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Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape!

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Pool
On the beach
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
TV, books, stereo
Food and drink

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Puerto Escondido, OAX
  • Commercial Walkway
    15 min drive
  • Punta Zicatela
    15 min drive
  • Zicatela Beach
    23 min drive
  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    29 min drive

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About the area

Santa María Colotepec

At this villa, you'll be 13.8 km (8.6 mi) from Zicatela Beach. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 4.5 bathrooms, a patio and a living room are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

What's nearby

  • Commercial Walkway - 15 min drive
  • Punta Zicatela - 15 min drive
  • Zicatela Beach - 23 min drive
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 26 min drive
  • Puerto Angelito Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D’coral Lunch & Restaurante - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Istmena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Lupita - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Fábrica del Mezcal - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Luna Nueva - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape!

Villa Lumina is simply and elegantly designed in an unmistakably tropical Mexican beachside setting. The living room, dining room and kitchen are framed by a beautiful woven palm roof, known as a 'palapa' and the living room has huge, comfortable sofas that you can chat or read a book. Our open plan social spaces allow groups and families to be together, without feeling crowded and on top of one another :)

Our space is decorated with pieces we have collected in India, Bali, Nepal and Mexico and original pieces by local artists. Our stunning living-edge dining room table is made from tropical wood, and seats 14 people comfortably. its beauty is reflected in a smaller table poolside and the bar stools at our kitchen island.
The open kitchen offers a large refrigerator and additional storage space for food items. The space invites guests to accompany the cook, and learn if they should wish, all the while being with the rest of the group.
We also have a large BBQ, perfect for grilling fish, veggies or meat, and a traditional comal for making tortillas!

The bedrooms are kept simple and fresh-looking, our custom designed clothing storage is also made of tropical wood. All rooms have overhead fans and a unique system of window and door slats to allow ventilation at all times. The bathrooms are brightly tiled and reflect the colors of the pacific.
Our pool area has shady sofas with sunbrella fabric and a living edge table and our tropical hardwood sunbeds have pull-out tables for you to place your drinks or reading glasses.
The pool itself has a seating area and a small paddling pool to one side for smaller children.
Access to the beach? Walk a few steps to the edge of the garden, it's right there!
We have colorful woven hammocks for you to relax in the shade of our palm trees as you listen to the waves. It really doesn't get any better.
Enjoy the incredible sunsets, sunrises, walks on the beach, dolphins swimming by, pelicans as they fly past. It is so beautiful and wonderful, it will blow your mind!


No noise but the sea, just the occasional fisherman walking by - Villa Lumina is an unbeatable tropical getaway. An eco-friendly home, Villa Lumina is the perfect choice for enjoying the beauty of nature for people with criteria and taste.

This is also a great space for work, meditation, yoga or painting retreats! Our enormous shady, social area affords enough room for any class. Our villa is designed with a large central area covered by a vaulted palm roof that provides ample space for large groups, movement classes and meditation
Ameneties:

Large and comfortable living room and dining room in palapa area

Room one: One Master bedroom with King Size bed, en suite bathroom
Room two: One bedroom with two double beds en suite bathroom shared with room 3
Room three: One double bed, two singles, shares en suite bathroom with room 2
Room four: One double bed, en suite bathroom
Room five: One king size bed, en suite bathroom
One travel cot available
Small safes in every room
Wireless internet connection throughout the house (the internet is satellite and so can service can be patchy)
Daily cleaning service and cook included (cook -bookings from 17Jan 2020 only)
Ceiling fans in all rooms,
Kitchen with full sized refrigerator, stove, oven, toaster and blender
Dinnerware and cooking implements
Washing machine
Iron
Cable tv in one room
Bluetooth speaker
Party ice tub for beers/ wine by the pool
Hairdryer



Comments:
"Villa Lumina was the perfect retreat for our family. We could walk for hours on the beach, swim, do yoga, cook, read or just hang in the hammock and listen to the surf. The spaciousness of this seaside villa allowed each of us to enjoy our vacation and truly relax! So much better than a hotel!" Shoshana Shadow USA.

"After having spent a long weekend in "Villa Lumina" I can highly recommend spending some time in such a
beautiful place. The views in every direction are breathtaking, inspiring and calming to the soul. I would
like to spend more time there." Alex Muñuzuri, Mexico.

