Finca Placencia was amazing!!
It's a private tree-house-like studio complete with everything you need to cook, bathe, relax and enjoy. It's right next to the main house where Andrea was staying with her family at the time, and there is a caretaker hut near the entrance to the property as well. We felt like there was the perfect balance of privacy AND their presence and availability in case we needed anything. It's a cozy and comfortable property, beautifully landscaped and maintained in a natural way, and well located such that it's a quick bike-ride into town, but not right in the thick of it (Staying in Placencia would have been spendier, with higher noise and traffic) There is a yoga studio right next door, and the Turtle inn is also practically next door which is an amazing little resort owned by Francis Ford Coppola (!) Great bar, beach and pool.. a lovely hangout if you need a change of scenery.
Andrea was very accommodating, and her friends and family who were all in and out during our stay were friendly and helpful. She helped arrange a boat trip for us to visit one of the nearby quays for some unbelievable snorkeling... lent us bikes whenever we wanted, and was always available for advice or conversation.
Placencia is a beautiful relaxed beach community, not to mention a big foodie town, we loved literally every restaurant we hit, not to mention the little local carts and fruit stands as well.