This a great property! Unlike most things in Mexico everything worked the property is well appointed. The location is 5 star you walk out of your gate and the only decision you need to make is do we go right or left today.Susana the housekeeper is simply amazing... And Jorge the property manager was more then helpful. We would certainly return to Casa Dolce!!
Collin J. February 5th, 2016
Dolce Vita 2 - Terrific!!
We stayed a month at the Dolce Vita II and it was great - it surpassed our expectations. The home was kept spotlessly clean by Suzi the housekeeper and the grounds very well maintained. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need. The home is nicely furnished and kept in great working order. The accessories throughout the home shows the love the owners have of the home. The roof top patio provides a very private area when you want it. Previous reviews have mentioned the music from the restaurant next door and it really isn't a big issue at present. They have live music 2 times a week and it finishes by 11 pm. During holiday times it is different. The restaurant isn't busy so I'd be surprised if it doesn't close in the near future. The owner is an old grumpy guy who doesn't care what other people think.
Anonymous January 7th, 2016
Doesn't get much better!
Our family of 5 (all adults) recently returned from a fabulous week at this lovely condo.
It is as described and pictured and I think all of us would choose to stay there again in the future, One could be happy just hanging out at the condo but it is also convenient to everything Bucerias has to offer.
Several of the other condo owners were in residence while we were there and they were lovely as were the other guests we encountered.
There were a few minor issues ( a problem with the receipt of our 2nd payment, a broken thermostat on the refrigerator which consistently froze and ruined our fresh food, and a leaky pipe in one of the bathrooms -which we were not informed about even though it was a known issue - that flooded one of the bedroom one night and cause my son to slip and fall )
No place is perfect but I did expect at least an apology from the owners and so far that hasn't happened.
Never-the-less, if these issues have been corrected, and I believe they will be, we found the condo to be a great value and did enjoy our stay.
La Mar February 5th, 2015
Great location
This condo was perfect for our vacation with friends. We had 5 adults in this 3 bedroom condo, we had plenty of space, and I loved the private balconies off of each bedroom.
The pool was the perfect size for the condo building and it was never crowded. We were there for Easter Week and expected crowds on the beach but there were never more than a few groups of people on the beach in front of the condo.
It is just the right distance from city center of Bucerias to keep the crowds down. That being said, it is a quick 10 minute walk to city center where there are several restaurants and shops.
We loved being on the top floor of the condo unit, the afternoon breezes were amazing and we had completely uninteruppted views of the kite surfers. We had 2 fluent spanish speakers in our party, which was nice, but not necessary within Bucerias.
Katie M. April 10th, 2014
Terrific Location in Bucerias
Directly on Calle Lazaro Cardenas - EZ (1 block) walk to Sea, with restaurants scattered all around in immediate vicinity - Italian with wonderful Music nitely just next door - which we enjoyed tremendously from our little courtyard with communal pool (wonderfully designed,maintained, & refreshing), some serving up Mexican specialties (Luna Luna being our favorite for that), & finally, a fantastic BYOB French Bistro just a block 1/2 away opposite the mini super mart where we'd buy the makings for quesadillas, licuados/smoothies, & margaritas… We also bought fresh Snapper & Camarones across the Carretera up the hill from Roberto's Mariscos. Cabs are located on the corner of our block, & busses to anywhere, including Guadalajara, can be caught on the Carretera. The Casita (we were in the 1 BR) was VERY spacious, with a terrace out back between us & the bay, from which we enjoyed our desayunos, some suppers, & YES, spotted dolphins too. We had no need for TV, or music (since that was provided via next door), but the casita is equipped with that and good WIFI connection too. Thanks, Dency, for having us as guests, & a special shout out too to the wonderful neighbors from Manitoba with whom we shared the property during our 1 week stay: Bob & Sharon, Grant & Val! As repeat visitors, they served as great guides, & the kinds of neighbors one would wish for back home :)
Andrea K March 21st, 2014
Returned to Dolce Vita
Had another wonderful stay at Dolce Vita!!!
We were fortunate enough to have both the Casita and the house to accommodate our family members and friends that joined us on different dates.
What a beautiful community to visit, Lots of things to do and lots of wonderful food to cook.
Also, lots of great restaurants. As this was our second time here it was great that lots of people recognized us and with a longer stay we felt very much a part of Bucerias.
The music at the bar beside the house was much quieter this time, They are now having a solo guitar player play great dinner music softly and I'm sure the speakers have been re-directed so as not to be sending all the sound to the house.
Again, we enjoyed the music every evening that we were home except for one when some local musicians wandered through the restaurant, but then you get them everywhere in Mexico!!!
The manager was very accommodating and as usual, the houses are kept very clean. All our needs and more were met. We will return!!!
