Tropical beachfront house w/ private pool, lanai, balcony & beach access

The location was very nice. Unfortunately, the towels and especially the sheets were very dirty. After we complained, we received new towels but no new sheets. The mosquito nets were broken in many places, allowing a lot of insects to get into the house. The couch was also badly damaged, but instead of replacing it, a blanket was put over it. The refrigerator is rusted on the outside. Both toilets/bathrooms couldn't be closed. Overall, unfortunately, only 5/10.

This place was the highlight of our trip. It is a beautiful home in the middle of the forest while also being close to town which was perfect as it gives you the privacy and convenience needed. There was a small pathway that lead directly to the beach which most of the time was private with no one around. Didn't want to leave

See the sea from any part of the house, and sleep with its glorious sound.

We arrived at sunset and the orange and pink colors vibrates throughout the whole house as we arrived. Cozy space, ocean is a walk meat away, down through the yard, the pool is nice, everything was as we desired it to be! We will surely come here to stay again ??✨

Que lindo lugar, pero la casa estaba sucia, muchas telarañas, hubo que limpiar la vajilla, la pileta no esta impecable. No hay maquina de cafe, microondas…una parrilla vendría muy bien

The location is great, just be sure you have a 4x4. The view of the beach and island off shore is just plain gorgeous. The house itself has a total Swiss Family Robinson vibe. It is VERY cool. That being said, the pool was an absolute swamp. You could not see your waist if you stood in the pool. I wouldn't personally go in it. We had no running water for the first 24 hours. The caretaker is very very nice, I am not faulting him or trying to be rude. The house just needs maintenance, there are missing window panes with no screens so bugs are EVERYWHERE. Including one of the beds and the downstairs shower had more bugs in it that the back patio did outside. I know this is a 'Glamping' experience however, Glamping generally includes running hot and cold water and screens. Also, there is no way to lock the house at all. When you leave there is a string that loops around a nail to hold the door closed. I would not feel comfortable leaving anything valuable (passports/cash/electronics/etc) in the house if I were to be gone for a full day which posed a pretty big issue for us. The fridge did not work properly, things went in cold and came out warm (the freezer part seemed to work fine). All in all, this is a beautiful location and the views are unbeatable. There is lots of wildlife, we had a very close encounter with some howler monkeys and that was incredible. If you can afford it, I would rent this place to chill during low tides and some day time fun and have a second place to keep your things and sleep/shower.

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Casa Ballenato is a unique experience where you can enjoy nature. We enjoyed the rainy days as much as sunny days of our stay. It is a wonderful spot and a cool rustic ambience.