Laurie's place was fantastic. The view is great. Yes, you can actually see turtles from the apartment pretty much all the time. And while I didn't believe it when I read the other reviews, you can sometimes see whales if you look carefully for them.
We highly recommend her place. The little community it is in is great, the building is easy to access, and the beach is beautiful. Snorkeling is just down the beach. A coral reef protects the area, so the waves are small, and swimming is easy.
I really hope we will be able to go back. Thanks for everything!