Joan and Tom October 10th, 2013
Fortunate to have viewed this property when the owners had just purchased it.
This property is everything the owners say it is. We have had a tour of this property and we hope to stay here one day.
We have had the pleasure of staying at their other property just behind this one.
The owners are very gracious and do everything necessary to make your stay the best!
Joan and Tom March 11th, 2013
Been there twice going back a third.
I have to agree with the previous comments, make the Casas Dolce Vita your gateway to Bucerias.
The pool is kept sparkling. The landscaping neatly groomed and housekeeping by Esmeralda is immaculate.
You will never have to worry about your personal property. Laying by the pool during the day and reading a book is totally relaxing.
The sound of the surf breaking and singing of the birds tells you, you have arrived in paradise. In the morning go for a walk and explore the street vendors just south of the town center. This is the time to take look what everyone has to offer.
Many vendors have the same items and prices can vary. Take notes, who has what for how much, most of the vendors shut down around 4 PM.
If it has been a slow day, prices later in the afternoon will drop for a quick sale.
Are you around the Town Center during lunch - food vendors offer a great assortment.
My favorite is usually parked on the east side of the square and offers fresh tacos. BBQ Marlin or prawns (camerons) are incredible for just $15 pesos each.
In the afternoon - get the BBQ going. Talk with your neighbor. Share the BBQ and merge your meals. This is a wonderful way to make new friends. After sunset make sure you have bug spray to apply to exposed skin.
In fact it is not a bad idea to spray before going on walks. Just another warning about bugs - inside or out - if you spill something, clean it up now. Don't leave it for the maid.
Tiny sugar ants are everywhere. They send out scouts and if they find just one crumb, an army will return. Geckos also appear just about anywhere. If you find one inside, don't hurt it.
They are the best defense against other undesirable critters. For the local night life check out the newly remodeled Shamrock Irish Pub with your hosts Sharon and Jesse, or for great dancing La Pachanga or the Drunkin Duck with Courtney behind or on top of the bar. For the sports enthusiast check out Yo Yo Mo's across the street.
John September 10th, 2011
Great Stay!
We recently stayed at the one-bedroom casita.
It was a wonderful stay. The pictures really don't do it justice!!!
The casita is very clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The owners were very helpful and answered all our questions and concerns, The property caretaker lives nearby and is a great resource.
We would recommend staying here and hope to stay here with other members of our family in the future.
The location is very central, with a supermini for groceries around the corner, numerous restaurants steps away, and the beach is approximately 1/2 block away. Bucerias town centre is a 5-minute walk away.
Shaun R. February 25th, 2011
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C N Johnston and crew
This a great property! Unlike most things in Mexico everything worked the property is well appointed. The location is 5 star you walk out of your gate and the only decision you need to make is do we go right or left today.Susana the housekeeper is simply amazing... And Jorge the property manager was more then helpful. We would certainly return to Casa Dolce!!
Dolce Vita 2 - Terrific!!
We stayed a month at the Dolce Vita II and it was great - it surpassed our expectations. The home was kept spotlessly clean by Suzi the housekeeper and the grounds very well maintained. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need. The home is nicely furnished and kept in great working order. The accessories throughout the home shows the love the owners have of the home. The roof top patio provides a very private area when you want it. Previous reviews have mentioned the music from the restaurant next door and it really isn't a big issue at present. They have live music 2 times a week and it finishes by 11 pm. During holiday times it is different. The restaurant isn't busy so I'd be surprised if it doesn't close in the near future. The owner is an old grumpy guy who doesn't care what other people think.
Doesn't get much better!
Our family of 5 (all adults) recently returned from a fabulous week at this lovely condo.
It is as described and pictured and I think all of us would choose to stay there again in the future, One could be happy just hanging out at the condo but it is also convenient to everything Bucerias has to offer.
Several of the other condo owners were in residence while we were there and they were lovely as were the other guests we encountered.
There were a few minor issues ( a problem with the receipt of our 2nd payment, a broken thermostat on the refrigerator which consistently froze and ruined our fresh food, and a leaky pipe in one of the bathrooms -which we were not informed about even though it was a known issue - that flooded one of the bedroom one night and cause my son to slip and fall )
No place is perfect but I did expect at least an apology from the owners and so far that hasn't happened.
Never-the-less, if these issues have been corrected, and I believe they will be, we found the condo to be a great value and did enjoy our stay.
Great location
This condo was perfect for our vacation with friends. We had 5 adults in this 3 bedroom condo, we had plenty of space, and I loved the private balconies off of each bedroom.
The pool was the perfect size for the condo building and it was never crowded. We were there for Easter Week and expected crowds on the beach but there were never more than a few groups of people on the beach in front of the condo.
It is just the right distance from city center of Bucerias to keep the crowds down. That being said, it is a quick 10 minute walk to city center where there are several restaurants and shops.
