I want to write you and personally thank you for the vision and creative energy you invested into Casa Emelina. The initial dirt road entry had me a little concerned, but the moment we arrived at the property we felt like we were on a movie set. I don’t want to overstate the experience, and I’m not sure I can, but please indulge me here in my compliments to you, your staff and the home.
There were 15 of us in total and not once did we feel crowded. I thought there would be a rush for the best rooms but this wasn’t the case. Each room was spectacular in its own right. However, since it was my birthday I was awarded the master suite and here I am at a loss for words. Suffice it to say that I have stayed in fine resorts all over the world and this was truly my favorite.
The layout, openness and “tree-house” feeling of the home is such that we had all the privacy we needed while still enjoying a range of communal areas for card games, Happy Hours, yoga classes, dancing, dining, swimming and on and on. And that doesn’t even include the ocean just a few yards away. We pretty much had the beach to ourselves and we took full advantage of the big waves and many long walks. The sunsets were spectacular.
And your staff was excellent. From their fine tropical drinks to the fantastic meals and surprise birthday cakes, these workers didn’t miss a beat. The home was always clean and well kept and we soon got to know each staff member personally. By the time we left they all felt like family.
Also, Kia arranged excellent transportation for us to take side trips. One afternoon we traveled to Agua Blanca where we swam in the surf and enjoyed fresh oysters, cold beer and coconut drinks under the palm trees and cabanas of this sleepy beach hamlet. It was divine!
In closing, I’m always suspect when I read these types of over-complementary reviews. However, I have no profit in this other than to honestly tell you that you have created a paradise that made my birthday as rich and wonderful as I could possibly have imagined.
We all hope to be back soon!