Casa Tabachin

Set on a hillside overlooking the Bay of Banderas, this four-bedroom house in Puerto Vallarta was once homebase to movie director John Huston (he rented it while filming his masterpiece, Night of the Iguana). Though the property is still old-world opulent, it's been thoroughly modernized since then, with sleek contemporary furniture, a shiny-new kitchen, and original paintings by celebrated Mexican artists (owner Raquel Brooks also has a gallery in town). Two cooks, a housekeeper, and a handyman are on hand to cater to your every need.