Dragonfly Villa is an adults-only (ages 19+), restored villa on the bank of the Mismaloya River with 7 private, self contained suites co-located in 2 buildings surrounded by lush gardens, a pristine pool area and the peace of the neighbouring jungle. The villa is located across the river from the town of Mismaloya, a 10-minute walk to the beach and 20 minutes by road from Puerto Vallarta. You will find everything you want or need while still being tucked away ensuring a quiet and restful stay. Casita Jungle Oasis is located outside of the main house in a separate building comprised of 3 studio-style "casitas" and is our most private suite. Named for the sense of being nestled in the jungle from your second floor hideaway, Jungle Oasis features a king-sized bed, ensuite, flat-screen tv, air-conditioning, opening window with a blind for privacy and ceiling fan to ensure your comfort. The room includes a fold out futon. The large, private patio overlooks the surrounding jungle. Please note that this suite is accessed via narrow spiral staircase. Enjoy days pool-side listening to the river, birds, our neighbour's animals and the chuffing of the lion in the local zoo. Stroll down to the local beach to swim in the small bay, relax with a sea-side massage or enjoy the ocean-front lounge chairs available at beach-side restaurants. The more adventurous may wish to explore the area by horseback, go on a 4-wheeler tour, visit the local zoo, try tequila tasting, see the area made famous by the Terminator movies or venture up the river for zip-lining and swimming holes. The botanical gardens are a short drive from Mismaloya. Puerto Vallarta is easily accessible by road (20 minutes) and has all of the amenities of a larger city. Day-trips to surrounding towns are easy to arrange from our central, but somewhat off the beaten path location. You will be provided keys to the entrance gate and your suite upon arrival and can enter and leave as you wish. We ask that you take care to secure your keys as they are difficult and costly to replace. While each suite is private and secured by it's own individual lock, the home’s main living spaces are occupied by the owners and care-givers, who are available to answer any questions you may have. We welcome guests to use any of the common spaces - gardens, courtyards, outdoor dining area and pool for eating, lounging, resting or socializing. Our friendly dogs help to keep the property secure, and you may run into them occasionally. Please note that there is no concierge on duty at Dragonfly – reasonable accommodations will be made by your hosts to ensure you have what you need. A 5-minute walk down our road will take you to the town’s junction where you will find several restaurants, convenience stores, tour operations, taxi and bus stands and the entrance point to our quaint town area. The distance from the beach to the end of town is approximately 8-10 blocks. Both taxis and buses can be found at the main junction. Taxis cost approximately 200 pesos to the Romantic Zone, 500 to the airport, 300 to Costco/Walmart and major grocery stores. The bus to Puerto Vallarta is 10 pesos - service is approximately 7am-10pm daily. Uber is available via app in Mexico. Private car hire may be available – please ask your host for details and pricing. Dragonfly Villa is best suited for those travelling alone, friends and couples. WE DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS UNDER THE AGE OF 19. We ask that reasonable quiet be maintained on the grounds from 11pm-7am and suggest that those visiting Mexico for a more lively experience please consider other listings. There is strictly no smoking on the grounds for the comfort of all guests. There are 3 or 4 small shops in Mismaloya that sell basic food, alcohol and hygiene products. Both the beach and the townsite have several restaurants. They typically close around sunset, so hours vary according to season. There is no doctor, pharmacy or hospital in Mismaloya – these services are available in central Puerto Vallarta. Water Taxi is available on the beach in Mismaloya to the towns south, accessible only by water. Due to the constraints of our location we regret that our home is not suitable for those with significant mobility issues.