"The house is a spectacular open air villa that has a simple but very elegant design that makes you feel from the moment you step onto the impressive entrance, that you are sleeping on the beach in pure luxury. Noone actually wanted to leave the house and go into town because we had everything in our mini paradise." Lauren Beam USA.

"We had an absolutely fantastic time. really really perfect. All of our friends were thrilled and we felt like heroes for finding it." Bray Poor USA.

Villa Lumina is perfect for reunions and retreats with friends and family - enjoy our spacious living areas with comfortable sofas to chat, read and savour the beautiful views of kilometres of pure white sandy beach while listening to it’s rhythmical and relaxing waves.

Villa Lumina is ideal for time with friendretreats. This is the space for your group! Our enormous shady, social area affords enough room for any class. Our villa is designed with a large central area covered by a vaulted palm roof that provides ample space for large groups, movement classes and of course, festive parties and events.

Comments:
'Villa Lumina was the perfect retreat for our family. We could walk for hours on the beach, swim, do yoga, cook, read or just hang in the hammock and listen to the surf. The spaciousness of this seaside villa allowed each of us to enjoy our vacation and truly relax! So much better than a hotel!' Shoshana Shadow USA.


'The house is a spectacular open air villa that has a simple but very elegant design that makes you feel from the moment you step onto the impressive entrance, that you are sleeping on the beach in pure luxury. Noone actually wanted to leave the house and go into town because we had everything in our mini paradise.' Lauren Beam USA.

'We had an absolutely fantastic time. really really perfect. All of our friends were thrilled and we felt like heroes for finding it.' Bray Poor USA.

Keywords: Beach, villa, family, reunion, surfing, Puerto Escondido, relax, retreat cumana, Semana Santa, playa

Property manager

Catherine Kumar

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! ?

The closest beach to Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! is Zicatela Beach (13.6 km).

Does Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! have a pool?

Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! has a pool.

Is Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! ?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! ?

No, Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Beach front paradise; luxury villa -affordable rate. Perfect, relaxing escape! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bit of heaven
The place is beautiful with sunrise and sunset walks on the pristine beaches. The infinity pool is delightful. Meals sitting at the incredible wood table. We had an unfortunate language misunderstanding with Lupe, the property manager which caused great distress for him and for me, it led to some hurtful accusations from the owner. Once the misunderstanding was cleared up, things were much better. Lupe helped us to arrange two different activities. The bioluminescent boat ride was good and we would have had difficulty planning it without Lupe help. The boat ride out of Plays Angelito that he arranged for us was about $2000 pesos more than if we had arranged it ourselves which would have free been very easy to arrange at the beach. The house its beautiful and the beach is empty and tranquil. The down side of this is that if you don’t have a car, it is going to cost about $1000 pesos each way to go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect anniversary and family trip
We visited puerto 5 years ago and knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our 10 year anniversary with our family. The place was beautiful and clean with views of the pacific and beautiful sunsets. The staff and all the meals were great. Lupe and Juanita really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and Catherine was easy to communicate with. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Monroe, Wisconsin United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Beautiful property. Our family loved the beach and pool. Rayna, the chef, was wonderful. Our only hiccup was some communication regarding transportation from the airport to the property. After that, it was all good!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

OPP-Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Property is wonderful. Located about 10 miles from town. Recommend paying for the chef and grocery buyer. Will need transportation to get to from town. Lots of mosquitos, so keep doors and windows closed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bliss
The house, location, and staff exceeded all our expectations. Comfortable and chic, we were not at a loss for anything. It is simply a paradise. I highly recommend hiring Jaunita the cook who is a lovely person and makes the best food ! The owner Cath was lovely to deal with, very attentive and happy to assist and answer questions. I couldn't and neither could any of our group be any happier with the place and our stay. Just fabulous.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t want to leave!
The large open common area was perfect for our group of 10 friends. Beautiful open space to gather. The Pool was always clean and inviting. The beach was empty with great sunrises and sunsets. The waves were big enough to be fun but not so big to be intimidating. The stars at night were gorgeous! We hired the cook which was great. Everything she made was delicious and her smile and laugh were filled with sunshine. The place is about a half hour drive outside of Puerto Escondido so bring what you want it with you or go ahead and hire them to do the cooking and shopping. Will cry Will certainly stay here again for a family or friend retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

