5
Best.Rental.Ever.
I have been lucky to stay at some really great hotels and really awesome rentals, but there really wasn't a house that could have accommodated our group of 7 girls better! With 4.5 bathrooms, there was plenty of bathrooms:girls ratio for getting dolled up. We had so much space. We made great use of the Jacuzzi, had an in-house chef make us a fabulous brunch, and we spent most of our time just lounging around and enjoying the gorgeous view.
My recommendations:
1) Have them stock the fridge prior to arriving. The grocery stores nearby were not convenient, and we ended up paying $35 cab ride for a trip to Walmart and back (with the driver waiting for us). It would have been much more refreshing to arrive and have the fridge stocked.
2) Beware of cab prices. We were shocked that they charged $2-4 per PERSON for every ride, so we were paying ridiculous prices like $15-$25 a person to take a 10 minute drive to town.
3) Bring bug spray. Unfortunately, 2 of us got stung by same angry yellow jackets, and all of us suffered from a high number of bug bites. I think that's symptomatic of the area, and is nothing against the home itself- the home is kept very clean and beautiful!
4) Get an in-home massage! We booked Eden Spa, and they brought out 2 massage tables that we set up in the shaded area right outside of the downstairs bedroom (w/ 2 queens). It was PERFECT - like the spot was made for outdoor massages. For $50 per massage, the experience was amazing.
I would have loved to see a layout of each room, and quick note on what room had views prior to arriving, but that wasn't too big of a deal. 3/4 rooms have great water views from the balcony/patio area. 1 downstairs room with a King sized bed has a view of the neighborhood, which is basically made up of million dollar mansions, so not so bad either.
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
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