So walking into this place is amazing. It is huge! The windows and doors opening to the beach is amazing. For a big group, it's wonderful. Of course the master bed room will have to be fought over. It is like an apartment unto itself. The roof is best used for mornings as it faces sunrise and it is still relatively cool. Despite what my following complaints are, it was beautiful and we had a great time. The garage was quite a luxury.
But it could have been better. The thing is, you are in a resort on the beach, so of course it is fabulous. But what makes it a place you want to return to? Attention to detail. It seems like the owners of this condo thinks like owners at restaurants with an incredible view. The food doesn't need to be great. The problem is here, there are 19 villas just like it to choose from.
There were no little touches. No welcome basket or note or gift or any kind. No stock of necessities. A gross washer and dryer, and nothing to clean clothes with. Dull knives andt no cutting board. A weird boom box that was unplugged cuz when you plug it in it makes a loud pop and returns an error message. The experience could have been over-the-top amazing, but they did not care to give you that experience.
My biggest complaints are the horrendous beds that feel like they cost 50 bucks. Very restless sleeping. At least upgrade those for people, please. The photoshopped exterior of the villa which removes the pool/bar right outside of the door and the adjacent stairs leading down to the beach. The main photo makes it seem like you walk right onto the sand. Why this false advertising? Really? Finally, the owners of the condo next door think that because the space between villas is shared use, they can put their chairs right against our villa, next to where the grill and table are and smoke cigars. No common courtesy or sense. It was awkward having to pass them and to eat outside.
So in general, the resort was nice. The staff were friendly. The clientele were not upscale. The beach is beautiful. The villas are stunning, but look around for one with nicer appointments. And know this one is RIGHT next to the pool, which is a plus or a minus, depending what you are looking for, but you deserve a non-doctored picture to make your choice.
I hope the owner takes this as the constructive criticism it is meant to be. It would not take much to make this a stay you are willing to pay top dollar for.