We only wish we could have spent more time in this lovely, relaxing place. Though cool in the evenings, we had plenty of sun for the private beach just minutes away inside the La Punta gated community, plus our own pool at the Casa. Sandra and Pedro took great care of us every day, as we tuned up our broken Spanish from college days long ago, and Pedro frequently translated for us. We really enjoyed the private beach and other local attractions nearby. Though we didn't get to play golf (just too busy), there is a course nearby run by the Las Hadas hotel, and a couple others about 20 minutes away in the mountains. (Golf will be included on our next trip). The pictures here don't lie. Casa Smith is all it looks like in the photos and more! Comfortable, very quiet and private, a beauty to look at inside and out, and it offers unbelievable views of the Pacific Ocean's Manzanillo Bay from the open air living room or deck. We took the boat for a tour of the Bay area with a little snorkeling, and we sampled several recommend restaurants outside La Punta Villa area during our five-day stay. Try Pacifica for sure – a few blocks away in Manzanillo, right on the beach, delicious food by a gifted chef, plus great service, and not terribly expensive. We highly recommend restaurants written up in the guest book, including some very nice options at the Las Hadas Marina, just a short drive from the Casa. Our last night was a dinner at the Marina, moon rising through palm trees across the water. Very nice. Manzanillo is a bustling city with lots of shopping and local color. If you rent a car, you won't have much trouble adjusting to local driving, and you can venture out a little from the city. Or, you may just want to hang out at the Casa with a good book with a bottle of red or white or a margarita in hand. We asked Sandra to cook a seafood luncheon for us one day, so she did the shopping and prepared a delicious meal on the open air patio for my birthday. Though our stay was short, it was a very special time for us. We highly recommend it.