A Must Do...Holiday
Review Submitted: June 5, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
Having just returned home from spending time at the VILLA CASI CIELO we had found the villa to be much more than the pictures give credit. With our party of seven the house is large enough that we all had our space. All of the bedrooms are very large with amazing views. So peaceful, relaxing and totally stress free. One of the most tastefully furnished rental villas we have stayed in. My husband and I enjoyed morning walks, everyone we meet were so friendly.
The staff are really amazing. After a few days they felt and treated us like family.A good grocery store is accessible.
We rented a taxi and took Lina / Cook and Francesa the maid shopping. I had Pesos and U.S. money. Use the pesos and was able to use a credit card to pay the balance owing instead of standing in line to change the U.S. funds into Pesos.
Found a little bar on the beach close to the "Ahora" that sold the best nachos and drinks.(They close early). Visited the "Ahora Beach Restaurant twice, both times not as satisfied as when we went to Chris and Mady's.
My family's saying every day when Lina wanted to know what we wanted for dinner that night was "Surprise Us". And that she did, never a complaint.
Gus arranged the White Water Rafting,the ride is long but well worth it. Transportation and meals included. Rented a vehicle and driver through Gabino (the Villa manager) one day. Spent the morning sight seeing and the afternoon doing the waterfalls. It's a very quick walk to the beach or casino. From the Villa we watched the fireworks one evening. Never felt the need for mosquitoe repellant, but did see some. We have a lot in the month of June and July so it was not a big issue for us. My family shared suitcases,allowing us baggage room to bring school supplies and clothing to the orphange. Brought lots of younger children clothing and upon my visit there realized the age group 7 - 14 were in greater need.
My husband had a small mishap when driving a rented motorcycle. It was night and the light failed on the bike.It resulted in stitches at a Private Clinic.Having out of the country insurance coverage and with Gabino's assistance we were able to ease through the situation.Experience as my husband is at driving a motorcycle having a bike in good running order is a must. There are taxi scooters all around. Very unexpensive to jump on one and have them scooter you around if you feel the need .Best to rent a vehicle and driver.We all had a great time that by far exceeded our expections.
Owner's Response: Glad you had such a nice time. Thank you for the great review.
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