Featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, this 17,000 sq. ft. villa sits on an acre of beachfront property in one of Puerto Vallarta's most elite residential colonials, Conchas Chinas. The Villa Verano, which was known as the Macy's Estate and also known as the “Showplace of Puerto Vallarta,” Villa Verano was featured in Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and he calls the villa “pure sanctuary.” With eleven gracious sized bedrooms, each with a private bath and air-conditioning, this villa overlooks the ocean and the white sand beach below. Seven rooms have two queen-sized beds and four rooms have one king-sized bed. Spacious marble baths and the hand-rubbed driftwood-tone hardwood floors and are just two of the unique design statements of this grand villa. With a wonderfull staff of ten, including a gourmet chef, you are assured of nothing but the best services possible. Some of the amenities also include the air-conditioned library that has hundreds of books, a piano, house computer with free unlimited high speed internet access, and DirecTV from the USA with hundreds of channels from which to choose. There is also wireless high speed internet access throughout most of the estate for those bringing laptops or other internet devices. Villa Verano is Vallarta’s largest beach front estate within 5 minutes walking distance to downtown. Surrounded by massive ivy-covered walls, the compound is a sentinel to privacy, security, and solitude. No matter where you are on the estate, there is a breathtaking view with alluring tranquility and serenity. "The Beachhouse" of Villa Verano is available by special request when the owner is not in residence. Accommodating a maximum of 2 persons in approximately 2000 square feet, it is located on the lower part of the estate, below the main house. Completely private and secure, "The Beachhouse" has it's own secluded entrance from the street, sweeping views of the bay and beach from every room, infinity pool heated to your desire, gourmet kitchen, living room, outside dining terrace, large bedroom and bath, outdoor shower, air conditioning, and beach access.