8/10 Good
Joanne C.
20 Feb 2020
Wonderful location, friendly experience
The view from the balcony is unbeatable, period. Sunsets are amazing and windows on two sides in the bedroom provide wrap around views as well. The beach is one of the best in Banderas Bay. This unit is part of a complex which has good security at the perimeter typical of most hotels in the area. Front desk staff are very helpful and questions or maintenance items are dealt with quickly. We left the front door open most of the time during the day, as did our neighbours, to take advantage of the breeze. Washing machine works perfectly, but there is no dryer. The laundry area is a drying area open to outside. There was no clothesline but, as we travel with a camping clothesline, this was not an issue. The unit is not “5 star” perfect but compares well to other units in the building. Many other owners seem to treat their units as week-end getaway spaces and furnish accordingly. That said, there are many families and snow-birds comfortably installed for stays of a month or more.
There is something odd about the water flow of the hot water in kitchen sink but everywhere else is fine. The mirrored walls have an “antique” look similar to older apartments in Italy, this quickly fades into the background. The floor drains have to be maintained as in any tropical climate; pour in one tablespoon of bleach every couple of days.
The combination of the local grocery store and Tuesday farmers market filled most of our food supply needs. We cooked in most nights. Familiar products can be purchased at big box stores a short taxi ride away. The beachside café, with very good beach and poolside service, offers many meal and beverage options during the day. Other casual restaurants are close by and a wider variety also a short taxi ride away. We certainly plan to return.
Joanne C.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020




































