets busy early, especially during the winter months.Get there early to get a good chair.Good service, good food.Loud music, and a party-like atmosphere.Malecon 177, Zona Romantica Mantamar Beach Club The nicest of the gay beach clubs, this one is a bit more expensive but offers a full swimming pool with swim up bar, as well as pool side cabanas or deluxe beach chairs, comes with a towel.Great food and drinks. They often have live DJs.This is the place to party on the gay beach.Malecon 169, Zona Romantica Happy Hour
After the beach you may want to head somewhere for drinks.Most places have some type of drink special after 5pm.There are too many too list them all. The Top PV Look up from the beach and you will see the red umbrellas at the Top PV.This place is great for enjoying the sunset views.They also have hot tubs and often have entertainment.Follow them on Instagram for daily events.Located above the Alamar Resort.Amapas 380. Blondies Just a short walk from the beach, probably on your way home, you will find Blondies.They have a great selection of frozen drinks and a very fun atmosphere.You may even want to buy one of there shirts.If you like this Blondies, they also have a new location on Basilio Badillo.Calle 1, Pulpito 115. To Eat The Swedes Restaurant Gay owned and operated, they have a good variety of food options on the menu and you will most likely run into a friend or two.Pulpito 154. Drinks, more Drinks and Dancing. Rather than list all the great spots to hang out and dance with your friends, we will just say that you must head to the intersection of Ignacio Vallarta and Lazaro Cardenas.This is where all the night time action is. Shopping Puerto Vallarta has a nice shopping mall, an outdoor fashion mall and all of the big box stores, and they are not far away.Most are a 20min Uber ride away, or take the local bus.Something to do on a rainy day. Galerias Vallarta This mall has a good selection of shops, a movie theatre and the local department store Liverpool.Blvrd Francisco Medina Ascencio 2920 Liverpool This is the local department store, similar to Macys or The Bay.It is located in the Galerias Vallarta.Blvrd Francisco Medina Ascencio 2920 Walmart There are two local Walmarts, one is located beside the Galerias Vallarta and the other is located at Av. Fracisco Villa 1526. Grocery Stores
If the few little shops we listed in Local Shopping are not sufficient, There are many large grocery stores in the area, most require taking an Uber/Taxi or Bus.Costco, Soriana and Wallmart are a few of the good ones.Your out of country Costco membership is valid in Mexico. Tourist Attractions
You will find plenty of tourist attractions in Puerto Vallarta. Below are some of the most popular which are worth visiting during your stay here. Yelapa Tours You will find many tour operators offer this tour by boat.It’s a lovely Beach and a nice way to spend an afternoon. Usually includes a lunch. Malecon Take a walk along the very popular Malecon.See the old town of PV.Lots of outdoor sculptures and artwork along the way. The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Have a look south off of the kitchen balcony and you will see PV’s most Famous landmark.An easy walk from home. Calle Hidalgo 370. Marina Vallarta This is a popular area for tourists.Lots of restaurants and shops.This Is where you can dock your yacht overnight. Los Muertos Pier One of PVs famous landmarks and its literally out the front door on Level 5, and walk down the street to the Ocean. ActII Entertainment. Always something going on here, it’s a fun theatre, with drink service. Lots of Drag shows and other Performing Arts. www.actiientertainment.com Basilio Badillo 330 Artwalk Vallarta This happens every Wednesday night, walk a few blocks and see the Local galleries.Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine and check out The art of local artists.www.puertovallartaartwalk.com
Vallarta Botanical Gardens This is a 64 acre botanical garden at 1300fr above sea level. There are Various tours that will take you there. Check out the webstie and book Your tour on the site.www.vbgardens.com Olas Altas Saturday Market This market is every Sat morning from 9am to 2pm.Lots of local Merchants selling interesting pieces, and lots of food options. Located in the public square just steps from home.
Emergency Information and Contact Numbers
Police 322 290 0507 Firefighters 322 223 9476 Emergencies 065 Ambulance066 or 322 222 1533 Hospitals and Clinics Global Ambulance322 209 1123 (24/7) Amerimed Hospital 322 226 2080 Blvrd Franciso Medina Ascencio 3970 Intermedica Clinic322 293 1991 Lifeline Ambulance322 226 2080 CMQ Hospital 322 223 1919
Transportation While in Puerto Vallarta you will find plenty of transport options. Below are the best ways to get around our city: Uber Ubers are very plentiful in the area.You shouldn’t have to wait more Then 5 mins. Taxis You can usually get a taxi on the main roads, like Basilio Badillo. Buses The local bus is a great way to get around.Visit this site to learn more. www.visit-vallarta.com for bus routes.Typically 15 Peso, be sure to look for the air conditioned buses, the ones with the windows closed. You can get the bus at Basilio Badillo & Constitution (by the Oxxo). Google Maps We recommend using google maps to find all the locations we have recommended. |