Emerald Vista Villa was a great home with amazing views. The pool area gave us plenty of places to escape from the sun when we needed to, and there were two very comfortable chase lounges. The house is close to a beachside restaurant called Island Breeze, which has great food. We drove to a small fishing village called Laborie to enjoy a great little beach bar (Salt Rush Cafe), and a perfect swimming area. Kalime was another favorite beach we frequented as well. We rented a car, and enjoyed having the freedom to explore on our own. If you don't like being in a heavy tourist area, this is a perfect choice. We enjoyed our stay.