| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 3 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/22/09 |
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Whitney, Just wanted to say that everything was great! We couldn't have asked for more. And your extra pair of pink snorkel fins saved my trip!! The travel fins I bought were so freakin heavy(go figure)that they were just killing my legs. So I switched to the pink ones you had at the condo, and it was soooo much better. I can't believe I was so worried about snorkeling HMB...it really wasn't that difficult. Maybe if you have never snorkeled, it might take a little getting used to as you do have to sorta watch yourself in certain areas to avoid being pushed into coral. But we were just fine...and simply LOVED it!! It was breathtaking! We did feel the rip current a few times...but simply swam parallel to the beach to get out of it. The water clarity was amazing...even when it was sorta choppy. The only thing we missed out on was going right out to the outer reef...I was too chicken...lol. That's the kinda stuff I have to work up to. Maybe next time. We were happy as clams with just going straight out or to the right. Bryan is STILL grinning about seeing the octopus!!
Your place is really something special...it felt like home. Every morning I was torn between sipping my coffee on the front or master bedroom balcony! Hmmm...spectacular view of HMB...or absolutely lovely view of the gardens and mangrove and more ocean?? Life was tough...lol. And to wake up and see that view of HMB from the bed(or shower for that matter) put a smile on my face every morning. And I love how you decorated! So warm and colorful. The few condos we have rented on previous vacations seemed so outdated and generic(kinda 1980's Florida decor with bad wall pictures and WAY too much wicker...lol). Yours actually felt like someones home with so many personal touches. It was obvious that you have put a lot of thought into the little things...extra snorkel stuff(thank you, thank you!), rafts, flashlights, candles everywhere, fish I.D. books, and so on. Some days we felt like the complex rebels...haha...as we tend to come a go a lot and stay out kinda late. We did our very best to tip-toe through the complex at night so as to not disturb anyone. It truly is a serene and peaceful place.
We almost didn't know how to handle having the beach area COMPLETELY to ourselves...lol. Only one time was there anyone else out there while we were. And that consisted of one other group of people! gotta love off-season.
Again, thank you. Your place was just the peace and relaxation we were looking for(and so needed) out of this trip.
Mil Gracias!
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Melanie And Bryan, Surprise, Arizona |
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| 04/15/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you Whitney. Our family really enjoyed our vacation. We really loved your condo.
I'm sorry to tell you this but your pictures do not do it justice; but who's could. It is truly a wonderful place.
Thanks again for all your insights,
John
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John L
USA
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| 01/31/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Whitney,
We just got back yesterday - it was an awesome trip.
Your condo made the trip great, what a beautiful location, and the staff were all very helpful and nice.
We already miss the Turtle Bay Cafe and all teh great snorkeling!
Thanks for answering all our questions. We would definietly go back to Akumal again and will check about your condo availability if we deceide to return.
Adios, Howard
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Howard C
Washington, USA
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| 11/18/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Whitney,
This trip has been a blast! Thank you so much for everything you have done. The condo is georgous and comfortable and all the little amenities (like the books that we could look up the fish we have been seeing) added so much! Thanks for providing the BBQ, too. Your recommendations on what to do and where to go made us feel a little less "gringo" and a little more like seasoned travelers (but I don't think we fooled the locals at all).
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Shelia W
United States
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| 11/04/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Whitney,
We just got back from our trip to your condo and had the best time!!!! Thank You So Much EVERYTHING was perfect! The staff there was Wonderful – Hector, Rena and the rest of the crew were SO helpful. THANK YOU for the barbeque we weren’t expecting such a nice new one! Anyway the trip was so terrific that we would like to book for April 12th thru the 19th. We are also are thinking of returning the first week in November. We will need to check with work and make sure those dates are okay. And Thanks Again For Such A Wonderful Trip!!!
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Kathy L
Los Angeles, Ca
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| 09/30/07 |
Positive
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Wow! Even my very hard-to-please husband said this was the best vacation we have ever been on. The snorkeling out the back door is awesome and the view from the living room and balcony is impossible to beat. Yal Ku was only a 5 minute walk and Akumal’s restaurants and night life only a 5 minute drive away. With the WiFi, my husband did not get behind at work, and with satellite TV, the kids didn’t have to miss their favorite shows. What more could we ask for? The little convenience store next to the office even had everything we needed to cook our first breakfast, and was reasonably priced, until we could go shop for food and libations for the rest of the week. I enjoyed cooking, especially since I didn’t have to do any dishes!
It was a perfect week….and we WILL be back!
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Cindy Downs, St. Charles, MO
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| 04/13/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Owner Submission
we are well and content. the view from your balcony is a coveted location with my 81 year old mom, who says the stair workout is good for her heart. everyone is impressed with your condo. .............jay and violet h
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Jay and Violet H.
California
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| 03/27/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
”A beautiful closeness to the water, colors, and breezes of Half Moon Bay
A very well equipped and aesthetically pleasing space designed to maximize views and bring the outdoors in,
Whitney is a generous, informative, and helpful host”
La Sirena #13 a delight in every way…sea breezes passing through 24/7
Another week would have been welcomed by all of us!"
