We (my three young children and I) stayed here for a month while taking Spanish classes. We could not have asked for a better place to land and stay. Everyone (Tom, Alejandra, family and cleaning staff) was warm, welcoming and in every way possible, accomodating and kind. The apartment was spotless, there is a laundry service daily if needed and cleaning weekly and more often if requested. The accomodations are perfectly laid out for a family or for couples sharing the space. The kitchen has everything you need to cook for a family and the central market is a short walk away, providing amazingly fresh fruits, vegetables and an indescribable array of merchandise for both locals and tourists. If you are inclined to take Spanish classes, a minutes walk takes you around the corner to a beautiful garden school with excellent instructors. Want to take a tour, need transportation, advice, just to have a chat? Tom and Alejandra will make sure you've got what you need. Want to just hang out in a hammock and have quiet time? It's there in the sun in a beautiful garden.
Our last school day, we invited all our teachers for lunch. The meal prepared by Alejandra's mom could not be found elsewhere. It was delicious.
My kids cried when we left. They felt as though they were leaving family. And in a way, we were.