Rene and Carmen have lovingly restored this fabulous piece of mid-century architecture into an amazing home. When I saw the listing, it was clearly far and above the rest of the options I had pored through in Placencia. It really feels brand new, with stylish, understated luxury.
We barely left the house, spending most of our time around the spectacular deck and infinity pool. The eastward orientation made for spectacular sunrise views out over the pool to the ocean beyond. The landscaping was tastefully done, with just the right amount of trees and greenery to filter out a bit of the harsh afternoon sunlight. Our favorite thing there were actually the floating hammocks — a very thoughtful touch. On occaision, we took the kayak and standup paddle board out for a spin when the water was calmer in the mornings.
The kitchen is reasonably well equipped and we ended up making some nice meals there. The screened-in dining area was nice for breakfast, and the formal dining room was lovely for meals at night.
It was nice not having to share bathrooms with too many people, as each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The beds were extremely comfortable. Carmen made it easy for us to open up the 4th bedroom when our group increased in size at the last minute.
From our first message to checkout, Carmen was quick to respond to any questions or issues we encountered. She offered to give us tips on local activities and even offered to pick us up in town when we arrived. At the end of our stay, she dropped us off at the airport.
Overall, an unforgettable stay with a lovely host.