Valarosa reminded us of a Northern Ontario camp - fun to stay in, full of neat vibes, with true character in its simplicity. During the heat of the afternoons, we always returned to our apartment to chill out and unwind. The shower, stove and fridge worked perfectly and that's all that we really cared about. The location was perfect - far enough away from the hubbub but close enough to things that not too much energy had to be expended to get anywhere. Perfect for us. The upper outside deck was a real bonus. Our evening glasses of wine under the stars were truly glorious and won't be soon forgotten. Val was close by - living on the main floor - and she always answered our inquiries with good humour and thoroughness. We were sad to leave our little tropical home when our vacation ended.