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Bold Sexy defiant Red, Rasputin is one of our most LUSTFUL KING ROOMS with river view. PREMIUM KING ROOM with River View
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See AllVanity DELUXE Vanity our signature Royal blue room and bold red bathroom. One of our larger rooms with beautiful chez lounge to relax the days and nights away. Jetted Bath Tub. Vanity is a DELUXE KING ROOM.Diego DELUXE Dramatic black with light pinks the original owners grandsons valiant husband. Diego is a DELUXE king room featuring water views and a jetted bath tub and shower.Alejandro Penthouse As you wind up a fern-covered Grecian Stairway, a caressing sea breeze brushes across your face. Nestled snugly amongst the treetops in an exotic dwelling, experience a vista of the bay and Gringo Gulch, a lasting image within your heart for all time, this room is known as the Blue Room to wayfarers. High above the spacious grey-lined stairwell is a pastel fresco in bas-relief’ carved in stone. A brilliant technique utilized by artisans since time began…etched here is a handsome bustier of the master and owner of the villa, Alexander. A tribute from his painter Miriam brilliantly depicts him as a composer who orchestrated master craftsmen to keep his grandmother’s legendary home alive for eternity. In Mexico, for a lad just out of college, this can be a taxing, almost insurmountable task, yet you will see he has achieved his desire like a Prince with a dexterous finesse and grace. This was Alexander’s room. Secure, antiquated double wooden doors open into a celestial sitting room with a sumptuous purple divan and a fold out royal purple velvet couch that easily sleeps a cozy couple. The penthouse provides the most spacious closet and a full kitchen. Alejandro is especially appealing to those who appreciate a unique ambiance, with sturdy wooden shutters that frame a whimsical view of the sea. Sliding glass doors lead to a expansive white-tiled patio perfect for fiestas and private entertaining and decorated with pots of lovely white roses. * Wifi * TV * Kitchen * PatioCandelaria Suite And When my love shall die, cut him out into little stars. And he will make the face of heaven so fine, he will outshine the garish sun!"---William Shakespeare This Honeymoon Suite is ideal for lovers. Formerly the home of Candelaria, the daughter of “Silver”, Candee’s heroine was Maria Felix, both actresses by trade and avid lovers of gems. At a recent San Francisco Cartier exhibit, one could see the emerald alligator necklace Maria Felix had the craftsman copy of her two pet alligators, and which she wore until her recent demise. Candelaria always introduces herself to local taxis as "Maria Felix sin trensas"...without braids! Like Madame Pompadour, one waltzes along a ballroom floor until coming to a stunning Hearst-type, two-leveled emerald green pool and dining court, lush with greenery and perfect for dinner parties or petite breakfasts, complete with a stunning hand-picked marble breakfast table and 4 cherry harp chairs, and patio furniture, all topped with an iron stairway leading to an iridescent pearl-white whirlpool beneath a Greek arbor, making this by far the most luxurious and accommodating suite of all…total magic at your finger tips *King Sized Iron Bed *Two levels *Private outdoor dining area with full kitchenette *Double person romantic bath tub *Private entrance *Direct access to pool and jacuzzi *Fireplace *Beautiful amour closetMedusa Penthouse Boasting front to back balconies Medusa is for Lovers. Medusa has the best view of River, Sea and city. It has a large jetted tub for two. Highest PENTHOUSECarlotta Suite Uneasy rests the head that wears a crown" Entering on Calle Aquiles Serdan one passes hefty wooden doors into a spacious wonderland. A crystal Venetian Grand Chandelier reminiscent of the one that hangs in the Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City illuminates this diamond salon while windows enhance lighting from above. This suite has it's own private entrance...perfect for privacy. Fabulous for entertaining, “Silver’s” most famous boat style divan can be seen on the left, and a large citrus lime couch can be rolled out to sleep two people. The cherry wood table and chairs are perfect for entertaining or a writer’s contemplation. The entire abode has twinkling wall lights with dimmers which reflect enticing hues off the large, handmade, white-tiled mosaic floor. These works of art you will find only at Rivera