I spent two weeks in this house with family and friends and we all agree that the house, the pool, the grounds, and the beach resulted in one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever had with some of the most spectacular sunsets we have ever witnessed. Ricardo, the grounds keeper, was responsive to our every need including preparing the BBQ anytime we asked and keeping us supplied in fresh coconut water and the owners were always happy to answer any questions that we had.
On the practical side, the house has AC in each of the bedrooms which is very welcome after a day in the sun. The living room basically blends with the patio to create the feeling of one large room. There is ample space for a little privacy if you are in a group with chairs and tables throughout the property were you can relax, read a book or catch some sun. The kitchen is fully functional and well supplied with dishes and cookware as well as appliances. We shopped at the local supermarket and prepared most of our meals at the house.
The pool is well maintained, cleaned each morning by the grounds keeper and is a welcome amenity in the afternoon heat. The jacuzzi offers some of the better views and is also well maintained. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with flowers, palm trees, Royal Poinciana trees, and a lot of green grass. The whole setting feels like a resort that you have all to yourself.
The beach is a short walk down the hill and has good surf if you want to play in the water. There are showers just off the beach and also a community pool that is available for use.
Playa Tunco is a short hop (less than a few miles) if you want to surf or grab lunch and there are several good restaurants in area (Beto's and Cafe Sunzal were both great).
Lastly, if you stay at this house, ask Ricardo to turn off all of the lights at night and you will have a stunning view of the Milky Way.
As you can see, I'm not a flowery writer and when I write a review I tend to focus on the practical, but this house and the two weeks I spent there were amazing. I would highly recommend this property to anyone that wants to get away and just RELAX.