Look no further for an amazing Punta de Mita vacation rental. Spotlessly clean, newly constructed to a high standard, and perfectly located.
If you're there with younger kids, the ground floor location is vastly superior to a second or third floor unit: you can lounge on the patio with a book while the kids enjoy the huge, beautiful pool just steps away. The condo has a NanaWall that lets the entire living room open up to the shady patio, beautifully kept grounds, and a huge view of Banderas Bay and Cabo Corrientes.
Location wise it's excellent, with a great beginners surf break right out front, and easy access to the whole town. A half block south to the beachfront Ave.Anclote, with a string of (mostly touristy, mediocre) restaurants, and half block the other way to convenience store, surf/bike/cart rentals, an excellent little deli, a pizza joint, and my favorite: Bacon-wrapped hot dogs from the street vendor.
A little exploration of the side streets yielded a couple of gems: Norma's a super local, family dinner spot on the sidewalk a few blocks east. Don't judge this place by the plastic tableware or unglamourous setting, it's simply delicious. Slightly more upscale is Cafe Como No, also excellent, and away from the beachfront tourist trap vibe.
As far as our rental transaction went, I cant say enough about the owners, Kimberley and Jay. They were excellent communicators, dealt with a couple minor snafus diligently and professionally, and overall gave us a super-easy deal and a great vacation. 5 stars!