del Rio. Gorgeous paintings tower on the walls…the most cherished, one of the lady of the house, was painted by the late world-renowned Sheila Devine. A blazing fireplace with mirrored walls, make this a joyous surrounding. Twinkling lights accentuate the hues of the wedge-wood walls and the large tiled floor below in a royal design that can also be seen in Empress Carlotta’s castle in Chapultepec. All appliances are brand new with a range and broiler oven and featuring a spacious new refrigerator.Silver DELUXE An homage to the original owner and her love for ocean views. DELUXE KING ROOMZelda DELUXE Emeralds not for the faint of heart Zelda is our mystical large king room. Zelda features a king bed and two single trundle beds. DELUXE KING ROOM Zelda has an extra charge of 30 usd per person after 2 people and must email BEFORE arrivalRasputin Bold Sexy defiant Red, Rasputin is one of our most LUSTFUL KING ROOMS with river view. PREMIUM KING ROOM with River ViewKorvette Korvette named after the original owners cherished grand daughter. Korvette is on the second floor next to her father Kylos room and her grandmother Maria. Korvette has a terrace and a work desk. BASIC KING ROOMCortez Suite A verdant marble-columned driveway beckons one to the first of seven cozy apartments, each named after the heroes of the Revolution and the family of the designers, “Silver” Maria Cortez and her bon vivant grandson Alexander. The Cortez is the most accessible at ground level facing the river. An historic wealth of scenes from Cortez's landing in 1825 are elegantly hand painted throughout this apartment. Its high ceilings and large state-of-the-art living and dining area make it heavenly for intimate gatherings. Black trompe-l’oiled bathrooms with sunken tubs, toilet, and bidets, are handily situated on both levels. A stunning bedroom featuring a plump German Kluft bed envelopes the weary traveler in heavenly slumber, and the living area with two plush couches make entertaining for the holidays a must! A roaring fireplace and fountained, marbled, Arabic patio invite guests. In the morning there is easy access to the chartreuse mosaic glorious double-leveled pool above! *Very Large three leveled suite *Lofted Bedroom *King Size bed *Twin Day Bed *2 full baths with bidets and clawfoot bath tub *full private kitchen *high cielings *fold out living room couch *Fire Place *River View and Direct ground access *Full closet *Great for sleeping up to four people *Living room and bedroom TVGreen Room Boasting luscious stripes of black ribbon and chartreuse, with ornate inlays of gold and white swans and angels, apexed by painted cherubs and wooden stays securing a large brass chandelier on the painted wedge wood blue ceiling above, the Green Room is art in and of itself. Pastel cherubs painted by the renowned artist Manuel Lepe, deemed by most to to be one of Mexico's top artists sprinkle the vista above artfully connecting to a luminescent, frontal, stained glass window. Two expansive Botero paintings loom beguilingly over a 15th Century iron bed... the very one used in the film Harvest's love scenes with actor Mario Van Peebles and Christopher Lambert. Steve Mcqueen's son, Chad, could also be seen on his shoot hovering by one foot out of a helicopter over Playa Conchas Chinas, as "Silver" was being featured by her neighbor Alan Carr as a ravishing lady of the night... Another of her favorite treasures, a blue piano, can be seen in the move "Revenge", with Kevin Costner and Anthony Quinn. An ample library of leather bound French Classics, from Cervantes to Marat Sade, govern heavy leaded glass shelves and surely make this room great for writers, computers, or contemplation. Gorgeous pinewood French shutters make privacy a priority, and both the Green Room and Scarlet have access to the full Kitchenette and dining room below. A rich, deep emerald green bathtub for two. * A/C * Wifi * Cable TV * Direct access to pool.Maria Room About the Suite: A winding stairway elevates you to our central suite in the heart of the sumptuous Rivera del Rio Villa. From the marbled patio with filigreed silver inlays wrapped artfully around an ivied balcony unfolds a panoramic view of the emerald jungle and rushing river below. The suite adjoins a public state-of-the-art kitchen fully equipped with modern refrigerator, fresh purified water system, sparkling ice makers and scintillating hot ovens. Small intimate gatherings and parties are a must in this space! Here is where you will enjoy breakfast and