We rented both of these units for the holidays. We had a multi-generational family of 14.
First, the staff is amazing. They work very well as a team, and made our stay a carefree, relaxing holiday. The chefs do a great job on the meals. It was hard not to have seconds at every meal. The butler is always around to make drinks or pour the first cup of coffee.
Second, the space is great. The common areas are open to the elements under a palapa, but the staff lowers screens if it’s raining so everything stays dry inside. The view, smells and sound of the ocean are always around you.
Third, the beach club and golf course are world class. The beach club is at the Eden Roc. It’s small, but the sand is nice and service is great. You can walk to the beach club in 10 minutes or take the golf cart included with the home. The golf course at Punta Espada is easy to get to (the homes are on the 17th hole), and it’s the best in the Caribbean.
Finally, it was easy to work with Anders, Karen and Bianca at Palmera. This was our second vacation with them, and they take great care of us.
The only recommendation or warning we’d provide is regarding the off campus activities. We did an ATV trip with Adventure Boogies, and it was not great. Also, we struggled with broken down taxis when getting picked up for our boat cruise. But the cruise itself with Bebe Catamaran was fun. We’d spend more time vetting the activity service providers next time.
We’ll likely book these homes again, as they fit our large group perfectly.