My girlfriend and I stayed in Villas don Rafael for a week with our 3 months old son.
The 12 similar villas are nice, each of them has a private pool and perfect seaview. Ana, the manager, is really nice. If you ask her, she can arrange a rental car at your villa.
The pools are NOT heated so when the daily temparture is 20-25 degrees in the sun the water is just too cold to enjoy it any longer than a quick 'in-and-out'. If the water was heated this would really make it the perfect spot.
The beach is approx. 500 m straight down the road. Back up takes you about 10 -15 min.
The old part of town, near the harbor, is approx. 20 - 30 min away on foot. Back up, obviously, takes you a bit longer. If you go there, have dinner at Bodeco's, and ask if you can have a table upstairs. It's the most romantic spot you'll find in PdC and the food is homemade and very tasty.
Rooms are clean. double bathroom is nice alltough hot water runs out quickly. When it does, you have to waith 15-30 min before ou can take another shower.
Dishwasher and washing machine included.
During high season , when temp is 30 degrees, we might stay here again, otherwise the pool is just to cold.
For short, great but not perfect if you like to spend all day in the pool..
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