Save a little cash and stay just a few minutes’ walk away from the main drag and resorts on the island- it’s worth it if you don’t absolutely need the beachside resort experience. My boyfriend and I both prefer to experience places the way locals do, so this was perfect for us.
Luz Elena and Dale are very friendly and helpful- they were out of the country the night of our arrival but Luz was very communicative and reachable, and her dad was a great help in picking us up from the ferry and addressing some hot water issues that first night.
Tip: bring earplugs and an eyemask unless you’re a heavy sleeper, you’ll want to have the shades open for airflow at night which will invite noise and the morning sunlight. I used both and was able to sleep quite well!