Lovely cottage/apartment style vacation with pool. When we travel we prefer the feeling of a home rather than an impersonal hotel or resort where you feel like a number rather than a guest. La Doce Vita delivered a wonderful experience.
First the communication prior to the trip was excellent. The property manager made the booking process easy for the apartment and then went over and above by assisting with car rental, finding a great rate with airport pick up and drop off. They included where to meet the car rental personnel upon our flights arrival and what the car rental personnel would be wearing for ease of identification. As promised, they were there to meet us as soon as we walked out the arrival door with no waiting.
Upon arrival we were met with a brief tour of the premises, use of the security system, and a list of activities and restaurants in the area. For our needs the location was perfect on the northwest tip of the island, well away from the cruise ship port, high rise hotels and casinos. You can easily and quickly access those areas if you like from this location with your rental car but we prefer more outdoor or nature based activities. We were just a few minute walk from some of the best snorkeling on the island, best sunset views and close to the California lighthouse. We were close to easy access to snorkeling/sunset boat trips, Superfoods, and Eduardo’s Beach Shack for the best healthy fare on the island. We especially enjoyed the cactus garden where butterflies, hummingbirds, and other tropical birds put on a show each day. The pool was a lovely haven that we enjoyed every day of our stay and it was kept meticulously clean.
We did use the gas grill and kitchen and both were more than satisfactory. We were treated to fresh flowers each day from the garden. The zoned cooling system worked very well and the tankless water heater for the shower was awesome and delivers instantaneous hot water as soon as you flip the switch on.
We would not hesitate to book this rental again! We were treated with kindness, made to feel at home, the area was safe and quiet, and offered ease of access to the outdoor lifestyle we love.
The only two negatives to this trip were the attitude of indifference by many of the local restaurants (no reflection on the owners of La Dolce Vita)which we were able to overcome by eating at the apartment and the fact that we had to leave - vacation was over much too soon!