We stayed in this spacious, immaculately clean home (5 m from the main road & 10 m from Los Barriles) from Jan 26 to Feb 4, 2021 with another couple. The front room, flanked with windows that boast gorgeous views of the ocean, looks exactly as the photos show. The kitchen is well stocked and met all of our needs, also with great views. The office is to the side of the living room and has an ocean view, toilet and pull-out bed. The sizable master is the sole bedroom in the main house and is located behind the office. It boasts 2 windows with views, a huge TV, ceiling fan, full length mirror, and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Behind the master is another bedroom w/o a view that can be accessed from the large, airy, open vestibule. It has a small bathroom, king bed, ceiling fan, and big closet. Behind the main house is an inviting area with 2 lounge chairs and another building to the side that hosts 2 roomy bedrooms connected by a spacious bathroom with a huge walk-in shower (our one complaint is that there was very little water pressure in this shower). These rooms have ceiling fans, one small TV and one partial view of the ocean. Between this building and the main house is a charming open area with chairs and a handy clothes line. If you are staying in these 2 rooms, you will walk outside through the vestibule to enter the main house. The BEST part about this house is the expansive veranda in the front of the house with sweeping views of the wide beach/ocean and mountains off to the North. A great place for your yoga practice (mats near the kitchen).
The worst part was the windy weather. My mistake for booking in January. My dream was to kayak and see whales close up - and you will see whales - but the ocean didn't flatten out until our departure day. And, on that day we saw at least 4 whales close by! You will see (and hear) rays jumping, meandering cows, sweet donkeys, elegant horses, exotic birds and playful dogs. Take quality binoculars.
Rod and Barb, neighbors and managers of the place, proved indispensable. We can't thank them enough for their helpfulness and advice throughout our stay. Be sure to ask them where to buy fresh shrimp and fish in Los Barriles.
Best restaurants -Bay View (great views,live music) and La Playa, it sits right on the beach, we went there on quads. Smokies Bar and Grill.
Hike Sol de Mayo falls near Santiago and book a tour with Tuna Tuna Tours and swim with whales/snorkel with sea lions!