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David and Shelia G
Kelowna,BC,Canada
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| 11/18/06 |
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November 15, 2006
hi, whitney, yes..we had a great time. but we both had to walk right back into business trips on the back end..that was a drag. the three days went by super fast. the maids were great. everything was fully stocked and fabulous. everytime we looked for something, it was there.
we saw a turtle the first day in...and spent quite a bit of time at the lagoon. the only surprise was when we went to stock up the fridge the day we got in and found out they have some rule about not selling packaqe beer after 2 p.m on sundays. we ended up driving to tulum for dinner and got our supplies there...
i am sure we are going to have people interested in booking more days there next year.
thanks for everything,
marcy m |
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| 08/12/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Whitney, We had a great time. Sorry this is so late in coming. Everyone was great, especially Lupe. Your place is gorgeous. We are recommending your place to anyone who is traveling in that direction. We didn't seem to get to as many places as we had planned, but that's because we were so happy where we were.
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Kyle and Vickie C
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| 07/04/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Whitney!
We're home--just trying to catch up at work and home.
Everyone except me saw turtles. Jim did see a couple at Half Moon, the rest
they saw at Akumal Bay. The snorkeling was truly wonderful.
We saw turtle nests, yes, and two days before we left Jim found a new nest for us to see near the the Dive Shop. We took a photo of the tracks she left. Beautiful.
We were sorry to leave.
Thanks! (I don't think we'll ever stay in a hotel again; I'm so glad we found your place on the VRBO website!)
Julie
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Julie M
Milwaukee, Wi
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| 05/08/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
hi whitney,
enjoying your wonderful alkumal home. it is very comfortable. having a good time and most comfortable beds in the
Yucatan! last day and hate to think about leaving. been a nice stay. thanks for eveything...
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Mike O
Columbia, Mo
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| 04/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We were very pleased with your condo at La Sirena. It is a very nice place with a great setting on the sea. We sat on the terrace a lot. We were glad we stayed in Akumal instead of Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Akumal is the perfect place to get away from it all but still close enough to civilization.The staff takes excellent care of the property. Alfredo and Lupa were very nice.
Please use us as a reference if anyone has any questions about La Sirena. I personally just don't care for hotels for a vacation.
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Lothar S.
Door County, Wi
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| 03/14/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hey Whitney,
Thanks for your note. I so love this condo - I want to stay in it for
many years to come! The breezes are just lovely. We did not get the
remote, but I can't see that we're going to need it. If we do, I'll
ask George - in the front desk, right?
We're very, very happy. Lupe has been wonderful, too, as always.
Take care,
Mary
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Mary E
NY, NY
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| 02/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Whitney, It was just wonderful. If we'd known how much we were going to like it we would have booked 2 weeks instead of spending the second week in Puerto Morelos. The master bedroom is great, that bed is so much better than any of the others we've had in all our trips. You've got everything anyone could need, right down to a measuring cup that I needed. I know that sounds like a small thing but it shows your thinking of everything. All the decorations are so nice. I went out and bought those 3 candle matching sets you have there. They are now in my dining room here. All the glass vases and table candles were very romantic, all your touches are great. I especially liked the cloth wall hangings they fit so well into the condo. Martha & Peter were very nice but seemed pretty busy, didn't get to know them very well. Peter was helpful when the Sky went out, you needed a new chip. One thing I might suggest, leave a note or something on how to operate the TV. Some of us are remote challenged and it would be a help. We really loved staying there and will be booking again. Thanks again Whitney for having a great place to call home, even for a little while.
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Tina P
St Clair Shores, MI
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| 01/28/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hey Whitney,
We are here and it is beautiful! Great Decorating! Air was on and it felt great! We did not get in until after 5:00 but there was still someone in the office. I was pretty tired from all of the travel we started out early, he was there and had someone help us with all of our groceries and bags which we were so appreciative of. Thank you again for all of your help and for allowing us to stay in your place! Brenda
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Brenda
Sauk City, Wi
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| 01/27/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Whitney - we absolutely loved Akumal and your condo. Had a fantastic vacation and will pass your contact info along to other people we know that are interested in travelling there. Vanessa G.
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Chris and Vanessa
Saskatchewan, Canada
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| 12/31/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Whitney,
We had a wonderful stay, and were quite comfortable in your condo. We especially appreciated Lupe, although everyone was friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend your place. It was clean, comfortable, and we felt, rather luxurious. There was so much to do in the area. Pete enjoyed snorkeling right in the bay, and my daughter and I enjoyed snorkeling at Underwater World (cenotes). Pete's mom is amazing for being 87 years old. I don't know if too many people her age are as able to get around as she is. She especially enjoyed swimming in the pool. Thank you again for sharing your place with us. We enjoyed it immensely.
Mary H
Olympia, Wa
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Pete and Mary
Olympia, Wa
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