The Quinta Maria Cortez is an extremely quaint and eclectic B&B. It's directly on the beach, on the south side of Vallarta away from the big pretentious resorts and time shares. Here's what we liked:
Private beach
No constant sales badgering
Very friendly and helpful staff
Balconies with amazing views
Easy access to transit into town
Fairly full kitchen(fridge, blender, microwv, toaster)
Iguanas right outside the room
Active security day and night( we've never felt safer in Mexico)
Covid test arranged by staff prior to our departure (right in our room)
In all, our stay felt like a home away from home.
Sara and all the staff had great, personalized suggestions for places to visit or see. If you are looking for a place with real character, this is the place. On the other hand, if your tastes lean more to the flashy, sterile resorts then you are not going to like QMC. It is rustic but clean, homey and down to earth, relaxed and roomy.