sonia n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family time
We are a group of people with very different taste, but we all enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean! Being so close to the beach was amazing ! Drinking coffee in the mornings was the best part of my stay. The house is very spacious and clean it was great to be so close to nature! The services was excellent, Food was tasty and fresh it made our stay very pleasant. Very easy to communicate with the property owner Can't wat to go back !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax
The Villa was a little piece of heaven. Our group of 3 families loved the openness of the living space where we could all gather to play games, watch whales, or just see the sunset. The space takes full advantage of the ocean view and warm weather-we felt like we were outside all week, even when we were hiding in the shade. It was particularly nice to be able to eat meals together at the long and gorgeous wooden table. The house isn't quite luxury status, but was clean and beautiful. Sara cooked incredible meals for us every day, and was happy to accommodate our special requests for local favorites like mole and Tlayudas. When one of the kids was stung by a manta ray, Sara called Lupe for us and he came immediately, offering assistance and advice and connecting us to a local doctor. When we asked about a cooler for a beach trip, one appeared in minutes. (For other visitors, come prepared to speak Spanish, or bring a dictionary :) Our Spanish is awful, but we managed. We swam and surfed right from the house every day (though the waves would be too dangerous for smaller kids). Overall, we had a fantastic time at Villa Lumina and are already missing the warm weather and homemade guacamole.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway
Villa Lumina was everything we were looking for. A nice pool, clean rooms, a big area for cooking and dining. The beach here is amazing. I would highly recommend this property to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent place to get away.
Well managed and as beautiful as the pictures. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Saw whales, swam off and on all day in pool or in ocean. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee N., Leavenworth

Very open design with interesting palapa roof and straight on ocean view
We really enjoyed this home and property with it's open plan and up close view of the beach. We had planned to get out and do more but simply didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Paradise
We loved the house it was very comfortable and beautiful. We just wanted to stay in and enjoy the house . Lupe the house manager and Elena our cook were amazing and very nice . I would definitely stay again the only flaw I would say the house has is there is no A/C , the fans do help but A/C would be nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molley G.

This property is everything you want.
Gorgeous! Vaulted palapa. Lots of lounging areas. Updated kitchen. Final and grill. Grass and hammocks. A beautiful pool on the beach. Plenty of space for guests. The master opens onto the sea. Fall asleep to the waves crashing at night. Beautiful safe location and the staff is amazing. The food from Gloria was well worth the charge and more. Lupe took us everywhere we needed to go and the house was always neat as a pin. I couldn’t recommend this property more. We even enjoyed beachside massages. We loved it and will come back again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Fantastic relaxing and fun family time
The Villa is located on a long, beautiful, beach that is used by very few people and on which we could see dolphins several times a day and even a small whale. The house is fantastically designed to take advantage of the view to the beach from all the common areas, including the kitchen, and to foster interactions among the people staying there while allowing for privacy of those who want so. Lupe and Lucy who take care of the administration and the cleaning of the house are extremely nice. Elena the cook was fantastic. Pre-arrival planning with Catherine could have been smoother and more respectful but all worked well in the end.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

Paradise
As every time we have come to Casa Lumina we had an amazing experience. This time I came back with all my family including toddlers and it is the perfect place to relax and have a fabulous time. The beach is amazing, the property is impecable and of course the people who took care of us (Lupe and Gloria) were always very attentive. You have to be thankful for their smiles and especially because they are proactive. We have made amazing memories in this house and are more than thankful to Catherine for opening her house to us! This is the place to come if you want a beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a.

Gorgeous ocean front property!
Our family has a wonderful time at Villa Lumina! The setting was perfect for our family to connect, relax and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and scenery. We spent several hours swimming in the pool and playing games in the common area together. We all felt relaxed and could not have had a better experience. I recommend hiring the cook. She was so sweet and cooked us wonderful meals.

