A Perfect Place For Us
Submitted: December 1, 2010
Stayed: November 2010
My husband and I recently stayed at this condo and absolutely loved it! Our only regret is that we only stayed for four days (if the dates are available for our next trip to the Riviera Maya, we'd want to stay here much longer!). There was daily maid service, and the gentlemen at the front desk were extremely helpful (given our elementary Spanish skills!). The grounds are shared with the La Sirena complex, and the landscaping and pool area are just amazing. (We spotted large iguanas and a cotimundi...very cool!) The snorkeling right outside the complex is great..we rented fins from a place down the road and brought our own masks and snorkels and went out every day. (You're right around the corner from Yal-Ku lagoon also.) The condo itself is part of a small group...I think we counted 11 in total...) and all units have floor to ceiling front windows...we ate breakfast in front of them each morning. We had no problems at all with the temperature. There's a brand-new air-conditioner in the bedroom, which we never ran, and the place has excellent airflow...if you open the back slider, the window between the bedroom and the living area, and the front vent windows, it's like a little wind tunnel...great cross-breeze! The kitchen is very well-appointed..even down to the tupperware to keep the ants out of your sweets! (They are EVERYWHERE in Mexico, so just make sure to keep everything sealed up or in the fridge, and you'll have no problems!) The plumbing was also some of the best we encountered while in Mexico; it was the ONLY place we stayed that never had any issues. Make sure to head up to the roof to check out the sunset...breathtaking! We walked to town at least once everyday (the loncheria is fantastic!) and didn't find it overtaxing-it's all flat, and there are shady spots along the way. Also, conveniently, there is a mini-mart and two restaurants about halfway to town, so if you just need some beer for the fridge or some snacks (we actually found ingredients for a small dinner at the mini-mart) or want to hit a happy-hour, there's options right around the corner. I would recommend bringing a head-lamp or small flashlight for the walk back to the condo in the evening, not really for security, but to be able to see the potholes! Overall, this was an amazing place, and I really miss falling asleep and waking up to the sound of crashing waves...hopefully we'll be able to get back there soon!
Recommended for:
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
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