We had a wonderful stay at the beach house and would definitely recommend it to others.
It is located within walking distance of the Romantic Zone and all of the fabulous food and fun it has to offer but feels very private. It was nice to be close to what we wanted to do, but also be able to get away from the crowds.
I can’t say enough about the staff. Leonor was super helpful in planning our stay and facilitating a pre-arrival shopping trip. She was ready to book any services or excursions we may have wanted and promptly answered all of our questions prior to the trip. José and Lalo, our house men, were also fabulous. When we arrived, we were greeted with margaritas and guacamole and were able to set up times for breakfast. At one point, we were about to head into town via taxi and it was pouring rain. José saw us looking lost on the property and ran out to make sure we had a dry place to stand while we waited for the cab he had pre-booked for us. I was dressed up for dinner and this gesture meant a lot to me and typifies the staff’s willingness to go above and beyond. This is the kind of place that you could stay in for your whole trip and never have to leave. They will shop for you if you want to cook, have private chef services available, and can book in room spa services. Also, if you want to be left alone, they’ll bring you breakfast and coffee and leave you be.
While the property is fantastic and we’d stay again, there are a couple of things to consider. First, this is clear in the listing, but there are a lot of steep steps on the property and they are pretty much unavoidable. Second, the central location means there is noise from the clubs down the beach. However, we didn’t hear anything when we were inside with the doors closed. Finally, the property is nestled in the jungle which makes it very private but it also means that travelers should expect the occasional visit from wildlife. We had iguanas for neighbors, geckos for roommates, and ants at night on the pool deck. Everything was very clean, but don’t expect to be sealed in a plastic bubble here.
Overall, we had a great stay and would come back.
