I often have to read postings about places and interpret what some words mean, as the property is never as nice or gorgeous as written. This was not the case here. The property was beyond my wildest dreams. The condo is on the 2nd floor, right on the Malecon, yet also tucked away in a quieter part of Zona Romantica. The walls of the living room and bedroom pretty much collapse to allow for an outdoor space feel. The wrap-around veranda is just amazing to sit and watch foot traffic on the Malecon, and the sound of the ocean waves was always present. The living room and dining room were just right for the amount of collective time we spent together, and the two bedrooms were private enough to allow for personal escapes when needed. The pool always had spots open for us, and we got to watch the New Year's fireworks from the rooftop - truly an amazing experience.
Without a doubt, the property was even better than pictured. For me, the downsides: the kitchen did have ants that would appear if the tiniest crumb was left out; making sure all food was kept on the kitchen island helped with this, but it still gave me an ant-filled nightmare one night. Sometimes I wished we were a floor or two higher, to remove us from some of the noise of the foot traffic, but other times, my wife really liked the people watching this provided.
The place was pricey, but for me, this was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, and it did not disappoint. I would, without a doubt, book this place again.