This is a clothing-optional men-only gay bed and breakfast in the Centro area. It is about a ten to fifteen minute walk down cobble stoned streets to get to the touristic areas of the Zona Romantica. This was an issue for some people we met, who wanted to be closer to the action. For my buddy and I, this was perfect.

The breakfasts were large, and very American. That was the only downside - I wanted my chilaquiles in the morning! But otherwise, this is the place I would choose to stay in when I return to Vallarta, without question.

There were fewer restaurants in this area, but they were of consistently higher quality than the Zona Romantica.

The complaints here are a bit odd. Yes, people hang out on the street at night. But this is actually a [i]quiet[/i] neighborhood for Mexico. Don't come to this country if you don't like noise!!! The dogs were hella cute.

We were there at the beginning of high season, and there were only a few couples here. It was very quiet and relaxing. I imagine it would be much more lively with a full house.

The villa is beautiful once you enter but the street noise is unbearable. Situated on the mountain up from town in a neiborhood that has lots of inconsiderate neighbors, who party in the streets at all hours of night, and the owners dogs who wake you promptly at 8:00 am. If you are looking for proximity to the gay beach or bars look else where the hike is more than 20 minutes down stairs and cobble roads, the hike home is 30 minutes plus. Nice work-out for your calfs. The owner Bill is accommodating and helpful, however the staff member who offers massage, Aldobrto, behaved inappropriate with my husband, even when it was forbidden. The rest of the staff was truly professional. Unfortunately we can not return do to the behavior of one staff person. :(

My husband and I stayed at Villa David ten years ago. I don't understand the negative reviews. We met the most wonderful staff imaginable and it was definitely one of our top 2 vacation spots (which is to say lots since we travel at least 12 times a year). The friendships made here are ones we will cherish for a lifetime. The breakfasts are FANTASTIC. Mike and Jim from MN remained in touch until a year ago. When we were in MN we made certain to see them. The only reason we stopped communicating was that our address book was eliminated so lost their address when we changed email addresses. Bill and David were the BEST hosts possible. The nights we spent driving around PV in Bill's Cadillac were truly moments to remember. I will not be able to return since I had surgery which left me unable to walk and I would not be able to enjoy any of the wonderful sights. Bill and David, thanks for a wonderful experience that we will never forget. Remember Sveeties we think you are the best.

We wanted to do something special for our 25th anniversary. Originally, we wanted to do a cruise, but our schedules were too tight. We're a little tired of the unwelcoming attitudes in the Caribbean.

So the husband surprised me by finding this amazing jewel and planning a surprise trip to Puerto Vallarta - a first trip for both of us. I was hesitant because we'd made a stop in Mexico on a cruise at Cozumel, and it wasn't a great experience. Would the husband come to love Mexico as I do?

From the outset, we had wonderful communication with Bill, the owner. He set a fabulous tone and gave Dean great suggestions on how to navigate our way around. On arriving at Villa David, we were greeted by Adelberto, who gave us a full tour of a gleaming, spotless and surprisingly up to date complex. We're talking crystal chandeliers, not the typical hotel plastic stuff. There's a tremendous amount of pride in the Villa.

Dean surprised me with a stunning bouquet of flowers in our room, and it says quite a bit about the Villa David that each day, as some of the flowers died that the flowers were rearranged, the dead ones removed and the bouquet's beauty maintained.

The pool and hot tub are spotlessly clean. It seems as though Adelberto never stops cleaning. The man is a blur of activity, but always helpful and very charming. We were asking him for advice on how to get our hot tub as clean as he keeps the Villa's - it's just that spotless.

We requested a room with a view of the Malecon, which of course means a little more street noise. But you're in a neighborhood that's vivacious. Even as a complete insomniac, I had no trouble at all sleeping. It's a wonderfully walkable area, and the Calle Galeana is a lovely hill, terraced with stairs the entire way down.

We'd planned on spending a lot of time down at the Blue Chairs Beach, but we never made it once. It was so much more convenient and relaxing to lay out by the pool, the hot tub or up on the roof and just follow the sun. Okay, I confess I loved being able to sunbathe without a swimsuit.

I have some serious diet restrictions, but there were no challenges for me here. Every morning, the breakfast were delicious, hot, and gorgeous. We've stayed in B&Bs for years, and we've been a little spoiled at the higher quality of food. This was a totally different level yet. Bill and his team really do set a gold standard for hospitality. Most hotels strive for a level of quality, but achieve it through impersonality. The Villa David achieves its goal with a high degree of personality and warmth.

Out of the blue, Adelberto invited us to go to lunch to a place on the Rio Cuale with another guest one afternoon. We spent the afternoon having a wonderful lunch, touring the city and visiting several of the local hotspots and ending the evening seeing a local show. We hadn't planned on any of this, but it's the kind of impromptu conviviality that you experience at the Villa David.

The three little dogs are very sweet, one might lick you if you're friendly. They don't bark, but they might let you pet them. There's a cat who will regally ignore you.

Our fellow guests aren't "hotel guests", I think another review hit it just right. They're travelers who enjoy the experience of meeting other gay couples. Villa David becomes an excellent lodestone in building new friendships.

If you've wondered about Puerto Vallarta or whether a vacation in Mexico is right for you, I highly recommend a vacation experience at the Villa David. My husband is now as big a fan of Mexico as I am, and we are both anxious to return.