The first thing that strikes you as you walk onto the grounds is it’s expansiveness and the impeccable landscaping. We honestly questioned if we were at the right location as the photos on this site do not do it justice. As we entered the main home we were again struck by it’s size. The house had more than enough room to sleep two families of four and then some plus plenty of room to lounge out in the living rooms and outside lounge areas. If you got stuck inside on a rainy day there would be plenty of room for guests to gather in one of the large common areas to play board games or watch a movie on one of the massive big screen TV’s. There is a separate building with an upstairs studio apartment which was also ours although we never used it. All together there were three kitchens plus an outdoor BBQ near the pool house which had everything you need including silverware, plates, pots, pans and a dishwasher so there is no need to buy paper plates and things like that. The pool was great to start and end ours days with as we spent most of our days at the many nearby beaches, bars and restaurants.

Villa el Encanto was everything we hoped for and more. We arrived to a super clean home and felt welcome and comfortable as soon as we entered the property. Each unit is separate and has it’s own kitchen and living space which was great for our big group. I didn't think we could have so many people yet still be able to have privacy when we wanted but also have great areas to gather for meals and hang time. This is the most comfortable vacation home we have stayed at. The yard is HUGE which was a big plus for both the kids and adults. After playing ball in the yard, everyone jumped in the pool which was super refreshing. The beach is just a short walk down the hill and we got our exercise on the way back up :). We walked to many of the local bars/restaurants including Casa Verde, Tamboo, Jake’s Java and Casa Islena. We also shopped in Mango Beach shop and a couple other gift shops in the area. Sandy beach was beautiful and our group enjoyed swimming and surfing so close to the house. And the views! You can see the ocean from almost anywhere on the property but the second floor view was especially stunning. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony and actually saw humpback whales jumping in the distance! It was a dream. The house was well stocked with everything we needed throughout our stay and the property managers were super responsive to all our needs and questions. The beds were comfortable, the house is well cared for and in great shape…we couldn’t have been happier!