meet the other houseguests with hot fresh meals cooked to order by our staff. An azure living room, with large coffee table and pinewood glass dining table, is enhanced by four beautiful Louis XIV chairs. A 15-foot mosaic pool heralded by porcelain flamed/hand held light fixtures is excellent for entertaining and fitness. A small lanai & bathroom with crystal chandeliers enables one to change togs without returning to your suite. Enjoy a serious game of chess or spirited game of baccarat, centered in a trompe-;’oei Italian walled space complete with beveled remnants of “Silver’s” great friend, and San Francisco’s Ice House designer, Haci Hester. Mirrors from this artist hang on most every floor stairway that leads to the adjoining Green Room above. * Wifi * Flat screen TV * A/C * Mini fridge * Shared pool BASIC KING ROOMMariposa If the moon and starts should doubt, they would most assuredly go out!" Known as Mariposa, or the Monks Room, this is the spare room and can be used as a delicate cloister for the bachelor or bachelorette. The gorgeous Brahma bull oil is by painter Bill McGrail, painted lovingly for Candelaria on her birthday. McGrail, a Buddhist, jumped from his old red truck and painted the Brahman in Tuito in the moonlight! "He is like the sun and not the moon for his love shines bright and never changes." -Shakespeare Though small, there is a quaint blue refrigerator on the small balcony that hovers over the verdant Afghani, tiled garden below. This room has the most spectacular tiled floor of Mosaics, and is perfect for the traveler on a budget! Alexander has totally refurbished this room with mirrored walls over a working gas fireplace with an oblong crystalline chandelier making the entire abode an infinitesimal kismet of color! The bathroom's mosaic sink, the blue sunken tub, and shower are sheer glamour for the late night lovers. The transcendental wedge wood painted celestial color and mirrored shelves give an angelic repose... yet, the room has a definite masculine ambiance to it, most conducive to a writer or artist who treasures his space and solitude. "yes, dear, life is a humbling experience, now go to your typewriter and write your beliefs in blood, my love, in blood!" - Ernest Hemmingway * A/C * Wifi * Cable TV * Full and continental breakfastScarlet "Never seek a Sheikh for he will find you! A Balinese majestic Queen-sized bed, perfect for the single bachelor or bachelorette, beckons on to a vast open balcony looming over the Rio Cuale below. Flanking the bed are a platinum filigreed afghan screen and a jungle tableau biombo, leaving ample room for closet space and a spacious armoire. An antique chandelier is the focal point, while crimson satin curtains adorn three walls. A shuttered wooden, accordion-style, beveled glass door is great for yoga, exercise, or meditation. The bathroom features a deep buff terracotta bathtub, perfect for a candle-light soak for two... very indian in style. A handsome toilet and chartreuse crystalline green sink are illuminated by beveled glass windows giving you a 180 degree view of the flora and fauna, and the roaring river below. So close in proximity to the pink "Bridge of Sighs" connecting Elizabeth Taylor with Richard Burton, on quiet balmy nights one could overhear their chronic lovers' spats. Richard always wanted to be a writer, so when Liz would get angry she would take and drop his trusty red typewriter on her betrothed's foot! Ouch! A vined hallway lined majestically with three cherry wood bay windows showcases the billowing manta white curtains that were Tony Scotts trademark in his movies with David Bowie and Katherine Denueve. * A/C * Wifi * Cable TV * Balcony with view of the river * Full and continental Breakfast * Pool and JacuzziKylo The beloved son of Silver (Maria Cortez). Strange colores clash in this fun whimsical room on the second floor. Great for couples who do not like many stairs. BASIC KING ROOMJosephine A soft warm room which oozes tranquility and peace. Josephine is cheery and has a nice river view. PREMIUM KING ROOM with River ViewElektra Beverly Hills heiress Shockingly bright vibrant uplifting hues. Elektra was a famous PV and LA resident who has left a lasting legacy. KING ROOM with river view. Elektra has wonderful viewsGabriella The most unique and irreplaceable of all rooms. Gabriella has a view of the whole city of Puerto Vallarta and a class Puerto Vallarta Palapa view bathroom and two stunning balconies. BASIC KING ROOM (most none direct bookings get this room)
