My wife and I spent just over a week here. There are three reasons why we loved this place and think that others will as well.
1. The apartment and property. The apartment is attractive, comfortable, and has plenty of amenities. It is a perfect space for a couple. There are three rental units on the ground floor; this one faces the back. There is a private patio, perfect for morning coffee and afternoon reading. The “yard” in the back is all sand and faces a narrow canal (locals may call it a lagoon, but it reminds me of a canal) where small boats sometimes float by. There is an elevated, thatch-covered deck which was our go-to spot for sunsets.
2. The location. Walking distance to so many things: a reasonable supermarket (5 mins), beach (about 10), the main part of the village and tip of the peninsula (20 mins). Bikes are provided and less crowded beaches are reachable to the north. No need for a car here.
3. The host. Nicole is exceptionally friendly and responsive. We felt very much at home the entire time. When the hair dryer conked out during the middle of our stay she replaced it in less than one day. She was available for questions when needed and left us on our own when appropriate as well.
It’s worth noting there are two friendly dogs that have run of property. We’re dog people so this was an added plus for us. With dogs there are occasional messes that do occur and may take a few hours until someone is available for pick up. This wasn’t a problem for us, dog haters might have concerns.
Dolce Cabana was an important foundation to an amazing, fantastic visit to Placencia. We give a very high recommendation to this property and Nicole. Thanks!