We wanted to plan a vacation with 3 generations of extended family for spring break, so we were looking for something spacious and comfortable. We didnt want to stay on a crowded mega-resort, but wanted the convenience of amenities nearby.
This house was perfect! It is a good size and easily accommodated our group of 9. It has a large kitchen and living area, perfect for family gathering. The back has a large sliding glass wall that opens out onto the patio and yard. The pool was a perfect size for the kids and there were pool toys to keep them busy. My daughter was so excited to go swimming that she ran face first into the glass wall, so we put some painters tape on them to prevent more accidents. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the kids loved the bunk room. The kitchen is very well stocked with cookware and dishware. In fact, our concierge was able to help us arrange a private chef to cook us an amazing 4-course meal our first night there so we didn’t have to worry about going to the store when we arrived.
If you aren’t familiar with Puerto Aventuras, it is a large gated residential community which has everything from condos and single-family homes to estate mansions and smaller resorts. It seems many of the residents are year round. But what’s amazing is it has its own small town centered around a marina as well as its own beaches. There are restaurants and stores everywhere, a farmers market on Wed and Sat, and a local artisan fair on Sun. There are plenty of activities from snorkeling to boat cruises. And there are dolphins and sea lions in the marina which you can just watch for free or pay to swim with.
The town is easily walkable and less than a five minute walk from the house. Our concierge also helped arrange a golf cart rental, which came in handy getting the kids and the grandparents around. It’s also good to get to some of the other restaurants a little further from the marina like Chez Waffle and the juice bar.
Speaking of restaurants - too many to name them all, but O Sole Mio, Don Cafeta, Nauti Burritos, and Pineapple were our favorites.
And finally, the concierge was extremely responsive, helping to arrange transfers and amenities which made our trip very enjoyable! If we come back to Mexico, we will definitely be staying here again!