10/10 Excellent
Andrew G.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in a spectacular location
La Villa Bella is a true gem. The property itself is very special, clearly designed and maintained with a great deal of care. There are so many beautiful little touches. The photos can't do it justice. Everything was very clean and in good working order.
The small gated community in which the home is located is also beautiful, with winding paths through tropical gardens, a great shared pool (in addition to the private pool and hot tub at La Villa Bella), and spectacular views up and down the coast.
The location is gorgeous. It's a relatively undeveloped part of Mexico from a foreign tourist perspective. Playa Platanitos (about a 10 minute walk) is popular with local weekenders and is a fun spot to soak up Mexican beach culture. Playa Las Tortugas to the south is immense, sparsely used, and one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. You have to swim across the estuary to get to it, but it was easily manageable even for our 3yo (with a life jacket). There is a turtle sanctuary there, and we were able to see them releasing baby turtles at sunset (for a fee). The only negative was the bugs, which were mostly no-see-ums. They weren't as annoying as mosquitoes but we did get lots of bites.
The location is relatively remote, so either come with all the food you'll need or get the meal plan. We opted for the latter. Chelo and Eva did the cooking and were lovely to interact with. The food was a highlight. They also cleaned the home daily, which was a great added bonus.
Andrew G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
