The views from this property's huge, nicely equipped patio are world-class. Awesome hammocks, table, and outdoor chairs/loveseat in the shade, with tons of recliners for sunbathing. One bathroom is right next to the patio. You can hear the crashing waves from every room of this home. During our January visit, the beach was mostly deserted with the exception of spotting occasional surfers or beach walkers. Very nice to have a shower just up the steps from the beach to wash off sandy feet when returning from beach time.
The waves were much too strong for swimming here for 3 of our 4 days; there were swells of 4 feet or more breaking fairly close to shore. I understand this is usual for winter conditions in the whole area. On the fourth day, the waves calmed enough for us (two healthy, adult, strong swimmers) to enjoy a swim without being knocked over. Crashboat beach, about a 25 min drive away, is completely calm and quite uncrowded with crystal clear water, so that's where we went to swim and snorkel. Nearby downtown of Aguada is quaint and has a number of restaurant choices.
The kitchen is nicely equipped including salt/pepper and quite a few spices. Laundry detergent also included. Large living/dining area with beautiful sea views. Bedrooms are small but have everything you need. We never needed or used the AC. Adjoining property has their patio separated by a privacy wall, but you can sometimes hear voices if others are present on the other side. Mostly the waves are loud enough to drown out any conversation that carries over and the patio feels very private.
Our only minor dissatisfaction was the use of strongly scented air freshener. I was suspicious that this imight have been used to cover bad odors, but it turned out that was not the case. Once I found and unplugged the air freshener unit hidden behind the couch, and opened up all doors/windows, the fragrance cleared out rapidly and there weren't any underlying bad odors at all. Also, there were plenty of bath and beach towels, but only one hand towel; a few extra would have been welcome. It would also have been nice to be provided with even one spare roll of toilet paper, but none extra were there.
A bit of confusion finding the place initially but Lillian was wonderful! I would happily rent this beautiful place again.