We drove into Montezuma at night in a torrential downpour. Mario was there to meet us when we arrived and helped us carry in our luggage. We had a comfortable night in cozy Villa Prana with no idea of the tropical paradise we would wake up to. The next morning when we opened the accordion doors we were blinded by the most beautiful tropical paradise I could have imagined. The layered view of mountains, ocean, beach, and rain forest was breathtaking! We were immediately immersed in the sounds of the jungle with howler monkeys, frogs and geckos serenading us and butterflies lazily flying by. The pool and patio was surrounded by gorgeous flowers with the sweetest scents gently wafting on the breeze. Bananas, mangos, papayas, and coconuts were highlights in the most beautiful tropical garden that Mario maintains. The cascading water from the jacuzzi to the pool gave the feel of luxury and relaxation. The interior of the house fit our family of 4 spaciously. It is about a 3 minute drive to the beach as the road is too steep to walk comfortably with beach gear. The beaches are gorgeous, pristine, and mostly empty. We saw wildlife every day including a troupe of howler monkeys with babies, coatis, scarlet macaws, green parrots, iguanas, geckos, and butterflies. There is so much to do in this area including great restaurants and a laid back and local vibe to the town, surfing in Mal Pais, snorkeling at Isla Tortuga, visiting Isla Cabuya (aka cemetery island), multiple wildlife preserves, and zip line tours. A highlight for us was the hike to the waterfall and swimming in the cool pools. We've enjoyed many wonderful family trips but this one stands out as truly special and Villa Prana was the best part.