We loved being on the top floor of the condo unit, the afternoon breezes were amazing and we had completely uninteruppted views of the kite surfers. We had 2 fluent spanish speakers in our party, which was nice, but not necessary within Bucerias.
Terrific Location in Bucerias
Directly on Calle Lazaro Cardenas - EZ (1 block) walk to Sea, with restaurants scattered all around in immediate vicinity - Italian with wonderful Music nitely just next door - which we enjoyed tremendously from our little courtyard with communal pool (wonderfully designed,maintained, & refreshing), some serving up Mexican specialties (Luna Luna being our favorite for that), & finally, a fantastic BYOB French Bistro just a block 1/2 away opposite the mini super mart where we'd buy the makings for quesadillas, licuados/smoothies, & margaritas… We also bought fresh Snapper & Camarones across the Carretera up the hill from Roberto's Mariscos. Cabs are located on the corner of our block, & busses to anywhere, including Guadalajara, can be caught on the Carretera. The Casita (we were in the 1 BR) was VERY spacious, with a terrace out back between us & the bay, from which we enjoyed our desayunos, some suppers, & YES, spotted dolphins too. We had no need for TV, or music (since that was provided via next door), but the casita is equipped with that and good WIFI connection too. Thanks, Dency, for having us as guests, & a special shout out too to the wonderful neighbors from Manitoba with whom we shared the property during our 1 week stay: Bob & Sharon, Grant & Val! As repeat visitors, they served as great guides, & the kinds of neighbors one would wish for back home :)
Returned to Dolce Vita
Had another wonderful stay at Dolce Vita!!!
We were fortunate enough to have both the Casita and the house to accommodate our family members and friends that joined us on different dates.
What a beautiful community to visit, Lots of things to do and lots of wonderful food to cook.
Also, lots of great restaurants. As this was our second time here it was great that lots of people recognized us and with a longer stay we felt very much a part of Bucerias.
The music at the bar beside the house was much quieter this time, They are now having a solo guitar player play great dinner music softly and I'm sure the speakers have been re-directed so as not to be sending all the sound to the house.
Again, we enjoyed the music every evening that we were home except for one when some local musicians wandered through the restaurant, but then you get them everywhere in Mexico!!!
The manager was very accommodating and as usual, the houses are kept very clean. All our needs and more were met. We will return!!!
Fortunate to have viewed this property when the owners had just purchased it.
This property is everything the owners say it is. We have had a tour of this property and we hope to stay here one day.
We have had the pleasure of staying at their other property just behind this one.
The owners are very gracious and do everything necessary to make your stay the best!
Been there twice going back a third.
I have to agree with the previous comments, make the Casas Dolce Vita your gateway to Bucerias.
The pool is kept sparkling. The landscaping neatly groomed and housekeeping by Esmeralda is immaculate.
You will never have to worry about your personal property. Laying by the pool during the day and reading a book is totally relaxing.
The sound of the surf breaking and singing of the birds tells you, you have arrived in paradise. In the morning go for a walk and explore the street vendors just south of the town center. This is the time to take look what everyone has to offer.
Many vendors have the same items and prices can vary. Take notes, who has what for how much, most of the vendors shut down around 4 PM.
If it has been a slow day, prices later in the afternoon will drop for a quick sale.
Are you around the Town Center during lunch - food vendors offer a great assortment.
My favorite is usually parked on the east side of the square and offers fresh tacos. BBQ Marlin or prawns (camerons) are incredible for just $15 pesos each.
In the afternoon - get the BBQ going. Talk with your neighbor. Share the BBQ and merge your meals. This is a wonderful way to make new friends. After sunset make sure you have bug spray to apply to exposed skin.
In fact it is not a bad idea to spray before going on walks. Just another warning about bugs - inside or out - if you spill something, clean it up now. Don't leave it for the maid.
Tiny sugar ants are everywhere. They send out scouts and if they find just one crumb, an army will return. Geckos also appear just about anywhere. If you find one inside, don't hurt it.
They are the best defense against other undesirable critters. For the local night life check out the newly remodeled Shamrock Irish Pub with your hosts Sharon and Jesse, or for great dancing La Pachanga or the Drunkin Duck with Courtney behind or on top of the bar. For the sports enthusiast check out Yo Yo Mo's across the street.
Great Stay!
We recently stayed at the one-bedroom casita.
It was a wonderful stay. The pictures really don't do it justice!!!
The casita is very clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The owners were very helpful and answered all our questions and concerns, The property caretaker lives nearby and is a great resource.
We would recommend staying here and hope to stay here with other members of our family in the future.
The location is very central, with a supermini for groceries around the corner, numerous restaurants steps away, and the beach is approximately 1/2 block away. Bucerias town centre is a 5-minute walk away.