The house is simply amazing. While it has a few quirks that take some time to adjust to, the pros outweigh the minimal cons. The pool & patios are amazing and we saw wildlife daily. Monkeys of all kinds, howlers, white faced and spider plus toucans, parrots, macaws, and all kinds of birds and butterflies all day every single day. Laundry is a must and saves you from over packing. The laundry is one the lower patio, but not an issue to have it close by when we sat outside. Walls and floors are thin so privacy is not really an option. The biggest thing is the stairs to the upstairs are outside the house. So it is important to know you have to go outside to get to first floor and the kitchen and living room. Also note that the first floor does not have a bathroom. You go outside to the pool house bathroom which is a covered walkway and super nice with shower. We got used to the floorplan by end of day 2 and didn't worry about it at all. The last con is lack of pool railing to step into pool. The stairs are narrow and can be slick making it hard to get into the pool unless you jump in. And it is deep. Very small shallow area around the stairs. The pool patio is also amazing. If it rained we always had an outdoor area to play cards, birdwatch, and enjoy. Simply amazing. Last note - rent a 4x4 for the trip up the hill. It is windy and has bumps, turns, and drop offs. Rainy season can be a slight challenge but very doable and again worth it 100%