I hesitate to write a rave review, only because I too want to keep this place a secret all to myself! I can only repeat the glowing reviews before me... perfect location, perfect setting, everything good about Placencia without being tied to a fancy resort (not my style), or crowded into the village with the other cabanas I saw for lodging. I loved taking a cup of coffee (provided) out to every sunrise and sitting with Surprise (the kitty) or Marley or my great neighbors in the house that shared the beach/yard. Taking the kayak out on the smooth ocean, biking into town and swimming at the pier, eating everything delicious dish in site (yay conch season! ; ), and just hanging around the village taking in the culture. I will really miss the sounds of Creole conversation among the locals...
At the time of my trip, Placencia was just getting over an unprecedented plague of sargassum on the beaches, so the water out front of Finca and the beaches throughout were somewhat murky and uninviting. But I just rode to the pier at the end of the road where it was unaffected, and took so much pleasure in swimming there and making new friends - and by the last day everything just cleared up and I had a blast snorkeling right off the Finca beach property. And yes its true... you can simply walk up the beach to the airport if your flying! That made leaving a little bit less heartbreaking.
There is everything you need in the cabana, and it is very comfortable. Jose was a most gracious host, even grilled up dinner for the neighbors and myself one night. I can't imagine staying anywhere else and being as happy as I was at Finca - especially because I prefer a more 'authentic' experience as opposed to a convenient paradise situation. And as a solo female traveller, I can tell you that I felt very safe. As english is spoken by everyone, it is easy to communicate too - which is always comforting (especially when alone & dependent on the hospitality of others to navigate).
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Thank you Andrea for sharing this special place with all of us that get a chance to appreciate it as you surely do.