Clinging to the craggy coastline of western Mexico - just outside Puerto Vallarta - Villa Balboa is a beautiful vacation hideaway that combines the best of traditional and contemporary design and architecture sitting just above the turquoise water. The vast oceanfront villa sleeps up to 20 guests and is located just 2.5 miles south of the pretty whitewashed buildings and red-tiled roofs of downtown.

Nestled in the cliffs on the exclusive southern shore of Playa Venados, this is an exclusive home-away-from-home. Pour yourself a cold drink, sit back on the terrace and listen to the waves crashing against the rocks, while the sun sinks beneath the horizon, painting the sky with beautiful hues of rich red and burnt orange. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views and city vistas as you tuck into a Mexican feast prepared by your own private chef and plan your holiday activities with ease via your own personal English-speaking concierge.

The villa comprises a modern gourmet chef’s kitchen and an elegant dining room with seating for 12 guests, as well as a chic sitting room with large glass doors opening onto a sunny terrace. The simple but classic decor is punctuated with bright and bold pops of colour in rainbow-coloured furnishings and vibrant art. There’s a private cinema with seating for more than 20 guests as well as a trendy art deco bar, and a gym with a bike, treadmill, weights and yoga mats, and a dance floor.

Out of the nine ensuite bedrooms, two are master suites each with king-sized beds, oceanfront terraces, private ensuite bathrooms with jacuzzis, walk-in closets and direct access to the elevator. The villa boasts seven additional guest rooms - two with queen-sized beds, two with twin beds (which can be converted to one kingsize bed on request) and one with two queen-sized beds - all of these come with oceanfront terraces. The eighth and ninth bedrooms come with double beds, balconies and a view towards the inner courtyard and ocean respectively.

The villa stands in beautiful, tropical gardens. Take a stroll around the grounds to breathe in the air sweetened with fragrant scents from the pretty flowers and stunning orchid collection, listen to the relaxing sound of the fountains and falls, and watch the koi swimming in tranquil ponds. There’s a heated infinity pool framed by a spacious deck with plush loungers drenched in sunshine and two infinity jacuzzis. For a day filled with relaxation and rejuvenation, spa services are available upon request or a personal trainer can be booked in for revitalising classes. While there’s plenty to keep guests entertained within the villa’s grounds, this is also the ideal base for anyone who wants to visit local attractions, with a nearby beach and the Old Town just a five-minute drive away.