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This lovely, quiet resort was exactly what we were looking for….small, good food, friendly staff, nice beach and, for us, entertainment.||The two unit “treehouses” are located on winding paths throughout the resort. There is a sense that an effort was made to provide a modicum of privacy, even if not 100%. The balconies overlook garden areas which are a quiet respite from other activities.||Are the rooms dated? A bit. But they are pretty much as advertised on the website. AC and WIFI was adequate for our needs. The beach is indeed across the street, but even for me, with a bad hip, it was a manageable walk with crossing guards ensuring a safe passage against the traffic.||Palapas are limited, but there is plenty of shade to chase if you are not interested in the sun. The water was beautifully clear. We were generally out from 8-12 a.m. , so really had no need of bar service. We brought bottles of water from our room which were promptly replenished.||Food was fine… no complaints from a picky eater. Breakfast buffet was plentiful…fruits, veggies, cheeses, pastries and a variety of egg preparations available with bacon and jerk sausage…French toast and waffles were readily available as well.||The two specialty restaurants are actually located in the same place- they switch off on various days. Lotus Leaf had a nice selection, but for the Chefs showcase, the menu is predetermined by the chefs. They did a really nice job accommodating people who had allergies on the spot… kudos for attention to this detail.||In the evenings we sat out for a bit at the martini bar - drinks were fine - we did not see real top shelf liquor available, but the drinks tended to be well made.||Paul, the piano player, is awesome. He was a wealth of information about some of the local legends, and shared stories about local events we never would have heard otherwise. We regret not sitting at the piano itself earlier… he is a great entertainer. Management… please tune the piano for him - he deserves a well tuned piano!!||The main disappointment for us was the condition of the gym. 10 of the 16 mirrors were broken and patched with duct tape. The free weights were unorganized and all over the place. I don’t know if it is not used by clients because of the neglect, or if it is neglected because it gets little use. There are three treadmills, a stationary bike and a recumbent bike ( which had a seat that would not stay locked in place). This could be a nice set up if it were attended to.||The spa services were nice…I would take Brenda home with me if I could!!!||In all, we had a great vacation…exactly what we were looking for. I hope you all are safe with the looming hurricane!!||I