I loved my stay at Wooden Mongoose. The place was very comfortable and clean. All the amenities worked great and were modern. Comfortable beds, great AC, good wifi, nice bathroom and fully functional kitchen. I loved the big open concept of the living area and the feeling of space it provided compared to a hotel room. It was super easy to deal with the owners and they even worked quickly to accommodate me for an extra night.
I thought the location was great as I prefer to stay where it is a bit quieter but also have easy access, with a vehicle, to Placencia village. There is a single paved road on the peninsula so getting around in rather a car rental or golf cart is a breeze. I would imagine cycling is an option as well. I spent time in the village with the 'woo hoo' of vacationers but also visiting all the different restaurants and beaches along the peninsula. I had lunch at many of the resorts and most allowed you to then use their pools and cared for beaches. I particularly enjoyed Tiger Club bar which is a 2min walk away, on the beach and had great atmosphere, quick food and drinks. There are live bands and parties as well. Very cool to get to meet locals and expats all along side each other having fun.
If you enjoy some independence and freedom of movement in your travels as apposed to the hand-held gated resort vibe, then I highly recommend this great two bedroom place.