We stayed in the green cabana for 7 days in mid-January. The weather was a mix of cool breezy days and some beautiful sunny skies.
The pros: the ocean is incomparable. The sunsets are stunning. We enjoyed the sunsets at the end of Aurora’s on several different nights.
Solidad the caretaker makes this place a happy place. Her kind heart and hard work made breakfasts a daily highlight. We think she might be doing the work of three people! The simple meal usually consisted of eggs, beans, and a scone or tortilla. Suggestion: the fruit plate next door at Maruba was excellent.
“Coconut Steve” and Solidad were always available for questions or help.
The secluded secret beach area is basically a nature preserve. We saw loads of birds (watch for the roseate spoonbill!), iguanas, and a few friendly neighborhood dogs. The nighttime cart ride over a multitude of potholes that you will inevitably experience is equal parts adventure and beauty. But everyone does it. Go for it.
It was clean and as advertised. The property is beautifully kept.
The cons: the cabanas are off the grid-so hot water is scarce, wifi is spotty, and instant coffee is their only option since the coffee maker trips their kitchen circuit.
While fruit is cheap and plentiful on the island, there is none with breakfast.
Everything closes at 6pm at secret beach. Plan your own food after that, or make the 30 minute hair-raising journey back to civilization in the dark.
**Be sure to bring mosquito spray. They come out at dusk.**
Lastly, there is a large blue shipping container on the property just in front of the green cabana which partially obscures the view of the water and is an eyesore. The posted pics don’t reflect that and that was quite disappointing.