This condo was very ice and provided all the modern comforts of being in the US...and most exciting for us was the washer dryer. Costa Rica is best enjoyed if you are active which often means getting dirty so the washer and dryer was such an added bonus. The rooms are very well designed, clean and comfortable as well. There is a full kitchen and a good amount of space for 6 people to relax after a full day out and about. Or if you want a calmer day, there is a private pool (where we saw no one else during our stay) or a really beautiful beach club next door. My only disappointment at the club was that the bartender didn't seem to be there for drinks very early.

The other nice thing is that there is a large marina just a short 5 minute walk away with a bank, some stores, some restaurants, bars and a market. There is also a full and very clean grocery store just outside the resort entrance where you can stock up on food should you want to cook your own meals.There is also a Marriott next door with more restaurants, bars, shopping, a spa, gym and casino.

The beach is volcanic and I saw very few people on it but there is a white sand area by the pool if you want to sun bathe or play volleyball.

I would say this place is great for a family or group of friends and would be most ideal for those who want to fish as the fishing charters are quite good and right there. It also would be good for people who are not good at navigating their way through foreign countries as all the creature comforts are there and the HRG group speaks english and really serve as your concierge. They arranged a monkey tour for us that was really great. The monkey's ate out of our hand and the guide was a little crazy but entertaining. To be expected from a monkey tour guide.

The only negative I would say is that I prefer to experience the culture and this resort makes you feel like you could be in the US except for the scenery. But we remedied that by spending our days surfing at Jaco (the next beach just about 10 minutes away) and taking day trips to Manuel Antonio (a must!). We also ventured out to eat where it is more affordable and we could get some local flavor. All that said,the condo is great and centrally located in an area that provide many activities for all types of travelers.....but I think it would be most idea for someone who LOVES to fish. And if the wife or kids don't LOVE to fish, they will be safe and well entertained here. Kids would be very safe here as well.