I had a 5-star experience for 5 weeks at Winter's Avalon! In the last 5 months I traveled all over the world, stayed at 25 different places, and this tropical stay was the most exciting and unique! My young adult kids joined me for the first week, there was plenty of space, and we all had a blast here.
If you love nature, you will adore staying here... it is a little piece of paradise. I looked all around beautiful Maya Beach and Placencia Village, and could not imagine having a better time, even at a 5-star fancy hotel! That's the whole point... If you love the rustic, the outdoors, feeling as if you are living in a treehouse and yet with the comforts and ease a home brings, you will thank your lucky stars to have the opportunity to stay here.
But if you're not a nature fan, perhaps you won't be as happy here. You have to giggle at the cute little geckos that get in the house every so often. If that would make you uncomfortable this may not be the best choice. The whole place is screened in so you get great ventilation and a constant outdoors feel. The bird sounds are always entertaining. My favorite part of this stay was the constant access to a kayak! You are a few steps to the canal that takes you to a huge lagoon to explore the fish, the birds, all kinds of beautiful creatures. I loved the day I happened upon a manatee! I also used the bike a lot, so I was able to get around and enjoy good exercise that way too, every day. And to be only minutes walking distance from the Caribbean, to boot!
Herb was wonderful! A very kind man who goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. He stays in great communication while respecting your privacy. I will never forget my stay at Winter's Avalon and am truly happy for anyone else who gets the chance to experience a stay here, as well.