First, the good points: this villa spared no expense in providing top of the line modern amenities. I loved the Siemans stovetop! The place was spacious and private, something that really matters to us. The view was wonderful. We spent a lot of time in the shaded pergola, a real plus. Now, the bad points. The pool, although it was spectacularly clean, was deep everywhere and would be good only for lap swimmers. There seemed to be a major emphasis on sleekness to the detriment of comfort and practicality. For instance, the sink and dishwasher were not in the kitchen proper, but in a cramped little room. The living room furniture was uncomfortable as were the chaise lounges which only had one position. Still and all we grew used to the place and came to love it. We used the hot tub almost daily. The showers were wonderful, with good water pressure. One of the bedrooms had two private decks--one with a soaking tub. The master was huge.

Warning especially to older renters: the stairs to the master (about 15) are scary with no railing and only every other one lit. The master bed is rather low. And the tile outside the front door is very slippery when wet.

The location of the villa was perfect as far as our needs went. We were able to get to Orient Beach in five minutes and to Grand Case in less than ten. It was nice being up on a hill--that helped with the view and the pleasant breeze. All in all, a good stay.

Andrew was terrific--kept us informed throughout the planning process and made everything easy. I would definitely use WhereToStay again.