8/10 Good

eric m., sherbrooke qc canada

one of the best outside set up
this is the fourth villa that i rent and it was wonderfull once again. the set up of the kitchen,living room and the pool is perfect with a great wiew of the dolphins and whales. the staff do a very good job.the roof fan in the bedroom are perfect to sleep.The only things that have bothered me is there was a lot of ants and somebody come during the night and stole the toaster ,blender, my telescope,my laser light,some cell cable. anyway it was a great trip we saw a turtle lay eggs in the sand. i recommend villa lumina
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

David M., Las Vegas

Understated Luxury Just Outside of Puerto Escondido
This is a knock your socks off property. From the outdoor kitchen and dining area to the infinity pool falling off almost literally to the ocean, you won't be disappointed here! With three bedrooms with their own bathrooms and two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath, this is a wonderful property for small groups or family reunions. However, there are two caveats. 1. It is not in, or near the center of Puerto Escondido. If you are going to town, or even to a store, you will need a car/driver, or will have a long walk to the main road and then about a 12 KM bus ride. 2. At night, the big outdoor room does not light up like it is in the picture. This makes group time around the table difficult once the sun goes down. That means if you are a couple, family or group that likes playing games at night, it's gonna be pretty dark. Neither of those should be deal breakers for you though. The owner is super quick to respond if need be, the staff is incredibly helpful and trust me, you're gonna love this house. Would I return? For me this is always the rubber meets the road question. The answer... Yes! Of course. Notes... the bus ride to Puerto is about 20 pesos. A taxi ride to the house is currently 300 pesos. A van, seating 10 people, is 700 pesos. the ride takes about 20 minutes. Mazunte will cost you about 30 pesos on the bus, plus 20 pesos for a local colectivo to get you near the beach and/or Turtle Museum. While the water heater is not huge, all of had mostly hot water all week. A welcome experience compared to some rentals in other parts of Mexico.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO MIGUEL M.

Wonderful vacations on worderful place, Hermosas vacaciones en un hermoso lugar!!
Fuimos por una semana a esta maraviloso lugar en familia. Ubicando en la costa de Oaxaca, cercana a Puerto escondido, se encuentra Villa Lumina, una casa a la orilla de la playa, con todo lo indispensable para pasar unas buenas vacaciones de descanso. Jardín con un par de hamacas, en el centro una piscina de muy buen tamaño, por un lado una zona de asador y todo esto con el mar de frente, caminas unos 15 pasos y ya tienes arena en tus pies, lo más impresionante es que es una zona poco turística, por lo que la playa era completamente para nosotros. Dentro de la casa una zona de estar muy amplia, eramos 12 personas y todos cabíamos perfectamente, lo mismo el comedor. Aunque estabamos lejos de la ciudad, no nos hizo falta nada, ya que Lupe el vigilante día a día se encargaba de llenar la alacena y cualquier otro pedido. Por otro lado Gloría la cocinera nos deleitó con su amplio conocimiento de la gastronomía típica de la costa Oaxaqueña. Por el traslado del Aeropuerto a la Casa (aprox 40 min) o a cualquier otro sitio, nosotros fuimos a Mazunte, Zipolite, Puerto Escondido no hay que preocuparse ya que esta disponible una camioneta de 14 pasajeros. Toda la familia quedó fascinada con el lugar y prometimos volver, muy recomendable!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016

8/10 Good

Rita and Edward E.

Beautiful family getaway!
Villa Lumina is a beautiful, clean, open air home right off the beach/ocean. We arrived in the early evening, and were greeted by the very friendly caretaker, Lupe, and the cook, Gloria. We had hired Gloria to cook our arrival meal for us, which proved to be delicious. Our first impression of the house was wonderful. We are a family of ten....my husband and myself, our four grown children, and three grandchildren, and the accommodations were perfect. There was plenty of sleeping room and also, open space for us to be together as family. Lucia, the daily housekeeper, kept everything nicely cleaned. The pool was cleaned daily by Lupe, and always so inviting to just jump into. The beach is a quiet one. You can walk for hours, and not run into anyone. It is so lovely. The staff is Spanish speaking only, so it was good that we had our Spanish speaking daughter with us. She was able to communicate with them easily, and was given the house phone when we went into town, so that we had the ability to call a cab when we needed one. We ended up with a favorite, who was "on call" with us when we were traveling back and forth to the Villa Lumina. Town is about 9 miles away. The cost of a van cab ride for ten of us was $30 USD. each way. I think it would be helpful to have a house book, that gives information about the area and about the house. We had no difficulty when we arrived, getting into the locked gates, but the following nights when our driver beeped his horn, there was no one on the other side of the gate to the "secure" area. We ended up climbing out of the van, walked around the gate, and walked down the dark road back to our residence. We found out later from Lupe that there is a code to get into the gates if no one is there to greet you. It would have been beneficial to know this upon arrival, or to be able to read about it in a house book. All in all, we had a lovely family vacation....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016