This was our second stay in the area of El Cardonal, the first time at this property.
The property description really does not do the property justice. Basically, you are renting a small, luxury hotel, complete with private swimming pool, hot tub, and equipment. Everything about the finish is top notch. One of the best perks is that there are four equally appointed master bedrooms, two on the bottom floor, and two on the top, and so adult couples sharing the property can do so equitably, and no one is relegated to second rate accommodations. The place is huge, with lots of different usable area, so you can have lots of private time away from the other guests if you want. The only gripes we had were hot water was out due to pilot light being out when we got there, promptly solved. The dishwasher does not work well (it would seem to be a cheap upgrade for an otherwise highly luxurious property), and some of the dishes are oversized and do not fit in, but the cleaner, Lupita, who comes everyday nullifies a lot of that.
For the uninitiated, El Cardonal is a fantastic location. There are enough tiendas and restaurants and catering available to make live varied and comfortable, but super small, local, and minimal tourist bustle. The most you are going to see is a few quiet gringos on some 4 wheelers, and about half of those live there full time. There is a new fresh fruit and veggie stand that just opened that really elevates the quality of fresh food available.