We can't say enough good things about Kai and the property. We stayed in the main house, which has an open architecture, high ceilings, lots of windows, and a great view of the sunset from the balcony. The house is situated on a hill, and with all the windows, it always had a nice breeze going through it.
The monkeys greeted us almost every morning. Sometimes they would hang out in the tree next to the house; sometimes they would just be passing through. In either case, they were fun to watch. We also saw lots of different birds. Most notably were a pair of green parrots that would hang out in the trees nearby.
We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio, conversing over a beer or listening to music. It was a short walk to the beach, so we spent a lot of time there, as well. Our favorite places near the beach were the taco stand and Las Olas microbrewery (which is owned by a fellow Minnesotan). Just be sure you bring a flashlight if you plan to walk back at night!
Playa Grande is very laid back and not touristy. We would describe it as a rural surf town. There were hardly any people on the beach and the restaurants always had open tables - but the best part was the "come as you are" dress code. The beach in Playa Grande is awesome! White sand, blue water, and super clean!
There's a small market within walking distance, but if you're staying for more than a few days, we would highly recommend stopping at the Supra Compra to pick up food and beverages. It's not walking distance, so you'll need a car. Otherwise, Kai can hook you up with a driver. There are also a few restaurants within walking distance. We went to Kike's a few times for breakfast and dinner. We also highly recommend going to El Huerto for pizza.
Kai is an awesome host! He was there to greet us when we arrived and wished us farewell when we left. He was very attentive to our needs, but gave us our privacy and was not intrusive at all. He saw us sitting outside a couple of times and stopped by to be sure we had everything we needed. We welcomed the visits and could have spent hours talking to him. He definitely made our stay!
Thanks Kai. We'll be back!
Dave and Amy - Savage, Minnesota