We originally booked this smaller cabana because we thought we would have our pups with us. In end we had left them at home. However, when we arrived and checked in with the property managers " Val and Valerie" < who were great and accommodating for any needs we had) we were greeted by a sweet sweet dog named " Marley" who was staying up near the reception house. We were thrilled as we had missed our own pups. We were also surprised when we approached the actual cabana, that its right on the beach! We thought it was across the street from the beach or sth, never realizing, the waves can be heard and seen right out our front door.! The place was clean, and cute. We also found out we were adjacent neighbors with Francis Coppola's deluxe resort caled " Turtle Inn" . While we took advantage of swimming in the sea at our door steps, we also used Coppola's pool on several occasions. It turns out Finca guest can simply order a drink or food item at the bar on the beach and use the pool. It was the best of both worlds without paying 600 to 800 a night to stay at Coppola's! Once Marley realized we appreciated her company, she would spend all day with us for walks on the beach, eagerly awaited while we cracked coconuts and drank water from them, she even drank the water too and ate coconut with us. When Marley followed us to the pool, and was running around greeting the Coppola guest, we worried and tried to tell her to go home...only to find out the entire staff at this 5 star resort all know her well and are use to having her around the pool, to which they only tell her to go home if one of their guest objects! It was just awesom having an escort with us for long walks on the beach. At night, Marley would lay outside our door and guard for us on the porch. Val and Valeri brought us another bug net for our sons futon bed, and changed our towels out for us. The space would be tight for 3 adults, but a family of 3 with one a child, it was perfect. Being in Placencia and on the beach, your not going to spend a great deal of time inside anyway, and for several nights we watched Netflix movies on our computers with great Internet service. The neighbors on all sides are either deluxe resorts, or simply friendly people. Placencia is a place you need to really walk down the streets, " sidewalk" in back and explore" The local biz owners are all super friendly. Andrea left us a great list of places to eat at and book tours with. We took most of her advice and it was perfect..making Andrea the perfect absentee hostess...along with her lovely dog, Marely!