Casa de Carpenter

Checked in here late afternoon on a Friday afternoon and had one of the best welcomes. The owner gave me a huge hug like we were great friends. It’s a couple who runs the place, and both of them are awesome. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. If you go there, request the «guest room» — super comfy bed and plenty of space for your luggage. Comes with its own private bathroom, too.
The #1 best part is the pool area. Great sized pool and spa. They keep it heated during the summer months, so it stays around 80 – 82 degrees. You can jump right in. There’s also a spa with jets. That weekend, they had a ping pong table, so it was super fun challenging other guests to games. The landscaping is beautiful: palms, olive tree, roses, and a young plumeria that had a perfect smelling bloom.
The #2 best part is the food. They know how to feed their guests! Saturday morning breakfast was eggs, boiled peanuts, and potatoes. We had late lunch/​early dinner: Chicken, pulled pork (at just the right temperature), chow mein, and tons of fresh fruit. Dessert was cookies, and one of the guests brought cheesecakes from 85 degrees, so that was awesome.
We basically hung out by the pool all day. It was a super fun stay and we can’t wait to go back. The owners do a great job of making you feel welcome and at home. If you get lucky, the guy will show you his wine cellar and game room (if you’re into games).
Definitely recommended for couples who want a pool vacation. Not much privacy by the pool, but if your fellow guests are as cool as the ones we were with, it will feel like a pool party with friends.